Emergency managers, planners, and staff members having a role in exercise development and deployment. Covers basic concepts, operational procedures, and authorities involved in responding to major disasters. Addresses federal, state and local roles and responsibilities in major disaster recovery work, with an emphasis on government coordination and how to resolve problems that frequently occur in recovery operations. Local government employee applications must be approved by the Director or Assistant Director of that jurisdiction's emergency preparedness office. Acceptance letters are mailed out the day after a particular course's enrollment deadline has passed.
Participants are responsible for their own incidental hotel charges.
Please do not make your own hotel. A rooming list will be provided to the hotel by our LOEP Training staff. Eligible participants will be reimbursed for meals and mileage based on Louisiana State Travel Regulations. It is important that we assist in the creation of an effective multi-level Integrated Emergency Management structure that will save lives and property, provide a clear frame of reference for public and corporate officials who initiate policy, and maximize the use of community talents and resources. Despite current budget and time constraints, numerous opportunities are offered for professional training and education.