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March 26, 2026
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Homeland Security
Capital Area Council of Governments - Pecan Room
Venue Phone: 512-916-6000
Venue Website: https://www.capcog.org/
Venue Address:
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:
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Explain the purpose and planning process for a Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA).
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Identify staffing needs, required tools, and data collection strategies.
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Describe data transmission, analysis, and additional data sources.
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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.