Course Topics

Lecture topics are designed to make class participants familiar with the roles of the various agencies. Topics vary depending on which IEMC is being conducted. Preparedness and response IEMCs include presentations on various disciplines; emergency program management, public policy, community services, public works, fire service, law enforcement, public information/media, public health/hospital management and emergency medical services. Recovery and mitigation IEMCs also include sessions on recovery issues such as debris management, record keeping, and methods to reduce the impact of future disasters.

Preparedness and Response topics include:

Public Policy in Emergency Management
Media Role in Disaster Response
Information and Intelligence Management
Orientation to Emergency Management
Orientation to the Fire Service
Orientation to Law Enforcement
Orientation to Emergency Medical Services
Orientation to Public Works
Community Services
Mass Care and Sheltering
Federal Roles in Disaster Response
Disaster specific issues for earthquakes, hurricanes, hazmat incidents, and terrorism

Recovery and Mitigation topics include:

Mitigation and Recovery Policy Issues
Intergovernmental Roles/Actions
Emergency Information and Media Affairs
Situation and Damage Assessment
Restoration of Services
Debris Management
Documentation of the Recovery Process
Hazard Mitigation Initiatives
Hazard Mitigation Case Studies
Public/Private Collaborations for Mitigation
Long-term Redevelopment

Integrated Emergency Management Course

Course Topics