G-557 Rapid Needs Assessment
DATE/TIME: Jun 16, 2026 08:00 AM - Jun 16, 2026 05:00 PM
Event Type: Other
Register Here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J2KV3PL
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Event Details:
June 16, 2026
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Nebraska Emergency Management Agency
2433 N.W. 24th Street
Lincoln, NE 68524
Course Overview:
This 8-hour course provides information and resources that will enable participants to plan an effective Damage Assessment Program and conduct rapid and effective damage assessments in order to save lives, protect property and the environment, and begin the process of recovery and mitigation.
Course Objectives:
- Describe the need and purpose of a Rapid Needs Assessment.
- Describe the starting point for planning for a Rapid Needs Assessment.
- Describe the process for staffing a Rapid Needs Assessment.
- Describe the basic tools required to support the Rapid Needs Assessment process.
- Describe the importance of planning data collection.
- Describe the importance of redundant data transmission systems and means.
- Describe the importance of analyzing and reviewing data.
- Describe additional data sources available to support analysis.
- Describe the training requirements for the Rapid Needs Assessment Program.
- Describe how Rapid Needs Assessment plans and actions can be exercised in the community.
Target Audience:
Local Elected Officials, Emergency Management, Public Works, Fire, Law, Hospital/Medical Providers, Volunteer Agencies.
Mission Areas:
- Respond
- Recover
- Mitigation
There are no prerequisites for this course.
No meals or lodging will be provided for this course.
Students must attend the entire course to receive course certificate.