Planning

ORAU has Earned the Reputation as a Respected Partner in Policy Planning and Development for Emergencies

Federal, state and local agencies need emergency management planning and operational support to enhance and integrate their efforts to combat terrorism, natural disasters and other hazards.

When it comes to our nation’s security, government agencies look to Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) for emergency readiness planning and support. Because effective communication is a key aspect of the planning process, our operations planners and subject matter experts work to bring together multiple agencies to ensure readiness and response plans are sound.

Whether it’s strategic planning, policy development and implementation, intelligence analysis or an all-encompassing exercise program, ORAU has the knowledge and expertise to assist your agency.

Our areas of expertise include:

• Bio terrorism preparedness
• Chemical preparedness
• Crisis communications
• Emergency preparedness
• Emergency public information
• Health preparedness
• Joint Information Center (JIC) facility management
• Risk communication
• Transportation emergency preparedness
• Use of handheld and wireless technology in emergencies

Training Opportunities

Critical to planning efforts is the review of the necessary guidance documents issued by the agencies. After you have assessed or prepared your policies and procedures, you may have discovered gaps in the skill sets your personnel need to assume their responsibilities during an emergency. ORAU’s professional trainers can design, develop and deliver customized training to meet your specific needs.

Topics range from emergency preparedness to respond to biological, chemical or radiological events, or to all aspects of emergency public information.