Principles of Emergency Management

All-hazards disaster planning and preparedness is the foundation for a coordinated, timely and well-executed disaster response that applies to a broad range of events. Get an overview of emergency management with a focus on the roles of local, county, state, and federal government, non-profit agencies, and the business community. Gain an understanding of the key principles of emergency management within the framework of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Enhance your knowledge of risk and threat assessments, prepare emergency plans, manage response, and develop and implement recovery plans. Learn about the regulations and standards that govern emergency management, such as SEMS, NIMS, and NFPA 1600. The principles of emergency management are reinforced with lessons learned from real-life events, and guest experts augment the learning experience.