BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PrepareDE - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:PrepareDE X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://preparede.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PrepareDE REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151503 CREATED:20240408T144322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T153212Z UID:1753-1714552200-1714581000@preparede.org SUMMARY:NIMS-700/ICS-100: Intro to National Incident Management System and Incident Command System (Combined Course) DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n The importance of providing clear and consistent guidance to communities on incident management planning\, response and recovery issues is critical. FEMA recognizes that effective planning and management of incident issues requires extensive training and experience. The Introduction to the National Incident Management System and Incident Command System combined course is designed to provide that training through a localized nationally sponsored and directed instruction. The goal of the course is to enable State\, Tribal\, and local government personnel to receive a basic understanding of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS). This will prepare these groups to coordinate with response partners from all levels of government and private sector. \nCourse Description Flyer \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES\n• Describe the intent of NIMS\, key concepts and principles\, the purpose of NIMS components\, and the National Integration Center (NIC)\n• Recognize ICS applications\, organizational principles and elements\, positions and responsibilities\, facilities\, and planning \nPREREQUISITES: None \nTARGET AUDIENCE\nThis course is designed for State\, Tribal\, local officials\, volunteer organizations and private sector who are responsible for planning\, managing\, and/or implementing response activities for all types of incidents. \nThe training and course materials are provided at no cost to the state\, local organization\, or responder. Funding for travel\, accommodations\, and meals are not provided for this training opportunity. URL:https://preparede.org/event/nims-700-ics-100-combined-intro-to-national-incident-management-system-and-incident-command-system-combined-course/ LOCATION:165 Brick Store Landing Road\, Smyrna\, DE 19977\, 165 Brick Store Landing Road\, Smyrna\, DE\, 19977\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151503 CREATED:20240208T180557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T135934Z UID:1839-1712134800-1712143800@preparede.org SUMMARY:2024 Flood Insurance Forum: FACT vs Fiction. Everything You Need to Know About Flood Risks and Insurance DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n “Everything You Need to Know About Flood Risks and Insurance” \nApril 3rd\, 9am-11:30am\nLewes Library and virtual \n111 Adams Ave\, Lewes\, DE 19958 \n (302) 645-2733 URL:https://preparede.org/event/2024-flood-insurance-forum-fact-vs-fiction-everything-you-need-to-know-about-flood-risks-and-insurance/ LOCATION:Lewes Library\, 111 Adams Ave\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151503 CREATED:20240103T155046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T155325Z UID:1804-1706083200-1706113800@preparede.org SUMMARY:LIFE Conference DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n \nThe 2024 LIFE Conference will be in person at Bally’s Dover Conference Center (formerly Dover Downs) at 1131 N. DuPont Highway\, Dover\, DE on Wednesday\, January 24\, 2024.\nThe mission of the LIFE Conference is to be at the forefront of providing information\, educational resources and opportunities for persons with disabilities\, their families\, caregivers\, educators and providers. The primary goal of the LIFE Conference is to promote and support full community integration by focusing on the four areas of Legislation\, Independence\, Families\, and Education. The LIFE Conference offers its attendees the opportunity to learn\, network\, and participate in sessions designed to share information with all participants\, including policy makers and the general public. \nClick here for more information and to register. \n\n  URL:https://preparede.org/event/life-conference/ LOCATION:Bally’s Dover\, 1131 N Dupont Hwy.\, Dover\, DE\, 19901\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop or Presentation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151503 CREATED:20240109T195607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T195724Z UID:1817-1705582800-1705586400@preparede.org SUMMARY:Delaware State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Planning Committee DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n The purpose of the Delaware State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Planning Committee is to develop\, approve\, implement\, monitor\, review\, and revise as appropriate a strategic plan that establishes funding priorities and approves projects\, which are intended to identify\, assess\, and address cyber risks within and across state and local government organizations in the State of Delaware in accordance with the requirements of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program administered by the United States Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. URL:https://preparede.org/event/delaware-state-and-local-cybersecurity-grant-program-planning-committee/ LOCATION:Microsoft Teams CATEGORIES:Workshop or Presentation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151503 CREATED:20231030T151442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T160221Z UID:1775-1702116000-1702134000@preparede.org SUMMARY:Delaware Sea Grant Resource Fair DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n Are you in need of home repair services? Do you need help with your utility bill? Need reduced priced internet access? Would you like free native plants? Or need help signing up for health insurance? \nIn partnership with the Claymont Community Center\, Delaware Sea Grant is hosting a Resource Fair for community residents. The primary goal of the event is to connect the community with low-to no cost home repair services and other assistance services available. Join us in December! \nIf you would like to be a exhibitor/vendor at this event\, please fill out this form. \nDESG Community Resource Fair Claymont flyer URL:https://preparede.org/event/claymont-resource-fair/ LOCATION:Claymont Community Center\, 3301 Green Street\, Claymont\, DE\, 19703\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151503 CREATED:20230822T123049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T124601Z UID:1724-1694592000-1694620800@preparede.org SUMMARY:Working with The Media: A Course for Rural First Responders DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n Working with the Media – A Course for Rural First Responders \nNo prior coursework needed. \nRead the training flyer \nSign up by August 30 at this Registration Link \nA FEMA Student ID is required to attend this class – register at  https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid \nAWR 209 is a DHS/FEMA-certified\, 7-hour\, tuition-free course designed to provide rural first responders with the skills and knowledge to quickly adopt the role of public information officer (PIO) if/when needed and to communicate with the public through the media. Many rural first responder organizations do not have a full or part-time PIO on staff. Therefore\, in the event that a first responder is thrust into the role of PIO\, whether it be roadside at the scene of an emergency or detailing directions to the public in a crisis situation\, it is important to understand how the media works and how to work with the available media outlets. Topics include: \n\nUtilizing the media in emergency and public awareness situations\nWorking with the media at the scene of an emergency\nAnticipating what news agencies want from the responders at the scene of an emergency\nGiving interviews that work\nWriting effective news releases that will be read\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nEmergency Management\nEmergency Medical Services\nFire Service\nGovernmental Administrative\nHealthcare\nLaw Enforcement\nPublic Health\nQuestions? Email Joseph Mriss at joseph.mriss@delaware.gov  URL:https://preparede.org/event/working-with-the-media-a-course-for-rural-first-responders/ LOCATION:Clayton Fire Co.\, 300 East Street\, Clayton\, DE\, 19938\, United States CATEGORIES:DEMA ICS Training,Workshop or Presentation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151503 CREATED:20230629T183458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T183658Z UID:1698-1689066000-1689087600@preparede.org SUMMARY:MGT-477: Implementation of Disaster Housing Programs DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n Upcoming In-Person Training – July 11\, 2023\n\nEnroll: https://ncdptraining.org/MGT-477-DE-2023\n\nClick here for workshop flyer\nSponsored by the Delaware Emergency Management Agency\nWho: Public and private sectors in Delaware and FEMA Region III.\nWhen: July 11\, 2023\nWhere: 1461 Chestnut Grove Road\, Dover\, DE 19904\nTime: 9:00 AM ET – 3:00 PM ET\n(This will include an hour for lunch and breaks throughout the training.) \nHow: \n\nComplete the pre-test before July 11\, 2023.\nPart 1: Independent Asynchronous Lessons 1-3 from MGT-477.\nPart 2: Attend the in-person session.\nCost: Free\n\nThis instructor-led training will provide learners with information on how state\, territory\, and tribal (STT) governments can\nplan for and implement disaster housing programs.\nUpon completion of this course\, the learner will be able to: \n\nDescribe the potential members and goals of a state disaster housing task force.\nIdentify the critical components of a state disaster housing strategy and administrative plan.\nDescribe the necessary components of a state disaster housing plan.\nIdentify applicable disaster housing assistance programs.\n\n1. Register for a FEMA SID at https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/register.\n2. Create an account at https://www.ncdpcourses.org/.\n3. Select the icon to register that says: “MGT 477ILDE: Roles for State\, Tribal\, and Territorial Governments in the\nImplementation of Disaster Housing Programs\,” and select the Enroll icon.\n4. Select the icon to take the pre-test. The pretest should be completed before the training.\n5. Reminders will be sent out before the live session. For registration assistance\, email ncdptraining@columbia.edu. \n  URL:https://preparede.org/event/mgt-477-implementation-of-disaster-housing-programs/ LOCATION:Delaware State Fire School\, 1463 Chestnut Grove Rd\, Dover\, DE\, 19904\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151503 CREATED:20230520T222237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T193109Z UID:1015-1686940200-1686952800@preparede.org SUMMARY:Emergency Preparedness Night with the Wilmington Blue Rocks DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n Join us for Emergency Preparedness Night with the Wilmington Blue Rocks Baseball Team at Frawley Stadium on Friday\, June 16 at 6:35 PM. For more information and to purchase tickets\, click this link. \nThis night is co-sponsored by the Delaware Citizen Corps\, New Castle County Office of Emergency Management\, City of Wilmington Office of Emergency Management\, and the Wilmington Blue Rocks. \n  URL:https://preparede.org/event/emergency-preparedness-night/ LOCATION:Frawley Stadium\, 801 Shipyard Drive\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19801\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Delaware Citizen Corps":MAILTO:DECitizenCorps@Delaware.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151503 CREATED:20230118T183657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T183657Z UID:1616-1675155600-1675177200@preparede.org SUMMARY:Improving Business Financial Literacy - Post-Disaster DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n This course will provide information on business financial literacy and the potential financial effects of disasters. Some of\nthe areas covered in the course include developing pre-disaster plans for financial literacy\, understanding disaster\nassistance programs available to businesses\, the importance of business continuity planning\, and understanding a\nbusiness’s vulnerability to disasters. Upon completion of this course\, the learner will be able to: \n\n Identify key elements of business financial literacy\, including critical components of pre-disaster planning\, such as the\nbenefits\, hazards\, risks\, and key stakeholders\, especially in vulnerable areas.\nRestate business action steps for increasing disaster financial readiness in a disaster financial management strategy.\nIdentify components of a collaborative economic recovery plan that incorporate resources from public\, private\, and\nvolunteer agencies.\nIdentify quantitative and qualitative tools useful in performing economic assessments after a disaster (e.g.\, assessing\nproperty damage).\nRecognize ways to coordinate intermediate and long-term plans among whole-community partners who can support\nbusiness financial recovery\n\n  \nDate & Time:\nJanuary 31\, 2023\n9:00 am – 3:00 pm \nPrerequisites: None \nLocation:\nDelaware State Fire School\n1461 Chestnut Grove Rd\nDover\, DE 19904 URL:https://preparede.org/event/improving-business-financial-literacy-post-disaster/ LOCATION:Delaware State Fire School\, 1463 Chestnut Grove Rd\, Dover\, DE\, 19904\, United States CATEGORIES:DEMA ICS Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151503 CREATED:20221123T150227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T150305Z UID:1596-1669708800-1669912200@preparede.org SUMMARY:ICS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n The Incident Command System (ICS) is the national standard to manage emergency incidents and critical events\, and is a key component of NIMS. This course expands upon the information covered in ICS 100 and ICS 200 courses and is for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System. The course will satisfy state training requirements for incident responders and will fulfill the prerequisite for attendance in higher-level ICS courses (ICS 400). As part of NIMS compliance requirements\, Delaware requires all personnel that are likely to assume a supervisory role in expanding incidents or Type 3 (or higher) incidents attend this level course. \nThe primary audience is response personnel\, regardless of discipline\, who may be required to fill a supervisor\, director\, chief\, or command role within the Incident Command System during larger incidents. These groups include first responders\, state/local government and agencies\, and emergency management personnel. \nPrerequisites\nALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION FOR EACH PREREQUISITE BY SENDING COPIES OF COMPLETION CERTIFICATES TO TRAINING.DEMA@DELAWARE.GOV TO BE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND THE COURSE.\nIS-700: INTRODUCTION TO NIMS\nIS-800: INTRODUCTION TO NRF\nIS-100: INTRODUCTION TO NIMS ICS\nICS-200 OR IS-200: BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND URL:https://preparede.org/event/ics-300-intermediate-ics/ LOCATION:165 Brick Store Landing Road\, Smyrna\, DE 19977\, 165 Brick Store Landing Road\, Smyrna\, DE\, 19977\, United States CATEGORIES:DEMA ICS Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151503 CREATED:20221103T162159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T162159Z UID:1592-1668672000-1668686400@preparede.org SUMMARY:Training: Introduction to the State EOC DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n S-101 (EOC-101) Introduction to the State Emergency Operations Center \n Date & Time\nNovember 17\, 2022  0830 – 1200 \nPrerequisites\nALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION FOR EACH REQUIRED PREREQUISITE BY SENDING COPIES OF COMPLETION CERTIFICATES TO TRAINING.DEMA@DELAWARE.GOV TO BE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND THE COURSE. \nRequired Prerequisite Courses:\nIS-700: Introduction to NIMS\nIS-100: Introduction to Incident Command System \n Location\nDelaware Emergency Management Agency\n165 Brick Store Landing Rd\nSmyrna\, DE 19962 URL:https://preparede.org/event/training-introduction-to-the-state-eoc/ LOCATION:165 Brick Store Landing Road\, Smyrna\, DE 19977\, 165 Brick Store Landing Road\, Smyrna\, DE\, 19977\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200310T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200310T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151503 CREATED:20200129T224457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T224457Z UID:997-1583829000-1583847000@preparede.org SUMMARY:Community Preparedness Workshop for Seniors and People with Disabilities - KENT COUNTY DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n Join us for a FREE preparedness workshop for seniors and people with disabilities. Preparedness items will be distributed at the conclusion of the workshop. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Seating is limited. Deadline for registration is Tuesday\, March 3\, 2020 at 5PM. For more information and to register\, visit this link: https://mmcpwdover.eventbrite.com. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Delaware Citizen Corps\, Division of Public Health-Office of Preparedness\, and Modern Maturity Center in Dover. \n \n  URL:https://preparede.org/event/community-preparedness-workshop-for-seniors-and-people-with-disabilities-kent-county/ LOCATION:DE CATEGORIES:Workshop or Presentation ORGANIZER;CN="Delaware Citizen Corps":MAILTO:DECitizenCorps@Delaware.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151503 CREATED:20200129T225704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T225704Z UID:1004-1581152400-1581163200@preparede.org SUMMARY:Camp Fury Delaware - Empowerment Day 2020 DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n Join us for a fun-filled\, inspirational\, and FREE half-day at the Delaware State Fire School with staff from Camp Fury Delaware and our guest speaker\, Michaela Hruskova.\nMichaela\, her colleagues\, and their K9s\, will be sharing their experiences and answering questions about a career in the field of search and rescue. Afterwards\, learn more about the emergency services during mini sessions led by Camp Fury Delaware staff! \nMichaela Hruskova of Northeast Search and Rescue was born and raised in the Czech Republic\, and started K9 training at 10 years old. Her passion for dogs continued when she moved to the US\, and Michaela joined a search and rescue group in 2012. She has two Belgian Malinois\, named Brita and Aquilas. Michaela currently owns TRI EDGE K9\, and is heavily involved in Northeast Search and Rescue. \nEvent is FREE but REGISTRATION REQUIRED by clicking this link. URL:https://preparede.org/event/camp-fury-delaware-empowerment-day-2020/ LOCATION:Delaware State Fire School\, 1463 Chestnut Grove Rd\, Dover\, DE\, 19904\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Fury Delaware":MAILTO:CampFuryDelaware@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200204T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151503 CREATED:20200129T224940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T224940Z UID:989-1580810400-1580824800@preparede.org SUMMARY:Community Preparedness Workshop for Seniors and People with Disabilities - SUSSEX COUNTY DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n Join us for a FREE preparedness workshop for seniors and people with disabilities. Preparedness items will be distributed at the conclusion of the workshop. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Seating is limited. Lunch available for purchase from the CHEER Center: $4.50 for those under 60 years of age; $3 for those over 60 years of age. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Delaware Citizen Corps\, Division of Public Health-Office of Preparedness\, and CHEER\, Inc. \nFor more information\, click this link for the flyer: Flyer 2020 CHEER_4Feb2020 URL:https://preparede.org/event/community-preparedness-workshop-for-seniors-and-people-with-disabilities-sussex-county/ LOCATION:CHEER Community Center – Georgetown\, 20520 Sand Hill Road\, Georgetown\, DE\, 19947\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop or Presentation ORGANIZER;CN="Delaware Citizen Corps":MAILTO:DECitizenCorps@Delaware.gov END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR