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Home My WebLink About3.6 Disaster Preparedness Seminar po -� o CITY OF DUBLIN AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 9 , 1984 SUBJECT Disaster Preparedness Seminar (August 26-29 , 1984 ) Emergency Management Institute- Emmitsburg, MD EXHIBITS ATTACHED Seminar Announcement V RECOMMENDATION 11� : Authorize Attendance FINANCIAL STATEMENT: $132 . 00 ( $45 . 50 will be reimbursed by DSRSD) Sufficient training funds are available in Disaster Preparedness Budget . DESCRIPTION In conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) , the International City Management Association ICMA) is sponsoring seminars related to disaster preparedness . Staff has submitted an application for two teams to represent the City of Dublin. The seminars are designed for teams consisting of two individuals . ICMA has accepted the City ' s application . Those designated to attend are Chief Tom Shores, Sgt . William Hillman, Administive Assistant Paul Rankin and Deputy Fire Chief Gordon Swanson . ICMA received a large response to these Seminars and due to limited attendance included this request for their August seminar . The seminar will be important in the design and implementation of a Disaster Preparedness Plan. This task requires coordination of all safety services and City government. The Police Chief has already begun preliminary research of other local plans which may be used as a model for a plan specific to the City of Dublin . The cost of the Seminar is $25 . 00 per team of two for registration and $11 . 00 per day per person for meals . This amounts to $132 . 00 for four individuals to attend the three day seminar . DSRSD will be reimbursing the City $45 . 50 to cover their share of the expenses . The cost of travel expenses to and from the Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg Maryland, will be paid by FEMA. It is requested that authorization be granted for attendance by City Staff at the Disaster Preparedness Seminar August 26-29 , 1984 in Emmitsburg Maryland. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPIES TO: DSRSD ITEM NO. �'914. .r,9j5DU N urDjbo. y;4 f�&, pW,yfPrzD-.raf=y4,T zoo/AI!j -'A1OIjKZJsLh' HSt6 PLUJOJ� LPO `uitgn0 paenaLno9 ULLgno OOS9 quaw;aedaO aoLLod ULLgnO saaogs uiol -jW uol}elooss, _ 9L ;uawa6eue{ Ag - -- = = •.`.J .� o�\ 61:�-_ s leuol;euia}t GOWZ OCu016ulyseM 1saM14UON OZt4 X. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS '4•L __ 1.7_ SEMINARS -_ . • December 11-14, 1983 • January 8-11, 1984 - _ • June 3-6, 1984 __ • August 26-29, 1984 -: -=__ National Fmen3eziay Training Center Emmitsburg, Maryland 3 _ __ 1 X. - DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SEMINARS PURPOSE: Preparing for and dealing with disasters at the local level of government is a situation that requires careful development and coordination among many local agencies. This seminar is designed to provide the city/county manager with a basic knowledge of comprehensive emergency management. It will enable the managers and their emergent/program staff to evaluate the existing emergency management plans and programs in their own communities through seminar sessions and peer exchange workshops. WHO CAN ATTEND: Any combination of the City/County Manager, the Mayor,and the Emergency Program Manager or others in local public safety functions in any local government may apply to attern this seminar. A minimum of one pair per community is required; individual registrations will r be accepted. Attendance is limited to 25 teams(e.g.,a City Manager and an Emergency Program Manager per seminar. All applications will be reviewed and applicants will be notified of the results. WHEN AND WHERE. These workshops are scheduled at the Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, Maryland. • December 11-14, 1983 • June 3-6, 1984 • January 8-11, 1984 • August 26-29, I984 TOPICS TO BE —Introduction and Overview of Emergency Management COVERED: —Identification of Local Problems and Concerns —Plans and Planning for Emergencies —The Local Government Emergency Management Team —Essentials of Crisis Management —Evaluating Local Emergency Preparedness Programs —Developing Local Emergency Preparedness Action Plans COST- A registration fee of$25.00 will be charged for each team(two individuals)accepted for attendance. This fee is non-refundable. Meal charges are$11.00 per day per person, or a total of$33.00 per person for the seminar.. - Travel expenses will be paid for by the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA).- ADVANCE Participants will receive an information packet describing materials which should be brought to PREPARATION.• the seminar. Ir_,!�dditio?n, a booklet of questions and assignments will be provided; this booklet should be completed prior to attendance at the seminar.These materials will be used exten- sively throughout the seminar and workshop sessions.They are important in assisting team members in transferring seminar session material to their local governments. ACCOMMODATIONS: The seminar will be held at the Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg,Maryland. _ This facility has dormitory type rooms available to seminar participants at no cost. Reservations will be made for all persons accepted to attend the seminar. TRAVEL: Approved travel costs will be covered by a stipend from the Federal Emergency Manage- ment Agency(FEMA).Travel reimbursement forms will be mailed to team members upon acceptance. Ground transportation will be provided Zfzcm each of the Washington area airports at IPM and 5 PM on the day of arrival(December 11,January 8,June 3, August 26)and return following the seminar(December 14, January 11,Jur:e 6,August 29). Airline reservations should be made with the ground transportation schedule in mind; return flights should be scheduled after 4 PM on the day of departure. FOR MORE International City Management Association INFORMATION. Gerard ner 1120 G Street, NW, Washington, D.C.20005 (202)626-4634 DISASTERCheck both a preferred and one alternate date. PREPAREDNESS Preferred Alternate ' SEMINARS34266 December 11-14, 1983 ...... ................................. ❑ ...........❑ January 8-11, 1984 . .. ... .... ... ............................. ❑ ........... ❑ June3-6, 1984. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ............................. ❑ ...........❑ APPLICATION FOR August 26-29, 1984. . . . . . . . . . . .. .. ........................... ❑ ........... ❑ REGISTRATION NAMME Please mail TITLE application to: International City NAME Management Association Gerard Hoetmer TITLE 1120 G Street, NW Washington, D.C. JURISDICTION — 20005 STREET ADDRESS (202)626-4634