Available Courses

This training course will provide state and local government agency staff and other stakeholder groups with background on natural hazards. In addition, the course will guide an approach to (1) assess community resilience and (2) develop next steps for improved resilience. Through increased awareness of natural hazards and best practices, the course will enhance community resilience for state and local government agency staff that routinely interface with the community, private sector, and other stakeholder groups.

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/4357/

This 1-day, Advanced Professional Series course will allow participants to develop an effective interface between Emergency Operations Center (EOC) by applying Incident Command System (ICS) principles. This course works best when delivered to ICS and EOC personnel from the same community. The course reviews ICS and EOC responsibilities and functions and depends heavily on exercises and group discussions to formulate the interface. **This course is part of the FEMA Advanced Professional Series (APS)

1) Parking will be on the south side of the Sheriff's Office in the circle area. Enter 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.

This course is produced with the partnership with the National Weather Service (NWS). In order to reduce deaths, injuries, and property loss, Emergency Managers must work closely with the NWS and news media to provide effectiveness. **This course is part of the FEMA Advanced Professional Series (APS)

1) NIACC Campus Map (Class in building #6 on map): https://www.niacc.edu/about/campus-map/ 2) Ample parking is available. 3) Travel and meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided.

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/

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 2) Visit the events page for more details

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