CUP Undergraduate Research
Title
Training Tracking System Proposal: Multnomah County Emergency Management
Date of Award
12-1-2018
Document Type
Restricted Access Practicum
College
School of Management
Department
Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Degree Name
Homeland Security, BS
Abstract
The Multnomah County Emergency Management (MCEM), located in Portland, Oregon, is dedicated to preparing for disasters through scheduled training, exercises, community engagement, building community resilience, and collaboration with stakeholders. MCEM’s mission is “working together to build resilient communities” (MCEM, 2018, p.1). MCEM works with preparedness partners in the public sector, private sector, and non-profit/volunteer organizations, to coordinate a collaborative effort within Multnomah County and create a resilient community through strong plans and policies, exercises, and training. Training opportunities are “designed to increase disaster resilience and response readiness across Multnomah County in preparation for potential emergencies and/or disasters” (MCEM Training and Exercise, 2018, p.1).