The University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security’s “Preparing the States: Implementing Continuity of Operations Planning” course is now available for delivery. Participants will be trained in the development and implementation of Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans. This is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency, Preparedness Directorate, Training and Exercise Division certified course. The course is geared towards state, local and tribal emergency planners, or other personnel involved in COOP planning. A COOP plan enables governments and jurisdictions to preserve, maintain and/or reconstitute their capability to perform their essential functions in the event of any disaster or emergency that could potentially disrupt government/jurisdiction/private-sector operations and service.
This course is two days (MGT 331) with an optional half day Train-the-Trainer course (MGT 331-1). It is designed to equip participants with the tools necessary to develop and maintain successful COOP plans and to train other personnel in COOP planning that conforms to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines under new Federal Guidance, Federal Continuity Directives 1 and 2. The course goals are derived from the Nationwide Plan Review, the National Preparedness Goal, and the Target Capabilities List. | |
