Course Objectives

By the end of this class, you should be able to:

Know how to prepare for emergencies at home and at work
Identify time-limited acute health crises common to Cuyahoga County
Understand the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Know the emergencies common to Cuyahoga County
Understand what actions to take when asked to shelter-in-place (SIP) or evacuate
Understand the risks involved with SIP or evacuation
Know who is authorized to issue a SIP or evacuation order