Emergency Shelter Management   

This training is for community leaders and jurisdictional officials which offers the very latest training content specific to the establishment, management and day-to-day operations of both medical and general population shelters. Core concepts that will be covered include a comparison of the differing levels of care found in each type of shelter, hazard vulnerability analyses (HVAs), pre-incident stakeholder interaction, emergency shelter capacity development, site selection and assessments, requisite wrap-around support services, operational and logistical supply considerations and staffing recommendations. A scenario-based table top activity designed to demonstrate shelter set up and configuration utilizing information presented during the lecture rounds out the training.

Prerequisites: None

Target Audience: Individuals who would be involved in mass shelter operations and management.

Seats Remaining: 18

Begin Date: 9/22/2026

End Date: 9/23/2026

Time: 8:00 AM--4:30 PM

Location:
Oneota Environmental Learning Center 420 10th Ave SE
Spencer
Iowa - 51301




Additional Information:

1) Parking in front of the building is limited, but there is ample parking just to the south of the facility. 2) Please enter the main doors on the front (West side) of the building. 3) Travel and meals are you on your own, adequate time will be provided.