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Apr 18, 2024
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HLS 150 - Emergency Management
A study of establishing a process and structure for systematic, coordinated, and effective delivery of emergency assistance to address consequences of major disasters or other emergencies occurring in the United States. Covers public and private responses, mitigation, and recovery measures carried out by state, federal and local governments. Topics include types of aid available to individuals and communities, intergovernmental emergency preparedness, planning, training, exercises, and coordination of efforts.
Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Note
Required in a degree/certificate program
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe the concepts of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
- Identify the types of emergencies that require multiple agencies, and describe the response functions of those agencies in disasters.
- Explain the planning process for emergency preparedness.
- Identify the elements of an effective emergency response plan for an individual, a community, and/or a non-governmental organization.
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