81-531 Continuity/Contingency Operations, Strategies, and Plans

This course will provide an introduction to the Continuity/Contingency Operations Planning process as it relates to individuals and organizations. This includes a critical analysis of strategies and processes relating specifically to emergency response activities not only during natural disasters but also during issues relating to workplace incidents, response, and preventions assessment. It will use the emergency management tools and business assessment concerns to enable the building of effective mitigation of incidents. Major issues relating to vital facilities management and protection will be discussed. The program will look at specific factors relating to continuity such as costs incurred, work-loss, and issues relating to recovery. The role and capabilities of federal agencies to support contingency operations actions including law enforcement, fire services and defense support to civil authorities, public health, public safety, legal mechanisms and the health care delivery system will be discussed.

Credits

3