Americorps*Texas Disaster Training Resources

AmeriCorps*Texas Disaster Training Resources

General Resources

 Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) – http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/

 Texas Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) – association of volunteer-based organizations that respond first in times of disaster; offers periodic trainings and webinars and may be able to provide referrals to trainers/members in your local community. http://www.texasvoad.org/

 American Red Cross Learning Center - http://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/disaster-training- registration

 FEMA Online/Independent Study Courses – free courses available to the public with a searchable catalogue. Courses range from being interactive to “independent study” where students review materials independently and take a test. Many offer printable certificates at the end to show proof of course completion. http://training.fema.gov/ or http://training.fema.gov/IS/docs/IS %20Brochure.pdf?ver20121120 (full course catalogue)

 Citizen Corps & Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) – nationwide network of local, in-depth training programs providing 18+ hours of in-person instruction to citizens to become certified in order to assist first responders and local communities in times of disaster. http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/

 National Service Knowledge Network’ Disaster Services Site – online resource library. http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/disaster-resources

 Corporation for National and Community Service’s Disaster Services Unit (DSU) – providing weekly disaster briefings and links to other news of national service members assisting in times of disaster. http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/role_impact/disaster_unit.asp

Recommended Courses:

 Preparing Texas – free, instructor-led courses offered by the Texas Division of Emergency Management and available year-round to Texas residents and the emergency management community. Advance sign-up required; space for courses is limited. www.preparingtexas.org

 Disaster Virtual Exercises (offered throughout the year) – http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/search/apachesolr_search/disaster%20virtual%20exercise

 IS-7: A Citizen’s Guide to Disaster Assistance - http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=is-7

OneStar Foundation • 9011 Mountain Ridge Drive, Ste 100 • Austin, TX 78759 • Ph: 512.287.2000 • Fax: 512.287.2039 www.onestarfoundation.org  Managing Spontaneous Volunteers in Times of Disaster - http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/online-courses/managing-spontaneous-volunteers-times- disaster

 IS-288: The Role of Voluntary Agencies in Disaster - http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS288.asp

 IS-909: Community Preparedness: Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone - http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is909.asp

 IS-22: An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness - http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is22.asp

 IS-800b: Intro to National Response Framework -  http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS800b.asp

 ICS-100b: Introduction to Incident Command System - http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is100b.asp

 IS-700a: Intro to National Incident Management System (NIMS) - http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is700a.asp

 IS-547a: Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) - http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is547a.asp

Reference Materials and Videos:

 FEMA Principles of Emergency Management: http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS230B/IS230bCourse.pdf

 Disaster Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities - http://www.hhs.gov/od/documents/disabilityAmericanRedCross.pdf

 Video: Rescue and Rescue 3-D (46 minutes, Educator’s Discussion Guide available for download) - http://www.rescue-film.com/

 Video: Count On Us (3 min): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrPQnG8HuEc&feature=youtu.be

 Video: National Service Works in Disaster (5 min): http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=AsgiXGKjuuU&list=UU1VuXCdPlovso1vcqi2dMng&index=6

OneStar Foundation • 9011 Mountain Ridge Drive, Ste 100 • Austin, TX 78759 • Ph: 512.287.2000 • Fax: 512.287.2039 www.onestarfoundation.org