EMERG 120 - Resource Management

3.0 Credits
Overview of emergency response, coordination and planning, developing a resource inventory, conservation, control and fiscal management, as well as an overview of pertinent laws and regulations, and strategies for coordinating with local, state and federal agencies. Prerequisite
Corequisite

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify typical, essential and specialized resources that can be used in an emergency or disaster situation and create a plan to utilize resources in the most productive manner.
Identify and analyze the process of acquisition and disposition of local resources during a disaster.
Describe and draft the kinds of written mutual aid agreements between other government and private sector organizations.
Describe and draft the kind of directory of contacts used to control and deploy vital resources.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) essential supplies, equipment, facilities, and services that should be considered for emergency resources.
Describe planning strategies for the preservation of vital records, including cost inventories for commodities and services.
Describe and demonstrate strategies for creating and maintaining a comprehensive resource inventory, including personnel, materials, facilities and equipment.
Describe and analyze long term plan for acquiring resources and understanding of government control in the acquisition and disposition of local resources.