Available Courses

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) Park on the south end of the parking lot in front of the jail. 2) Travel and lunch are on your own, adequate time will be provided 3) Registration is required, follow the registration link below. Facility questions, Marissa Reisen, 319-653-3015, mreisen@wps.co.washington.ia.us

https://ruraltraining.org/course/MGT-415/?scheduled=true&id=11315

Experience the ultimate CERT Rodeo! Morning classroom presentations provide essential knowledge on disaster preparedness. Then, get ready for an action-packed afternoon of intense exercise drills. * Hands on training the participants will be able to choose what they want to do based on their interest and their ability to participate. * Search and Rescue (this will be outdoors, weather permitting) and will require mobility of the participants. *Stop the Bleed and Situation Awareness (this will be indoors and be to anyone what wants to participant, no matter their abilities). * Tabletop Simulated Disaster Drill (this will be indoors and be to anyone that wants to participate, no matter their abilities). Don't miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and be a part of the preparedness movement. Join us for an unforgettable day of empowerment!

1) Classes will be held indoors and outdoors, bring appropriate clothing. 2) Each team will have a display table to show off their CERT team and what they use (gear). 3) Parking south of the building, enter through the Admin/Civil door (SE door). 4) Accommodations within 10 miles of Marshall County Sheriff's Office will be shared in the packet for the class, along with the information on what students need to bring.

The League’s Annual Conference & Exhibit is largest event in the state geared specifically toward the needs of Iowa’s elected and appointed municipal officials. Held in September of each year, the conference includes workshops, an exhibit hall and unique networking opportunities.

1) Mark your calendar: Our largest education effort of the year, this three-day event draws hundreds of city officials from all corners of Iowa 2) Check the Iowa League of Cities website for the most current details.

Iowa League of Cities website: https://iowaleague.org/workshops-events/

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) This facility takes a whole block, with Polk County Public Health on the front (south side of bldg) Free street parking is available as well. https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/emergency-management/about-us/location-facilities/ 2) Travel and lunch is on your own - ample time will be allotted and there are a few options close by. 3) 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

This four-hour awareness-level training course will provide community and volunteer groups, state and local government agencies, and other stakeholder groups, as well as concerned citizens, with relevant information and practical exercises that will improve their knowledge and skills to better serve the communication needs of their communities. The course is designed to help participants to better understand the importance of communicating with different groups at different times, and to evaluate the various tools available to affect communications.

This is a virtual class offered by NDPTC, follow the registration link below

https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3647/