Free Webinar Training on Disaster Assistance

Free Webinar Training on Disaster Assistance from the VA Dept. of Emergency Management January 26 & January 27 (3-5 PM)

As part of the Virginia Society AIA Disaster Assistance Initiative, two free online webinar training classes in damage assessment will be offered by the VA Dept. of Emergency Management on January 26 & January 27. This training is available to any staff member in architectural or engineering offices. In April 2010 in conjunction with the Virginia Society AIA, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), and the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), a training program was established to train professionals to do volunteer damage assessment professionals under the oversight of VDEM during statewide disasters.

As a result, VDEM is conducting two free online Damage Assessment Training webinars that will qualify participants to serve in a volunteer capacity. Webinar attendees will obtain certification to assist VDEM during statewide emergencies. Typical volunteer duty might be one or two days with expenses and lodging covered by VDEM. Self-reporting for HSW credits is available.

7 Reasons to Attend the Two Webinars

1. You will find online training is easy and convenient.

2. You won't need to leave your office.

3. You won't have to spend money; it's free!

4. You will be trained to help the VA Dept. of Emer. Mgmt. respond to statewide disaster events.

5. You will extend your professional relationships with public agencies and officials.

6. You will gain building damage assessment and emergency response skills.

7. You will help VA communities be prepared to recover from statewide disasters.

Learn how you can be engaged in a volunteer role by enrolling in the webinar training. To sign up, contact:

George A. Salinas, AIA

Salinas Design and Consulting

Volunteer VSAIA Coordinator for Disaster Assistance

(804) 212-1792

salinas_central@verizon.net<mailto:salinas_central@verizon.net>