DESCRIPTION: This course teaches participants to evaluate, revise, or develop, a homeland security appendix to their jurisdiction’s existing Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). The course addresses such key issues as vulnerability analysis and command and control for homeland security events. In keeping with recommendations of the Gilmore Commission, this course builds on existing emergency response systems as articulated by the local EOP. Participants must bring a current copy of the EOP and a map of their jurisdiction to the training.

TARGET AUDIENCE: Ideally, Local Emergency Planning Teams that include one person from: emergency management; public works; law enforcement; fire service; public health/medical service.