When Disaster Strikes: Mass Fatalities and Community Impact
Tracking # 20-631721
Course overview
On April 17, 2013, a massive explosion occurred at the West Fertilizer Company in West, TX, leaving 15 people dead, including 12 volunteer firefighters, more than 160 injured, and several homes and business destroyed. This course provides an inside look into the days following the disaster, through the personal accounts of five funeral directors faced with the daunting task of handling mass fatalities, chaos, and community devastation.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Louisiana State Board of Embalmers & Funeral Directors
Embalmer and Funeral Director
2h
Relevant to Embalmers and Funeral Directors
Funeral Director
2h
Relevant to Embalmers and Funeral Directors