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bacpacker
03-01-2013, 09:59 PM
I'm not sure if this is the right place for this, but it's where I thought it fit best. Mods, will you please relocate it if this isn't the right area for it.

I ran across this site today that has information from the University of Pittsburgh on a course in "Disaster Preparedness". I'm not sure I'm going to have time to take it going into spring, but I am going to check into it further. At first glance, it sounds like it would be very useful for anyone interested in getting involved in emergency management.

If anyone does get involved with this, please keep us posted on what you think and what you are learning.

https://www.coursera.org/course/disasterprep
Evolver
03-01-2013, 11:19 PM
I've allays liked the terminology of Disaster Preparedness or just Preparedness much mo beta than Dooms Day Prepping.:)
2die4
03-01-2013, 11:48 PM
Just signed up for it. I'll keep everyone posted. The class is free in case anyone is wondering.
72hrbugoutbag
03-03-2013, 11:20 PM
This looks really interesting. Definitely let us know how it goes.
2die4
08-26-2013, 01:42 PM
Well, I finally got the email this morning saying this class will start this week. *Start rant* I was wondering if this was ever going to happen. I was also beginning to think I signed up for some government watch list. *End Rant and tinfoil hat off*

Syllabus is as follows:
Week 1: Introduction & Disaster Cycle
Week 2: Personal Preparedness Basics
Week 3: Personal Preparedness Safety
Week 4: Attitudes & Awareness
Week 5: International Perspectives
Week 6: Support & Medical Considerations


I'll keep everyone posted.
Domeguy
08-26-2013, 04:15 PM
What the heck...I've got a lot of free time on my hands.
The Stig
08-26-2013, 04:47 PM
This is awesome. Please, please, please keep us posted on what info you do (or do not) learn .
2die4
08-26-2013, 05:11 PM
What the heck...I've got a lot of free time on my hands.I believe class registration is closed. Let us know if you get in.


This is awesome. Please, please, please keep us posted on what info you do (or do not) learn .
Will do boss!
Fidel MD
08-26-2013, 05:18 PM
Pretty basic, short-term advice.
Domeguy
08-26-2013, 06:51 PM
I am having to turn in a 20 page thesis on "How zombies are are good for us after all", so I guess I'm in. They sent back a list of videos to watch, and things to read.
Stg1swret
08-26-2013, 11:54 PM
It is still open , I just signed up and started.
Stg1swret
08-27-2013, 05:11 AM
Just finished all the week 1 stuff. Only thing I learned so far is that according to the instructor, "we are not normal people", wait a minute, I already knew that. Never mind.