G557 Rapid Needs Assessment

This course provides information and resources that will enable participants to plan an effective Damage Assessment Program and conduct rapid and effective damage assessments in order to save lives, protect property and the environment, and begin the process of recovery and mitigation.

Course Length: 8 hours

Course Manager: Adam Croy

Course Timeline: 1 day

Prerequisite: IS-100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100; IS-200.b, Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS-700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction; IS-800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction; IS-120.a, An Introduction to Exercises; IS-130, Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning

Target Audience/Discipline: Local officials who are responsible for assessing, collecting, and reporting damages during and after any event that causes damage of private, public, and critical infrastructure.

Scheduled Classes:

Date	Location
Jul 15, 2025	Ford County EMA**
** No lodging available

Please note: Applications for courses will be accepted up to 1 day prior to the course date.

If you want to learn more about the Training Program or are interested in attending a specific course, please contact your IEMA Regional Coordinator or Nancy Buck. Registration should be made in advance to attend any IEMA sponsored class. Walk-in registrations are only accepted if room space and course materials are available. To register for IEMA classes, please see the IEMA Online Registration and Tracking Program Page.