Non-Resident Courses - EMI Courses Conducted by States

Non-Resident Courses (EMI Courses Conducted by States)

G311 - Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning

This 4½-day course is for emergency management personnel responsible for hazardous materials planning and coordination. It covers emergencies including transportation, use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and episodic releases of air-toxic chemicals from fixed-site facilities. Emphasis is placed on interagency cooperation and the identification of technical assistance that is available. Topics include local, state, and federal mechanisms to assist in planning and response, tactical requirements, hazardous materials characteristics, and regulatory compliance. This course is co-sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and FEMA.

Selection Criteria: Open to all officials responsible for public policy and strategic planning and response.