EMH 311 - Critical Communications

3 Credits

In this course, students will examine the ways emergency management and homeland security professionals engage in oral and written communication. Often, they communicate with the public before, during, and after an emergency or disaster event. Communication before and during an event is critical to saving lives, preventing injury, and mitigating the impact to property and the environment. Communication after an event is important for memorializing how the event occurred and detailing what response actions were necessary. Further, the successes and failures of disaster exercises and drills need to document as a vehicle for evaluation and improvement of response activities. Students in this course will learn about the importance of communication with stakeholders regarding grant writing and budgeting.
Prerequisites: EMH 101.