Emergency Response and Crisis Management

Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Emergency and Crisis Management
Main Topics:

1. Understanding Emergencies and Crises
2. Types and Classifications of Emergencies
3. The Phases of Emergency Management (Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Recovery)
4. Key Concepts: Risk, Hazard, Vulnerability, Resilience

Day 2: Legal, Historical, and Strategic Contexts
Main Topics:

1. Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
2. Case Studies of Past Crises
3. Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis
4. Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Basics

Day 3: Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Main Topics:

1. Developing Emergency Response Plans (ERPs)
2. Crisis Communication Planning
3. Roles and Responsibilities of Crisis Response Teams
4. Emergency Drills and Simulations

Day 4: Emergency Response in Action
Main Topics:

1. Incident Command System (ICS) and Coordination
2. Resource Allocation and Prioritization
3. Communication During a Crisis
4. Evacuation Procedures and Shelter Management
5. Safety of Responders and Affected Individuals

Day 5: Crisis Recovery and Lessons Learned
Main Topics:

1. Use of Technology and Tools in Crisis Response
2. Managing Stakeholders and the Media
3. Psychological First Aid and Trauma Management
4. Post-Incident Review and Debriefing
5. Recovery and Rehabilitation Planning
6. Lessons Learned and Improvement Planning
7. Final Simulation Exercise or Group Scenario Planning