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Unit 1: Course Welcome and Overview


January 2010 G270.4 Recovery from Disaster: Page 1-1 The Local Government Role—Student Manual

Topic Welcome Visual 1.1

Key Points Welcome to the G270.4 Recovery from Disaster: The Local Government Role course.


Page 1-2 G270.4 Recovery from Disaster: January 2010 The Local Government Role—Student Manual

Topic Welcome Visual 1.2

Key Points The first unit will provide an overview for the course, including the course design and expectations, course materials and agenda, course logistics, and other information.



Topic Unit Objectives Visual 1.3

Key Points After completing this unit, you will be able to: State the course objectives. Identify course materials and describe how they will be used during the course.



Topic Course Administration Visual 1.4

Key Points Your instructor will review the following course administrative information: Course/site logistics: Table group arrangement Emergency procedures Schedule Breaks and lunch Restrooms

BlackBerrys® should be turned off or turned silent. Contact the course manager or instructors if you have questions or concerns this week.



Topic Course Overview Visual 1.5

Key Points The goals of this course are to: Increase local government awareness of issues involved in disaster recovery. Provide a forum for discussion of “lessons learned” in disaster recovery at the local level. Promote the development of a pre-disaster recovery plan.




Key Points The course objectives are shown on the visual.




Key Points Course design: The course has a mix of presentation and scenario-based activities. Capstone activity: One of the goals of this course is to provide you the opportunity to (1)

develop an outline for a pre-disaster recovery plan for your community if you currently don’t have a plan, or (2) identify enhancements to your existing pre-disaster recovery plan. Time is allocated during the course for you to work individually on this activity. You may work in groups if other members of your community are attending the course.

Expectations for attendance and participation: You are responsible for your own

learning, including attendance at all sessions, participation in all activities, and contributing to the course as a team member.

Successful course completion: Successful course completion is based on the following

criteria: Completion of pre-disaster recovery plan activity. Successful completion of the course post-test. Any State-specific requirements.




Key Points Disaster recovery functions can be defined in many ways. However, for the purposes of this course, the following disaster functions are used. These functions correspond to the units of instruction in this course. Community Leadership Recovery Task Force Public Information Housing Unmet Needs Committee Health Care Public Works and Recovery Building Inspection Business Sector Recovery Community Planning and Development Administration Pre-Disaster Recovery Plan




Key Points Course Materials:

Student Manual: The Student Manual contains copies of visuals used in the course

along with major content points and a place to take notes. Toolkit CD: You will be given a Toolkit CD containing documents and references that

will be useful for your recovery program. Agenda: Please refer to the agenda as the schedule and topics are presented.



Topic Introductions Visual 1.13

Key Points Briefly (1 minute per person) introduce yourself by name, community, and most recent disaster recovery experience.



Topic Questions? Visual 1.14

Key Points Do you have any questions?

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