Available Courses

Our conference provides an opportunity for emergency management and homeland security professionals, state agencies, elected officials, non-profit organizations, along with our public and private sector partners, to learn from each other and the leaders in this ever-evolving field. We offer a wide variety of topics that our audience can learn from while making connections with other participants and speakers.

Registration is OPEN 1) Focus on upcoming ESFs: 4-Fire Fighting, 9-Search and Rescue, 10-HazMat, 13-Public Safety, and RSF- Cultural and Natural Affairs 2) Wednesday, October 15 from 1-4:30 Thursday, October 16 from 8-4:30 (lunch provided) Friday, October 17 from 8-12:30 3) A variety of vendors will be present 4) Registration fee, $150 Visit our conference website for details as we build out the agenda: https://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/conference/

https://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/about/iowa-homeland-security-conference

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

https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3870/

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.

https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3888/

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) Copy / paste directions and parking information available here: https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/emergency-management/about-us/location-facilities/ 2) Enter on the East side of the building 3) Lunch will be on your own, adequate time will be provided 4) 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. 5) All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.

This course is designed to prepare organizations and communities for the next cyber attack or incident. During this 16- hour course, participants will analyze cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and initial and cascading impacts of cyber attacks and incidents, evaluate the process for developing a cyber preparedness program, examine the importance and challenges of cyber related information sharing and discover low to no cost resources to help build cyber resilience. This course utilizes a team approach to capitalize on the synergy of traditional emergency response organizations, SLTT governments, military, and public and private operators of critical infrastructure.

1) Photo ID is required to enter. 2) Microwaves and cashless vending available, adequate time will be provided for lunch. 3) Travel and meals will be your own. Follow registration link below, must have a FEMA SID to complete registration. Facility questions: Beth Lewis, 515-725-3204, beth.lewis@iowa.gov

Copy and paste link into a new browser to complete registration: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=EC&C=MGT384&S=498