MNVOAD TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES -December 2014

Free Webinar: ALAN and YRC Freight Present “Freight 101”- December 11, 2014, 1:00 p.m.

For those of you that are involved in shipping materials around the country for help in disasters, here is a free informational session this Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.

The ability to quickly deliver aid to disaster survivors is key to alleviating suffering and kick-starting the recovery process. When as much of 80% of spending goes towards logistics, being more efficient with packing and shipping can have a significant impact on the amount of materials you are able to deliver and how rapidly you can get them to those who most need them.

In this webinar, James Fox, Senior Account Executive for Associations with YRC Freight, in partnership with ALAN (American Logistics Aid Network), will provide a detailed introduction on what you need to know when shipping via a commercial transportation company. He’ll describe your responsibilities, as well as how to properly package, stack, and label your shipment. He’ll also explain the importance of accurate paperwork, and offer tips on what to look for when receiving the shipment. This webinar is limited to 150 attendees.

Click here to register today:

ADA National Network/FEMA Webinar: Inclusive Emergency Planning – Lessons from the City of Los Angeles Lawsuit, December 11, 2014, from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

This session may be of interest to those who represent agencies who serve and/or advocate for persons with functional and access needs (i.e. just about all of our member agencies)

This FREE webinar (Thursday, December 11, 2014) provides an overview of major lessons observed as The City of Los Angeles works to strengthen its inclusion of people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs in Executive Directives, Emergency Operations Plan, departmental standard operating procedures and training. Focus will include planning processes, roles and responsibilities, resource management, agreements, community stakeholder integration, other tools for success. Examples will be provided regarding communication, mass care and sheltering, evacuation, and maintaining health.

HSEM Webinar: Establishing & Operating a Volunteer Reception Center, December 16, 2014,

from 1:00–4:30 p.m.

This webinar is hosted by HSEM. Thiswebinar is intended for both emergency managers and any voluntary or community agencies that may be called upon to support local volunteer reception centers to register and manage unaffiliated volunteers during times of disaster.

Here is the information on how to join:

Topic: Establishing and Operating a Volunteer Reception Center
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Time: 1:00 p.m., Central Standard Time (Chicago, GMT-06:00)
Meeting Number: 743 669 908

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Please feel free to contact Dennis E. Walter ( or 651-201-7442) if you have any additional questions about this special training opportunity.