Training & Exercises

The Department of Emergency Management offers various training, educational, and exercise-oriented offerings to the FAU community. This page lists some of the commonly requested programs. However, we welcome the opportunity to develop a customized training and exercise package tailored to your specific needs.

To request one of the opportunities below, or to discuss a specialized offering, please complete the following form: 

Request a Training or Exercise Form

 

Response Training - Protective Actions

This awareness-level offering works to initiate a conversation about the risks, vulnerabilities, and disasters we may face as a community. It builds upon this by discussing response actions that someone can take to protect themselves and those around them. During this session, participants discuss general concepts such as responding as a community, situational awareness, assessing your environment, guidance on evacuating, sheltering in place, and responding to a threat, as well as available resources in the community.

Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricanes remain one of the deadliest and costliest of natural disasters. Nestled along the east coast, Florida Atlantic is vulnerable to the impacts and cascading effects of tropical cyclones. This course provides an overview and basic understanding of concepts designed to protect, prepare, respond to, and recover from tropical storms.

Essential Function Development Workshop

This workshop helps Units develop their Essential Functions, along with the corresponding documentation, equipment, and tools necessary to support each function. The information produced during this session will serve as the foundation for the Unit’s Continuity of Operations Plan (UCOOP). The workshop is delivered in a structured 45-minute format and may be conducted either virtually or in person. The intent is for the session to be a collaborative Unit activity, and the attendance of Unit leadership is required.

Introduction to Unit Planning

This general session is for individuals who will either lead or participate in developing a Unit Emergency Response Plan (UERP) or Unit Continuity of Operations Plan (UCOOP). This session provides an overview of the planning documents. It lays a foundation for a successful plan, enabling participants to return to their units with an effective and successful planning program in place. Topics discussed include navigating the unit planning templates, assembling a planning team, and other tips and guidance to guide you through this critical endeavor.

Overview to FAU Emergency Management

This program provides an overview of FAU’s Department of Emergency Management and the administered emergency management program, designed to focus on emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. These activities aim to protect our students, faculty, staff, resources, and infrastructure, thereby maintaining or restoring University operations.

Tabletop Exercises

These sessions allow participants to navigate a hypothetical scenario and discuss the “what ifs”. These are designed and tailored to the specific participants, creating an environment where individuals can assess their prior planning and preparedness efforts. The scope and size of the exercise is flexible at the department, unit, team, and campus levels.