FEMA Region II offers a number of virtual trainings on a regular basis. Positioned in New York, NY, these opportunities are available nationwide. When you take part in the trainings, you also have an opportunity to sign up for the free email bulletin, “Preparedness and Resilience Bulletin: Empowering People and Communities”.
Upcoming opportunities:
Managing the Emotional Consequences of Public Health Emergencies: April 7, 12 – 1 p.m. CT | 11 a.m. – noon MT. Register at https://icpd.adobeconnect.com/r2_phep/event/registration.html
About the session: Learn about the unique aspects of management and response required to effectively address the mental and emotional effects of emergencies. Speaker: Steve Crimando, MA, CHPP, CTM, director of training – Disaster and Terrorism Branch, New Jersey Department of Human Service, Division of Mental Health and Addiction.
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Building an Emergency Preparedness Fund: April 15, 11 a.m. – 12 pm. CT | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. MT. Register at https://icpd.adobeconnect.com/r2emergencyfundreg/event/registration.html
About the session: Region II National Preparedness Division raises awareness of National Financial Capability Month with a presentation from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This month is a reminder to start preparing for the unexpected by saving money in an emergency fund. Emergency savings are the first line of defense against unexpected expenses, such as disasters and other emergencies. Speaker: Farah Ahmad, coordinator for the Start Small, Save Up Campaign. Ahmad will provide information, tools and resources about ways to start building an emergency fund.
More details at: https://unl.box.com/s/ow9eezmz6vpn5tkviylmr3m4lafn4w76