During this presentation, attendees will learn about how New Jersey has embraced the whole community philosophy by engaging people with disabilities and access and functional needs (DAFN) in its CERT program. By starting at the municipal level, these CERTs help improve and enhance emergency preparedness and response efforts—from helping individuals with DAFN create personal preparedness […]

By the end of this webinar, donors will: Understand the importance of disaster risk reduction and preparedness, anticipatory action and climate change adaptation. Learn techniques for engaging with and supporting local communities, especially marginalized and vulnerable populations, to ensure equitable recovery and resilience. Equip themselves with actionable and effective funding strategies to support communities before, […]

Course topics will include:  Lessons Learned from 2020-2025  Definitions  Opening Triggers and Disaster/Emergency Shelter Planning Assumptions  Facility Accessibility, Health, Security, and Safety Considerations  Center and Disaster/Emergency Shelter Capacity Considerations  Potential Community Partners and Support Resources  Pet Sheltering and Nursing Mother Considerations  Feeding Planning Considerations  Documentation Considerations. […]

Course topics will include:  Lessons Learned from 2020-2025  Definitions  Opening Triggers and Disaster/Emergency Shelter Planning Assumptions  Facility Accessibility, Health, Security, and Safety Considerations  Center and Disaster/Emergency Shelter Capacity Considerations  Potential Community Partners and Support Resources  Pet Sheltering and Nursing Mother Considerations  Feeding Planning Considerations  Documentation Considerations. […]

Course topics will include:  Lessons Learned from 2020-2025  Definitions  Opening Triggers and Disaster/Emergency Shelter Planning Assumptions  Facility Accessibility, Health, Security, and Safety Considerations  Center and Disaster/Emergency Shelter Capacity Considerations  Potential Community Partners and Support Resources  Pet Sheltering and Nursing Mother Considerations  Feeding Planning Considerations  Documentation Considerations. […]

Course topics will include:  Lessons Learned from 2020-2025  Definitions  Opening Triggers and Disaster/Emergency Shelter Planning Assumptions  Facility Accessibility, Health, Security, and Safety Considerations  Center and Disaster/Emergency Shelter Capacity Considerations  Potential Community Partners and Support Resources  Pet Sheltering and Nursing Mother Considerations  Feeding Planning Considerations  Documentation Considerations. […]

Whenever the crises come from disaster deployment, blue-sky events, or through team interactions, de-escalation strategies are another “tool” CERT personnel should have. Using her experience in alternative education, community service, and CERT, Dee will share some simple universal strategies and tips anyone can learn.

Participants will learn effective communication skills (loosely based on the FEMA IS- 242 Effective Communications Class) and some highly interesting and engaging team building games and exercises. These activities can be used for meetings and refresher classes or just for fun. Excellent in helping develop efficient radio communications, improving problem-solving skills, and helping avoid conflict […]