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Evacuations can be ordered at any time for many types of disasters. The larger the scal of the evacuation, the more complex it is to plan as well as to execute. Effective planning helps ensure that evacuations can be conducted swiftly, safetly, and in an orderly manner. This eight-hour management-level course is designed to provide emergency managers, first responders, transportation professionals, security and safety professionals, and government administrators with the ability to utilize current tools and technologies to institute best practices and strategies to plan for and execute an emergency evacuation. This course discusses the hazard conditions for which an emergency evacuation could be an appropriate protective action and inform participants on resources and methods to help them better prepare for an emergency evacuation. This course will allow participants to explore data, modeling tools, and simulations that assist with the implementation of an emergency evacuation.

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/4359/

This eight-hour management-level course is designed to prepare small and large business to effectively plan for emergencies of all types. This course strives to teach executive-level managers and small business owners how to develop a comprehensive and effective business continuity program from start to finish.

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. Registration is required, follow the link below

https://studentportal.ruraltraining.org/courses/display/446

This 2-day course provides training on and resources for personnel who has a responsibility to function in a command post managing and expanding incident. Topics include use of an Incident Complex and Area Command, and the interactions between Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) entities.

1) Ample parking available around the facility 2) Use main entrance, watch for signage 3) Travel and meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided.

This course is intended for members of emergency response as well as other city and county services that become a part of a community response to an bombing incident. This interactive, instructor facilitated program employs case studies, lessons learned, validated medical data, and potential threats to the communities we serve. Sessions will address planning considerations and concerns specific to medical responders, law enforcement, and emergency planners, with an intended outcome of integrating incidents of an explosive nature into existing plans.

1) Enter through the side door marked training room and park on the south side of the building. 2) Feel free to bring drinks and snacks. 3) Meals and travel are on your own; adequate time will be provided for lunch. 4) Registration is required; follow the instructions below. 5) The training room tends to get cold, so dress in layers. 6) Bring government-issued photo ID to check in for the course. 7) Wi-Fi provided, bring an electronic device to access course material & take pre/post tests Contacts for facility info: Rae King or Teri Van Kooten at 641-828-2238

Copy and paste link to complete registration: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=FP&C=MGT348&S=869

This 2-day course provides training on and resources for personnel who has a responsibility to function in a command post managing and expanding incident. Topics include use of an Incident Complex and Area Command, and the interactions between Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) entities.

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) Travel and meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided