Business Continuity and Crisis Management

Flood and Natural Hazard Preparedness

Floods, storms, earthquakes and wildfires cause severe damage to buildings, operations and communities. This course covers natural hazard preparedness: hazard and exposure assessment, early warning, protective measures for sites, emergency plans, staff safety, business continuity, insurance and recovery.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Preparation significantly reduces losses from natural hazards. You will learn practical steps to protect people and assets.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Hazard mapping exercises, site protection workshops, case studies and preparedness planning.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Assess natural hazard exposure of sites
Use early warning information
Implement site protection measures
Prepare hazard-specific emergency plans
Protect staff before, during and after events
Plan continuity, insurance and recovery

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Facility and site managers
Business continuity managers
HSE professionals
Municipal emergency planners
Risk and insurance managers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Hazard assessment
Early warning use
Site protection
Emergency planning
Recovery planning

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Natural Hazards

09:00–10:08Hazard types
10:08–11:00Trends
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Trends (continued)
11:45–12:53Case studies
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Exposure Assessment

09:00–10:08Hazard maps
10:08–11:00Site vulnerability
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Site vulnerability (continued)
11:45–12:53Critical assets
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Protection and Warning

09:00–10:08Flood defences
10:08–11:00Building measures
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Building measures (continued)
11:45–12:53Early warning
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Emergency Plans

09:00–10:08Hazard-specific plans
10:08–11:00Staff safety
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Staff safety (continued)
11:45–12:53Evacuation
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Continuity and Recovery

09:00–10:08Continuity measures
10:08–11:00Insurance
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Insurance (continued)
11:45–12:53Recovery
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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