HMS 35100 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness & Effective Communication

This course analyzes emergency management from a historical perspective. Disaster planning and disaster management in the post 9-11 environment are analyzed. The impact of Homeland Security on local public safety agencies is examined as are selected Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPD #5 and HSPD #11 in particular). The National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Plan (NRP) are examined with regard to their impact on local public safety agencies. This course will also focus on various segments of the social environment and how the relationship of public law enforcement agencies as well as disaster relief agencies to the general public is developed.  Students will examine a variety of case studies and will analyze various resolutions of different scenarios as they relate to homeland security issues and situations.  Effective and efficient communication will be key elements or foci of this course.

Credits

3