Classes: FEMA 'National Earthquake Technical Assistance Program' (NETAP)

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Hello!

FEMA has recently announced the dates for their instructor-led, remote-access NETAP (National Earthquake Technical Assistance Program) trainings for Alaska, Washington and Oregon. There is *no* cost to attend any of these classes. Please note that each training has a separate registration link. Signing up for one training does *NOT* automatically sign you up for any of the others.  Full details after the table.  The attached PDF has more details about NETAP (including the intended audience for each course).

 

Host(s)

Course

Date

Time (PT)

Time (Alaska)

Instructor

WA

FEMA P-154

Wednesday, April 27

9 AM - 1 PM

8 AM - 12 PM

Morgan Griffith

AK

FEMA E-74

Wednesday, May 18

9 AM - 1 PM

8 AM - 12 PM

Keith Porter

WA, OR

ATC-20

Tuesday, May 24

9 AM - 1 PM

8 AM - 12 PM

Keith Porter

AK

FEMA P-2055

Wednesday, May 25

9 AM - 1 PM

8 AM - 12 PM

Ed Huston

WA

FEMA P-154

Tuesday, May 31

9 AM - 1 PM

8 AM - 12 PM

Morgan Griffith

 


Web Event:     FEMA P-154, Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards

Date & Time:  Wednesday, April 27, 9am-1pm (PT)/8am-12pm (Alaska)

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J4s0JasvRdi11Di0nHI2fA  

Description:    This free training covers methods and processes that enable personnel to rapidly identify, inventory, and screen local buildings according to their expected safety and usability during and after earthquakes.  Local officials can use these data to plan and prioritize further engineering and vulnerability analysis, emergency-response needs, and mitigation projects.

Instructor:      Morgan Griffith, Senior Managing Engineer, Exponent

Audience:        Building officials, engineers, architects, building owners, emergency managers, risk analysts, and other interested citizens and volunteers.

Document:      Download for free from this site: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/fema_earthquakes_rapid-visual-screening-of-buildings-for-potential-seismic-hazards-a-handbook-third-edition-fema-p-154.pdf

PDH Eligible:   Yes. (Note: In the case of multiple participants watching the training on the same device, a PDH certificate will only be issued to the individual who registered for the training.)

 

Web Event:     FEMA E-74, Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage

Date & Time:  Wednesday, May 18, 9am-1pm (PT)/8am-12pm (Alaska)

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n7r4N9LwT_iQH4BH4Ryqog

Description:    This free web-based training describes the sources and types of nonstructural earthquake damage and the effective methods and guidance that individuals and organizations can use to take action now before the next earthquake and minimize future injuries and property losses from nonstructural risks. Nonstructural components of buildings include all elements that are not part of the structural system; that is, the architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other contents.

Instructor:      Keith Porter, Research Professor, University of Colorado Boulder, and Principal, SPA Risk

Document:      Download for free from this site: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/fema_earthquakes_reducing-the-risks-of-nonstructural-earthquake-damage-a-practical-guide-fema-e-74.pdf

Audience:        Property owners, facility managers, local officials, engineers, architects, small businesses, and emergency managers.

PDH Eligible:   Yes. (Note: In the case of multiple participants watching the training on the same device, a PDH certificate will only be issued to the individual who registered for the training.)

 

Web Event:     ATC-20, Post-Earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings

Date & Time: Tuesday, May 24, 9am-1pm (PT)/8am-12pm (Alaska)

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JiwRl2seSWC_AIhQuW8ImA

Description:    This free training provides instruction on rapid and detailed evaluation procedures for evaluating earthquake-damaged buildings and posting them as INSPECTED (apparently safe, green placard), LIMITED ENTRY (yellow placard), or UNSAFE (red placard). The web-based training provides examples that allow attendees to evaluate building damage conditions, assess the overall risk from the damage, and recommend which of the three placards should be posted on the building.

Instructor:      Keith Porter, Research Professor, University of Colorado Boulder, and Principal, SPA Risk

Audience:        Building officials, engineers, architects, building owners, emergency managers, risk analysts, and other interested citizens and volunteers.

Document:      Hard copy available free of charge to attendees who complete the request form after the training.

PDH Eligible:   Yes. (Note: In the case of multiple participants watching the training on the same device, a PDH certificate will only be issued to the individual who registered for the training.)

 

Web Event:     FEMA P-2055, Post-disaster Building Safety Evaluation Guidance

Date & Time:  Wednesday, May 25, 9am-1pm (PT)/8am-12pm (Alaska)

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZnT3wZsbS92yGDxWcTN9wA

Description:    This free training provides an overview of existing procedures for post-disaster building safety evaluations and issues related to structural safety and habitability. Guidance is also presented on planning, managing, and implementing safety evaluation programs before and after a disaster incident.

Instructor:      Ed Huston, Owner and Principal, Huston Structural Engineering

Audience:        Architects, engineers, and building officials directly involved in post-disaster building safety evaluation. Also, policy makers, emergency managers, and health officials who are involved in management of the post-disaster evaluation process.

Document:      Download for free from this site: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/fema_p-2055_post-disaster_buildingsafety_evaluation_2019.pdf

PDH Eligible:   Yes. (Note: In the case of multiple participants watching the training on the same device, a PDH certificate will only be issued to the individual who registered for the training.)

 

Web Event:     FEMA P-154, Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards

Date & Time:  Tuesday, May 31, 9am-1pm (PT)/8am-12pm (Alaska)

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AID76LsARnCBugTpdqFQUw

Description:    This free training covers methods and processes that enable personnel to rapidly identify, inventory, and screen local buildings according to their expected safety and usability during and after earthquakes.  Local officials can use these data to plan and prioritize further engineering and vulnerability analysis, emergency-response needs, and mitigation projects.

Instructor:      Morgan Griffith, Senior Managing Engineer, Exponent

Audience:        Building officials, engineers, architects, building owners, emergency managers, risk analysts, and other interested citizens and volunteers.

Document:      Download for free from this site: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/fema_earthquakes_rapid-visual-screening-of-buildings-for-potential-seismic-hazards-a-handbook-third-edition-fema-p-154.pdf .

PDH Eligible:   Yes. (Note: In the case of multiple participants watching the training on the same device, a PDH certificate will only be issued to the individual who registered for the training.)

 

Web Event: FEMA 395, Earthquake Safety and Mitigation for Schools

  • Course Description: This free web-based training teaches participants how to: (1) assess and analyze seismic risks typical to school buildings; (2) develop actionable plans for reducing and managing these risks; (3) secure nonstructural components in school facilities; and (4) implement incremental seismic rehabilitation as an affordable approach for protecting existing school buildings and ensuring occupant safety.
  • Course Date & Time: Thursday, May 26, 9am-12pm (MT)
  • Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VhXBoPESSpiRy6i-G-ml0w
  • Target Audience: School officials, school administrators, teachers, facility managers, engineers and other stakeholders interested in reducing earthquake risks in school facilities.
  • Document: The file “Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of School Buildings (K-12)” can be downloaded from here: https://www.fema.gov/pdf/plan/prevent/rms/395/fema395.pdf .

 

Web Event: FEMA 395, Earthquake Safety and Mitigation for Schools

  • Course Description: This free web-based training teaches participants how to: (1) assess and analyze seismic risks typical to school buildings; (2) develop actionable plans for reducing and managing these risks; (3) secure nonstructural components in school facilities; and (4) implement incremental seismic rehabilitation as an affordable approach for protecting existing school buildings and ensuring occupant safety.
  • Course Date & Time: Thursday, July 7, 9am-12pm (MT)
  • Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-3c2qveeSoSbTKhIoG7eLw
  • Target Audience: School officials, school administrators, teachers, facility managers, engineers and other stakeholders interested in reducing earthquake risks in school facilities.
  • Document: The file “Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of School Buildings (K-12)” can be downloaded from here: https://www.fema.gov/pdf/plan/prevent/rms/395/fema395.pdf.

 

For more information and / or questions about any of these classes, please contact Amanda Siok at Amanda.Siok@fema.dhs.gov.

 

Please share this information with anyone else in your organization that needs to know about these training opportunities (and thanks for reading all the way to the end).

Best regards,

  Eric

Eric O’Brien
Training and Exercise Program Manager
King County Emergency Management
Desk:  206-205-4072
eric.obrien@KingCounty.gov