Ongoing event - Explore how local health departments are mobilizing and training volunteers to respond to COVID-19; best practices for training and managing volunteers for short- and long-term activities related to emergency response in general. From …

Explains the Public Information Officer (PIO)’s responsibility to effectively plan for media reaction during routine as well as emergency situations, including how to contact local, regional, and national media outlets that can be instrumental in reaching the public with emergency information. Further explains how to prepare speakers for a press conference.

An examination of the task organization, process, and procedures for tactical planning and management of a hazardous materials incident response. Addresses the organization, roles, and responsibilities of a Hazardous Materials Branch or Group and provides a detailed analysis of the five phases of the tactical response process to include assessment and analysis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and termination.

An examination of the task organization, process, and procedures for tactical planning and management of a hazardous materials incident response. Addresses the organization, roles, and responsibilities of a Hazardous Materials Branch or Group and provides a detailed analysis of the five phases of the tactical response process to include assessment and analysis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and termination.