An introduction to public health's role in emergency preparedness, emphasizing volunteer utilization and the roles and benefits of volunteering.
This section includes free on-line training courses from FEMA in emergency management topics, open to volunteers, professionals, or any other interested party.
General Topics
Special Topics
Disaster Mental Health
Disaster Animal Health Response
Special Needs
On-Line Training
Training Videos
Fundamentals
Physical Care
Medical Equipment
Psychological
Miscellaneous
Additional Resources
Links referenced
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Preparation & Planning for Specific Areas
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http://emergency.cdc.gov/hazards-specific.asp
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Strategic National Stockpile – Introduction
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http://www.cdc.gov/phpr/stockpile/stockpile.htm
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Strategic National Stockpile Distribution Plan
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/44,0,122,154,html
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Disaster Mental Health
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https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/index.asp
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Coping with the Stress of Natural Disasters
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https://www.mhanational.org/coping-disaster
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Pets and Disasters
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/44,4795,122,218,html
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Protect Your Pets in an Emergency
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http://www.cdc.gov/features/Petsanddisasters/index.html
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Preparedness & Response to Animal Emergencies
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http://www.mbah.state.ms.us/emergency_programs/animal_emergencies.htm
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Mississippi Animal Response Team (MART)
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http://www.mbah.state.ms.us/emergency_programs/mart.htm
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Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/44,4796,122,218,html
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Incident Command System Introduction
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https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
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National Incident Management System Introduction
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https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
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Incident Command for Single Resources and Initial Action
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https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.c
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National Response Framework Introduction
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https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
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Animals in Disaster, Module A: Awareness and Preparedness
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https://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=IS-10.a
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Animals in Disasters: Community Planning
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https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-11.a
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Heimlich Maneuver
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so_HSzO6keI
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Universal Precautions
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BqchDJ6T18
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Body Mechanics
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAF0uTLGkJo
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Initiating Conversation with a disaster victim
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPZHJy7UHaw
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Cultural Sensitivity
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZFIUrxL9KA
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Confidentiality
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ciK3Yve5Wk
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How to use a Gait Belt
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJHyKBQVrZQ
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Use of a sliding (transfer) board
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKcgBSJX_1E
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How to use a patient lift
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqyRIdDyWe0
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Emptying a colostomy bag
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPfpDMRuaTY
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Changing a colostomy bag
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX0e8TwLQRM
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How to use a wheelchair
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFwAYzJaTrA
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Bedpan usage
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA3gvF46_EI
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Using a cane or crutches
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN5UMv3lh1g
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How to assist with adult diapers
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncDqBS_mU_U
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Transferring from bed to wheelchair
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKg9PmEqtMM
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Personal care items
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpK7mpo7yiE
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How to use a nebulizer
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej8FtBEpKUY
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Oxygen Use
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4awalzoREyY
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How to monitor blood glucose
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-42iidHapA
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Managing conflict
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26cVT9SnCw
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Mental Health Issues
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w-bHItDuEg
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Working with children in a shelter
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JE-L9MLW24
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Autism spectrum disorder
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIOOCbrhAnM
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Attention deficit disorder
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz-kR36Eyqs
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Assisting in feeding
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDZlYlKToKM
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Administering tube feeding
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http://www.mrckc.org/
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Assisting a deaf person
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlZMPWrynHQ
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Assisting a blind person
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z74h-tesl8c
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Disaster Information
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http://emergency.cdc.gov/hazards-specific.asp
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Preparation and Planning
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http://emergency.cdc.gov/planning/index.asp
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Emergency Preparedness & Response
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http://emergency.cdc.gov/
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Emergency Preparedness
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/44,0,122,html
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MRC Volunteer Core Competencies
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/6351.pdf
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MRC Volunteer Training Plan
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/6350.pdf
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