Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0277
Organization's ID:
E0208
Organization:
National Emergency Training Center (EMI)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
4 days (32 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 emergency management
Description

Objective:

This course objective is to provide key state staff with updated information on the disaster assistance process and programs. The focus is on management issues the State Coordinating Officer (SCO) may face in relationship with Federal, state, local, and tribal partners in the Joint Field Office (JFO) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

Learning Outcomes:

  • Establish priorities through joint action planning with disaster response and recovery partners
  • Implement and manage state and Federal disaster response and recovery organizations
  • Build partnerships among the state and other disaster response and recovery organizations
  • Apply interpersonal skills to develop positive working relationships
  • Supervise state staff in the JFO or state EOC during a disaster response
  • Manage the state’s role in long-term recovery

General Topics:

  • State Coordinating Officer (SCO) Position
  • Laws, Regulation, and Policy
  • Declaration Process
  • The FEMA-State Agreement
  • Working Together: The FCO and SCO
  • Post-Declaration Requests for Add-Ons
  • Federal Assistance in Disasters and Emergency Situations
  • SCO Coordination at the Joint Field Office
  • Dealing with Disaster Issues
  • Coordinating External Affairs and Media Relations
  • Points of Distribution
  • Disaster Transition and Closeout
  • Management Practices for the SCO
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials