Disaster Management for Water & Wastewater Utilities (MGT-343) (04-11-0343) - 002

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Brief Description
This course will provide an understanding of Disaster Management for Water & Wastewater Utilities
Full Description
Description:
The Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities course provides students with information about the Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA) Response Protocol Toolbox covering necessary steps to be taking during the response and recovery Water and Wastewater Utilities facilities. Participants will be guided through the various issues concerning preparing for, responding to, and recovering from incidents affecting water and/or wastewater facilities. The course introduces the various natural and man-made (accidental or intentional) hazards to which water and wastewater systems may be vulnerable and the potential effects the hazards may induce. Planning for and managing incidents are discussed, as well as disaster mitigation, response and recovery specific to drinking water and wastewater systems.

Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
-Identify all-hazard threats that might affect water or wastewater systems.
-Practice disaster planning and management for water and wastewater incidents.
-Identify methods to mitigate disasters that threaten water and wastewater facilities and
systems.
-Determine appropriate response actions to an actual or threatened incident.
-Demonstrate developing a disaster recovery plan.

Target Audience:
-Emergency Management
-EMS
-Fire Service
-Governmental Administrative
-Hazardous Material
-Law Enforcement
-Health Care
-Public Health
-Public Safety Communications
-Public Works
-Information Technology
-Security and Safety
-Transportation

Prerequisites:
You must be a US Citizen to take this course. If you are not please let us know by email for further instruction at OEM.TRAINING@DHSES.NY.GOV
All participants must have a FEMA Student Identification (FEMA SID) number. Students can search for their existing/create a new FEMA SID at: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/.

Any and all other prerequisite requirements will be managed by the consortium provider. If any additional prerequisites are required as part of the enrollment process the consortium partner will contact you directly prior to the course.

Cost:
There is no fee for the course. Food, lodging & transportation costs are the responsibility of the participant.

Completion:
Participants who actively participate attend all course contact hours will receive a Certificate of Attendance for the course.


Training Dates
03/12/2024 - 03/13/2024
Prerequisites
Are you a United States citizen?
Do you require reasonable accommodations in order to attend this course (if you select yes then you will be contacted by our office before the first day of class to discuss further).
Registration Dates
10/14/2023 - 03/04/2024
Available Seats
18
Hours
16h 0m
Fee
None Specified
Training Location
30 - Nassau County
Northwell Health; Suite M-24
1111 Marcus Avenue
New Hyde Park, NY  11042
Resources Required
Participants enrolled in an in-person, classroom-based course delivery will need access to a laptop or mobile device/tablet during the class session to complete course testing and evaluations electronically.
Reporting Instructions
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dress is business casual.  
Signup Details
No Show Policy: Failure to attend a class you have registered for can result in restriction on future course attendance and agency notification. It is the students responsibility to notify us in a timely manner if you cannot attend.

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