Topic:
Public Health Preparedness Basics
Format:
Online Course
Time:
1 hour
Level:
Introductory
University:
University at Albany, SUNY
PERLC:
New York-New Jersey PERLC
Bundles:
Introduction to Public Health Preparedness and Response
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Description:
Disasters can strike anyone, anytime, and anywhere. Community volunteers, hospital workers, and public health staff members may be called on to help with a community response to a disaster. In order to respond effectively in such an emergency, these workers must have plans in place to be sure their families, other dependents, pets, etc are cared for. This course provides a step-by-step process for developing a family disaster plan and a personal emergency plan.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the importance of a Family Disaster Plan and a Personal Emergency Plan
- Describe the elements of a Family Disaster Plan
- Describe the elements of a Personal Emergency Plan
- Describe how these plans might function in different emergency situations
PHEP Capabilities:
Community Preparedness
Responder Safety and Health