resource management

August 10 - September 6, 2009

This second course, Resource Management, begins will be taught by Dr. Hank Christen. The primary objective of this course is to develop a basic understanding of the planning, preparation and implementation of a resource management system to support the logistics needs of a disaster, attack, or major community emergency.

The simplified definition of a disaster is when a community, jurisdiction, or region exhausts its immediate resources creating a resource-scarce environment. In the 21st century we have experienced an escalation of threats (natural, technological, and manmade) that challenges oura resource management system to support the logistics needs of a disaster, attack, or major community emergency. The simplified definition of a disaster is when a community, jurisdiction, or region exhausts its immediate resources creating a resource-scarce environment.

Topics addressed by the course:

• Introduction and development of a community threat assessment for natural, technological and manmade incidents.

• Overview of the logistics and resource needs in a disaster and the structure and function of the logistics section in the NIMS including communications, resource requirements, and communications failure protocols.

• Organization, implementation and sustainment of a NIMS Preparedness Entity for resource planning and management.

• Effective establishment and operation of a NIMS Multi-agency coordination System

Registration

Registration Information Each course will be conducted online during a 4-week time frame and will cost $400.00 per registrant, not including required text books.To learn more about these exciting opportunities, including course information, hardware requirements, and how to register, please see:

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