Events
Meetings & Educational Opportunities
We ask that all member organizations attend the COAD General Membership meetings. We meet quarterly on the second Friday of the month.
July 14, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM - COAD General Membership meeting, TBD
October 13, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM - COAD General Membership meeting, TBD
2023 COAD Leadership Team meetings
June 9, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, TBD
September 8, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, TBD
Educational Opportunities
May 8-11 - National VOAD Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri
May 11, 9:00 AM: Older adults and disasters: Overcoming stereotypes and strengthening inclusion: The webinar will help funders understand the stereotypes and ageism that exist in the U.S. and globally that marginalize people and minimize their contributions. Free registration is open.
May 9-12, 8:00am - 12:00pm - Continuity of Operations Program Management: Virtual, four-day course will provide continuity planners and program managers the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to help them develop a holistic continuity capability.
May 10, 1:00-3:00 PM: A Moment to Act: ShakeAlert® Earthquake Early Warning and Healthcare System Resilience, Online
May 11, 2:30-4:00 PM: Lane Preparedness Coalition Full Coalition Training: In person at the Springfield Justice Center (tentative location) and virtual on Zoom. Save the date!
May 18, 9:00 AM: Setting Up Crisis Communications for Media Response, Private Sector Preparedness Response and Recovery (PSPR2): Mass Casualty Impact and Recovery Seminar Series, Online
June 15, 9:00 AM, When the Crime Tape Comes Down, Private Sector Preparedness Response and Recovery (PSPR2): Mass Casualty Impact and Recovery Seminar Series, Online
July 20, 9:00 AM, Reopening and Resuming Operations, Private Sector Preparedness Response and Recovery (PSPR2): Mass Casualty Impact and Recovery Seminar Series, Online
August 3, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Head to Toe Assessment & Transporting/Splinting Injured, Eugene Springfield Fire Station #2, 1705 W 2nd Ave, Eugene PREREQUISITE: Must have completed CERT Basic Training
August 17, 9:00 AM, The Immediate Aftermath, Private Sector Preparedness Response and Recovery (PSPR2): Mass Casualty Impact and Recovery Seminar Series, Online
September 12-19 - Hybrid CERT Hands On Practical Course, Eugene, OR
September 21, 9:00 AM, Negotiating Mid to Long Term Recovery, Private Sector Preparedness Response and Recovery (PSPR2): Mass Casualty Impact and Recovery Seminar Series, Online
Suggested Additional Trainings:
Ongoing: The FEMA Emergency Management Institute offers self-paced courses designed for people who have emergency management responsibilities as well as the general public. All are offered free to those who qualify for enrollment. See the Independent Study Program for more information. To complete the courses, you will need to obtain a FEMA Student Identification Number. Some of the courses relevant to COAD include:
IS-0100.b: Introduction to Incident Command System
IS-0200.b: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
IS-0288.a: The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management
IS-0244.b: Developing and Managing Volunteers
IS-0700.a: National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction
IS-0800.b: National Response Framework, An Introduction
IS-0806: Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6 – Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services
Pets course, other IS Mass Care courses
Participation in national, State, and local exercises, drills, and evaluations
Other training available in the community
Training courses offered by voluntary organizations
