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Local Program Calendar

For the classes listed below --
please call or e-mail for more information
and to register:
Belinda Guglielmo
Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator
630-208-3801 Cell: 630-740-6774
guglielmobelinda@co.kane.il.us

MRC 101 Orientation and Personal Preparedness
REQUIRED CLASS - ATTEND ONLY ONE:

TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2008
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm1240 N Highland
Second Floor, Suite 23
Aurora, IL

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
West Dundee Fire Station Meeting Room
West Side of Building
100 Carrington Drive, West Dundee, IL

REQUIRED CLASS
ICS 100
This can be done online or we will offer classroom training

For Online course: click here

OR: Click on this link and then click on Emergency Management Institute
--Complete the training and take the test
--Once the test is completed, you will receive a certificate - YOU MUST PRINT IT OUT FOR OUR RECORDS

NON-REQUIRED TRAINING
Point of Dispensing Training (POD)
Monday, June 2, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Location: TBA

watch here for future programs

Other Continuing Education Resources

PDF documents:

Practical Tips For Responder Support

Practical Tips for Dealing With Disaster Mental Health

Suggestions for Go Bag for MRC

Online:

u www.redcross.org American Red Cross

u www.avma.org American Veterinary Medical Association

u www.dhs.gov The Department of Homeland Security’s main Website offers information on the current threat level and travel safety.

u www.ready.gov The Department of Homeland Security’s “personal readiness” Website

u www.disasternews.net
The Disaster News Network offers tips on how to plan for all types of disasters

u http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/tab7.html
Faith-Based and Community Organizations Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Checklist

u www.fema.gov Federal Emergency Management Authority offers emergency training

u http://www.hhs.gov/pandemicflu/plan/factsheet.html
HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan fact sheet

u http://www.whitehouse.gov/homeland/pandemic-influenza.html
National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza

u www.noaa.gov
The National Weather Service site offers advice on surviving dangerous weather

u http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/tab3.html
Pandemic Influenza Planning: A Guide for Individuals and Families

u www.weather.com The Weather Channel offers information regarding natural disasters