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.

• Government Administrative
• Emergency Medical Services
• Emergency Management
• Fire Services
• Law Enforcement
• Citizen/Community Volunteer
• Non-Government Organizations
• Private Sector/Corporate Security and Safety
• Other

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