Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems

MGT345 – 16.00 Hours

Schedule

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DetailsDM for Electric Power Systems
01/14/25 – 01/15/25 El Paso, TX EU MGT345 341 Register
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01/15/25 – 01/16/25 Tallahassee, FL EU MGT345 334 Register
01/29/25 – 01/30/25 New Orleans, LA EU MGT345 361 Register
02/10/25 – 02/11/25 Edinburg, TX EU MGT345 369 Register
02/12/25 – 02/13/25 Denton, TX EU MGT345 356 Register
02/19/25 – 02/20/25 Schnecksville, PA EU MGT345 360 Register
02/26/25 – 02/27/25 Baton Rouge, LA EU MGT345 355 Register
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03/04/25 – 03/05/25 Oak Forest, IL EU MGT345 349 Register
03/04/25 – 03/05/25 Uvalde, TX EU MGT345 364 Register
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03/18/25 – 03/19/25 Nashville, TN EU MGT345 345 Register
04/16/25 – 04/17/25 Fredericksburg, VA EU MGT345 365 Register
04/16/25 – 04/17/25 Georgetown, TX EU MGT345 359 Register
05/01/25 – 05/02/25 Port Lavaca, TX EU MGT345 374 Register
05/07/25 – 05/08/25 Conway, AR EU MGT345 367 Register
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05/07/25 – 05/08/25 Cookeville, TN EU MGT345 347 Register
05/07/25 – 05/08/25 Baltimore, MD EU MGT345 354 Register
05/20/25 – 05/21/25 Sayreville, NJ EU MGT345 375 Register
05/28/25 – 05/29/25 Cheyenne, WY EU MGT345 363 Register
06/04/25 – 06/05/25 Tucson, AZ EU MGT345 358 Register
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06/09/25 – 06/10/25 San Diego, CA EU MGT345 343 Register
07/09/25 – 07/10/25 Houston, TX EU MGT345 370 Register
07/15/25 – 07/16/25 Muncie, IN EU MGT345 373 Register
07/23/25 – 07/24/25 Crestwood, KY EU MGT345 368 Register
08/21/25 – 08/22/25 Honolulu, HI EU MGT345 357 Register
09/09/25 – 09/10/25 Mocksville, NC EU MGT345 372 Register
09/10/25 – 09/11/25 Santa Barbara, CA EU MGT345 371 Register
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10/08/25 – 10/09/25 Conroe, TX EU MGT345 348 Register
12/02/25 – 12/03/25 Fort Wayne, IN EU MGT345 366 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 flagThe Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems course provides students with information specific to preparing for, protecting against, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating against a threatened or actual natural disaster, an act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster affecting electric power facilities and systems.

During this course, participants will be guided through discussions and exercise that will assist them in:

  • Improving security against physical damage, organizational disruption, and control system vulnerability
  • Enhancing the electric power systems ability to plan, prevent, detect, respond, and restore their facilities in emergency situations
  • Developing an understanding and appreciation for working with the media.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

FEMA Student ID Requirement

Prior to course delivery, the hosting jurisdiction for the class shall inform all participants of the FEMA requirement to establish a FEMA Student Identification Number (SID). This can be accomplished by registering at FEMA’s website. Participants will be asked to provide their SID when they arrive and complete the registration process for the course.

Participant Must Provide

  • a photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.

Attendance Requirements

To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam. Participants will need to bring a device such as a smart phone, tablet or laptop to take the pre-test, evaluation and post-test online in the class.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • identify basic aspects of electric power systems.
  • identify potential threats to electric power systems and facilities.
  • identify the planning activities involved when preparing for disasters.
  • discuss methods for disaster prevention, protection, and mitigation.
  • explain how the incident management system allows for a nationwide, all-hazards approach to disaster response.
  • explain the responsibilities of electric utilities during disaster recovery.

Suggested Audience

  • Emergency Management
  • Public Works Management
  • Utility Management
  • Power Providers
  • Healthcare and Hospital Management
  • Water Authorities
  • Utility Personnel
  • Municipal Personnel
  • Police, Fire, and EMS Personnel
  • Industrial Operators
  • Electrical Power Transmission and Distribution Suppliers (T&D) Personnel

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

  • 1.00 hours – American Council on Education (ACE)

Other Information

Registration for each course will be processed by the host city.

Government Programs

  • For DHS/FEMA Funded Courses, please contact [email protected] or call (800) 723-3811
  • GSA contract number: GS-07F-0357V. GSA customers, to register please contact [email protected] or call (800) 723-3811 GSA Schedule logo