Description

Disaster Assessment Basics is an instructor-led, basic level course. The course encompasses the tasks and responsibilities of the Disaster Assessment activity on a disaster relief operation. The course includes a section on local disaster incidents, which may be customized by the instructor for a local disaster program.

The Disaster Assessment Basics course is not a replacement for the Fundamentals of Disaster Assessment (DSIMS200B) course; it is a complementary course developed for a different audience. This new course is designed for local community volunteers, primarily Disaster Action Team (DAT) members.

The Fundamentals of Disaster Assessment course is the required course for all Disaster Assessment DSHR members, and is recommended for any volunteer who serves in a Disaster Assessment leadership role at the chapter even if that person does not deploy beyond the chapter.

PurposeThe purpose of this course is to provide a general overview of the tasks performed by Red Cross Disaster Assessment workers in support of a disaster relief operation and a local incident such as a single or multi-family fire. 

Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to— 

•   Explain the importance of completing a disaster assessment.

•   List the tasks needed to complete a disaster assessment.

 •   Complete the forms used in the collection process of disaster assessment.

Audience

Employees and volunteers of the Red Cross, primarily Disaster Action Team (DAT) members, other agencies and community organizations who desire to work in the Disaster Assessment activity.

Prerequisites

Fulfilling Our Mission: Translating Your Compassion Into Community Action (DSGEN200A)

Length

This course is 2.5 hours. Additional time may be required when the section on local disaster incidents is expanded. Full attendance of the entire course is required to earn a course certificate.