Available Courses

This course examines the role of public information in managing an all-hazards incident and provides practical training in crisis communication techniques. In such an incident, it is imperative that community leaders, incident managers, and public information officers are prepared to communicate with the public through the news and social media. The course focuses on the role of public information in incident management, the information needs of the public in a crisis, and the various means of effectively communicating through the news and social media. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to manage the major elements associated with public information in a WMD, terrorism and all-hazards incident.

1) All participants must register on the TEEX student portal with your FEMA SID number 2) All travel and meals will be on your own, adequate time for lunch will be provided 3) Please park in the parking lot off of 7th Ave No. When coming in the front door, you will be coming through security and a metal detector. The EOC is located on the second floor. 4) Facility questions: Chance Kness, (563)242-5712, emergencymanagement@clintoncounty-ia.gov ** Use the link below to register, complete pre-test, and provide other information

Online Registration Link: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=FP&C=MGT318&S=343

This training will cover the Comprehensive Resource Management and Credentialing System (CRMCS). This system provides the ability to credential personnel AND equipment and produce the standardized ID card credential. This allows for seamless interoperability across city and county lines. The resource information is housed in the web-based "Salamander LIVE" system. The afternoon session will educate attendees to the Salamander "TRACK APP" (for smartphones and tablets) which is used for resource accountability. The Salamander "rapidTAG" incident specific badging system will be covered. The ability to gain greater situational awareness and generate incident specific reports will also be discussed. The day will conclude with a small tabletop exercise.

1) Enter Discovery Park and follow the signs to the Environmental Learning Center. 2) There is a large parking lot in front of the building, enter through main door. 3) Travel and lunch will be on your own, adequate time will be provided

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iowa-district-5-comprehensive-salamander-solution-training-tickets-732792300497?aff=oddtdtcreator

Building awareness of future climate hazards and impacts that the emergency services sector may face is very important. This course helps emergency services and the community better prepare for the climate adaptations necessary and systems vulnerabilities that may occur from hazard impacts. Participants will be able to describe the principles of climate adaptation planning for emergency management and existing first response processes and will be able to discuss the impact of weather on critical infrastructure and key resources while explaining the concurrent effects of climate change on those impacts. Participants will also gain an understanding of how to identify and apply adaptation strategies to address local emergency services sector vulnerabilities. The course is also designed to provide opportunities for participants to learn about various resources that can be used to implement local climate adaptation strategies in their communities.

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

https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/accounts/login/?next=/training/delivery/3285/

Psychological First Aid (PFA) will help you to recognize and manage the basic symptoms of psychological distress. You will learn psychological first aid tools to bolster functioning during times of extreme stress. Psychological First Aid is an evidence-informed modular approach to help everyone including first responders, public and behavioral health professionals, community members and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster, terrorism, and personal crisis. It is designed to reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events and to foster adaptive functioning and coping. During the training, you will receive practical suggestions about what you can say and do as you practice the principles of Psychological First Aid.

1) Virtual offering 2) Participants can earn 3 CEUs along with a certificate of attendance 3) Follow the registration link below

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/psychological-first-aid-pfa-tickets-734801299467?aff=oddtdtcreator

This 4-hour management-level course aims to highlight nature-based solutions as important and effective tools for mitigating hazards and climate impacts. The course provides planners, government officials, and hazard mitigation professionals information on the types, applications, and benefits of nature-based solutions as well as the common barriers for their use. Beyond an overview of nature-based solutions, the course focuses on the planning and implementation mechanisms that can be leveraged to employ these solutions in practice. This includes planning mechanisms related to land use, hazard mitigation, stormwater management, transportation, open space, and disaster recovery. The course will also highlight important planning considerations for utilizing nature-based solutions, including planning quality, alignment among plans, and equity in nature-based solutions; as well as the public and private funding mechanisms for implementing them.

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

https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3516/