This seminar is an executive-level presentation for the nation's senior officials at the city, county, regional, territory, tribal, and state levels. Seminar participants will discuss the strategic- and executive-level issues and challenges related to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from a catastrophic incident. The venue provides an excellent opportunity to share proven strategies and practices and apply lessons learned from past natural and human-made disasters.

• Identify the prominent facts of the selected case study
• Explain the importance of having plans in place that are adequate, feasible, adaptable, and all-hazards based
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of senior officials in the event of a disaster or emergency
• Examine the importance of rapid and accurate communication/information flow as a pivotal function of leadership in a crisis
• Understand the roles, responsibilities, resources and associated structure, leadership, and planning necessary for effective recovery
• Develop an action plan to capitalize on the lessons learned from the case study by relating them to the local jurisdiction.

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Emergency Management Leadership