Date:
November 18, 2020
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
About this Session:
This final session in the Disaster and Hazard Readiness Foundations series ties together all planning aspects involved in military family readiness from both family and service professional perspectives. Dr. Lindsey shares strategies, resources, and templates, with a focus on the who, what, when, where, and why of preparation, mitigation, and recovery.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of planning for hazards and disasters at different levels.
- Discuss four different ways in which to prepare.
- Identify federal, state, and local resources to assist with preparation.
- Practice preparing a hazard and disaster plan document.
Guest Speaker
Nancy Beers
Director
Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Midwest Early Recovery Fund
Nancy Beers oversees The CDP Early Recovery Fund, which focuses on supporting vulnerable populations in 10 states in the Midwest, following a disaster. Before joining CDP, Nancy was Senior Director of Disaster Services for Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota where she led disaster long-term recovery work and Camp Noah, a nationally acclaimed trauma recovery program for children. A long-time advocate for children and families, Nancy served for many years as a court advocate for children for the State of Minnesota. Nancy was a member of the Disaster Case Management subcommittee for the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) and served as Vice President of Minnesota VOAD. She holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and biology from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn. Nancy lives in Albert Lea, Minnesota with her husband, has three grown children and seven grandchildren.
Continuing Education Credit:
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You will be prompted to complete an evaluation after which a link will be provided.
- This session is approved for 1.5 general CEUs for FinCert Certified Personal Finance Counselors (CPFC).
- This session is approved for 1.5 general CE credits for AFCPE Accredited Financial Counselors (AFC).
- This session has been approved for 1.5 Continuing Education Credits for the Certified Family Life Educator program through the National Council on Family Relations.
- This session has been approved for 1.5 CPEU for Registered Dietitians (RDNs) and Dietetic Technicians (NDTRs).
- This session is approved for 1.5 clock hours from the Commission for Case Manager Certification.
- Programming approval for CE credits has been obtained for Social Work, Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from the UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work.
- A certificate of completion will be available.
Session Materials:
Preparing for a Disaster, Case Study (PDF)
Military Family Readiness Academy
This session is part of the 2020, Disaster and Hazard Readiness Foundations series. Visit the series homepage to learn more about the series, facilitator and other and special activities being offered.
This Series:
Disaster and Hazard Readiness 101
Questions?
Email us at MilFamLN@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments regarding this session.
Why am I not seeing the actual session – i’m on the youtube session but ya’ll cant see my comments.
Hello,
If you were watching our live stream on YouTube you should have been able to comment in the chat. We communicated as many messages as we could over to our facilitators in Zoom. In the future please email us at MilFamLN@gmail.com so that we can provide faster assistance.
Thank you for joining this session, I hope you have a great day!
Hannah Hyde
Communications Manager
Military Families Learning Network
When will the Event Materials be ready for session 3?
Hi Michael,
The event materials for this session will be available on November 17th.
Thank you,
Hannah Hyde
Communications Manager
Military Families Learning Network
Please register me for the Planning for the Worst, Hoping for the Best class. Thank you
Philip Vyce, AFC
Accredited Financial Counselor
Zeiders Enterprises
Fleet & Family Support Center, Yorktown
1949 Von Steuben Dr.
Newport News, VA. 23603
Direct: 757-887-7757
DSN: 953-7757
Fax: 757-887-4142
Philip.vyce.ctr@navy.mil
Hi Phillip –
For this series, you must RSVP for the whole series. You’ll receive links to attend each individual event via email, so you are able to select which session(s) you’d like to attend. You can RSVP here: https://militaryfamilieslearningnetwork.org/event/mfra2020/