IS-554 Emergency Planning for Public Works

Course Description

This course explains how public works prepares and plans for emergencies.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

•Explain the relationships between public works activities and emergency planning

•Describe how to establish a planning team

•Explain how risk and vulnerability assessments are used in public works planning

•Explain how to plan for each activity in the emergency management process

•Explain basic principles for implementing and maintaining a public works emergency plan.

Course Length: 2 hours

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Scheduled Classes: There are no scheduled dates for this course.

Please note: Applications for courses will be accepted up to 1 day prior to the course date. However, the cutoff date for lodging is 7 days prior to class.

If you want to learn more about the Training Program or are interested in attending a specific course, please contact your IEMA Regional Coordinator or Tammie McKay. Registration should be made in advance to attend any IEMA sponsored class. Walk-in registrations are only accepted if room space and course materials are available. To register for IEMA classes, please see the IEMA Online Registration and Tracking Program Page.