Week 4: Management of Multiple Agencies in Contingency Planning
Topic(s)
Dealing with Multiple Agencies and Integrating Contingency Planning
Learning Objective(s)
Describe the steps undertaken in developing and writing an effective contingency plan
Describe the importance of coordination and collaboration across multiple agencies and organizations
involved in hazardous materials response.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key terms and concepts from Assignments 1-3
Reading and Resources
Disaster Response, Chapter 3: “The ‘Paper’ Plan Syndrome”
Summary of IS-340 Hazmat Course Content
Hazardous Materials Course, Unit 5 Preparing for Hazardous Materials Incidents
Deliverables
Forum Week #4: Dealing with Multiple Agencies and Integrating Contingency Planning
Mid-term Examination
