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Course Name:
Iowa Children and Youth in Disasters Summit
Course Description:
The purpose of this summit is to raise awareness of the needs of children in disasters and identify the resources that currently exist in Iowa to meet those needs. It will also provide information from local, state, and federal experts and allow participants opportunity for networking and information sharing. Participants are encouraged to bring business cards, agency information, or any other materials that will provide information regarding their agency's services.
Course Prerequisites:
None
Course Target Audience:
Anyone working with children or youth or anyone responsible for the oversight of programs or institutions that cater specifically to children or youth.
Additional Information:
Registration is open from 7:30-8:30 Lunch will be provided from 12-1pm There is no cost for attendance Summit begins at 8:30 covering these topics: *Introduction to Emergency Management *Threats To Children in Disasters and the Need for Reunification Planning *Children in Disasters - FEMA *Psychological Needs of Children in Disasters *Summary of the Mass Care Exercise Scenario Discussion - New Madrid Seismic Zone *Little Sioux Boy Scout Camp
Event Dates:
9/16/2016 through 9/16/2016
Event Time:
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM each day
Event Location/Address:
Fred Maytag Scout Center 6123 Scout Trail
Event City:
Des Moines
Event State:
Iowa
Event Zip:
50321
County and District:
POLK - District: 1
Is Sponsored by HSEMD?
Yes
Is HSEMD Hosting Registration?
Yes
Seats Remaining:
132 out of 200 seats remaining
Registration URL:

Point of Contact

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