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Operating a Shelter

via FEMA

Overview

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This 5-hour independent study course will support state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments, as well as community and faith-based, non-profit, and private sector partners to increase readiness for shelter site management and congregate shelter operations and to provide best practices and common methodology.

Primary Audience

SLTT Mass Care, Public Health and Medical Services, and Agricultural and Natural Resources emergency managers, community and faith-based individuals and organizations, and private sector partners tasked with working in an emergency shelter.

Prerequisites

Recommended: IS-405 Mass Care Emergency Assistance Overview

Syllabus

  • Identify the seven different roles involved in operating shelters.
  • Explain the resources available to support shelter operations.
  • Describe the functions necessary to operate a shelter.
  • Use the Shelter Field Guide to open, operate, and close a shelter.
  • Articulate potential challenges involved with operating a shelter.

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