**EMERGENCY PLANNING**

**EMGT-324**

**SYLLABUS**

**INSTRUCTOR:** Assoc**.** Prof. Robert T. Berry, CEM. **TIME:** Oct.
16-Dec. 8, 2006

**SEMESTER:** Fall 2006 (Second Session) **E-MAIL:**
rtberry@email.wcu.edu

**CLASSROOM:** On Line

**OFFICE:** Belk 109 (phone 828-227-2815)

**OFFICE HOURS:** M, W& F 10:00AM -12:00 noon (Or by appointment)

**Course Description:**

This course will provide an introduction to the multiple facets of
emergency planning as they are addressed under comprehensive emergency
management. The fundamentals of planning as they apply to the four
phases of emergency management and how these phases overlap,
interrelate, and complement each other, as well as other disciplines,
will be discussed. Students will be given a plan, what it should
contain, who should participate in its construction and implementation,
and discover the fundamental importance of the emergency operations plan
as a basis for effective emergency preparedness. Finally, students will
learn to identify valid assumptions upon which plans should be based.

**Course Objectives:**

At the conclusion of the course, students will:

1.  Be able to identify and define the purpose, function, importance and
    need for an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)/Emergency Response
    Plan(ERP);

2.  Demonstrate and participate in the creation of an EOP;

3.  Recognize and understand what an EOP should contain and what it
    should not;

4.  Recognize the importance of the planning team and the benefits of
    inter-disciplinary networking in the planning process;

5.  Become familiar with the functional approach to EOP development,
    consisting of a basic plan, functional annexes, and hazard-specific
    appendices**.**

6.  Successfully complete the courses entitled [Emergency
    Planning]{.underline} (IS-235) and [National Response
    Plan]{.underline} (IS-800) offered by the Federal Emergency
    Management Agency.

**Method of Instruction:**

Information will be presented through a series of lectures, independent
research projects, discussions, and the creation of an EOP by designated
study groups. Students will be required to actively participate in the
discussion of relevant issues, problems and scenarios posed in class,
drawing upon information derived from assigned readings and independent
research, and the monitoring of current events; students are required
and expected to review all assignments in advance and [read
ahead]{.underline}. A student may be called

upon at any time to respond to a question or issue. Students will
complete an independent research project during the course and be
prepared to deliver oral presentations summarizing their findings. At a
minimum, the research paper should:

1.  Contain a clear statement of the problem;

2.  Identify key actors (e.g. proponents & opponents) and their
    positions;

3.  Provide an outline of the alternatives and consequences of the
    planning decisions;

4.  Contain an assessment of decisions made;

5.  Critically assess the degree of success in implementing the planning
    issue or decision; and

6.  Be [10]{.underline} pages in length, double spaced, #12 Times New
    Roman font, using basic APA style format, and contain [at least
    5]{.underline} cited references in the bibliography.

**Required Texts:**

1.  Erickson, Paul A. (2006). [Emergency Response Planning for Corporate
    and Municipal Managers]{.underline}, 2^nd^ edition. Pub. Elsevier
    Butterworth-Heinemann, Burlington, MA.

2.  FEMA (1996). [State and Local Guide (SLG-101)]{.underline}/[Guide
    For All-Hazard Emergency Operations Planning]{.underline}. Federal
    Emergency Management Agency, Washington, D.C. (available on line).

3.  FEMA (2004). [National Response Plan]{.underline}. Federal Emergency
    Response Agency, Washington, DC (available on line).

4.  Berry, Robert T. (2001). "Checklist for Effective Review of Local
    EOPs". State of Nevada, Division of Emergency Management; Carson
    City, Nevada (included as part of the ASPEP journal article).

5.  Berry, Robert T. (2004). [**DRAFT** University Buildings Emergency
    Management Safety Plan]{.underline} (see Hunter Library link).

6.  Berry, Robert T. (2004). "Emergency Planning: Basic Elements and
    Recommendations for More Effective Preparedness." [ASPEP Journal
    2004]{.underline}, American Society of Professional Emergency
    Planners, Falls Church, Virginia (see Hunter Library link).

7.  FEMA (1993). [Emergency Management Guide For Business &
    Industry]{.underline} , 141 (see Hunter Library link).

8.  Successfully complete the courses entitled [Emergency
    Planning]{.underline} (IS-235) and [National Response
    Plan]{.underline} (IS-800) offered by FEMA (available on line).

**Suggested Additional Resources:**

1.  Drabek, Thomas E., and Gerard J. Hoetmer, editors (1991). [Emergency
    Management: Principles and Practice for Local
    Government]{.underline}. International City Management Association;
    Washington, D.C.

2.  See journals on library reserve for Emergency Management courses.

**Grading Procedure:**

1.  One independent research project (10 pages long, double spaced, #12
    Times New Roman font, using APA style formatting), counting 40% of
    the final grade \[each student will review and evaluate an EOP
    for: (1) A state agency; (2) a county; or (3) a company in private
    industry;

2.  One mid-term examination, representing 20% of the final grade. Note:
    No make-up exam will be given.

3.  Class participation (including unannounced "friendly quizzes"): 10%
    of final grade.

4.  Final examination: 20% of the final grade. A make-up final exam will
    be permitted only under extraordinary circumstances, and then only
    with a non-negotiable -15 point penalty.

5.  Each student will design a Promulgation Document or letter which
    authorizes, officially accepts and implements an Emergency
    Operations Plan (due Dec. 1). Each student will be required to
    orally explain and discuss this document in terms of its importance
    and effect. Each student will also be required to submit a copy of
    the FEMA Certificate of Completion for the IS-235 & IS-800 courses
    on Dec. 1,: 10% of the final grade.

The grading scale for this course is as follows:

A 95 -- 100 C 74 - 76

A- 90 -- 94 C- 70 - 73

B+ 87-- 89 D+ 67 - 69

B 84 -- 86 D 64 - 66

B- 80 -- 83 D- 60 - 63

C+ 77 -- 79 F 59 or below

**Attendance Policy:**

In order to master the material and successfully complete the research
projects, it is essential that students participate in all class
discussions and activities.

**Course Outline and Tentative Schedule:**

**Start Monday**, **Oct. 16, 2006**, Introductions, course materials,
assignments, etc.

**Week 1** **Oct. 16-21, 2006** (Read Chap 1&2, Erickson; assign
**report topic for report due Dec 1, 2006**.

Introduction and overview of course: What is planning? Why plan? Who
should plan? (Read Chaps 1&2, FEMA SLG-101. What should an EOP contain &
address; MPRR in relation to multi-hazard planning and in relation to
hazard specific considerations.

**Week 2** **Oct. 22-28, 2006** (Read: Chaps 3, Erickson; Chap 3 FEMA
SLG-101, and Prof. Berry's "Emergency Operations Plan Review Procedure
Checklist,"). Steps in the planning process: Form the Team, establish
authority, issue mission statement, & establish a schedule and budget.

(Read Chap 4, SLG-101) Identify and discuss the various types of
hazards.

**Week 3** **Oct. 29-Nov. 4, 2006 (Time for a quiz Oct. 30-Nov 2,)**
Analyze capabilities and resource availability; review
established/existing plans and policies.

(Read Chap 5 & 6, Erickson, and review Chap 6, SLG-101) Conduct a
vulnerability analysis (Class Group Assignment: 1. List top 3 or 4
hazards, 2. Identify vulnerability, 3. Design a Planning Team, a. Alone,
b. Pair, c. Team); list potential emergencies, estimate probability,
human and property impact, impact upon local business and industry,
identify internal and external resources.

**Week 4** **Nov. 5-11, 2006** (Read Chaps 7 & 8, Erickson, Chap 5,
SLG-101) Develop the plan (draft elements), components and support
documents; Promulgation Document.

(**[Mid-term examination Nov. 7-10, 2006]{.underline})**.

> Write the EOP draft; prioritize activities; establish a training
> schedule with executive management support (*class group activity:*
> Discuss School Safety Plan).

**Week 5** **Nov.12-18, 2006** ([Tabletop]{.underline} -- SARA Title
III, NRT-1: Discuss 9 planning elements 10/27/05) Conduct a plan
exercise to test plan; review the EOP; conduct additional training; and
revise EOP as needed.

Final review of revised EOP, seek and obtain final approval and official
acceptance of EOP, then distribute EOP to appropriate recipients.

**Week 6** **Nov 19-25 (Happy Thanksgiving)** (Read Chaps 10 & 11,
Erickson, & Chap 7, SLG-101) Integrate the plan into
operations/activities of the organization (government and/or industry);
use appropriate training to prepare and promote understanding and
acceptance of the plan. **Read** Chaps 9 & 12, Erickson. Constantly seek
organizational feedback as to the effectiveness of the plan, respond to
changing conditions, hazards, risks, personnel, etc. Schedule and
conduct on-going training to keep personnel aware, alert, comfortable
and confident.

**Week 7** **Nov 27-Dec.2, 2006 (**Read Chap 13**,** Erickson**)** The
Emergency Operations Center and the Incident Command System.

Life Safety and Communications; notification and warning, evacuation and
sheltering considerations.

**Week 8** **Dec 3-8, 2006** Other planning considerations, mitigation
records preservation; the other nine elements of continuity of
government to help keep government and industry going during an
emergency, mutual aid agreements, etc. **Submission of FEMA Certificate
of Completion for IS-235 & IS-800 courses by each student,
[12/1/06]{.underline}.**

**Submission of Promulgation Document** and discussion,
**[12/1/06]{.underline}**.

**Submission of final research paper, [Dec. 1, 2006]{.underline}.**

**Wrap-up and review,** [**Final examination Dec**. **5-8,
2006**]{.underline}**.**

[Note for Emergency Management Majors]{.underline}: The contact for the
State of North Carolina Division of Emergency Management for Internship
Information is Brenda Jones (919) 715-9216. Anyone ready to pursue their
internship should be sure to speak to the Dept Head (Dr. Hunter)
[first]{.underline} to identify, obtain the necessary program
requirements and obtain approval [before]{.underline} contacting anyone
about an internship.