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How do you begin to prepare for a natural disaster in the midst of the current pandemic?  What are the steps to take after a disaster occurs?  Where can you seek help for the residents you serve?  These questions, among many others will be answered during this two-day training.  Emergency Preparedness and Recovery Counseling training helps counselors understand the types of assistance from various government agencies, such as HUD, FEMA, USDA, NOAA and SBA programs, that assist with preparedness and recovery. We also cover the work provided by other agencies like Red Cross, Center for Disease Control and the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Counselors will be encouraged to continue their learning about the various ways housing counseling agencies can prepare and respond to disasters.  The instructor will share tips, techniques, and best practices surrounding disaster preparedness and ways to find funding.

You Will Learn:

•  Learn how to access and utilize various disaster-related resources.
•  Help manage expectations, mitigate further loss, and serve as a valuable resource to persons and communities directly or indirectly impacted by disasters.
•  Understand the role housing counselors play in preparing their agency for disaster.
•  Discuss how to maximize post disaster opportunities to increase your services offered.
•  Learn how to work with community stakeholders in preparing for and responding to disasters in our communities.
•  How to strengthen your community by helping residents become prepared  for other natural disasters while still maintaining “COVID Smart” practices.