MGT-448: All Hazards Preparedness for Animal, Agricultural, and Food Related Disasters

Course Description

This course will provide the background information needed to lead a multi-agency team of emergency planners in the development of an ESF annex for food and/or animal-related disasters to supplement their community’s existing EOP. The course will address topics such as agroterrorism; detection and diagnosis; the unique challenges that rural communities face in planning for and responding to food and/or animal-related disasters; utilization of Emergency Support Functions (ESF); recovery and the importance of sustainable operations during a disaster event; and mapping a community to identify areas of vulnerability and resources. All content will be presented at an all-day instructor-led training that will include presentations and problem-solving activities that will be worked on in small groups. 

Course Prerequisites

* Participant must be a U.S. citizen AWR 328: All Hazards Preparedness for Animals in Disasters