MGT345-Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems

Location: 7350 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608

Registration: https://teex.org/class/MGT345/

POC: Kim Bouler, 251-460-8036, kbouler@mcema.net

Course Description

The Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems course provides students with information specific to preparing for, protecting against, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating against a threatened or actual natural disaster, an act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster affecting electric power facilities and systems.

During this course, participants will be guided through discussions and exercise that will assist them in:

• Improving security against physical damage, organizational disruption, and control system vulnerability
• Enhancing the electric power systems ability to plan, prevent, detect, respond, and restore their facilities in emergency situations
• Developing an understanding and appreciation for working with the media.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

FEMA Student ID Requirement

Prior to course delivery, the hosting jurisdiction for the class shall inform all participants of the FEMA requirement to establish a FEMA Student Identification Number (SID) opens in a new tab. This can be accomplished by registering at FEMA’s website opens in a new tab. Participants will be asked to provide their SID when they arrive and complete the registration process for the course.

Participant Must Provide

• a photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.

Attendance Requirements

To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam. Participants will need to bring a device such as a smart phone, tablet or laptop to take the pre-test, evaluation and post-test online in the class.

Recommended

It is recommended the participant complete IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800. These courses can be found online at: http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp

Topics

• Threats to Electric Power Systems
• Mitigating Risks
• Responding to Disasters
• Recovering From Disasters
• Handling Public Information Requests
• Preparing For Disasters

Suggested Audience

• Emergency Management
• Public Works Management
• Utility Management
• Power Providers
• Healthcare and Hospital Management
• Water Authorities
• Utility Personnel
• Municipal Personnel
• Police, Fire, and EMS Personnel
• Industrial Operators
• Electrical Power Transmission and Distribution Suppliers (T&D) Personnel

Other Information

Registration for each course will be processed by the host city.

Government Programs

• For DHS/FEMA Funded Courses, please contact itsi@teex.tamu.edu or call (800) 723-3811
• GSA contract number: GS-07F-0357V. GSA customers, to register please contact itsi@teex.tamu.edu or call (800) 723-3811 

Contact Information

Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute
OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Phone: | Toll-Free: (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811
Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu

Resources

MGT345 Executive Summary

Related Courses

• Disaster Management for Public Services
• Strategic Overview of Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities
• Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Organizations within the Community Infras

Policies

TEEX Policies
TEEX Participant Handbook