Planning

ORAU has Earned the Reputation as a Respected Partner
in Emergency Management Planning and Policy Development

Federal, state and local emergency management agencies need 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, many 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 that readiness and response plans are sound.

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

Our areas of expertise include:

• Bioterrorism 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 fulfill their responsibilities during an emergency. ORAU’s professional trainers can design, develop and deliver customized emergency management 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.