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Course	Date(s)	Location	Contact/Registrar	Details
Red Card Certification Class	03/09/2019 - 8:00am to 03/17/2019 - 5:00pm	Tecumseh Fire Hall 1110 Buffalo Dr. Tecumseh, Ne 68450	Amanda Burki Emergency Management Director 402.335.3411 johnsonpawneecountyema@gmail.com	The Red Card is part of the fire qualifications system used by all federal and many state/ private wildland and prescribed fire management agencies. All firefighters assigned to a fire being managed by a federal agency are required to have one. The Red Card functions like a drivers’ license, showing the card holder has completed the course work and training required for a particular position. This course, together with the fitness test usually administered by your employer, is your ticket to holding a Red Card. Classes are Scheduled for the dates below, all classes begin at 8:00 am. Saturday, March 9th Sunday, March 10th Saturday, March 16th Sunday, March 17th For more information & to register: Matt Holte, NFS 402.472.6060 mholte2@unl.edu Amanda Burki Emergency Management Director 402.335.3411 johnsonpawneecountyema@gmail.com Flyer
Ingestion Pathway Training - March	03/12/2019 - 2:00pm to 03/14/2019 - 3:30pm	Nebraska Emergency Management Agency 2433 N.W. 24TH St. Lincoln, NE 68524	Deb Robinson Planning & Training Specialist 402-471-7408 Wade Bradley Planning Specialist 402-471-7213	Technical Assistance Day, March 12th Registration ESF representatives should bring copies of any checklists you have for your agency relative to your roles and responsibilities during a response to an incident/accident at Cooper Nuclear Station. Focus of this training and checklist development will be on the post-plume actions and the intra- and inter-dependencies between State and local departments and agencies. Game Day Training, March 14th Registration This day is to build upon the Technical Assistance Day training on March 12th. Flyer
G-205 Recovery from Disasters (Formerly G-270)	03/18/2019 - 8:00am to 03/20/2019 - 12:00pm	NEMA Training Rooms 2433 NW 24th St Lincoln, NE 68524	Larry Fichtner 402-471-7179 larry.fichtner@nebraska.gov	Course Description This course is the condensed version of the 4-day E0210 resident course. This course covers foundational concepts in disaster recovery and the latest guidance on recovery planning. Participants will either assess their own recovery plan or a sample against this national planning guidance. Following that, participants will discuss how a disaster recovery effort can be organized, managed, and led along with the types of challenges faced by recovery managers. Scenario activities throughout the course give participants the opportunity to target information strategies, and address local capabilities and challenges. They will also analyze lessons learned from Joplin, Missouri. Course Objectives Understand local community responsibilities and challenges associated with disaster recovery. Discuss? lessons learned? in disaster recovery at the local level. Develop and implement a pre-disaster recovery plan. Mission Areas Recover—Mitigation — Prevent Prerequisites Recommended: IS0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100; IS2900, National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) Overview Disciplines Emergency Management Register Flyer
POSTPONED - 2019 LEOP & EMPG Reimbursement Workshop	04/01/2019 - 8:00am to 5:00pm	State Emergency Operation Center 2433 N.W. 24th Street Lincoln, NE 68524-1801	Sean Runge sean.runge@nebraska.gov 402-471-7419	During this combined workshop, NEMA planners will walk you through the LEOP template in its entirety to assist with updates and revisions. We will have our EOC computers available for use but if you have a laptop, please bring it along. This will be a true workshop, allowing you time to update, revise and edit your LEOP with our team available to answer any questions. If you don’t have your own laptop, please bring a flash drive with your most recent plan and the 2017 LEOP template and any information needed to complete your plan. The LEOP Workshop will begin at 8:00 am and will focus on updating and revising your LEOP. At 1:00 pm, the NEMA Grants Unit staff will conduct a EMPG Reimbursement Workshop, guiding you through the steps for reimbursement. Staff will go step by step to ensure you understand the process for grant reimbursement. If you have any questions, please call or email: LEOP Workshop Patrick Rooney, patrick.rooney@nebraska.gov, 402-471-7438 or EMPG Reimbursement Workshop Jackie Maly, jackie.maly@nebraska.gov, 402-471-7412 Monday April 1, 2019 8:00 am to 5:00 pm No food or lodging will be provided Click here to register for the Workshop
NEMA STAFF TRAINING ONLY - Knowledge Center	04/08/2019 - 12:00pm to 04/09/2019 - 4:00pm	Nebraska Emergency Management Agency SEOC	Chris Ulrick chris.ulrick@nebraska.gov 402-471-7178	Training for NEMA Staff on the Knowledge Center System. Both parts of the class must be completed consecutively. Registration: April 8^th, 2019 – Part One April 9^th, 2019 – Part Two
MGT-310 Jurisdictional Threat & Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment	04/09/2019 - 8:00am to 04/10/2019 - 4:00pm	Blue Cross Blue Shield of NE 1919 Ak-Sar-Ben Dr. Omaha, NE 68180	Nebraska Preparedness Partnership Phone: (402) 979-7207 Email: npp@neprep.org	DESCRIPTION: The Jurisdictional Threat Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) course prepares participants to conduct a jurisdictional THIRA. Participant activities focus on the jurisdictional process for determining the ability to respond to human-caused, natural, and technological disasters. Participants will identify threats and hazards of concern, give the threats and hazards context, examine the core capabilities, set capability targets, and apply the results. Major topics include: Identify the major components of the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) process. Conduct assessments to identify threats and hazards of concern. Construct likely risk-based scenarios based on the results of a vulnerability assessment. Estimate consequences for an assigned all-hazards scenario. Conduct post-scenario surveys to identify jurisdictional required capabilities, compare those capabilities with current capabilities to determine "shortfalls and gaps" (Gap Analysis), and create a jurisdictional strategy to reduce these "shortfalls and gaps" by completing a needs assessment. Registration Flyer
NEMA STAFF TRAINING ONLY - Knowledge Center	04/10/2019 - 12:00pm to 04/11/2019 - 4:00pm	Nebraska Emergency Management Agency SEOC	Chris Ulrick chris.ulrick@nebraska.gov 402-471-7178	Training for NEMA Staff on the Knowledge Center System. Both parts of the class must be completed consecutively. Registration: April 10^th, 2019 – Part One April 11^th, 2019 – Part Two
Communications Unit Technician (COMT)	04/15/2019 - 8:00am to 04/19/2019 - 5:00pm	TBD Ogallala, NE 69153	Chris Ulrick Phone: (402) 471-7178 Email: chris.ulrick@nebraska.gov	Overview: This 5 day class provides introductory and refresher training for the NIMS ICS COMT position. It introduces public safety professionals and support staff to various communications concepts and technologies including interoperable communications solutions, LMR communications, satellite, telephone, data, and computer technologies used in incident response and planned events. Participants develop the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the COMT in an all hazards incident, including responsibilities while operating in a local, regional, or state-level All-Hazards Incident Manage-ment Team. The course is instructor led and supports learning through discussion, lecture, participation in multiple activities, and hands-on lab work to explain processes used for establishment and operation of the technical communications resources for an incident or planned event. The course provides a realistic, hands-on approach to mastering the tasks and skills of a COMT. It is designed for state/territory, tribal, urban, and local emergency response professionals and support personnel in all disciplines who have a technical communications background. Prerequisites: A public safety background with experience in field operations Attendees need to have technical communications background for this class Awareness of fundamental public safety communications technology Basic knowledge of the local, regional, tribal, and State Communications Plan/points of contact Completion of IS-100.b, IS-200.b, IS-700.a, and IS-800.b Familiarity with the pre-course reading materials There is no registration fee for attending; NEMA is not providing room, board or mileage to attend this course. Class size is limited to 16 participants. Registration Flyer
Ingestion Pathway Training - April	04/16/2019 - 2:00pm to 04/18/2019 - 3:30pm	Nebraska Emergency Management Agency 2433 N.W. 24TH St Lincoln, NE 68524	Deb Robinson Planning & Training Specialist 402-471-7408 Wade Bradley Planning Specialist 402-471-7213	Technical Assistance Day, April 16th Registration ESF representatives should bring copies of any checklists you have for your agency relative to your roles and responsibilities during a response to an incident/accident at Cooper Nuclear Station. Focus of this training and checklist development will be on the post-plume actions and the intra- and inter-dependencies between State and local departments and agencies. Game Day Training, April 18th Registration This day is to build upon the Technical Assistance Day training on April 16th. Flyer
Advanced Planning Concepts: Developing Incident Action Plans and ICS 402 (for Executives and Senior Officials)	04/24/2019 - 8:00am to 04/25/2019 - 5:00pm	Lifelong Learning Center, Northeast Community College Campus 801 E Benjamin Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701	For questions e-mail cedarem@hartel.net	Advanced Planning Concepts April 24th and 25th, 2018 - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This two - day APC course is designed to immerse the participants in the usage and understanding of the ICS Forms. The course will also instruct the Advanced Planning process, and several other critical advanced planning products and techniques. ICS 402 - Elected Officials April 25th, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The purpose of the ICS-402 course is to familiarize Executives/Senior Officials (elected officials, city/county managers, agency administrators, etc.) with Incident Command System (ICS) principles and their role in supporting incident management. This 4 hour course involves rolling into the ongoing functional exercise being conducted in the APC course. This combination delivery provides information to key elements required for a response, both in the field and at the agency having jurisdiction level. It includes planning cycle work, administrative considerations and key decision making that comes into play. The final functional scenario is based on one of the 15 National Planning Scenarios for the US Department of Homeland Security. Each event will need to be signed up for separately: Advanced Planning Concepts Registation ICS 402 Elected Officials Registration Flyer
L-950 All Hazards Incident Commander Course	04/29/2019 - 8:00am to 05/03/2019 - 5:00pm	SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING - EOC 1801 AVENUE B, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361	TIM NEWMAN: 308-436-6689 OR AT TNEWMAN@SCOTTSBLUFF.ORG	Course Overview: This course is designed to provide local and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, and capabilities of an effective IC on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team. These responsibilities fall into two categories: (1) responding to the incident and command needs of the incident, and (2) effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of an Incident Commander on an All-Hazards ICS Incident Management Team. Exercises, discussions, and a final exam enable students to process and apply their knowledge. Prerequisites & Other Information: IS-100: Introduction to Incident Command System IS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents IS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction G-300 - Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (18 Hour Classroom) G-400 - Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff (14 Hour Classroom) The class is free. Click here to register. Meals and lodging are NOT provided. Flyer
G-489 Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters	04/29/2019 - 8:00am to 5:00pm	Univ. of Nebraska Extension Offices 348 W. State Farm Rd. North Platte, NE 69101	Course Contact: Brent Curtis Phone: 402-471-7426 Email: Brent.curtis@nebraska.gov	Overview: This one day course has been developed for individuals responsible for the management of spontaneous volunteers. The course will outline the benefits and challenges of utilizing spontaneous volunteers during relief efforts. Special emphasis will be placed on how to fully plan for and operate a Volunteer Reception Center Program. Classroom training will be conducted during the morning session and a disaster simulation will be held during the afternoon session. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course, however IS 100, 200, 700, 800 are recommended. There is no fee to attend this course. Lunch will be provided for participants. Registration Flyer
G-361 Flood Fight Operations	06/03/2019 - 8:00am to 06/04/2019 - 5:00pm	Pender Community Center 614 Main Street Pender, NE	Roger Conrad Phone: 402-471-7175 E-mail: roger.conrad@nebraska.gov	Overview: This program addresses community planning and response options for riverine flooding. While it does not deal with specialized flooding situations such as alluvial fan floods, coastal floods, flash floods, or floods related to ice jams, the same basic planning and response procedures could apply in these unique situations. Anyone with flood responsibilities will benefit from this training, and there are no prerequisites. Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to: · Summarize the basic concepts related to riverine flooding. · Analyze flood threats for a given scenario. · Determine how to coordinate with multiple agencies, groups and organizations to plan for riverine flooding. · Explain the advantages and disadvantages of expedient flood works. · Develop a flood emergency plan for a given scenario. · Summarize the considerations involved in managing a volunteer workforce. · Describe the processes, equipment, and considerations for monitoring flood works. · Explain the challenges and resources associated with the recovery process. · Evaluate the actions taken during a riverine flood event, for a given scenario. Register Here Flyer
AWR-136 ESSENTIALS OF COMMUNITY CYBERSECURITY	06/11/2019 - 8:00am to 12:00pm	Cornhusker Bank, (SE Lincoln location) 6100 Apples Way, Lincoln, Nebraska 68156	Amanda Burki JCPCEMA Director johnsonpawneecountyema@gmail.com 402-335-3411	AWR-136 provides participants with an introduction to concepts related to community cybersecurity. Participants will examine the different types of cyber attacks, how communities are vulnerable to cyber attacks and incidents, and what types of organizations are most likely to be targeted. This course will also introduce the participants to the Community Cyber Security Maturity Model and how to use the model to build a community cybersecurity program and their cyber resilience. Topics •Why cybersecurity is important •Unstructured threats •Structured threats •Highly structured threats •The Community Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CCSMM) •Things a community can do to initiate a cybersecurity program •Where to go for help Prerequisites FEMA / SID Number Students must register for and provide a SID number to access the class. Register online: cdp.dhs.gov/femasid Recommendations None Participants Public and Private Personnel Involved with: •Critical Infrastructure •Emergency Operations •Incident Response Flyer Registration
MGT-384 Community Preparedness for Cyber Incidents	06/11/2019 - 12:00pm to 06/12/2019 - 5:00pm	Cornhusker Bank, (SE Lincoln location) 6100 Apples Way, Lincoln, Nebraska 68156	Amanda Burki JCPCEMA Director johnsonpawneecountyema@gmail.com 402-335-3411	MGT 384, Community Preparedness for Cyber Incidents, is designed to provide organizations and communities with strategies and processes to increase cyber resilience. During this 12 hour course, participants will analyze cyber threats and initial and cascading impacts of cyber incidents, evaluate the process for developing a cyber preparedness program, examine the importance and challenges of cyber related information sharing and discover low to no cost resources to help build cyber resilience. Topics •Types of cyber threats and incidents •Initial and cascading impacts of cyber incidents •Community cyber preparedness •Steps for developing a Cyber Preparedness Program •Information sharing •Situational awareness •Cyber baseline •Information sharing programs and resources •Resources for increasing cyber resilience Prerequisites FEMA / SID Number Students must register for and provide a SID number to access the class. Register online: cdp.dhs.gov/femasid •AWR136 Essentials of Community Cybersecurity Participants Community representatives interested in increasing cyber resilience including personnel from: •Emergency Management •Information Technology •Risk Management/Emergency Planning/Continuity Planning/Disaster Recovery •Public Works/Wastewater and Water •Schools/Universities •Communication Sector •Transportation •Energy •Defense/Industrial Base Sector •Elected and Appointed Officials •Financial Sector •Health Care •Emergency Services Flyer Registration
MGT-385 Community Cybersecurity Exercise Planning	06/18/2019 - 8:00am to 06/19/2019 - 5:00pm	Cornhusker Bank (SE Lincoln location) 6100 Apples Way, Lincoln, Nebraska 68156	Amanda Burki JCPCEMA Director johnsonpawneecountyema@gmail.com 402-335-3411	MGT-385 provides participants an in-depth understanding of the nature and reach of information technology in order to better prepare exercise planners to incorporate cyber attacks and incidents into their exercise program. Participants will explore cyber-related exercise objectives, players, scenarios and injects, challenges of developing cyber exercises, and, using the Community Cyber Security Maturity Model, examine the importance of exercises in building the community’s overall cybersecurity posture. The course will also provide the opportunity to develop a community cybersecurity exercise scenario. Topics •An Introduction to Cyber •Examining Characteristics of Cyber •Using the CCSMM to Develop Exercise Objectives •Exercise Categories •Incorporating Cyber Into Exercises •Cyber Storylines and Scenarios •Planning Community Cybersecurity Exercises Prerequisites FEMA / SID Number Students must register for and provide a SID number to access the class. Register online: cdp.dhs.gov/femasid AWR-136 Essentials of Community Cybersecurity Participants •This course is designed for personnel with responsibility for planning and conducting exercises in their organization or the community. Flyer Registration
IPX Partner's Workshop	11/06/2019 - 8:00am to 11/07/2019 - 5:00pm	Nebraska Emergency Management Agency 2433 N.W. 24th St. Lincoln, NE 68524	Deb Robinson, Planning & Training Specialist (402) 471-7408 or Wade Bradley, Planning Specialist (402) 471-7213	On -Site Capability/Asset Displays: (Tentative Displays Include)  FRMAC (AMS Fixed and Rotary Wing Aircraft)  EPA Mobile Emergency Response Lab (MERL)  DOE RAP Team Region V (Equipment)  More! Partner Presentation Topics May Include:  Price Anderson Act (PAA)  Roles of American Nuclear Insurance (ANI) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) related to PAA  FEMAREPP HQ (Recovery)  FDA A -Team Support & ASPECT Aircraft  FRMAC-Decision Support and Technical Support Products and Expertise oPredicted Relation Area Map oAerial Measure Maps oPredicted Areas of Concern for Milk Products Map oPredicted Areas pf Concern for Mature Produce Crops Map oIntegrated Dose Map Deadline for registration is Oct. 17, 2019 Registation Flyer