25 Page Hazard Specific Plan (25 Pages) Due August 1, 2021 FLOODING IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA

Master of Science in Disaster & Emergency Management DEM 5055 - Disaster Planning and Evaluation

I. Course Information Course : DEM 5055 - Disaster P lanning and Evaluation Se me ste r Cre dit Hours: 3.0 Course CRN and Se ction: 50584 - L01 Se me ste r and Ye ar: Summer I 2021 Course Start and End Date s: 05/03/2021 - 08/08/2021 B uilding and Room: Online Venue - CANVAS

II. Course Management Team Course Dire ctor: Dr. Jesse P. Spearo, CEM, FP EM, FMI [email protected] 239-309-5132

III. Class Schedule and Location Day Date Time Location Building/Room

05/03/2021 - 08/08/2021

Programs On- line

Online Venue- CANVAS

W 05/03/2021 - 08/08/2021

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Programs On- line

Online Venue- CANVAS

IV. Course Description This course will address a critical component required of all emergency managers, that of developing and evaluating plans for disasters as well as community events, both large and small scale. The fundamental components of different types of plans, as well as required FEMA forms for planning and reporting, will be covered. Students will learn to prioritize planning efforts through methods such as assessing current strengths, needs, gaps, assets, and infrastructure capabilities in order to integrate and coordinate efforts among government agencies and multi-jurisdictional efforts. Students will develop part of a plan as their final project. P re-requisite DEM 5050. (3 credit hours) Course Goals: Course Goals: In view of the constant changes in emergency preparedness, this course is designed to provide knowledge, concepts and skills to equip first responder professionals and others in social and health related professions with a basic background and knowledge set in planning, preventing, protecting against, responding to, and recovering from emergencies involving large scale infectious disease outbreaks, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive weapons. Emergency preparedness planning, response and recovery require an interprofessional team approach involving law enforcement, fires service, public utilities, public health, education, social and health professions, and volunteer groups from every sector in society. Students will gain insights into effective communication with the public health system, the community, the state, and federal agencies. This course will be interactive and focused on preparing individuals to begin work in this discipline

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Course Information: Course Structure and Requirements: This course is designed for criminal justice, child protective services, and disaster and emergency management students and is self-directed. As a level 5000 Masters Course, there is an expectation for you to complete your assignments with in-depth thinking and on time. You are most likely to succeed if you keep up with the weekly readings, discussions and individual projects. You will have an assignment due at the end of each week. This will encourage you to stay on top of the material and also will help the flow of discussion and questions if everyone is relatively at the same place in the syllabus throughout the duration of the course. The course has a consistent set of expectations. There will be an overview each week under the course Content on Canvas. This overview will provide a breakdown of the readings, assignments, and content on Canvas that is required for the week. You are welcome to turn in assignments early. If at any time you are having difficulty with the material, use the Canvas forum to discuss your questions with fellow classmates. You may find that other students have similar questions. I will check the forum periodically and jump into the discussion when it seems necessary. Students will be provided with resource materials derived from multi-disciplinary agencies that are responsible for all- hazards preparedness as well as sources of information that provide access to data, current research, and on-going developments in this area of interdisciplinary emergency management.

V. Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes 1. Design planning goals for mitigation, preparedness, response and recover. 2. Assess the link between the emergency planning process and community preparedness. 3. Understand the various preparedness plans utilized by communities today. 4. Choose planning targets for evacuation, including vulnerable population and special facilities. 5. Estimate resources and time requirements for protective actions. 6. Evaluate the planning process for operational continuity. 7. Demonstrate how to draft a continuity operations plan.

Course Obje ctive s: Course Learning Objectives: The students will: 1) Discuss the advantages and obstacles of disaster preparedness and planning DEM 5055 Dr. Jesse P. Spearo Summer 2021 2) Analyze how vulnerability assessment, planning and data analysis can aid in limiting loss of life and property destruction 3) Learn the format and content of an Emergency Operations P lan (EOP ) 4) Discuss the components of a local, state or national plan 5) Identify the individuals or organizations that should be involved in the planning process 6) Identify strategies to ensure an effective and productive emergency planning team 7) Identify the types of support available and required for response and recovery 8) Discuss the importance of exercising your EOP 9) Learn how to activate plans 10) Discuss the purpose of a plan maintenance program 11) Discuss the levels and types of emergency notification for your community 12) Create a standardized framework for communications and common operating picture 13) Discuss the appropriate protective measures to match the need 14) Evaluate the planning process for operational continuity 15) Develop a Hazard Specific P lan (HSP ). Core Compe te ncie s: P rogram Core Competencies Addressed During this Course: The course will define the interdisciplinary roles and responsibilities of professionals, paraprofessionals, and volunteers in all-hazards emergency planning, response, mitigation, and recovery. In view of the constant changes in emergency preparedness, this course is designed to provide knowledge, concepts and skills to equip first responder professionals and other social and health related professions with a background in planning, preventing, protecting against, responding to, and recovering from acts of bioterrorism and all-hazards events. Given the role of public health, social service professionals, and emergency responders in preparedness, students will gain insights into effective communication with the health system, the community, and state and local agencies.

VI. Materials and Resources B ook Url: NSU Book Store Course Re quire d Te xts and M ate rials: Required Texts: 1. Canton, L.G. (2020). Emergency Management: Concepts and Strategies for effective programs, 2 nd ed. Wiley: Hoboken, New Jersey. ISBN: 978-1683670001

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2. FEMA CP G 101 Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations P lan, Version 2 https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/25975 3. FEMA Training Course: IS-235.c Emergency P lanning: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-235.c DEM 5055 Dr. Jesse P. Spearo Summer 2021 4. FEMA Training Course: IS-547.a Introduction to Continuity of Operations: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-546.a 5. FEMA Training Course: IS-453 Introduction to Homeland Security P lanning: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-453 6. FEMA Training Course: IS-15.B: Special Events Contingency P lanning for P ublic Safety Agencies: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-15.b 7. FEMA Training Course: IS-362.A: Mulit-Hazard Emergency P lanning for Schools: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-362.a Students are required to read assigned sections from the texts and other readings and slide presentations, which will be posted in the weekly modules throughout the term.

VII. Course Requirements The exam will cover assigned readings and assignments. Written examination questions will be derived from the lectures, discussions, online chats, the required readings. Exams format will vary. Exams are intended to measure the course learning objectives as listed above. Students failing to complete the exams by the posted due date and time will receive a “0” ZERO unless prior permission in granted.

Discussion Boards: I also want to specifically highlight the Discussion Board Forums which are designed to allow you the opportunity not only network with other students, but to share some of your experiences, thoughts, and ideas with one another in a way that I believe greatly enhances your academic and professional learning. You are required to make one initial post and then respond to the posts of two other classmates. In addition to responding to two other classmates, you are required to respond to ALL posts directed towards you. Failure to participate actively in the Discussion Boards will in reduced grading.

VIII. Assignments Weekly Assignments: ? Week 1: Introductions – May 5, 2021 o P ost a short introduction of yourself (what you do, why you are interested in this course, what degree program you are in, etc.) (5 pts.) o Introduction due May 12 o Read: Canton (2020) Chapters 1, 2, & 3. DEM 5055 Dr. Jesse P. Spearo Summer 2021 ?

Week 2: Emergency Management in Review – May 12 o Read: Overview of the National P lanning Frameworks: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1466016288879- 63f68f6dced909f08cf8687deaa8e718/Overview_of_National_P lanning_Framewor ks.pdf o Discussion P ost #1 (500 words): Emergency Management P erspectives. Due May 19. (5 pts.) ?

Week 3: FEMA National P lanning Frameworks – May 19 o Take FEMA Training Course: IS-235.c Emergency P lanning: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-235.c o Course completion certificate due June 2. (5 pts) o Read: Canton (2020) Chapters 4 & 5 ?

Week 4: Establishing the Emergency Management P rogram – May 26 o Read FEMA CP G 101: o Discussion P ost 2 (500 words): What is the significance of a unified planning strategy? (5 pts) o Discussion P ost due: June 2 ?

Week 5: Assessing Risk – June 2 o Read Canton (2020) Chapter 6 & 7. o Take FEMA Training Course: IS-453 Introduction to Homeland Security P lanning: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx? code=IS-453 o Course completion certificate due June 23. (5 pts) ?

Week 6: Developing P lanning Strategies – June 9 o View website: Recovery o View website: Mitigation o

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Read: Canton (2020) Chapters 8, 9, 10. o Discussion P ost 3 (500 words): P lans. (5 pts) o P ost due June 16 ?

Week 7: Local P lanning Documents – June 16 o Read posted article: Local Emergency P lans ?

Week 8: Mid-term (25 pts) – June 23 o Exam must be submitted by 11:59 pm on July 3 o Read posted article: The Right Fit? ?

Week 9: Midterm Break: NO CLASS – June 30 o Read Canton (2020) Chapters 7 & 8. o Take FEMA Training Course: IS-362.A: Mulit-Hazard Emergency P lanning for Schools o Course completion certificate due July 14. (5 pts) ?

Week 10: P lanning Methods – July 7 o Take FEMA Training Course: IS-547.a Introduction to Continuity of Operations o Course completion certificate due July 14. (5 pts) o Discussion P ost 4 (5 Slides): HSP Selection. (5 pts) ?

Week 11: Developing the Right Structure – July 14 DEM 5055 Dr. Jesse P. Spearo Summer 2021 o Read Canton (2020) Chapters 11, 12. ?

Week 12 Hazard Specific P lanning Concepts – July 21 o Read posted article: Special Events, Special Challenges. o IS-15.B: Special Events Contingency P lanning for P ublic Safety Agencies o Course completion certificate due July 31. (5 pts) ?

Week 13: Annexes and Supporting P lans / P lan Review & Maintenance – July 28 o Read posted article: After Action Report o Read posted article: Improvement P lanning ?

Week 14: Final P aper Discussions – August 4 o Write a 25 page Hazard Specific P lan. Include the core planning concepts presented over the course of the semester. o P resent Draft HSP ? Last Day of Term: Final P aper Due (25%) – August 8 o Final must be submitted by 11:59 pm ? You will have weekly assignments that are due by SUNDAY at 11:59 pm of the following week (e.g. assignment made available on Monday, due the following Sunday). These will consist of a combination of readings, power points, and online courses/modules to familiarize you with the material that will be discussed during the online chats. The specifics of the assignments will be posted on that Week # Assignment box. P lease review assignments each week as they may be revised at times throughout the course. Late submissions will be penalized. ? Comprehensive Final P aper – Develop a Hazards Specific P lan. This final will constitute 25% of your grade. General topics for final project must follow the template provided. • Select a Hazard from below (examples): ? Natural Hazards: Hurricanes, fires, floods, tornados, invasive pest and diseases, etc. ? Human Generated: Hazardous material, infrastructure failure, terrorism, etc. ? Technological: P ower Failure, cyber, transportation, nuclear, etc. The Final P aper is to be completed by individual students. No joint student projects are acceptable for this activity. The topic selected by students must be submitted for approval by Week 4. Your submission for approval should consist of a 5 Slide P owerP oint and include: • Full Title • Hazard • Jurisdiction • Specific Objectives • Summary of what you will cover Final P apers are to be a written 25-page Hazard Specific P lan. There will be no extensions.

IX. Grading Criteria Evaluation and Grading P olicy: Your grades will be based on the following breakdown of requirements for the course: FEMA IS Courses 25% Midterm 25% Weekly Discussions 25% Final P roject 25% Total 100 %

Students will be required to pass two written examinations of equal weight totaling 50% of their grade. The

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mid term exam will cover assigned readings and assignments from Week 1- 7. ? The Final P roject will cover the assigned readings and work from Week 1-15. The Final P roject template will be posted by the midterm break. You will have until April 20, 2020 to complete and upload the Final P roject. ? All grades will adhere to the Dr. Kiran C. P atel College of Osteopathic Medicine grading scale.

0 - 100 Scale Letter-Grade Scale ‘Quality P oints Scale’ 95 – 100 A 4.00 90 – 94 A- 3.75 87 – 89 B+ 3.50 83 – 86 B 3.00 80 – 82 B- 2.75 75 – 79 C+ 2.50 70 -74 C 2.00 FAIL F 0.00

X. Course Policies Atte ndance : Class Recording P olicy

Class content throughout this course may be recorded in accordance with the NSU class Recording P olicy. If class content is recorded, these recordings will be made available to students registered for this course as a supplement to the classroom experience. Recordings will be made available to all students who were registered to attend the live offering of the class, regardless of a students’ section or discipline, or whether the student is participating in the course online. If recordings are intended to be accessible to students or third parties who were not registered for the live offering of the class, students’ personally identifiable information will be removed or redacted from the recording, unless (1) their written consent to such disclosure was previously provided, or (2) the disclosure is permissible in accordance with the Family Educational Right and P rivacy Act (“FERPA”) Students are prohibited from recording audio or video or taking photographs in classrooms (including online classes) without prior permission from the instructor or pursuant to an approved disability accommodation, and from reproducing, sharing, or disseminating classroom recording to individuals outside of this course. Students found engaging in such conduct will be in breach of the Student Code of Conduct and subject to disciplinary action. Late Assignme nts: Late Assignments: P lease refer to the current NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Handbook. P lease refer to the current NSU's Dr. Kiran C. P atel College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Handbook. Please refer to the current NSU's Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Handbook.

XI. Course Schedule Course Sche dule : Course Schedule: WEEK# DATES TOP IC ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE* WEEK 1 May 5 Introductions & Expectations P ost a short bio of yourself Assigned readings WEEK 2 May 12 Emergency Management in Review Assigned readings Assignment Discussion P ost #1 WEEK 3 May 19 National P lanning Frameworks FEMA Training Course: IS-235.c Emergency P lanning WEEK 4 May 26 Establishing a P rogram – Assigned readings Assignment – Discussion P ost #2 WEEK 5 June 2 Risk Assessment Assigned readings IS-453 Introduction to Homeland Security P lanning WEEK 6 June 9 Developing P lanning Strategies Assigned readings Assignment – Discussion P ost #3 WEEK 7 June 16 Local P lanning Documents Assigned readings Assignment – Mid-term P aper WEEK 8 June 23 Mid-term Exam Discussion Mid-term must be submitted by 11:59 pm WEEK 9 June 30 NO CLASS - Break P owerP oint slides Assigned readings IS-362.A: Mulit-Hazard Emergency P lanning for Schools DEM 5055 Dr. Jesse P. Spearo Summer 2021 WEEK 10 July 7 P lanning Methods Assignment Due – Final Topic. Assigned readings IS-547.a Introduction to Continuity of Operations WEEK 11 July 14 Developing the Right Structure Assigned readings WEEK 12 July 21 Hazard Specific P lanning Concepts Assigned readings IS-15.B: Special Events

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Contingency P lanning for P ublic Safety Agencies WEEK 13 July 28 P lanning Annexes P lan Review, Dissemination, and Maintenance Assigned readings WEEK 14 August 4 Student P resentations & Final papers due P resentations during class or papers due Course End August 8 FINAL DUE Final must be submitted by 11:59 pm *Updated during Week 2 to reflect any course changes

If you run into technical issues with course materials or access to Canvas, contact the Nova Online Computing Help Desk at 1-800-541-6682 ext. 24357 or http://www.nova.edu/help/.

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