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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Continuing Education

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)

Session 3 Slides (PDF)

Resource List (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.

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