Module #1 Introduction to Emergency Preparedness Overview of the importance of emergency preparedness for infrastructure and the objectives of the course
Module #2 Identifying Hazards and Threats Understanding natural and man-made hazards that can impact infrastructure, and conducting a threat assessment
Module #3 Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis Conducting a risk assessment and vulnerability analysis to identify critical infrastructure components and prioritize preparedness efforts
Module #4 Emergency Response Planning Developing an emergency response plan, including roles and responsibilities, communication strategies, and incident command systems
Module #5 Infrastructure Resilience Strategies Designing and implementing infrastructure resilience strategies, including redundancy, hardening, and adaptive design
Module #6 Cybersecurity for Infrastructure Protecting infrastructure from cyber threats, including risk management, threat detection, and incident response
Module #7 Power and Energy Systems Preparedness and response strategies for power and energy systems, including grid resilience and backup power systems
Module #8 Water and Wastewater Systems Preparedness and response strategies for water and wastewater systems, including supply chain management and alternative water sources
Module #9 Transportation Systems Preparedness and response strategies for transportation systems, including traffic management and emergency transportation services
Module #10 Communication Systems Preparedness and response strategies for communication systems, including emergency communication networks and backup systems
Module #11 Public Health and Medical Preparedness Preparedness and response strategies for public health and medical emergencies, including disease surveillance and medical supply chain management
Module #12 Emergency Shelter and Food Systems Preparedness and response strategies for emergency shelter and food systems, including mass care and feeding operations
Module #13 Emergency Funding and Resource Management Strategies for emergency funding and resource management, including grants, procurement, and logistics
Module #14 Community Engagement and Public Awareness Strategies for community engagement and public awareness, including emergency public information and outreach programs
Module #15 Exercises and Drills Developing and conducting exercises and drills to test emergency preparedness plans and identify areas for improvement
Module #16 Infrastructure Maintenance and Repair Strategies for maintaining and repairing infrastructure during emergencies, including prioritization and resource allocation
Module #17 Emergency Management Frameworks Overview of emergency management frameworks, including the Incident Command System (ICS) and the National Response Framework (NRF)
Module #18 International Cooperation and Border Security Strategies for international cooperation and border security, including cross-border emergency response and resource sharing
Module #19 Climate Change and Natural Disaster Preparedness Preparing for and responding to climate-related disasters, including sea-level rise, wildfires, and extreme weather events
Module #20 Terrorism and High-Consequence Threats Preparing for and responding to high-consequence threats, including terrorism, cyberterrorism, and weapons of mass destruction
Module #21 Infrastructure Hardening and Retrofits Designing and implementing infrastructure hardening and retrofitting strategies, including physical barriers and surveillance systems
Module #22 Emergency Response Technologies Overview of emergency response technologies, including drones, sensors, and autonomous systems
Module #23 Infrastructure Recovery and Rebuilding Strategies for infrastructure recovery and rebuilding, including rapid assessment, debris management, and long-term reconstruction
Module #24 Lessons Learned and Continuous Improvement Conducting after-action reviews and implementing continuous improvement strategies to enhance emergency preparedness and response
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Emergency Preparedness for Infrastructure career
