MGT-487: Mass Care: Shelter and Relocation Coordination

Courtesy of the Will County Emergency Management Agency, the Office of Preparedness & Response at the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University. Date: Thursday, September 17th, 2024 Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (CT) How to obtain a certificate: Sign up for the course on this page. Take […]

Fire Management Assistance Grant Program Micro-Briefs 

Fire Management Assistance Grant Program (FMAGP) is available to state, local, and tribal governments, for the mitigation, management, and control of fires on publicly or privately owned forests or grassland which threaten such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. Wednesday, September 18 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. EDT TOPIC: Declaration Request Process 2. Grant Management Thursday, September 19 […]

Protecting Places of Worship Webinar

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) invites you to a webinar for the faith-based community on Thursday, September 18 from 11:00 – 12:15 (PDT). This webinar will provide participants with a threat briefing during the period of Fall religious observances and the “Protecting Places of Worship National Weeks of Action.” In addition, federal partners will […]

Active Shooter Preparedness

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in partnership with the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, invites you to a webinar for the faith-based community as part of the “Protecting Places of Worship National Weeks of Action. This two-hour webinar provides information and best practices that can enhance emergency action planning capabilities applicable […]

Fire Management Assistance Grant Program Micro-Briefs 

Fire Management Assistance Grant Program (FMAGP) is available to state, local, and tribal governments, for the mitigation, management, and control of fires on publicly or privately owned forests or grassland which threaten such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. Wednesday, September 18 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. EDT TOPIC: Declaration Request Process 2. Grant Management Thursday, September 19 […]

Washington’s Greatest Hits: Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and More!

Join Serve Washington and subject matter experts from the Washington State Emergency Management Division as they discuss Washington State’s greatest natural hazard hits – volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and more on this webinar! Learn what the state is doing to better understand its natural hazards and mitigate their impact before disaster strikes. Topics covered will include […]

Donations Operations Training

Disaster Response Training Sunday, September 22, 2024 Registration: 8:30 AM Class Begins: 9:30 AM Location: Grants Pass Better Living Center An informative and hands-on training session on disaster response. This 6-hour class will equip you with the skills and knowledge to set up and manage a donations center, enabling you to effectively respond to disasters […]

Engaging Communities and Communicating Preparedness Webinar

This webinar will include presentations on strategies that support preparedness awareness and activities that help communities plan for disasters and build resilience. Presenters will share takeaways from the Risk Communications, Crisis Communications and Community Engagement Summit report and apply them to examples of successful community engagement and risk communications for disaster preparedness. Participants will learn […]

Next Generation of Resilience

RNPN will host its annual “Next Generation of Resilience” event. The Next Generation of Resilience Exchange showcases the work and perspectives of students and young resilience professionals. Featured panelists will get to share their perspectives on the future of resilience. There are two goals for this event. Partners will be exposed to innovative ideas on […]

Exploring Partnerships: Tzu Chi

FEMA Region 9 and 10 are excited to partner with Tzu Chi, a Buddhist international humanitarian organization whose mission is to relieve the suffering of those in need while creating a better world for all through compassion, love, and hope. Join this discussion to hear from a leading organization in the field of assisting disaster […]

Overcoming the Hot Stress Mess

Violence (real, perceived, and potential) affects everyone, everywhere.  Our INVOLUNTARY human response to violence cannot differentiate between life threatening danger and non-life-threatening stress. You can save your life by responding to any situation using three steps, even if you don’t have medical knowledge.  When harnessed correctly, this will help save a life, maybe yours.  The […]

Safety Webinar for Migrant-Serving Non-profit Organizations

Please join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday, September 27, 2024, for a webinar for leaders, staff, and volunteers of migrant-serving non-profit organizations. DHS personnel from our Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will share ways to enhance […]