Available Courses

Attendees will receive an overview of the Rave system and its capabilities. This is an all-day training, but it will be split into two sections. The AM section is open and beneficial for all admins who have the ability to send messages. To include reviewing the features and functions of the system; including how to send an alert, list creation and list types, prepare tab, and resident portal. The PM section is geared towards domain admins and high level admins who have system oversight permissions. The AM and PM portion of the class will focus on CAP weather alert tie-in, overall system oversight, and smart loader.

This is a VIRTUAL only event and it will be recorded. 1) This class covers all functionality of Alert Iowa for all admin levels. 2) Topics discussed after the lunch break will be geared for domain admins or admins with system level access. 3) All other admins do not have to attend class after lunch. Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fdz-xiqu-unk Or dial: ?(US) +1 781-514-9218? PIN: ?600 052 558?# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/fdz-xiqu-unk?pin=7947210291746

This course will provide an overview of IPAWS and best practices for use within the State of Iowa. Over the course of the class participants will review the history of IPAWS, the types of messages that can be sent through IPAWS, when to send an IPAWS message and how to construct WEA and EAS messages.

VIRTUAL training only, registration is required 1) Those who are working to become an IPAWS COG or will be completing the required IS course to become an IPAWS sender are welcome to attend as well. 2) Attendees will also learn how to navigate through the new IPAWS Portal. 3) Follow the GOOGLE link below to register Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dvn-usuv-yov Or dial: ?(US) +1 510-358-3989? PIN: ?644 628 635?# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dvn-usuv-yov?pin=2788067904273

ASSP supports all aspects of crisis and consequence management and specifically addresses the needs of the Communications and Information Management component of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). This course will explain how ASSP contributes to effective incident management and decision making, components to achieving ASSP, and exploration of current and emerging technologies to develop ASSP. This course covers information from FEMA L0948, G2300, L0964, and will introduce the Mircrosoft Team EOC software package.

1) Parking available in library lot north of the EOC. On-site students must be registered by December 7th to receive a free parking pass. 2) All travel and meals will be on your own 3) There is a FEE associated with this training, payable at time of registration 4) Registration link is below

For course, fee, and registration info go to: https://thenimsstore.com/collections/training/products/advanced-shared-situational-picutre-course Course Site Info: ema@pcema-ia.org, 712-328-5777 Course Questions: Jillfiler@thebluecell.com, 800-866-0840

This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to use social media tools and techniques for intermediate-level messaging, strategy, and increased situational awareness. This course builds upon the existing PER-304 Social Media for Natural Disaster Response and Recovery course by providing more participants with a more in-depth training in the use of strategy, tools, and messaging techniques in the use of social media.

1) This is a virtual offering from NDPTC, follow the registration link below. 2) Two day--four hours each day 3) Participants will be required to bring their own laptop or wi-fi enabled device to the training session for the hands-on exercises. 4) This course conducts online pre-test, post-test, and course evaluation. 5) Participants must have Twitter, Facebook and Instagram account prior to attending the course.

Register at: https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3479/

Training will cover use of the Salamander Live v.2 which gives all city and county agencies the ability to credential personnel/equipment and produce the standardized ID card credential allowing for seamless interoperability across Iowa. Training will also cover functionality and use of the Salamander family of operational products, such as: Track App, rapitTAG, rapidTAG Evac, Events Pro, Preplanning module, and Inventory/Asset Management.

1) No cost training-registration is required 2) Parking available in the library lot north of the EOC. Parking passes available for registered attendees in POVs. 3) All travel and meals will be on your own Register at the link below

REGISTER AT: https://eventbrite.com/e/iowa-region-4-comprehensive-salamander-solution-training-tickets-746279711707?aff=oddtdtcreator