Kansas Disaster Training Institute Course Descriptions *Denotes Red Cross Specific Training Monday June 17, 2013 Mass Care II* 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. A two-day class through Tuesday Mass Care II is an advanced level, instructor-led course designed to prepare Mass Care workers who will serve as supervisors or managers on multi-chapter or national disaster relief operations. The two-day learning experience consists of instructor presentations and a simulation. FEMA Community Mass Care (G108) 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. A two-day class through Tuesday Mass Care, which includes sheltering, feeding, bulk distribution and family reunification, is an essential function in many disasters. This course gives emergency managers an overview of Mass Care and provides critical information to assist emergency managers in developing an effective, whole community approach to delivering mass care. Disaster Instructor Specialty Training (DIST)*, A two-day class through Tuesday Disaster Instructor Specialty Training (DIST) is an advanced level, instructor-led course designed to enhance and refine the presentation skills of instructor candidates for basic level disaster courses. This learning experience consists of a series of brief presentations and interactive discussions focused on instructional techniques, course structure, and delivery methods required to meet the diverse learning needs of participants attending disaster courses. Instructor candidates will enhance their skills through practice teaching in a model classroom environment with feedback and coaching provided by qualified DIST instructors. Collaborating Essentials (CE)* 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Collaborating Essentials is a basic level, instructor-led course designed to promote and support collaboration at the Red Cross. Participants will engage in discussions and scenarios to determine the different skills and behaviors required for building and maintaining internal and external relationships. The course emphasizes the role collaboration plays in the successful delivery of disaster services. Collaborating Essentials replaces Collaborating to Ensure Effective Service Delivery. Financial & Statistical Information Management (FSI)* 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Financial & Statistical Information Management is a basic level self-study or instructor-led course designed to provide the operational procedures and tasks associated with Financial and Statistical Information Management. Foundations of Disaster Mental Health* 8 a.m. - Noon Foundations of Disaster Mental Health is a basic level, instructor-led course that introduces the key concepts, knowledge and skills required of anyone assigned to the Disaster Mental Health (DMH) Activity. It provides participants the opportunity to apply their learning to real-world examples that reflect challenges experienced by DMH workers, be it on a Disaster Action Team response or serving on a larger disaster relief operation. This revised version of the course includes: Information related to Functional Needs Support Services (FNSS) requirements
Reordered content related to DMH interventions based on a three- element approach Information regarding PsySTART triage and mental health surveillance Information related to Force Health Protection Trevor Riggen Evening Presentation 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. (Evening Keynote) Red Cross Vice President of Disaster Operations Trevor Riggen discusses the Red Cross response to Hurricane Sandy and the re engineering of the American Red Cross. Tuesday June 18, 2013 Mass Care II Part 2* 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Mass Care II is an advanced level, instructor-led course designed to prepare Mass Care workers who will serve as supervisors or managers on multi-chapter or national disaster relief operations. The two-day learning experience consists of instructor presentations and a simulation. FEMA Community Mass Care (G108) Part 2 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Mass Care, which includes sheltering, feeding, bulk distribution and family reunification, is an essential function in many disasters. This course gives emergency managers an overview of Mass Care and provides critical information to assist emergency managers in developing an effective, whole community approach to delivering mass care. Disaster Instructor Specialty Training (DIST) Part 2* Disaster Instructor Specialty Training (DIST) is an advanced level, instructor-led course designed to enhance and refine the presentation skills of instructor candidates for basic level disaster courses. This learning experience consists of a series of brief presentations and interactive discussions focused on the instructional techniques, course structure and delivery methods required to meet the diverse learning needs of participants attending disaster courses. Instructor candidates will enhance their skills through practice teaching in a model classroom environment with feedback and coaching provided by qualified DIST instructors. Local Government Operations* 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. One of the five initial actions for every Red Cross chapter is to provide government liaisons to local Emergency Operations Center (EOC). This course will prepare Red Cross government liaisons to serve in a local EOC. Deployment Training Workshop* 4 p.m. 6 p.m. This workshop is designed to provide the attendee an overview of the Red Cross Deployment Process. Topics discussed will include: Deployment System Availability Recruitment for Assignment Traveling to Disaster Response Operations (DRO) While on Assignment Coming Home
Psychological First Aid* 1 p.m. 4 p.m. Psychological First Aid is an instructor-led, basic level course. It provides a framework for understanding the factors that affect stress responses in disaster relief workers and the clients they serve. Participants engage in practice exercises and complete a self-review questionnaire. This course qualifies for 0.4 CEU credit under the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) guidelines. Refer to the Continuing Education Units (CEU) pages on CrossNet for more information. A Look Back at Joplin and Greensburg 7 p.m. 9:30 p.m. (Evening Keynote) Join us as Emergency Manager Ray Stegman Greensburg, KS and Joplin, MO discuss the emergency response for these two devastating tornadoes. Wednesday June 19, 2013 Frontline Supervision/Simulation* Disaster Frontline Supervisor Simulation (DFSS) is an instructor-led, basic level course. The simulation builds on the information presented in the Disaster Frontline Supervisor (DFS) course. The simulation provides participants an opportunity to practice key supervisory skills and use the Disaster Frontline Supervisor Handbook as a resource. The Disaster Frontline Supervisor Simulation, combined with the Disaster Frontline Supervisor course, replaces Supervision on Disaster Assignment (DSSSS600A) and Supervision in Disaster (ARC 3086). To meet the training requirements for a supervisor position in the Disaster Services Human Resources System, completion of both the course and simulation is required. State Government Operations 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Red Cross government liaisons serve in a variety of emergency operations centers. This course will prepare Red Cross government liaisons to serve in a State Emergency Operations Center. Mitigating Disaster Worker Risk: Force Health Protection Strategies 1 p.m. 3 p.m. This interactive workshop is intended for all disaster workers. You will learn ways to mitigate worker risk by using force health protection strategies. The Future of Disaster Relief Coordination Jamison M. Day, PH.D 7 p.m. 10 p.m. (Evening Keynote) Examine various trends in disaster relief and the history of human coordination to explore what the future of disaster relief coordination will look like. Explore the integration of new methods for: Managing Information, Allocating Resources, Monitoring Performance / Providing Feedback and Fostering Trust & Reputation Wednesday June 19, 2013 Breakout Sessions Disaster Institute breakout sessions will offer participants an opportunity to network before disaster strikes. Through an open house structure of presentations, participants will be able to learn more about other disaster response agencies and will be able to ask specific questions pertinent to them.
Breakout Sessions include: Getting To Know Your Faith Based Organizations 8 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Noon Catholic Charities Mennonite Disaster Services Salvation Army Brethren Service CNTR/EM Response Lutheran Disaster Response Southern Baptist United Methodist Disaster Team Get To Know Your Red Cross and Red Cross Headquarters 8 a.m. - Noon a.m. (3 1 hour sessions) Accomplishing Mass Care in Rural Communities: A Planning Perspective 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Limited resources, limited time, and a whole lot of area to cover that s the story for many emergency managers in rural areas. This enrichment session sheds some light on how to plan for and make Mass Care work in rural areas. The National Disaster Recovery Framework - FEMA 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Disaster affected communities learn the hard way that recovery is a long slow challenge. Now, FEMA has introduced the National Disaster Recovery Framework to ensure effective coordination and support of this critical process. Please join Steve Castaner, Long Term Recovery Branch Chief, FEMA R-VII. A closer look at this new Framework and what it means for communities across America. Mapping Your Neighborhood - FEMA 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Mapping Your Neighborhood is a simple, grass root preparedness activity that s been sweeping the nation. It s one way to get neighborhoods involved. Join Kobi Gillespie of the American Red Cross for this introduction to a captivating program. Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) Development 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) is a body of individual volunteers, businesses, and organizations, who desire to serve and care for their community. These individual volunteers and groups seek to work together in times of disaster through structure and training. The ability to work together effectively is the essential action needed to serve in the event and time of a disaster. Understanding PPD-8 and the New Frameworks - FEMA 9:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Presidential Policy Directive-8 (PPD-8) directed the development of several new frameworks in addition to a revision of the National Response Framework. This session provides an overview of PPD-8, revisions to the National Response Framework, and the new Protection, Prevention and Mitigation frameworks. FEMA s Whole Community Preparedness Initiative 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Join representatives from FEMA Region VII as they discuss Whole Community Preparedness and an exciting preparedness initiative coming this fall. Role of Regional Health Care Coalitions in Kansas 10:30 a.m. - Noon The goal of the presentation is to provide attendees with an overview of the seven (7) Kansas Health Care Coalitions. How they are organized and how they function and interface with other response organizations prior to and during a community wide disaster. Volunteer Hours Count! Joplin Donated Hours Success Story 10:30 - Noon a.m. and 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Volunteerism counted in Joplin in a big way. By quantifying volunteer efforts in Joplin, the city received $17.7 million in cost-share offset, effectively wiping away the cities and a portion of the state s cost-share for this disaster. Here s how they did it! The National Mass Care Strategy - FEMA 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Presidential Policy Directive-8 directed that there be a national strategy for mass care in disasters. The work has begun. This session introduces the National Mass Care Strategy and provides a progress report for the work that has been done to date. Getting To Know Your: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community. Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) 2:15 p.m. 3:15 p.m. The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of local groups of volunteers committed to improving the health, safety and resiliency of their communities. MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals, as well as others interested in strengthening the public health infrastructure and improving the preparedness and response capabilities of their local jurisdiction. MRC units identify, screen, train and organize the volunteers, and utilize them to support routine public health activities and augment preparedness and response efforts. UNITED WAY of the Plains and 211 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. This session will explore the resources United Way and 211 bring to communities across the State of Kansas following a disaster. From working with local Emergency Management staff, disaster victims, local and national non-profit agencies, the media, to managing the unaffiliated volunteers that come to help. Each group has a role to play, but management of those resources speeds up the help to those that need it. Get To Know Your Kansas Animal Response Team (KSART) 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (3 1 hour sessions) The Kansas State Animal Response Team (Ks SART) is a non-profit organization that builds and supports a unifying partnership between various groups and individuals in order to facilitate local animal disaster preparedness and response. The teams available for response include seven regional animal response teams and several
county animal response teams (CART). These teams of trained volunteers are responsible for supporting their local communities in times of disaster by providing temporary sheltering for the pets affected. All of these teams at the state, regional and county levels are also tasked with raising awareness and educating the public on personal disaster preparedness that includes their pets and other animals for which they are responsible. The Importance of Long Term Recovery Committees 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Recovery involves many things and often it seems that our focus is on restoring critical infrastructure to enable the community to function again. But individuals and families have recovery needs as well that may not always be addressed by assistance provided in the initial days and weeks following a disaster. Long Term Recovery Committees are one of the best ways to meet un-met disaster-caused needs. This session focuses on the purpose, formation and operation of Long Term Recovery Committees and demonstrates the impact they can have. Thursday June 20, 2013 Public Affairs Media Workshop/Social Media in Disaster In this two-part course, officials who have a probability of being spokespersons for their organizations will learn a wide variety of strategies and tactics to help respond to media inquiries during disasters. The morning session will be built around a fictional local disaster where participants will first learn about the news vacuum created after a disaster, who should respond, when to respond and how to respond. They ll then learn tactics like uploading immediate social media content, utilizing YouTube to share your story and effective media interview techniques. The afternoon session will be for Red Cross volunteers wanting to be deployed for national disasters as public information officers. The course will be taught by American Red Cross staff from Wichita and national communications staff from Washington D.C. Participants will learn how to speak from one Red Cross voice and will understand proper Red Cross protocol for how to respond to inquiries from national and international media. Volunteer and Donations Management (FEMA E288) 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m., A two-day class through Friday Spontaneous donations and volunteers are sometimes known as the disaster within a disaster. This course provides emergency managers with effective strategies for effectively channeling the publics outpouring of good will. Shelter Management Workshop* Shelter Management is an instructor-led, basic level course that introduces the roles, responsibilities and tasks of the shelter manager. Using the Sheltering Handbook, participants will work through a case study that takes them through four of the six phases of the Sheltering Cycle: Opening, Organizing, Operating and Closing. The Sheltering Handbook provides the guidance for Red Cross shelter operations and serves as the main resource for the course. A video of Red Cross shelter managers talking about their experiences is incorporated into the course. Successful completion of this course is one step in the process of becoming a shelter manager; shelter experience. Participants must complete a final assessment. A passing score of 80% is required to receive course completion credit. Successful completion of this course is one step in the process of becoming a shelter manager; shelter experience and a recommendation by the chapter are additional criteria. Fundamentals of Chapter Disaster Operations Management*, A two-day course through Friday
Fundamentals of Chapter Disaster Operations Management (FCDOM) is an advanced level, instructor-led course designed to train Disaster Services participants to perform the roles and responsibilities of directing a chapter disaster relief operation. The course provides participants an opportunity to apply their disaster knowledge, experience and critical thinking abilities to the challenges of developing and resourcing effective service delivery plans that meet the needs of the disaster-affected community. Federal Government Operations 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Red Cross government liaisons serve in a variety of emergency operations centers. This course will prepare Red Cross government liaisons to serve in a federal Emergency Operations Center. Introduction to Salvation Army Disaster Services 8 a.m. Noon This course is designed for new disaster workers who have limited disaster experience and who have just begun their association with The Salvation Army's emergency disaster services program. The course provides participants with an overview of The Salvation Army's mission and its role within disaster work. Participants will also be taught how to prepare and equip themselves for a disaster deployment. Partnering to Deliver Mass Care A Faith Based Initiative 7 p.m. 9 p.m. Evening Keynote Jackson County Missouri Emergency Manager Mike Curry has been canvassing churches throughout Missouri for years enlisting them to respond during disasters. In this presentation, Mike talks about Missouri s Faith-Based Initiative, where they started and where they re headed. Friday June 21, 2013 Fundamentals of Chapter Disaster Operations Management - Part 2* Fundamentals of Chapter Disaster Operations Management (FCDOM) is an advanced level, instructor-led course designed to train Disaster Services participants to perform the roles and responsibilities of directing a chapter disaster relief operation. The course provides participants an opportunity to apply their disaster knowledge, experience and critical thinking abilities to the challenges of developing and resourcing effective service delivery plans that meet the needs of the disaster-affected community Volunteer and Donations Management (FEMA E288) - Part 2 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Spontaneous donations and volunteers are sometimes known as the disaster within a disaster. This course provides emergency managers with effective strategies for effectively channeling the publics outpouring of good will. Service Delivery Site Management*, A two-day class ending Saturday Service Delivery Site Management is an instructor-led, advanced level course designed to give the participants the knowledge and skills needed to run a service delivery site during a disaster. This course includes lecture, table group exercises and a half-day simulation of a disaster to test the participants knowledge of opening, maintaining, and closing a service delivery site. National Shelter Systems (NSS) Workshop* 9 a.m. - Noon National Shelter System: Introduction to NSS Support is a conference call-based course with an online participatory segment designed to introduce the user to the basic functions of the National Shelter System (NSS). The course provides an overview of the NSS and an opportunity for participants to complete several hands-on exercises to gain experience in using the NSS. This instructor-led course may also be delivered to a group of participants in a classroom setting.
Bulk Distribution* 1p.m. 4:30 p.m. Bulk Distribution Operations is an instructor-led, basic level course. It is an interactive course where participants engage in scenarios to learn how to apply the guidance covered in the Bulk Distribution Handbook. The handbook provides information and tools for use on disaster relief operations, chapter responses and in the classroom. Volunteer Connection Workshop* 1 p.m. 4:30 p.m. An online system to help recruit, manage and deploy volunteers. This new system is part of the Red Cross commitment to mobilize the power of volunteers. This system will identify training needs, record completed courses, track volunteer hours, allow volunteers to sign up for disaster shifts, and more. Defensive Driving 8 a.m. 4 p.m. The AAA Driver Improvement Program is an 8 hour defensive driving program meeting the requirements for not only operation of the Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV), but also for personal vehicle insurance discounts for up to 3 years. The program is beneficial to both new and experienced drivers. Participants will cover topics preparing them to better handle vehicular and traffic emergencies reducing their risk of crashes. Trooper Gary Warner, 26 year veteran of the Kansas Highway Patrol, is the scheduled presenter. Saturday June 22, 2013 Service Delivery Site Management - Part 2* 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Service Delivery Site Management is an instructor-led, advanced level course designed to give the participants the knowledge and skills needed to run a service delivery site during a disaster. This course includes lecture, table group exercises and a half-day simulation of a disaster to test the participants knowledge of opening, maintaining and closing a service delivery site. Logistics: An Overview* 8:30 a.m. Noon Logistics: An Overview is an instructor-led, basic level course designed to give participants an overview of the Logistics group and the activities associated with it. Participants will learn about the skills, abilities and knowledge needed by Logistic workers and how they can become involved in their local chapter. Disaster Health Service Shelter for Public Health* 9 a.m. - Noon This course is an introductory course. The course orients Public Health staff to what to expect in a community shelter and to the roles and responsibilities of a Disaster Health Services (HS) volunteer. Client Casework* 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Client Casework: Providing Emergency Assistance is a basic, instructor-led, video-supported course designed to train Red Cross caseworkers how to conduct effective client interviews and provide appropriate assistance to help meet a client s immediate disaster-caused or disaster-aggravated needs. This course consists of instructor and video presentations and class discussions, which focus on the skills, knowledge and attitudes required of a Red Cross caseworker. It culminates in an interactive activity in which participants have an opportunity to conduct interviews, assess client needs and determine the appropriate assistance, using the tools and resources available to caseworkers. This course qualifies for 0.8 CEU credit under the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) guidelines. Refer to the Continuing Education Units (CEU) pages on CrossNet for more information.
Fundamentals of Disaster Assessment (Online & Classroom)* 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Disaster Assessment Basics is an instructor-led, basic level course. The course encompasses the tasks and responsibilities of the Disaster Assessment activity on a disaster relief operation. The course includes a section on local disaster incidents, which may be customized by the instructor for a local disaster program. The Disaster Assessment Basics course is not a replacement for the Fundamentals of Disaster Assessment (DIS000038) course; it is a complementary course developed for a different audience. This new course is designed for local community volunteers, primarily Disaster Action Team (DAT) members. The Fundamentals of Disaster Assessment course is the required course for all Disaster Assessment DSHR members, and is recommended for any volunteer who serves in a Disaster Assessment leadership role at the chapter even if that person does not deploy beyond the chapter. ERV: Ready Set Roll Fundamentals* ERVs: Ready, Set, Roll is basic level course that can be taken as a self-study or delivered in a classroom setting. The course provides participants with the opportunity to learn about and use an emergency response vehicle (ERV) and all related equipment. This course consists of two sessions. In the first session, participants use the participant workbook, video and the Safe Handling Procedures on Disaster Relief Operations handbook to learn about the safe use and operation of an ERV. At the conclusion of the first session, participants complete a self-administered true or false question course review. In the second session, participants receive an ERV orientation and take a road test conducted at a Red Cross chapter. Health Services Response Workshop* 1 p.m. 4 p.m. Health Services Response Workshop is a basic level, instructor-led course. It introduces licensed health professionals to the roles and responsibilities of a Disaster Health Services volunteer when working on behalf of the American Red Cross to meet the disaster-related health needs of clients. Course activities provide participants an opportunity to apply their professional knowledge, experience and critical thinking abilities to the work-related challenges experienced by Red Cross workers who provide immediate assistance to clients in the aftermath of a disaster. This version replaces the six-hour course (DSCLS205W/DIS000044) dated, September 2006. This version of the course qualifies for 0.03 CEU credit under the International Incident Action Plan (IAP) 8 a.m. Noon Overview of Incident Command and the Planning ICS Structure Command and General Staff interface Planning P Process ICS and EOC Interface Incident Management Team (IMT) Planning Section Roles and Responsibilities Planning Section Structure Roles of Units Information sharing Implementing the IAP Special event application Emergency and disaster application IAP Components Record Keeping and the IAP Information development and maintaining Documentation and logging Purpose of a Recovery IAP
Follow-up of event/plan of action Hot Wash information development Recovery Challenges After Response Federal requirements Local Planning and mitigation