Available Courses

The goal of this course is to assist the campus community and the neighboring jurisdiction in developing the necessary decision-making skills to prevent, protect, mitigate the effects of, respond to, and recover from a an active shooter situation or other campus emergency. This course is an adapted, Zoom-friendly version of our traditional MGT-324-C course.

1) This is a virtual offering from LSU NCBRT, follow the registration link below. 2) Two days--four hours each day Access code: NCBRT324 Course ID: 34498

Copy and paste link into new web browser: https://train.ncbrt.lsu.edu/Student/Register?ClassID=34498

This course is part of the Basic Academy Program. HSEEP represents a national standard for exercise planning and execution for all partner agencies and private sector stakeholders to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk. The HSEEP course is an intermediate-level training course that incorporates exercise guidance and best practices. Throughout the course, participants learn about topics including exercise program management, design and development, conduct, evaluation and improvement planning.

1) Avoid street parking. 2) Personnel from the same organization are encouraged to carpool. 3) Use the library parking lot north of the EOC. 4) Parking passes will be available upon check-in at the EOC. 5) Meals will be on your own, adequate time will be provided. 6) 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. Requests are based upon available funding. BEFORE making lodging reservations and PRIOR to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov limited to available funding.

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.

1) This is a virtual offering from NDPTC, follow the registration link below.

Copy and paste link to complete registration: https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/4203/

This course will prepare participants to engage individuals and volunteer organizations through social media, especially in the context of disaster preparedness and response. Social media engagement is often an enigma to most people, particularly in the public sector, because it is a different form of communication than most are accustomed. Through this course, participants will learn how to develop content that engages their audiences and turns their words into action throughout the disaster cycle. Participants will learn about social media engagement texhniques, individual and organizational roles in crisis communication and Virtual Operations Support Teams (VOST).

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

https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3879/

Facilitated wargame features the use of Chelsea County USA, expandability to up to 40 participants in varying roles (Responders / Blue Team, Red Team, IMT, EOC, Agency Administration / Elected Officials and Observers. Other exercise enhancements (Situational Awareness Software, ICS Forms, Posters, Large map format, vehicles, large game pieces and CCUSA Printed Plans).

1) Avoid street parking. 2) Personnel from the same organization are encouraged to carpool. 3) Use the library parking lot north of the EOC. 4) Parking passes will be available upon check-in at the EOC. 5) Lunch will be provided to registered participants 6) Registration is required, follow the link below NOTE: Responders and officials within Pottawattamie County will have registration preference. You will be notified if you are placed on a standby list.

Registration Required at https://forms.office.com/g/dDipfEWHSh More information & downloadable flyer at https://pottcountyia.sharepoint.com/sites/PCEMA/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?share=EUk18rAHxK9Blj3i5hWBeEEBsniCUUkq5lc9PWnb6gDRmA&e=q85dPb