Instituto Politécnico de Tomar

Candidaturas

According to David Alexander in his book: Principles of Emergency Planning and Management, the emergency cycle comprises 4 stages: Prevention, Preparation, Relief and Recovery. Considering that municipalities are the first level of the National Civil Protection system and given their proximity to people, it is normal for them to be the first point of entry for potential problems arising from exposure to risk.

In this context of preparing for serious accidents and disasters, the population must be prepared, but so must their mayors, as they will be the political leaders in critical situations.

This course is intended to promote an understanding of the legal powers of mayors in terms of Civil Protection at the municipal level, preparing them for the challenges they will face during their terms of office as those responsible for Civil Protection at the municipal level.

Objectives

Know the competencies of local authorities and their mayors;
Frame a complex Civil Protection incident at a political level;
Know the role of the mayor in a serious accident or catastrophe;
Distinguish the different types of Civil Protection Plans with a special focus on Municipal Plans;
Learn basic operational notions and know the Civil Protection Agents and their skills;
Identify Risks;
Explain the concepts of danger, risk and vulnerability;
Have notions of awareness and communication in the context of risk;
Know how to work with the Social Communication Organizations (OCS);
Know the principles of organizing a Civil Protection exercise;
Participate in and plan an exercise on a municipal scale.

Professional Goals

Target audience:

Mayors (Presidents, Councillors, Parish Council Presidents, etc.);
Future mayors;
Municipal leaders;
Employees of Municipal Civil Protection Services;
Civil Protection Agents.