Combined FEMA 395 & FEMA-1000

FEMA-395: School buildings in many states and U.S. territories are vulnerable to earthquake damage that threatens safety and continued operations. This course teaches participants how to: (1) assess and analyze seismic risks typical to school buildings; (2) develop actionable plans for reducing and managing these risks; (3) secure nonstructural components in school facilities; and (4) implement incremental seismic rehabilitation as an affordable approach for protecting existing school buildings and ensuring occupant safety. FEMA-1000: An overview - Guidance that schools can use to develop a comprehensive strategy for addressing natural hazards. The guidance includes, for example, information about the physical protection of school facilities and school operations before, during, and after an event.

Course Length: 8 hours

Course Manager: Don Swiatkowski

Course Timeline: A total of 8 hours - including a 1-hour lunch break.

Registration Information: Register on IEMA Website

Prerequisite: None

Target Audience/Discipline: School officials, school administrators, teachers and staff at K through 12 schools, facility managers, engineers, emergency managers, emergency planning committees and other stakeholderes interested in reducing earthquake risks in school facilities and providing safe and disaster-resistant schools.

Scheduled Classes: There are no scheduled dates for this course.

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.