Disaster Recovery: A Strategic Overview of the Public Assistance Process

MGT481 – 4.00 Hours

Schedule

Dates Location Class Price
Details
 02/06/25 – 02/06/25 Pompano Beach, FL EU MGT481 52 Register
Details
 03/14/25 – 03/14/25 Boca Raton, FL EU MGT481 54 Register

This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

us flagThis Disaster Recovery course provides a strategic overview of the FEMA Public Assistance Process that is essential to disaster recovery for local communities. The FEMA Public Assistance Process provides funding for local  governments and eligible Private Non-Profit organizations to conduct effective long-term recovery. Unfortunately, many jurisdictions do not have a good understanding of this process and thereby fail to obtain, and retain, all the recovery revenue the community is eligible for. This course will provide senior leaders and staff planners with the key elements, milestones, and pitfalls to avoid when guiding a local jurisdictions recovery plans and operations.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

Citizenship and FEMA Student ID Requirement

Participants must be U.S. citizens in order to attend this class. A
FEMA Student ID is required to register for and participate in any
training provided by FEMA agencies. All FEMA training providers,
registration systems, and enrollment procedures are required to use this
FEMA SID, which can be obtained at the FEMA website.

Participant Must Provide

  • A photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook, opens in a new tab] for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.
  • Electronic
    device such as a smart phone, tablet, or laptop to complete the
    pre-test, evaluation, and post-test online in the class.

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance is an essential part of the education process, and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. The course requires participants to attend a minimum of 80% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, the instructor will review any additional attendance requirement, for example an activity or exercise that cannot be missed. Additionally, participants are required to score a 70% or better on the Post-Test in order to receive a course certificate of completion. Participants have three attempts to pass the Post-Test.

Disaster Recovery Awareness (AWR408-W) Online Course (1 hour)

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Identify key elements of the pre-disaster recovery planning process.
  • Identify the Federal disaster recovery Public Assistance process and grant programs provided under the Stafford Act.
  • Identify key elements of the initial stages within the FEMA Public Assistance process.
  • Discuss key considerations in the Public Assistance funding, procurement, and contracting process.

Suggested Audience

This is a management-level course designed for senior officials and community leaders who may be called upon to make critical recovery decisions prior to and/or during a disaster. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

  • Senior elected officials at the city, county, regional, and/or state levels of government
  • Leadership and/or department heads from the following:
    • City manager’s office
    • Finance office
    • Emergency management
    • Fire
    • Law
    • Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
    • Hazardous Materials (HazMat)
    • Public works
    • Water-Public health
    • Healthcare
    • Parks and recreation
    • Planning and development services
    • Governmental administrative disciplines/services
  • Public Information Officers (PIOs)
  • CEOs/Representatives from public and private healthcare facilities
  • College and university emergency managers
  • Airport and port facility managers
  • Stadium and sports facility managers and directors of security
  • Directors of NGOs and other private-sector organizations

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

  • International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)

Contact Information

Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute
OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Phone: | Toll-Free: (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811
Email: [email protected]