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Leveraging Tools for Conducting Damage Assessments (AWR-319)

Leveraging Tools for Conducting Damage Assessments (AWR-319)

Delivery Date:
07/20/2015
Time:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (US/Central)
Location:
Durand, Wisconsin
Instructor(s):
James Kohlmann, Keith Snook
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Course Description
Status:
FEMA Certified
Description:

This course provides a review of damage assessment, the importance of providing quick and accurate assessments, and an opportunity to review and practice with tools to assist in conducting damage assessments. The course also reviews various disaster damage assessment processes, collaborating agencies, and resources. Participants will compare and contrast damage assessment tools in order to ensure that resources are in place for an adequate response, followed by a hands-on exercise using various tools and software to collect damage assessments.

 

COURSE MODULES:

  • Warning
  • Preparedness and Mitigation
Target Audience:
  • Government Administrative
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Emergency Management
  • Fire Services
  • Law Enforcement
  • Citizen/Community Volunteer
  • Non-Government Organizations
  • Private Sector/Corporate Security and Safety
  • Other
Course Level:
Awareness
Prerequisites:

This course does not require any previous subject matter knowledge. However, it is highly suggested that participants complete the following FEMA Independent Study courses prior to course attendance:

  • IS-100.b: Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS100)
  • IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-700.a: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
  • IS-559: Local Damage Assessment
Requirements:

Wi-fi and power supply needed at host venue.

ASFPM Credit Units:
6.5 Continuing Education Credits
IACET Credit Units:
0.6 Continuing Education Units
IAEM (E) Credit Units:
5.5 Emergency Management Training Credit Hours
Registration Information
Seats Available:
2
Registration Closes:
07/20/2015
Host Agency:
Pepin County Emergency Management
Contact Person:
Maria Holl
715-672-8897
pepza@co.pepin.wi.us
Special Note:
All interested participants will need to register on the Wisconsin training site. Please use the address here to register www.trainingwisconsin.org. For registration help contact Mr. Gary Wieczorek (608-242-3213/ gary.wieczorek@wi.gov).
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