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Disaster Recovery for Local Government

MGT482 – 16.00 Hours

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Dates Location Class Price
DetailsDisaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs, An Introduction
12/02/26 – 12/03/26 Beaumont, TX EU MGT482 92
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DetailsDisaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs, An Introduction
01/20/27 – 01/21/27 Fort Worth, TX EU MGT482 104
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DetailsDisaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs, An Introduction
02/07/27 – 02/08/27 Johnstown, CO EU MGT482 111
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DetailsDisaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs, An Introduction
03/09/27 – 03/10/27 Opelika, AL EU MGT482 113
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 03/17/27 – 03/18/27 Oak Forest, IL EU MGT482 115
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DetailsDisaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs, An Introduction
04/07/27 – 04/08/27 Frankfort, KY EU MGT482 96
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DetailsDisaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs, An Introduction
05/11/27 – 05/12/27 Middletown, CT EU MGT482 106
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DetailsDisaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs, An Introduction
06/09/27 – 06/10/27 Durham, NC EU MGT482 107
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DetailsDisaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs, An Introduction
07/14/27 – 07/15/27 Dallas, TX EU MGT482 114
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DetailsDisaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs, An Introduction
09/21/27 – 09/22/27 Freehold, NJ EU MGT482 109
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DetailsDisaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs, An Introduction
10/13/27 – 10/14/27 Liberty, TX EU MGT482 108
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DetailsDisaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs, An Introduction
11/04/27 – 11/05/27 New Port Richey, FL EU MGT482 62
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DetailsDisaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs, An Introduction
12/07/27 – 12/08/27 Lumberton, NC EU MGT482 110
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DetailsDisaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs, An Introduction
09/20/28 – 09/21/28 Abilene, TX EU MGT482 99
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This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

us flagDisaster Recovery for Local Government provides essential information on recovery and mitigation funding operations for local jurisdictions. The information in this course can improve preparedness for future disasters and improve the effectiveness of recovery operations after a disaster occurs. Community members will also learn how to maximize the local government’s ability to ensure effective and compliant, long-term recovery from disasters. Emergency managers, local officials, public works, and eligible non-profit organizations will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate both short-term and long-term recovery and mitigation funding operations to optimize recovery effectiveness for local government.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

Participants must provide information for all required fields, including their U.S. citizenship/permanent resident information, in addition to meeting all other attendance and course completion requirements. If this information is not provided, the participant will be considered incomplete and will not receive a certificate of completion.

Citizenship and FEMA Student ID Requirement

Participants must be U.S. citizens in order to attend this class. A
FEMA Student ID is required to register for and participate in any
training provided by FEMA agencies. All FEMA training providers,
registration systems, and enrollment procedures are required to use this
FEMA SID, which can be obtained at the FEMA website.

Participant Must Provide

  • A photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook, opens in a new tab] for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.
  • Electronic
    device such as a smart phone, tablet, or laptop to complete the
    pre-test, evaluation, and post-test online in the class.

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance is an essential part of the education process, and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. The course requires participants to attend a minimum of 80% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, the instructor will review any additional attendance requirement, for example an activity or exercise that cannot be missed. Additionally, participants are required to score a 70% or better on the Post-Test in order to receive a course certificate of completion. Participants have three attempts to pass the Post-Test.

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) offers the following courses for more training on disaster management and recovery:

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Identify federal guidance and directives that help lead communities to a successful disaster recovery.
  • Discuss the major Federal disaster assistance and recovery programs available to jurisdictions following a disaster.
  • Discuss operational planning and applicant collaboration considerations of the Public Assistance process.
  • Discuss elements of the initial stages of the FEMA Public Assistance Program process leading to project formulation.
  • Discuss key considerations in formulation and managing Public Assistance projects.
  • Discuss key considerations in funding, monitoring, and closing out Public Assistance projects.

Suggested Audience

This is a management-level course designed for city, county, state, and tribal officials and front-line leaders who might be called upon to plan for, perform, or support recovery operations before, during, and/or after a disaster. It may also include both public and private community members that are likely to be involved in community disaster recovery, to include (but not limited to) the following:

  • Emergency Management
  • Disaster Recovery Finance / Purchasing Personnel
  • City and County Management
  • Fire/Police/EMS Management
  • Public Works
  • Hospital Management
  • College and University Representatives and School District Staff
  • Airport and Port Facility Managers
  • Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), 
  • Public non-Profit and Private non-Profit Organizations
  • Municipal Electric Utilities
  • Water / Wastewater
  • Law Enforcement
  • Public Heath / Healthcare Managers

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

  • 1.6 IACET CEUs
  • International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)

Government Programs

  • For DHS/FEMA Funded Courses, please contact [email protected] or call (800) 723-3811
  • GSA contract number: GS-07F-0357V. GSA customers, to register please contact [email protected] or call (800) 723-3811 GSA Schedule logo
  • This project was supported by Cooperative Agreement Number (EMW-2025-CA-05004) administered by DHS/FEMA. Points of view or opinions expressed in this document are those of the author and do not represent the official position or policies of DHS/FEMA.
    FEMA’s National Training and Education Division (NTED) offers a full catalog of courses at no cost to help build critical skills that responders need to function effectively in mass consequence events. Course subjects range from CBRNE / Weapons of Mass Destruction terrorism, cybersecurity, natural disasters, and other functions of emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. NTED courses include multiple delivery methods: instructor-led (direct deliveries), train-the-trainers (indirect deliveries), customized (conferences and seminars), and web-based. Instructor-led courses are offered in residence (i.e., at a training facility), virtually, or through mobile programs, in which courses are brought to state and local jurisdictions that request the training.

    NTED certified courses can be found at: www.firstrespondertraining.gov

Contact Information

Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute
OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Phone: (800) 723-3811
Toll-Free: (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811
Email: [email protected]