Available Courses

Tornadoes can strike anywhere in the United States, it is important that every community be ready for the hazards associated with them. This management-level course is designed to engage a broad range of stakeholders to help build a culture of preparedness and strengthen community resilience. This course prepares participants to analyze tornado science, the weather forecasting process, the tornado warning process, and apply course concepts to coordination and planning decisions.

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/4330/

This class provides an overview of Emergency Shelter Operations. Planning, Site Selection, Staffing, Feeding, Management, and Documentation represent a sample of the topics that will be discussed. The course also includes a tabletop exercise at the conclusion of the course content.

1) Parking in front of the building is limited, but there is ample parking just to the south of the facility. 2) Please enter the main doors on the front (West side) of the building. 3) Travel and meals are you on your own, adequate time will be provided.

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) Registration required https://iowaleague.org/workshops-events/annual-conference/ 2) Visit the events page for more details

Registration details can be found at: https://iowaleague.org/workshops-events/annual-conference/

This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System. This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.

1) This facility takes a whole block, with Polk County Public Health on the front (south side of bldg)—directly to the north of the Polk County Human Services (DHS) Building. 2) Park in the two east most rows or the southern most row. https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/emergency-management/about-us/location-facilities/ 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 one-way and a

This 8-hour course is designed to help government officials and emergency responders from rural communities in the development of plans that will ensure the continuity of essential government functions across a spectrum of emergencies. History demonstrates that disasters and emergencies often interrupt, degrade, or destroy local government's ability to perform essential functions. This is especially true in rural communities where resources are typically limited under the best of circumstances. These jurisdictions must develop plans that address succession planning, redundant communications, and alternate site needs for their communities to face increasingly frequent threats. This tuition free course will expose participants to the benefits of developing continuity of government plans for rural communities with special focus on succession planning, delegation of authority, redundant communications, and alternate facilities.

1) Parking will be on the south side of the Sheriff's Office, entrance through SE door marked "Civil/Admin", take elevator up to 3rd floor training rooms. 2) Travel and meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided. 3) Registration is required, follow the link below. Registration closes on September 24. Facility questions contact Kim Elder, 641-754-6385, [email protected]

Copy-paste link in new browser: https://studentportal.ruraltraining.org/courses/display/349