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An Introduction to Emergency Planning and Preparedness

El Parker, Emma Parkinson, Ambrose Cole, Dominique D, Gareth Black, Fadzayi Guri, and Martyn Clayden

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Topics Covered

  • Introduction to emergency planning and preparedness terminology.
  • How to identify effective emergency planning and preparedness.
  • The relationship between the type of emergency and the plan.
  • The emergency planning cycle.
  • How to prepare an emergency plan.

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Practical introduction to emergency planning

This course is a great introduction to emergency planning and preparedness. It covers the basics of emergency planning, including how to identify effective emergency plans and how to prepare an emergency plan. The course is well-organized and easy to follow, and the instructor is knowledgeable and engaging.
Simple plans you can apply.
"The program will help me to have capacity to design the plan easily."

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