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The Emergency Management Program Development course provides a comprehensive overview of the statutory requirements and professional duties of today’s emergency manager. Developed and delivered by practitioners in four separate 6 hour sessions, the course is an opportunity for peer to peer learning through lecture as well as task-oriented coaching. Technical and soft skill development in the areas of administration, planning, resource management, training, and exercises are included. Topics covered: Communications, Grants, State Governance, and Professional Development

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. 3) Lunch will be at the Polk Co EOC. Please either bring your lunch or be prepared to do individual Jimmy Johns online orders using credit card payments. 4) Please download the session materials from the IEMA website prior to the class. https://www.iowaema.us/empd-documents

This training will be focusing on the process and procedures of conducting damage assessments in support of the Individual and Public Assistance Programs. The Individual Assistance program directly helps those with uninsured or underinsured basic critical needs. Through the Individual Assistance program, FEMA provides several types of financial and direct assistance to eligible individuals and families, including both homeowners and renters. These include Housing, Other Needs Assistance and Cleaning and Sanitizing Assistance. The Public Assistance program provides supplemental grants to state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and certain types of private non-profits so that communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies. This includes funding for emergency protective measures, debris removal and permanent restoration of damaged public facilities.

1) This training will be a hybrid with in person and virtual options available. 2) Participants will need a computer, there is guest WiFi available in the SEOC. 3) Participants also will need a photo ID in order to gain entrance to the Joint Forces Headquarters Building. 4) Travel will be on your own.

The Basic Training Course has been updated to include guidance for emerging types of emergency response, individual and community hazards and to incorporate feedback from registered CERTs. It features a revised Disaster Medical Operations section, updated Terrorism and CERT Organization section and new hazard-specific annexes. The Basic Training Course Instructor Guide shares many best practices and tips on how to run a successful CERT training program. To update the course materials, FEMA engaged with technical experts from colleges and universities, partners from within the government and FEMA learning and training subject matter experts. The CERT Basic Training includes research-validated guidance for CERT programs to teach members what to do before, during and after the hazards their communities may face.

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) Wear comfortable clothing, prepare to be outside for exercise portion of class. 3) Must attend all class dates to get certificate of completion. 4) Must be 17 or older to participate in this class. 5) Travel and meals will be on your own. 6) Registration IS required to attend, email details below.

Email your details to kelder@marshallcountyia.gov or 641-754-6385

This training will be focusing on the process and procedures of conducting damage assessments in support of the Individual and Public Assistance Programs. The Individual Assistance program directly helps those with uninsured or underinsured basic critical needs. Through the Individual Assistance program, FEMA provides several types of financial and direct assistance to eligible individuals and families, including both homeowners and renters. These include Housing, Other Needs Assistance and Cleaning and Sanitizing Assistance. The Public Assistance program provides supplemental grants to state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and certain types of private non-profits so that communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies. This includes funding for emergency protective measures, debris removal and permanent restoration of damaged public facilities.

1) This training will be a hybrid with in person and virtual options available. 2) Participants will need a computer, there is guest WiFi available in the SEOC. 3) Participants also will need a photo ID in order to gain entrance to the Joint Forces Headquarters Building. 4) Travel will be on your own.

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. Facility questions contact: Kim Elder, 641-754-6382, kelder@marshallcountyia.gov Registration is required, follow the link below.

Copy and paste to complete your registration: https://studentportal.ruraltraining.org/courses/display/349