Campbell County, Kentucky

Event Date:

August 09, 2023 from 08:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Event Location:

Campbell County Fire Training Center
10 Training Center Dr
Highland Heights, KY 41076
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Event Description:

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 
This eight (8) hour course, is made up of a course Overview and Introduction along with five modules that describe the key activities necessary to support underserved populations during the preparedness and planning phases of emergency management. Module 1 provides an overview of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Preparedness Goal Mission Areas, followed by a brief introduction to the Emergency Management Cycle and Community Lifelines. This module also examines private and public-sector partnerships needed to respond to the needs of underserved populations during an emergency. Module 2 focuses on outreach to underserved individuals living independently. It uses information from www.ready.gov to illustrate what communities need to communicate so that underserved 
people can plan their response to an emergency. Module 3 focuses on community level efforts and considerations needed to develop a coordinated and integrated response for underserved populations during an emergency. Module 4 addresses the specific needs of assisted living facilities and other care providers as they relate to communication, evacuation, and sheltering. Module 5 gives participants an opportunity to practice and apply course concepts presented in the earlier modules during the hands-on activity.

PARTICIPANT CRITERIA:
The primary audience for this course is community based organization leaders, emergency management, emergency medical services, fire service, law enforcement, healthcare, public health, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and care providers and government administrators.

PERQUISITE:
The completion of ICS-100 is highly recommended (but no required). The web-based course can be found at: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS100b.asp

SPONSORSHIP: This Course is sponsored by the Campbell County Office of Emergency Management and the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security. Delivered by the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium. The Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) was established by Congress and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and deliver relevant all-hazards training in support of rural homeland security requirements. All training delivered by the RDPC is certified by DHS and offered tuition-free to the nation’s emergency response community and associated stakeholders. 

INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Course enrollment maximum is 40 participants.
2) There are no course fees.
3) Pre-registration is required, please register by August 5th, 2023.
4) Register Online at: https://tinyurl.com/bdzjskkr

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TO APPLY FOR THIS COURSE 
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If you have questions, please contact the:
Campbell County Office of Emergency Management
P.O. Box 153
8774 Constable Drive
Alexandria, KY 41001
Fax 859-547-3150
Email wturner@campbellcountyky.gov

Event Contact:

Name: William Turner
Title: OEM Director
Email: wturner@campbellcountyky.gov
Phone: 859-547-3150