Strategic Overview of Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities

MGT342 – 4.00 Hours

Schedule

Dates Location Class Price
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 04/21/25 – 04/21/25 Edinburg, TX EU MGT342 301 Register
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 06/23/25 – 06/23/25 Avon, CO EU MGT342 302 Register
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07/08/25 – 07/08/25 Conroe, TX EU MGT342 294 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 course was designed to provide an overview of disaster management for water and wastewater professionals who only require a general or introductory level of disaster management training. This course will present information regarding preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural or human-caused disasters that threaten water and wastewater facilities and systems.

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 Awareness for Water and Wastewater Utilities, An Introduction (AWR419) Online Course (2 hours)

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Recognize the importance of disaster preparedness and pre-incident mitigation.
  • Explain the importance of responding and managing incidents that affect water or wastewater systems and facilities.
  • Implement post-incident recovery planning strategies.

Suggested Audience

  • Emergency Management
  • Public Works Management
  • Utility Management
  • Power Providers
  • Healthcare and Hospital Management
  • Water Authorities
  • City and County Elected Officials
  • City and County Emergency Managers
  • Senior Emergency Response Personnel
  • Water and Wastewater Utility Board Members, Operators, and Field Personnel
  • Lab Personnel, Inspectors, and Engineers
  • Senior Regulatory Officials
  • Tribal Council Members

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

  • 4.00 hours – Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
  • International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)

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

Contact Information

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