Emergencies and disasters can strike a business, family, or individual in a moment. What we do to prepare for them many times makes a difference whether a business recovers, a family home is spared from destruction, or a person saves a life. This class is an overview of the essentials of preparing for emergencies and disasters. It is intended to help one understand where a person starts the process, some of the important things to look at that might be overlooked. The outline is:
- Understanding the Emergency Management Circle
- Types of emergencies
- Risk assessment-What are your hazards
- Developing a plan of action
- Examples of real-life situations
- Personal preparedness
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