Fema

Is-558 Fema

This course will explain how public works is involved in disaster recovery. You will learn about planning for recovery and what areas should be considered when planning. You will learn about communicating and coordinating during recovery with others in your agency, with other agencies, and with the public. Because a plan is a "living" document, you'll learn not only how the plan is used during recovery, but how it is updated and maintained during recovery and beyond. You will also learn about mitigation planning and how federal programs can help you achieve your recovery goals. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Explain the role of public works during the recovery period. - Explain how and why public works should plan for recovery. - Describe the primary areas that should be included when public works is planning for recovery. - Describe effective communication and coordination practices during the recovery period. - Select a course of action based on information in a recovery plan. - Identify opportunities for achieving recovery goals.