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EmErgEncy managEmEnt InstItutE • 2011-2012 • catalog of coursEs
Guide to Points of Distribution (IS-26)
This guide was developed to support the Points of
Distribution (POD) overview video and provide an
in-depth look into the planning, operations, and
demobilization stages of a POD mission. The lessons
detail the staffing and procedures any State will need
to plan for, execute, and shut down POD operations.
The guide also includes key lessons such as
safety, equipment, and resources accountability
and informs the reader about the “Adopt a POD”
program being used by the State of Washington.
CEUs: .4
Study Hours: 4
Orientation to FEMA Logistics (IS-27)
This course provides an overview of all field Logistics
functions and organizational relationships within
Logistics (roles, responsibilities, accountability).
The participant will gain a baseline knowledge of
the standard practices for FEMA Logistics operations
from initial Presidential disaster declaration to
closeout of FEMA field offices.
Selection Criteria: All new Logistics hires and Logistics
staff that work in the field offices. Also, all FEMA
cadres, governmental (State, local, Tribal), and
private sector partners who interface with FEMA
Logistics during disaster response and recovery.
Prerequisites:
Recommended: IS-26, Guide to Points of Distribution.
CEUs: .4
Study Hours: 3–4
153
Mitigation eGrants for the Subgrant
Applicant (IS-30)
This interactive computer-based course is designed
to provide subgrant applicants with basic knowledge
about using the web-based Mitigation
Electronic Grants (eGrants) Management System. A
part of the eGovernment initiative, eGrants streamlines
the application process by providing local
governments the ability to apply for and manage
their subgrant applications over the Internet. This
course is designed to allow the individual to take
it in its entirety or to focus on specific aspects of
the Mitigation eGrants System. The course examines
registering for access to the eGrants System;
creating, completing, and submitting subgrant
applications to the Grant Applicants; and managing
submitted applications. Participants will also learn
how to describe the eGrants system function, users,
and subgrant application process; log in and out of
eGrants; navigate and access Help within the eGrants
system; create a subgrant application; describe each
subgrant application section; provide, update, and
revoke access to a subgrant application; complete
and submit a subgrant application; and manage
previously submitted subgrant applications.
CEUs: .5
Study Hours: 5
Mitigation eGrants for the Grant Applicant
(IS-31)
This interactive computer-based course is designed
to provide grant applicants with basic knowledge
about using the web-based Mitigation Electronic
Grants (eGrants) Management System. A part of
the eGovernment initiative, eGrants streamlines the
application process by providing grant applicants
the ability to apply for and manage their grant applications
over the Internet. This course is designed
to allow the individual to take it in its entirety
or to focus on specific aspects of the Mitigation
eGrants System. The course examines registering for
access to the eGrants System; managing subapplicant
user registrations; completing and submitting
grant application; and managing submitted grant
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