Emergency Management - Study Course

At a glance..

This course is for any professional in emergency management or anyone who is looking for a career in the profession. You could be asked to respond to questions about hazards that you may not normally encounter and about national level activities outside your community. People expect that capability of professionals.

The details..

"The Professional in Emergency Management Independent Study Course" is a comprehensive guide aimed at educating emergency management officials on the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and identifying specific natural and manmade hazards that can affect their communities. The book provides valuable insights into warning citizens, protecting life and property, minimizing damage during emergencies.

The first section of this self-study course focuses on providing background information about FEMA's organization, its mission, and operations. Readers will gain an understanding of how FEMA responds to disasters by coordinating with other federal agencies such as Homeland Security or Department of Defense.

The second section covers planning for potential community hazards. This includes identifying public safety issues when threats arise from hazardous weather conditions like thunderstorms or tornadoes. Additionally, readers will find useful information regarding terrorist threats that may occur within their jurisdiction.

By completing this study course independently through reading assignments and exercises provided in each chapter; emergency management professionals are better prepared to apply disaster response fundamentals tailored specifically towards identified local risks.