Course Overview: Environmental Risk, Prevention, and Response

This course provides a high-level technical deep dive into the prevention and management of environmental disasters, ranging from localized hazardous material spills to large-scale natural events. Designed for property managers, environmental health and safety (EHS) professionals, and community leaders, the curriculum explores the dual necessity of proactive prevention and reactive agility. Participants will examine the specific mechanics of hazards such as lead contamination, oil spills, and landslides, learning how to identify early warning signs and implement engineering controls that protect both human health and the surrounding ecosystem.

The program moves beyond theory by analyzing real-world response strategies for wildfires, major flooding, and earthquakes. By studying these case studies, learners will understand the "Incident Command" structures required to coordinate with environmental agencies and first responders during a crisis. The course emphasizes the development of robust preparedness plans, including the staging of spill kits, the establishment of "defensible space" in fire-prone areas, and the stabilization of slopes to mitigate landslide risks. By the end of this module, you will be equipped to conduct comprehensive environmental risk assessments and lead a decisive, compliant response when a disaster occurs.

Presented by Kris Kuran

Date: Coming Fall of 2026

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