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The Alachua County Chapter of the American Red Cross

Serving Alachua, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, and Levy Counties

1724 NE 2nd Street

Gainesville, Florida 32609

(352) 376-4669

(352) 376-4267 fax

DISASTER SERVICES TRAINING GUIDE

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We are delighted that you are interested in taking American Red Cross Emergency Services training courses.

If you are just beginning your training or have questions about which courses to take, please feel free to call Niki McBain (352) 376-4669 for guidance. All first timers must take our introductory class – ARC 3066, Introduction to Disaster Services.

All of our courses are free. If a class is currently unavailable in the Alachua County Chapter, it may be available at neighboring American Red Cross chapters. Please let us know if you are interested in any training not offered through this schedule and we can find an available course for you.

While we attempted to make certain that all information presented is correct and up-to-date; the information is subject to change without notice.

You must pre-register by phone for all classes with the Chapter Headquarters. This is the best way to ensure you are getting up to the moment course information.

Again, welcome. We hope that this is the beginning of a long, worthwhile relationship for you with the American Red Cross. Thank you for contacting the American Red Cross of Alachua County.

Remember: Together, we can save a life.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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5 Easy Steps Toward

Becoming a Volunteer 3

How Do I Find a Class? 4

Basic Level Courses 4

Intermediate & Advanced 6

Level Courses

Disaster Related Courses 8

Chapter Workshops and 9

Meetings

What courses to take 11

Current Course Schedule 12

5 EASY STEPS ( ( (

TOWARD BECOMING A DISASTER VOLUNTEER

STEP 1 – Begin by attending an orientation and then the basic disaster-training course.

During the Orientation, you will learn about all the services of the American Red Cross and most specifically about the programs of the Emergency Services Department. At this point, you will fill out a volunteer application and learn about the next steps to becoming a volunteer.

The filing of a volunteer application is your opportunity to inform us about yourself, your skills, what interests you, and how much time you have to devote to volunteering.

Introduction to Disaster Services is a three-hour class that gives you a brief picture of our role in disasters, and how you might participate. This may be taken in a class setting or as a self-study.

Your course instructors will describe the various service opportunities available, provide you with the latest training schedule of Disaster Services classes, and recommend additional classes to take.

STEP 2 – Contact a member of our paid and volunteer staff. Talk with a member of the Emergency Services department. This person can help you identify volunteer options and to answer such questions as:

Do I want to help people directly as in Mass Care or Family Service?

Would I prefer to work in a behind the scenes supporting role as in Logistics or Computers?

Am I available for small disasters such as single-family dwelling or apartment fires?

Do I have the flexibility to help in large disasters such as a Hurricane?

As you can see, there are no limits to the American Red Cross volunteer possibilities! The Emergency Services Staff are available to help you explore your options.

Step 3 – Attend a disaster volunteer meeting. Talk to other volunteers about their roles in Disaster Services.

Each Disaster Action Team within the Alachua County Chapter holds a monthly DAT meeting. Theses meetings are opportunities for volunteers to be actively involved in disaster response planning, training, exercises, and drills as well as to socialize and meet with fellow responders.

The Red Cross is a volunteer-driven organization. Our volunteers are the backbone of the organization. They serve as members of key committees; e.g., the Volunteer Committee, the Planning and Operations Committee and the Mental Health and Health Services committees.

STEP 4 – Continue your disaster training.

Take those courses that you will need for the functions that interest you. If more than one function interests you, then cross-train. At the outset, we recommend that you get as much experience and training as you can. Then you can begin to focus on a specific skill area.

You can advance within the chapter by getting more and more experience, especially in supervisory roles, and taking Intermediate and Advanced courses within the Disaster Services Training System. All Disaster Services courses are FREE.

STEP 5 – Become a DSHR volunteer. If you can commit to a disaster assignment of 2-3 weeks, you might join the Disaster Services Human Resources (DSHR) System.

When a chapter is faced with a disaster it cannot adequately manage, it calls for additional human and logistical resources. As a DSHR member, you might work on large disaster operations anywhere in the United States or, if you prefer, only within the state of Pennsylvania.

To learn more about the DSHR system, contact Stan Lynch at (352) 376-4669

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HOW DO I FIND A CLASS?

The courses in this schedule are divided into four groups: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Related Courses.

Please read the course prerequisites carefully. Some courses are limited to Red Cross paid and volunteer staff, and may also require prior disaster relief experience. Other courses require the completion of the Application for training- Disaster Training System (Form 5898H). This form must be completed and authorized by the ALACHUA COUNTY Chapter and ARC National Headquarters before you can attend these courses.

Below is an alphabetized course list by group, title, number and page where the courses are described. Remember, all courses are FREE.

Basic

|Title |Number |Page |

|CDE Presenters’ Workshop | | |

| |4461 |4 |

|Damage Assessment |3067-1 |4 |

|Disaster Health Services: | | |

|An Overview | | |

| |3076-1 |4 |

|Family Well-being Inquiry | | |

| |3085-1 |4 |

|Emergency Operations Center|3083 |4 |

|ERVs: Ready, Set, Roll |3068-4 |4 |

|Family Services: Emergency | | |

|Assistance |3072-1 |4 |

|Fundamentals of Instruction| | |

|and Facilitation | | |

| |3090-1 |5 |

|Introduction to Disaster | | |

|Services |3066 |5 |

|Liaison I |3089-1 |5 |

|Human Resources in Disaster| | |

| |3087-1 |5 |

|Logistics: An Overview | | |

| |3071-1 |5 |

|Mass Care: An Overview | | |

| |3068-1 |6 |

|Disaster Mental Health |3077-2 |6 |

|Overview | | |

|Public Affairs in Disaster | | |

|I |3080-1 |5 |

|Records & Reports I |3078 |5 |

|Shelter Operations |3068-11 |5 |

|Shelter Simulation |3068-12 | |

INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED

|Title |Number |Page |

|Administering a Small | | |

|Disaster Operation | | |

| |3081 |6 |

|Damage Assessment | | |

|Supervision in Disaster | | |

| | | |

| |3070 |6 |

|Disaster Instructor | | |

|Specialty Training |3090 |6 |

|Disaster Mental Health | | |

|Services I |3077-1 |7 |

|Family Services Supervision| | |

|I |3072-3 |7 |

|Liaison II: Principles and | | |

|Practices | | |

| |3089-2 |7 |

|Mass Care II |3068-2 |7 |

|Public Affairs II |3080-2 |7 |

|Supervision in Disaster | | |

| |3086 |7 |

DISASTER RELATED

|Title |Number |Page |

|Serving the Diverse | | |

|Community |7401 |8 |

|The Inclusive Leader | | |

| |7209 |8 |

|WMD Overview | |8 |

CHAPTER WORKSHOPS

|Title |Number |Page |

|Disaster Action Team | | |

| |DAT1 |9 |

|Safe Food Handling for |SF1 | |

|Disaster Workers | |9 |

|Cultural Diversity |CD1 |9 |

|Spanish for Disasters |SPA |9 |

|Shelter Managers Workshop |SMW |9 |

|Conflict Resolution |CRI |9 |

BASIC LEVEL COURSES

These Basic Level Courses are introductory courses to the various functions and services of the American Red Cross. To register for these courses, phone the appropriate office.

COMMUNITY DISASTER EDUCATION PRESENTERS’ WORKSHOP (ARC 4461) This workshop prepares participants to deliver quality Community Disaster Education presentations by providing sufficient background information and support. It provides information on ways to overcome disaster denial issues to motivate individual and family disaster preparedness actions. It does not teach platform presentation skills; rather, it focuses on how to choose appropriate messages for target audiences and selecting materials to convey those messages. (8 hours)

Required: A commitment to deliver quality Community Disaster Education presentations to the public. Demonstrated experience in public speaking

DAMAGE ASSESSMENT I (ARC 3067-1) Course prepares Red Cross paid and volunteer staff to serve as Damage Assessment workers to obtain and report damage assessment information and provide operations support on disaster relief operations. (3 hours) Prerequisite: ARC 3066

DISASTER HEALTH SERVICES AN OVERVIEW (ARC 3076-1) The purpose of this training is to provide basic information about the activities of the Disaster Health Services (DHS) function of the American Red Cross. Participants will learn more about what various knowledge, skills, and abilities are needed by Disaster Health Services staff as well as how they can get involved in their local chapter. DHS: An Overview is a prerequisite to all other training in the DHS function. (8 hours) Prerequisite: ARC 3066

DISASTER WELFARE INQUIRY: CONNECTING YOUR COMMUNITY (ARC 3085-1) Course prepares Red Cross paid and volunteer staff to handle Disaster Welfare Inquiries in their local chapters. Participants learn how to provide effective service, transmit an inquiry to Disaster Welfare Inquiry function on a disaster relief operation, and conduct a follow-up to ensure that the inquirer’s needs are met. (3 hours) Prerequisite: ARC 3066

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER

The purpose of this course is to prepare Red Cross paid and volunteer staff to serve as a liaison to represent the Red Cross at an Emergency Operations Center and support the information and coordination process. (6 hours)

ERVs: READY, SET, ROLL

Course prepares Red Cross staff to drive the Emergency Response Vehicle. Must possess a valid state drivers license, and will be required to complete a defensive driving course as well as a drivers record check. (8 hours)

Available as part self-study

FAMILY SERVICES: PROVIDING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE (ARC 3072-1) Course enables Red Cross paid and volunteer staff and representatives of other community agencies to meet the emergency needs of families on an individual basis following a disaster in a chapter setting. It is designed to help participants develop the interviewing skills, knowledge, attitudes, and relationships necessary to meet the disaster-caused needs of individuals and families. (8 hours) Prerequisite: ARC 3066

FUNDAMENTALS OF INSTRUCTION AND FACILTATION (ARC 3090-1) This course is designed to give Red Cross paid and volunteer staff the foundation they need to become instructors and facilitators for the American Red Cross Disaster Department. (3 hours)

Prerequisites: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

Completed ARC 3066

Completed three other Basic Level Disaster Training Classes:

Must be a currently active Red Cross paid or volunteer staff with prior disaster relief experience

Available as a self-study.

INTRODUCTION TO DISASTER SERVICES (ARC 3066) This is a prerequisite to all disaster courses. This video-based course provides fundamental information about disasters, the community response, and the role of the ARC Disaster Services. (3 hours)

Available as a Self-Study.

LIAISON I: CONDUCTING A COMMUNTIY COLLABORATION (ARC 3089-1) Course prepares participants to build and maintain collaborative relationships

designed to enhance the community’s ability to respond to disaster. (8 hours) Prerequisite: ARC 3066

Human Resources in Disaster (ARC 3087-1) Course assists Red Cross paid and volunteer staff to prepare for sufficient volunteers in the event of a disaster in the local community. It helps the participants identify preparedness measures that should take place on the local unit level and enable them to administer the Local Disaster Volunteer (LDV) function if a disaster strikes in the unit’s jurisdiction. (4 hours) Prerequisite: ARC 3066

LOGISTICS: AN OVERVIEW (ARC-3071-1) Course provides basic information about the activities and processes of the Logistics function in support of an American Red Cross disaster relief operations. Participants learn about the skills, abilities and knowledge needed by logistics workers and how they can get started in the local chapter. (3 hours) Prerequisite: ARC 3066

MASS CARE: AN OVERVIEW (ARC 3068-1) Course provides basic information about the activities of the Mass Care function. Participants will learn about the skills and abilities needed by Mass Care workers. (3 hours) Prerequisite: ARC 3066

Also available as a self-study.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; OVERVIEW (ARC 3077-2)

Course identifies basic emotional support techniques for use by all staff as well as describes how DMHS is utilized by staff during an operation. This course also helps Red Cross staff to identify and manage the stress involved with disaster situations. (3 hours) Prerequisite: ARC 3066

PUBLIC AFFAIRS IN DISASTER I (ARC 3080-1) Course assists Red Cross paid and volunteer staff to work with the Public Affairs function on a local disaster relief operation and to initiate the Public Affairs function on state or major disaster relief operation. (8 hours) Prerequisite: ARC 3066

RECORDS & REPORTS I (ARC 3078) Course assists Red Cross paid and volunteer staff to work at recording and reporting information on local, state, and a major disaster relief operations.

SHELTER OPERATIONS (ARC 3068-11) Course prepares Red Cross and other agencies’ staffs to effectively and sensitively manage shelter operations as a team to meet the needs of people displaced as a result of a disaster. (3 hours) Prerequisites: ARC 3068-1, 3068-11

SHELTER SIMULATION (ARC 3068-12) Course is a tabletop exercise in which participants work in teams to open, operate and close a typical shelter operation. It provides participants an opportunity to practice the knowledge and skills needed to run a successful shelter operation. (4 hours) Prerequisites: ARC 3066, 3068-1, 3068-11

INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED COURSES

Attendance in any Intermediate or Advanced course requires completion of the Application for Training – Disaster Training System (Form 5898h.) This form must be completed and authorized by the Chapter and ARC National Headquarters before you can attend these courses.

The Form 5898H must be submitted no later than 30 days before the class. If it is less than 30 days before the class, and you still wish to register, please phone regarding late authorization.

ADMINISTERING A SMALL DISASTER OPERATION (ARC 3081)

Course prepared Red Cross paid and volunteer staff to administer a disaster operation in which no more than 30 families have been affected and which will be partially or totally funded by the national Disaster Relief Fund. (16 hours) Prerequisites: ARC 3066, no previous of little disaster experience, and responsible for handling disaster operations when 30 of fewer families are affected in their service delivery unit.

DAMAGE ASSESSMENT SUPERVISION (ARC 3070) Course prepares supervisors to work directly and effectively with Damage Assessment workers to provide efficient and consistent damage assessment reports. The course deals with supervisory skills, knowledge and attitudes, the process of helping workers, and administrative responsibilities carried out by supervisors in a disaster setting. (16 hours) Prerequisites: Damage Assessment I (ARC 3067-1), plus familiarity with Survey/Damage Assessment, ARC 3029.

DISASTER INSTRUCTOR SPECIALTY TRAINING (ARC 3090) This Disaster Instructor Specialty Training or DIST course prepares instructors of Basic and Intermediate Disaster Training Courses for effective teaching, thereby ensuring uniform and quality disaster training consistent with Red Cross policies and the regulations and procedures of Disaster Services. (16 hours) Prerequisites: ARC 3066. Applicants must also meet all of the following criteria:

Three other Basic Level Disaster Training Classes;

Prior disaster relief experience within the Red Cross unit;

Either some instructing experience, or a demonstrated ability to work effectively in group settings; and

Completion within three months prior to enrolling in DIST of the Fundamentals of Instruction and Facilitation (ARC 3090-1) course. For information regarding ARC 3090-1, please phone.

DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES I (ARC 3077-1) Course prepares participants to use their professional skills to provide the specific activities and interventions necessary to meet the immediate disaster-related mental health needs of Red Cross workers, their families, and people affected by disaster. Prerequisite: ARC 3066, 3077-2

Also participants must meet on of the following criteria:

A licensed or certified mental health professional who has completed a series of professional educational courses from an accredited university leading to a degree in psychology, counseling, social work, psychiatry, or marriage and family therapy.

Must have current license/certificate number for any of the above professions

13. A license- or certificate-eligible mental health professional as defined above, who is verifiably employed as a mental health provider, but who is not licensed or certified because the state or territory in which the provider is employed does not require such licensure or certification. Applicant will only be able to work in DMHS within his or her own state.

14. A registered nurse with psychiatric nursing experience and training beyond the normal rotation required to and RN. LPN/LVNs are not able to work in DMHS. Not all training in psychiatric nursing will result in certification; however, information on type and length of training must be included on the application.

The following individuals my participate in the training but are not eligible to work within DMHS

15. DSHR system-enrolled Disaster Health Services workers, specialists or above. These workers are required to completed DMHS I. This will facilitate an effective working relationship between these two functions, but does not prepare participants to work within DMHS.

16. Personnel involved in Disaster Mental Health Service program development within their home unit may audit the class to provide them with the necessary information to facilitate program development.

Participants must submit a resume or C.V. with an Application for Training – Disaster Training System (ARC Form 5898H.)

FAMILY SERVICES SUPERVISION I (ARC 3072-3) Course prepares assistant casework supervisors to work directly and effectively with interviewers to provide efficient and consistent emergency disaster assistance to families. It also deals with supervisory knowledge and skills and the process of helping interviewers. (16 hours) Prerequisites: ARC 3066, 3072-1, 3072-2, and emergency assistance experience on three or more disaster relief operations, and potential as supervisors in emergency assistance.

LIAISON II: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (ARC 3089-2) Course prepares Red Cross paid and volunteer staff to serve in a Liaison function on a disaster assignment. It is community preparedness collaborations, so that disaster-caused human needs may be met through a coordinated community disaster response. (16 hours) Prerequisites: ARC 3066; extensive experience on disaster relief operations.

MASS CARE II (ARC 3068-2) Course prepares Red Cross paid and volunteer staff to establish, operate, and phase out Mass Care services on a state or major disaster relief operation so that client’ needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner. (16 hours) Prerequisites: ARC 3066, 3068-1, 3068-11, 3086. Recommended: Experience equivalent to Specialist in the Mass Care function on disaster relief operations.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS II (ARC 3080-2) Course examines the scope and responsibilities of the Public Affairs function in order to provide a framework in which to apply public affairs knowledge and experience on a large disaster relief operation. (16 hours) Prerequisites: ARC 3080-1, and experience as a paid or volunteer public affairs professional, and experience in the Public Affairs function on a disaster within or beyond the unit.

SUPERVISION IN DISASTER (ARC 3086) Course prepares participants to function effectively as Disaster Services supervisors. (16 hours) Prerequisites: The Basic or Intermediate Disaster Course for the function in which the applicant expects to become a supervisor and experience as a worker in the function they expect to become a supervisor and is a Red Cross paid or volunteer staff who demonstrates potential to serve as a supervisor on disaster relief operations.

DISASTER RELATED

COURSES

These courses are offered by the Alachua County Chapter for the benefit of all Red Cross paid and volunteer staff.

THE INCLUSIVE LEADER (ARC 7209) The focus of this course is on how our backgrounds and social conditioning influence the decisions we make and actions we take as supervisors of diverse work groups, and of the barriers that prevent us from achieving truly inclusive work environments. Additionally actions and activities are provided as possible models for action. The three units cover these topics: A Changing Environment, Managing Differences, and Influencing Through Action.

The course is designed for paid and volunteer staff that serve in supervisory or managerial roles. (8 hours)

Prerequisite: Supervisory experience.

SERVING THE DIVERSE COMMUNITY (ARC 7401) This course is designed to assist all Red Cross paid and volunteer service providers in meeting the needs of the changing populations in the communities the American Red Cross serves. Because expectations about the content of this course vary, it is very important to understand what the course is, and what it is not.

The course is about:

The relationship of customer service to the changing populations in the communities we serve.

How prejudices and stereotypes develop and affect service.

What the American Red Cross expects of its service providers, and how these expected behaviors apply in actual situations.

This course is not about:

20. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) goals and Federal regulations, or

21. Recruiting paid and volunteer staff from diverse populations.

Prerequisite: Participants must be active Red Cross paid and volunteer service providers. (8 hours)

WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION OVERVIEW: Prepared Red Cross staff as well as outside participants in how to respond to WMD events. Includes a brief overview of different biological agents. (4 hours)

PUBLIC SPEAKING

The focus of this course it to assist paid and volunteer staff in enhancing their public speaking for activities such as Public Relations, Teaching, and Speaking to large groups of people.

This course is designed for paid and volunteer staff that gives presentations in a Red Cross Forum. (6 hours)

WORKSHOPS AND MEETINGS

These workshops and meetings were developed by paid and volunteer staff to specifically meet the needs of the Alachua County Chapter.

DISASTER ACTION TEAM Meetings teach Disaster Action Team (DAT) members of the Alachua County Chapter’s basic tasks, responsibilities, and expectations of DAT Teams.

Gainesville

2nd Thursday of each month

LEVY COUNTY

3rd Thursday of each month

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SHELTER MANAGERS WORKSHOP

Workshop discusses possible situations that may arise at a shelter and how a shelter manager should effectively handle them. Prerequisites: 3068-11

SAFE FOOD HANDLING FOR DISASTER WORKERS Workshop includes food safety hazards, and critical information on handling, preparing, purchasing, receiving and storing safe food plus cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and tools. Workshop focuses specifically on Mass Care functions for ass Care workers on canteens, ERVs, MFKs, and in shelter kitchens, and to stock and inventory storage areas and storerooms. (4 hours) Prerequisites: ARC 3066, 3068-1. Also, participants must be currently active Red Cross paid or volunteer staff with prior disaster relief experience.

SPANISH FOR DISASTERS

Course prepares Red Cross paid and volunteer staff to provide Family Service to Spanish Speaking clients. This is a basic Spanish course and is meant for those who have little or no Spanish experience. (4 hours) Prerequisites: 3072-1

CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Workshop trains participants in being culturally sensitive towards everyone they will meet on Disaster Assignments. (3 hours)

PETS IN DISASTER

This workshop was designed to help Red Cross paid and volunteer staff promote the safety and well being of all animals who may be effected during a disaster.

(4 hours)

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Workshop trains paid and volunteer staff on how to effectively Resolve Conflicts while working in a team setting. (4 hours)

Prerequisites: Must be an active Red Cross paid or volunteer staff person with prior Disaster Relief

COURSE LOCATION INFORMATION

****Courses are generally held at the Chapter Headquarters. If there is an alternate location, it will be listed on the calendar. DAT Meetings for Alachua County are held at the Chapter office, Levy County DAT meets at the Cooperative Extension in Bronson.****

ALACHUA COUNTY CHAPTER HEADQUARTERS

1724 NE 2nd Street

Gainesville, Florida 32609

(352) 376-4669

fax: (352) 376-4267

But, what classes do I need?

To become a Shelter Manager you should take:

Introduction to Disaster

Mass Care Overview

Shelter Operations

Shelter Simulation

Shelter Managers Workshop

To become a Shelter Worker you should take:

Introduction to Disaster

Mass Care Overview

Shelter Operations

Shelter Simulation

To become a DAT you should take:

Introduction to Disaster

Mass Care Overview

DAT Workshop

Family Services; Emergency Assistance to families

Damage Assessment

Shelter Operations

To become an ERV driver you should take:

Introduction to Disaster

Mass Care Overview

ERVs: Ready, Set, Roll

To become a DSHR member you should:

Talk to Stan Lynch about each function’s requirements

May

Saturday 4- Family Services

Levy County 10-5

Thursday 9- Alachua County DAT

Saturday 11- Mass Care 10-1

Saturday 11- Shelter Ops 1:30- 5

Tuesday 14- CPR/FA 5:30-10

Wednesday 15- Nuclear Drill at Bronson High 6-10

Thursday 16- Shelter Simulation

6-10

Thursday 16- Levy County DAT

June

Saturday 1- Intro to Disaster 1-5

Tuesday 4- Shelter Ops Levy Cnty 6-10

Wednesday 5- Mass Care 6-9

Saturday 8- DAT Workshop 10-1

Saturday 8- Shelter Mgr. Workshop 1:30- 5

Tuesday 11- Damage Assessment 6-10

Thursday 13- Alachua DAT (Emergency Management talks about Hurricane Season)

Thursday 20- Levy County DAT

Thursday 20- Mental Health Overview 6-9

Thursday 27- Health Services Overview

July

Saturday 6- Family Services- 10-5

Tuesday 9- DAT Workshop 6-9

Thursday 11- Alachua County DAT (Critical Incident Stress Management overview)

Monday 15- CPR/FA 5:30-10

Wednesday 17- Shelter Ops 6-9

Thursday 18- Levy County DAT

Thursday 25- Health Services Levy County 6-10

Saturday 27- Emergency Operations Center Levy County 10-5

Tuesday 30- Mental Health Overview Levy County 6-9

August

Thursday 1- Intro to Disaster 6-9

Saturday 3- DAT Workshop 10-1

Tuesday 6- ERV Road Test 6-9(must complete self-study prior to date)

Wednesday 7- Mass Care 6-9

Thursday 8- Alachua County DAT (Topic: Salvation Army and what assistance they can give)

Saturday 10- Shelter Operations 9-12

Saturday 10- Shelter Management 12:30-5

Thursday 15- Levy County DAT

Thursday 15- Logistics Overview Levy County 6-9

Saturday 24- Shelter Simulation 12-4

September

Thursday 5- CPR/FA 5:30-10

Saturday 7- Health Services Overview 9-1

Saturday 7- Mental Health Overview-1:30-5

Monday 9- DAT Workshop 6-9

Thursday 12- Alachua County DAT (Crisis Center- how we use them during a disaster)

Saturday 14- WMD/ Overview 9-1

Wednesday 18- Introduction to Disaster 6-9

Thursday 19- Levy County DAT

Tuesday 24- Family Services DAY 1 6-10 (must attend both days)

Thursday 26- Family Services DAY 2 6-10

October

Thursday 3- Shelter Operations 6-9

Tuesday 8- Introduction to Disaster 6-9

Thursday 10- Alachua County DAT (guest: Fire Department)

Tuesday 15- Shelter Management 6-9

Thursday 17- Levy County DAT

Saturday 19- ERV Workshop 10-4

Thursday 24- Family Well-being Inquiry 6-10

PLEASE CALL 352-376-4669 TO REGISTER FOR ALL COURSES

November

Saturday 2- Public Affairs 1 10-5

Monday 4- Introduction to Disaster 6-9

Thursday 7- Damage Assessment Levy County 6-9

Sunday 10- Bikers on Parade Event

Wednesday 13- Mass Care 6-9

Thursday 14- Alachua County DAT (guest: United Way: Information and Referral)

Thursday 14- Levy County DAT

Wednesday 20- DAT Workshop 6-9

December

Thursday 5- Introduction to Disaster 6-9

Tuesday 10- Mass Care 6-9

Thursday 12- Alachua County DAT (Annual Holiday Party)

Saturday 14- CPR/ FA 6-9

Wednesday 18- Shelter Operations 6-9

Thursday 19- Levy County DAT

PLEASE CALL 352-376-4669 TO REGISTER FOR ALL COURSES

COURSE LOCATION INFORMATION

****Courses are generally held at the Chapter Headquarters. If there is an alternate location, it will be listed on the calendar. DAT Meetings for Alachua County are held at the Chapter office, Levy County DAT meets at the Cooperative Extension in Bronson.****

ALACHUA COUNTY CHAPTER HEADQUARTERS

1724 NE 2nd Street

Gainesville, Florida 32609

(352) 376-4669

fax: (352) 376-4267

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