Rapid Needs Assessment – G-557

Registration is at an external URL for this event.

  •  March 26, 2026
     8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Capital Area Council of Governments - Pecan Room

Venue Phone: 512-916-6000

Venue Website:

Venue Address:
6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Suite 165, Austin, Texas, 78744, United States

Description:

Please enter the Pecan through the CAPCOG main entrance. You will pass the CAPCOG reception desk.

Course Description:
This course equips participants to plan and conduct effective damage assessments to support lifesaving efforts, protect property and the environment, and initiate recovery and mitigation.

Selection Criteria:
Local officials responsible for assessing, collecting, and reporting damage to private, public, and critical infrastructure during and after incidents.

Course Objectives:

  • Explain the purpose and planning process for a Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA).

  • Identify staffing needs, required tools, and data collection strategies.

  • Describe data transmission, analysis, and additional data sources.

  • Outline training requirements and methods for exercising RNA plans in the community.

Recommendations:

 IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System

 IS-120.c: An Introduction to Exercises

 IS-130.a: How to be an Exercise Evaluator

 IS-200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

 IS-700.b An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

 IS-800.d: National Response Framework, An Introduction

Special Instructions

To promote a professional environment, CAPCOG requires proper business attire. T-shirts, capri pants and flip-flops are prohibited.

There is no cost to attend this training, but seating is limited. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis.

Questions

Contact Dee Harrison, CAPCOG Homeland Security program manager.