week 7

Prepare a five (5) page paper, APA format, not including cover page and reference page, that summarizes the last seven weeks. Include in your paper what you have learned both in this class and our Emergency Management program that will assist you and your community.

Below is a week discussion topic for the class for each week. I have attached the power point to support the paper for the weekly discussion below.

1. Discuss the role of the State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO).

2. Define the role of the State Hazard Mitigation Team (SHMT)

3. Discuss the importance of disaster mitigation.

At the end of this module students will be able to:

1. Define the functions of an EOC.

2. Determine the challenges to coordination in the EOC.

3. Determine the EOC organizational structure.

4. Analyze the importance of aligning the EOC skill-sets within your own agency's organizational structure.

At the end of this module students will be able to:

1. Identify and categorize hazards, conduct a vulnerability analysis, and prepare a risk assessment for a defined community.

2. Discuss the process of hazard identification and analysis. 

3. Present applications to local hazards. 

 

At the end of this module students will be able to:

1. Analyze the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) process.

2. Identify the Threats and Hazards of Concern.

3. Discuss Capability Targets

At the end of this module students will be able to:

1. Describe how the principles of emergency management integrate into a response with a partner organization

2. Define the importance of mitigation and preparedness.

3. Discuss the disaster manager role in preparedness.