Available Courses

This scenario-based course will guide emergency response organizations and critical infrastructure IT personnel through multiple simulated events to learn how to coordinate efforts during a cyber incident. These real-time exercises are designed to assist jurisdictions with managing cyber response efforts between traditional emergency responders and IT professionals. The use of expert instructors from IT and emergency response fields will offer participants real-world knowledge to successfully integrate cybersecurity personnel into the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

1) Ample parking available, enter at main door under the flags 2) Photo ID is required for access 3) Travel and meals are on you own, adequate time will be provided each day 4) Registration is required, follow link below 5) All attendees must complete pre-posttest online 6) Certificates will be available after each registrant completes required items

Copy and paste registration link into a new web browser: https://teex.org/class/mgt456/, select the Johnston, IA registration button.

Our conference provides an opportunity for emergency management and homeland security professionals, state agencies, elected officials, non-profit organizations, along with our public and private sector partners, to learn from each other and the leaders in this ever-evolving field. We offer a wide variety of topics that our audience can learn from while making connections with other participants and speakers.

1) Free parking 2) Start time on Wed, Oct 14 is 1pm-5pm, Thur, Oct 15 is 8:30am-4:30pm (lunch provided), Fri, Oct 16 is 8am-11:30am 3) Vendors will be on site 4) Registration is required, fees may apply 5) Full agenda and conference details can be found on our Conference website, https://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/about/iowa-homeland-security-conference

Complete your registration at: https://forms.gle/D7L47qN9PMSS3B69A

This 2-day course provides training on and resources for personnel who has a responsibility to function in a command post managing and expanding incident. Topics include use of an Incident Complex and Area Command, and the interactions between Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) entities.

?1) Ample parking available around the facility 2) Use main entrance, watch for signage ??3) ?Meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided. ?4) This multi-day course is supported with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding. You may request lodging reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one-way and are an Iowa resident. - ?Before making lodging reservations and Prior to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to [email protected] limited t

Winter storms can strike every state in the United States. It is important that every community be ready for the hazards associated with them. This course assists to provide emergency managers, first responders, and community members across all sectors with a basic understanding of the latest knowledge in winter weather science, forecasting, warning, and best practices in preparedness. The course enhances the ability of participants to identify and describe the hazards associated with winter weather and to better prepare for and mitigate the impacts of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and dangerously low temperatures. The goal of this course is to provide participants with the basics of winter weather science, forecasting, warning, and preparedness. Course Modules: Science of Winter Weather, Winter Weather Forecast Process, Winter Weather Warning Process and Safety, Winter Storm Scenario

1) This is a virtual offering from NDPTC, follow the registration link below. 2) Two days--four hours each day Registration is required, follow the link below.

Copy and paste link to complete registration: https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/4376/

This course teaches community leaders and emergency managers in rural communities how to plan for and execute disaster recovery efforts. Upon implementation, this course will assist rural communities with expediting disaster recovery efforts and facilitating the long-term economic success of their communities. Examples from Hurricane Katrina and towns devastated by tornadoes will be used as case studies to examine why communities were successful or unsuccessful in their recovery efforts. Additionally, students will actively engage in a fictional disaster recovery scenario

1) Parking available around the building 2) Travel and lunch is on your own, adequate time will be provided 3) Follow the link below to complete your registration

The RDPC registration link is: https://studentportal.ruraltraining.org/courses/display/617 Must have a FEMA SID. Register or find your SID here: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid