This course is a 2-day institute consisting of When Disaster Strikes - Evaluator Training (7.0 Hours), When Disaster Strikes Coordinator Training, and Initial and Preliminary Damage Assessments with the When Disaster Strikes CLA Program upon completion.
Duration: 13 hours
CEUs: 1.3
OBJECTIVES PER COURSE
When Disaster Strikes - Evaluator Training (7.0 Hour)
Review the various phases of a disaster and the post-disaster roles and responsibilities typically assigned to building departments in the wake of disasters
Review the importance of performing Post-disaster Building Safety Evaluations rapidly and consistently
Provide training on when and how to perform building safety evaluations along with a review of training and credentialing requirements
Increase awareness of operational environments and disaster related hazards
When Disaster Strikes Coordinator Training
Review the importance of performing Post-disaster Building Safety Evaluations rapidly and consistently
Introduce and discuss the role of the Post-Disaster Building Safety Evaluation Coordinator
Discuss and provide training on directing and evaluating Post-Disaster Building Safety Evaluations
Review training and credentialing requirements for Post-Disaster Building Safety Evaluators
Initial and Preliminary Damage Assessments
Review the various phases of a disaster, emergency management basics, and the post-disaster roles and responsibilities typically assigned to building departments in the wake of disasters
Review the importance of performing Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) in a timely and consistent manner
Provide training on when and how to perform PDAs along with a review of PDA training and credentialing requirements
Increase awareness of operational environments and disaster related hazards