The Shelter Fundamentals course is a basic level course that introduces the roles and responsibilities for opening, operating and closing a shelter during a disaster. The course focuses on what new shelter workers need to know to work in a shelter. The purpose of the course is to prepare participants for the roles and responsibilities they will perform at a shelter.
Explain principles of sheltering, identify client needs, describe different types of shelters, identify shelter operations, and explain types of service works and how to work in a shelter.
Employees, city staff, community staff, community volunteers/partners, COAD and CERT volunteers, and key leaders who would like to assist with activities and tasks in opening or working at a shelter. The course is limited to 40 participants.
Please note: If you are registered to attend the Shelter Simulation course scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 12, from noon to 2:30 p.m., you must complete the Shelter Fundamentals course.
Participants must attend the entire classroom session to receive a certificate.
The American Red Cross will provide lunch.
Course location: Beautiful Saviour Lutheran Church13145 S. Black Bob RoadOlathe, KS
There is no cost, but registration is required.
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