Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management | University of Hawaii-West Oahu

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Service OrientationSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingMonitoring

Knowledge

Public Safety and SecurityAdministration and ManagementLaw and GovernmentCommunications and MediaEnglish Language

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningFluency of IdeasInformation Ordering

Tasks

Consult with officials of local and area governments, schools, hospitals, and other institutions to
Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facil
Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening

Technology

Project management softwareDesktop publishing softwareMap creation softwareData base user interface and query softwareGeographic information system

Tools

Chemical protective bootsChemical protective clothingDesktop computersEmergency alert notification systemsHard hatsLaptop computersPersonal computersProtective hoodsRadiation detectorsSafety glovesSelf-contained breathing apparatusTwo way radios

Work Values

IndependenceRelationshipsAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium11-9161.00	Emergency Management Directors	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Emergency operations plans — develop draft components for specific hazard scenarios such as hurricanes or chemical spills with limited oversight from senior staff.
Liaison relationships with municipalities and county departments — maintain through regular contact to facilitate coordinated planning and equipment-sharing agreements.
Resource materials associated with preparedness plans — systematically update and version-control across multiple jurisdictions using database management tools.
Status reports on disaster response and recovery — prepare complete documents including needs assessments and preliminary damage data for submission to state agencies.
Tabletop and functional exercises — coordinate and facilitate in accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements to evaluate plan effectiveness.
Evacuation and shelter activation decisions — implement established special needs plans and public shelter protocols under the authority of senior officials during declared events.
Damage assessment findings — compile and analyze data collaboratively with municipal officials and emergency responders following disaster events.
Interagency communication — coordinate personnel and equipment exchanges between local departments using established channels and telecommunication systems.
Stakeholder capability assessments — conduct structured consultations with hospitals, schools, and government offices to identify gaps in emergency readiness.
Geographic and mapping software — apply to produce situation maps that support operational planning and briefing materials for incident command teams.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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