Introduction to disaster/emergency management and business continuity programs

This Risk management training module will describe a common set of criteria for disaster/emergency management and business continuity programs.

The course module will describe a common set of criteria for disaster/emergency management and business continuity programs. The module will discuss in general terms the material to be presented in further detail throughout the course concerning program assessment criteria, development, implementation and maintenance for prevention, mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery to emergencies businesses are likely to encounter in California.

Areas Covered in the seminar:

At the conclusion of the module, students should be able to:

• Understand the levels of government and their roles.
• Understand in general terms the vulnerability of business.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the phases of emergency management.
• Understand the value in undertaking business emergency management programs.
• Demonstrate familiarity with applicable national guidelines and standards.
• Demonstrate familiarity with state and national incident management systems.

Who Will Benefit:

• Directors/Managers/Senior Environment Health and Safety (EHS) staff
• Directors/Managers/Senior Security staff
• Directors/Managers/Senior Emergency Planning staff
• Directors/Managers/Senior Risk Management staff
• Directors/Managers/Senior Procurement staff with insurance responsibilities
• VP/Directors/Managers with overall business unit continuity responsibilities