This three hour interactive course provides a high-level introduction to basic shelter operations. This course was developed in collaboration with MEMA, MA Department of Public Health, DelValle Institute, American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and the Western Region Homeland Security Council to provide a common vision and guiding principles to improve shelter coordination, support, and information sharing across the Commonwealth.
Main Topics Covered in this Course Include:
- Defining a Shelter
- Types of Shelters
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Operational Guidelines
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| Date(s) |
Mon. Oct 20, 2025 9:00AM-1:00PM
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| Location |
MEMA Regional Office
20 Forge Parkway, Franklin MA
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| Handicap Accessibility |
Yes
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| WiFi Access |
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| Offered By |
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency |
| Primary Instructor |
Cochran, Nathan D. |
| Additional Instructors |
Smith, Heather M. (IP)
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| Course Length |
3 Hours |
| Course Hours |
3.00 |
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| Award Credentials |
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Equivalent Prerequisites |
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| Target Audience |
Individuals that have a role in shelter planning and operations. |
| Other |
If you have difficulty understanding English, you may, free of charge, request language assistance services by sending an email to Brenda Synan, Human Resources Director and ADA Coordinator at Brenda.Synan@mass.gov or call 508-820-2060.
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are also available upon request, including accommodations for special dietary needs when food is provided. To request an accommodation, please include a description of the accommodation you will need, including as much detail as you can provide. Please also include a way we can contact you if we need more information. Please provide at least two weeks (14 days) advanced notice for language assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation. Last minute requests will be accepted but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to Brenda Synan, Human Resources Director and ADA Coordinator at Brenda.Synan@mass.gov or call 508-820-2060.
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