G0108: Community Mass Care and Emergency Assistance

720 80th Street Southwest,Everett WA 98203

02 March, 2023

Description

Course Description This course provides training for local communities to prepare for and manage the Mass Care/Emergency Assistance (MC/EA) functions effectively. The goal is to prepare community agencies, organizations, and businesses to work together in coordination with Emergency Management and traditional MC providers to plan and provide MC/EA services to those affected by disaster. Selection Criteria: This course is intended for MC coordinators, management staff, non-governmental organization leaders, private sector, and other emergency management staff that are a part of the team and have a responsibility for effective MC/EA preparedness and response. There are several options for the composition of a class. One is the State MC Coordinator and his/her team; a local MC Coordinator and his/her team; or a State MC Coordinator and local MC Coordinators from the state. Course Objectives Define the four primary MC/EA services as discussed in this course. Describe how to determine their community’s MC/EA service resource requirements. Identify providers that exist in their community or can be called upon from a nearby community to meet the requirements for MC/EA. Name planning and operational actions that can affect how services will be provided. List action items to use resources and providers to meet MC/EA requirements in their community. Mission Areas Respond Disciplines Emergency Management Primary Core Capability Mass Care Services Course Length **2** Days (14hours). Day 1: 0800-1600 Day 2: 0800-1400 There will be a 45-minute break for lunch. While we do not provide lunch, we do offer use of freezers, refrigerators, and microwave ovens that you are welcome to use, or there are many restaurants and fast-food options nearby. Some local favorites include “Pickle Time”, “Chops”, “Memos” and “Zoey’s Chicken”. Class Size: 25-36 participants Cost: FREE Other Information- If you need to cancel your registration for this class, please contact our training department at [email protected]. Some of our classes have limited availability and waiting lists. Please be considerate of others and cancel if you know that you will not be attending. Those who do *NOT* attend the class and remain registered, will be asked to contact the training department prior to registering for any future classes. For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact our training department at [email protected]. (Requests should be made as soon as possible, but preferably at least 14 calendar days prior to the class.) Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management 720 80th St. S.W. Bldg A. Everett, WA. 98203