Training
DHS ChemPREP: Community Preparedness Seminar

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Add to Calendar 2024-10-23 08:00:00 2024-10-23 12:00:00 DHS ChemPREP: Community Preparedness Seminar In this 4-hour education seminar, participants will review historical/expected challenges and principles related to chemical defense and preparedness actions that can be taken. It is designed to engage the community on their specific capabilities and concerns as they relate to chemical threats. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.  Kansas City Regional Police Academy noreply@marc.org America/Chicago public
Kansas City Regional Police Academy

In this 4-hour education seminar, participants will review historical/expected challenges and principles related to chemical defense and preparedness actions that can be taken. It is designed to engage the community on their specific capabilities and concerns as they relate to chemical threats. 

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. 

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Course information

Topics include:

  • Threat brief to familiarize the community with chemicals of concern.
  • Indicators and warnings of a chemical attack for front line responders.
  • Lessons learned from historical incidents and national preparedness initiatives.
  • Priority preparedness actions to optimize your chemical defense system.
  • Response Community panel discussions on jurisdictional chemical threats andcapabilities.

Target Audience: Operator and management level responders and care providers from a broad range of organizations including:

  • Law Enforcement
  • Fire/Hazmat Responders
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Medical Care Providers
  • Hospital Emergency Management
  • 911 Call Centers/PSAP
  • Homeland Security Fusion Centers
  • Private Safety and Security
  • Poison Control Centers
  • Public Health Agencies
  • Public Information Officers
  • Local Emergency Management
  • Local Government Officials
  • Environmental Response Agencies

Focus Area: Safety & Security