FEMA EMI News Update Training Opportunity - FY14 EMI VTTX General Program Announcement Emmitsburg, MD — You are subscribed to EMI News for FEMA. This following information has recently been updated, and is now available on http://training.fema.gov/EMI/ 973 - Training Opportunity - FY14 EMI VTTX General Program Announcement May 2013 Description: The Virtual Tabletop Exercises (VTTX) will be offered monthly by the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). The VTTX involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be used to assess plans, policies, training and procedures. The VTTX differs from other Tabletop exercises in that it will be conducted using Video-Teleconference (VTC) technology (not web based), and is intended to provide an opportunity for responders across the nation to simultaneously participate in a hazard-specific facilitated discussion. Lead facilitation for the exercise will be coordinated by EMI, with local facilitation provided by the participating agency. This format will allow the common delivery of exercise materials, scenarios, module s and discussion questions among those participating in the exercise. Read More... Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Emergency Management Institute Mission To support the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA’s goals by improving the competencies of the U.S. officials in Emergency Management at all levels of government to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the potential effects of all types of disasters and emergencies on the American people. Read more... Emergency Management Institute 16825 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Switchboard: (301) 447-1000 Office of Admissions: (301) 447-1035 Fax: (301) 447-1658 netc-admissions@fema.dhs.gov FEMA Independent Study Program Office: (301) 447-1200 Fax: (301)447-1201 | |
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