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Local & National Resources
FEMA/GEMA Courses
- Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
- An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- National Response Framework, An Introduction
- Main FEMA Training Page
Please note: To take any FEMA-related courses, you must apply for a FEMA SID (Student ID Number). Please go here for more information and to sign up for your FEMA SID.
Please note: To take any GEMA-related courses, you must sign up for a free account. You will also have to reference the FEMA SID number mentioned above.
National Response Framework
- Overview of National Response Framework (PPT).
- National Response Framework Information Sheet.
- National Response Framework Third Edition.
- The National Health Security Strategy (Public Health Emergency website) Includes key objectives and the National Health Security Review
- The 2017-2022 Health Care Preparedness and Response Capabilities document (PDF)
High-level objectives that the nation’s health care delivery system should undertake to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
Disaster Response
General Disaster Response
- DISASTER Paradigm Checklist (PDF)
- TIPS Guide For First Responders (PDF)
- The “SALT” method for mass casualty triage (Video)
- “SALT” triage online course from the *National Disaster Life Support Foundation
- Online Core Disaster Life Support course from the *National Disaster Life Support Foundation
Note: There may be a cost related to this training. - Show Me for Emergencies (Mass.gov)
Tools designed to help exchange information with anyone who may struggle to communicate verbally during an emergency. - Relief Central by Unbound Medicine
This free resource delivers up-to-date information to assist those sent to disaster sites.(Includes mobile apps) - Mobile ICS app from the U.S. Coast Guard.
This excellent resource, works offline and includes fillable forms that can be printed and emailed directly from the app. - Various Red Cross mobile apps for emergency alerts and response.
- Disaster Response Guide for Caregivers from FEMA/Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregivers/Ready.gov
- DIsaster Reponse Guide for Older Adults from FEMA/Ready.gov