The High Alert Institute authors its own evidence-based seminars and training programs. In addition, the Institute curates a library to link our members to training programs and webinars provided by government agencies, professional associations, private sector organizations, and industry experts.
ONLINE COURSE CATALOGS
HIGH ALERT INSTITUTE
The High Alert Institute maintains a list of reviewed courses provided by governments, universities and professional organizations. This list is geared towards the non-emergency management person who participates in disaster planning, preparedness, response, recovery or mitigation as part of their job responsibilities.
FEMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (EMI)
The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) is part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The EMI provides national leadership in developing and delivering training to ensure that individuals and groups having key emergency management responsibilities possess the requisite skills to effectively perform their jobs.
TRAIN LEARNING NETWORK
Reducing the number of non-native aquatic animals dumped into public waterways is the main focus of our environmental stewardship and protection efforts. The High Alert Institute also assists the development of green and renewable energy technologies. Reducing the carbon footprint of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery mitigates risk while improving resilience.
TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION (TEEX)
Part of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium and home to the National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center, TEEX has been leading homeland security training since 1998. The major TEEX programs include fire and rescue, infrastructure and safety, law enforcement, economic and workforce development, and homeland security. As a member of The Texas A&M University System, TEEX is unique in its ability to access a broad range of emerging research and technical expertise. Beginning with course design and development all the way through hands-on instruction and national certification testing, TEEX delivers comprehensive training through both classroom and hands-on instruction and as online courses.
NATIONAL CHILD TRAUMATIC STRESS NETWORK (NCTSN) LEARNING CENTER
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created by Congress in 2000 as part of the Children’s Health Act to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic events. This unique network of child-serving professionals, caregivers and young adults, researchers, and national partners is committed to changing the course of children’s lives by improving their care and moving scientific gains quickly into practice across the U.S. The NCTSN is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and coordinated by the UCLA-Duke University National Center for Child Traumatic Stress (NCCTS).
GRIFFIN WORKS
Griffin Works offers Pawsitive Interactions with Service Dogs During Response Operations©, an audience-customized training that breaks down barriers by offering hands-on handling training and demonstrations with working service dogs for fire departments, EMS agencies, and public safety organizations.
CONTINGENCY PLANNING RESOURCES & RECOMMENDED COURSES
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Contingency Planning Resources
| Title | Author | Categories | Tags | Doc Authors | Date | Downloads | Summary |
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| ASPR Risk Identification and Site Criticality (RISC) Toolkit 1.0 | WPMU Dev Support | Contingency Planning | Contingency Planning | August 29, 2022 | ASPR Risk Identification and Site Criticality (RISC) Toolkit 1.0 | ||
| ASPR Risk Identification and Site Criticality (RISC) Training | WPMU Dev Support | Contingency Planning | Contingency Planning | August 29, 2022 | ASPR Risk Identification and Site Criticality (RISC) Training | ||
| DHS Contingency Planning Course | admin | Contingency Planning | Contingency Planning | July 14, 2022 | DHS Resource Page on Contingency Planning: | ||
| DHS Contingency Planning Course Videos | WPMU Dev Support | Contingency Planning | Contingency Planning | August 29, 2022 | DHS Contingency Planning Course Videos | ||
| DHS Contingency Planning Wizard (auto-updated software) | admin | Contingency Planning | Contingency Planning | July 15, 2022 | Download software: | ||
| High Alert Institute Sample Disaster and Business Continuity Plan | admin | Contingency Planning | Contingency Planning | July 15, 2022 | The “Blue Book” refers to the Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Regulations published by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The “Blue Book” is published as a tool to improve compliance among our licenses and registrants and to enhance the consistency of inspections. | ||
| High Alert Institute Sample USDA APHIS Contingency Plan Form 7093 | admin | Contingency Planning | Contingency Planning | July 15, 2022 | The High Alert Institute is proud to provide its own USDA-APHIS Form 7093 as a sample to help guide you in the creation of your organization?s contingency plan and compliance documents. The High Alert Institute?s USDA APHIS Form 7093 was completed using excerpts from the Disaster and Business Contingency Plan. Our plan includes risk analysis and planning for all of the National Planning Scenarios as well as the specific threats of concern as listed by USDA-APHIS, FEMA and DHS. This document is property of the High Alert Institute, and use of the content of this plan is granted to those who download the … | ||
| Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training Videos | WPMU Dev Support | Contingency Planning | Contingency Planning | August 29, 2022 | Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training Videos | ||
| USDA Blue Book Online | admin | Contingency Planning | Contingency Planning | July 15, 2022 | USDA Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Regulations (aka “USDA Blue Book”) | ||
| USDA Online Contingency Plan Resources | admin | Contingency Planning | Contingency Planning | July 14, 2022 | USDA Resource Page on Contingency Planning: | ||
| USDA Online Contingency Plan Slide Set 2022 | admin | Contingency Planning | Contingency Planning | July 15, 2022 | USDA Webinar Slides: | ||
| USDA Online Contingency Plan Webinar 2022 | admin | Contingency Planning | Contingency Planning | July 15, 2022 | USDA Webinar Recording: |
Mandatory Courses under Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPDs)
| Title | Author | Categories | Tags | Doc Authors | Date | Downloads | Summary |
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| ICS-100.c Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 – (6/25/2018) | admin | HSPDs | HSPDs | July 15, 2022 | Introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System … | ||
| IS-200.c Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 (3/11/2019) | admin | HSPDs | HSPDs | July 15, 2022 | Reviews the Incident Command System (ICS), provides the context for ICS within initial response, and supports higher level ICS training. This course provides training on, and resources for, personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within … | ||
| IS-700.b An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (6/25/2018) | admin | HSPDs | HSPDs | July 15, 2022 | The National Incident Management System (NIMS) defines the comprehensive approach guiding the whole community – all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations (NGO), and the private sector – to work together seamlessly to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the effects of incidents. The course provides learners with a basic understanding of NIMS concepts, principles, and … | ||
| IS-800.d National Response Framework, An Introduction – (5/6/2020) | admin | HSPDs | HSPDs | July 15, 2022 | The National Response Framework (NRF) provides broad guidance for the whole community – all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations (NGO), and the private sector – to work together seamlessly to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the effects of incidents. The course provides learners with a basic understanding of NRF concepts, principles, and … |
Animal Welfare and Agriculture
| Title | Author | Categories | Tags | Doc Authors | Date | Downloads | Summary |
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| IS 10a Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness (10/2/2015) | admin | AWA | Course | July 15, 2022 | This course is intended to help animal owners, care providers, and industries to understand incident … | ||
| IS-11.a Animals in Disasters: Community Planning (10/2/2015) | admin | AWA | Course | July 15, 2022 | This course provides information for groups to meet and develop meaningful and effective plans that improve the care of animals, their owners, and the animal-care industries in … | ||
| IS-111.a Livestock in Disasters (10/31/2013) | admin | AWA | Course | July 15, 2022 | This course combines the knowledge of livestock producers and contingency planners to present a unified approach to mitigate the impact of disasters on animal … |
Disaster, Diversity, and Special Populations
| Title | Author | Categories | Tags | Doc Authors | Date | Downloads | Summary |
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| IS-20.22 Diversity Awareness Course 2022 (1/3/2022) | admin | DDSP | DDSP | July 15, 2022 | This course recognizes the benefits of diversity in our workforce and FEMA?s commitment to valuing diversity of its employees and … | ||
| IS-366.a Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters (12/9/2015) | admin | DDSP | DDSP | July 15, 2022 | The purpose of this course is to provide guidance for Contingency planners and implementers of children?s programs about meeting the unique needs that arise among children as a result of a disaster or … | ||
| IS-368 Including People with Disabilities & Others with Access & Functional Needs in Disaster Operations (2/20/2014) | admin | DDSP | DDSP | July 15, 2022 | The purpose of this course is to increase awareness and understanding of the need for full inclusion of disaster survivors and staff who are people with disabilities, and people with access and functional needs. The course provides an overview of disabilities and access and functional needs and explains how disaster staff can apply inclusive practices in their disaster … | ||
| What People with Service Dogs Want You to Know | admin | DDSP | DDSP | July 15, 2022 | Griffin hosted this informative webinar in partnership with Fidos for Freedom to help the public understand the role of service dogs in the lives of people with disabilities. Watch to learn how these amazing animals empower citizens with disabilities to live full lives, as well as some of the challenges that come with being a … |
Disaster Behavioral Health & Resilience
| Title | Author | Categories | Tags | Doc Authors | Date | Downloads | Summary |
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| Psychological First Aid (PFA) Online | admin | DBH | DBH | July 15, 2022 | Psychological First Aid (PFA) Online is 5-hour interactive online course that helps participants learn the core actions of PFA and describes ways to apply them in different post-disaster scenarios and with different survivor needs. This course also covers provider well-being before, during, and after disasters. This course is relevant for new providers who are wanting to be oriented to PFA, as well as for seasoned practitioners who want a review of the PFA … | ||
| Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) Online | admin | DBH | DBH | July 15, 2022 | Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) is a 5-hour interactive course designed for providers to help survivors gain skills to manage distress and cope with post-disaster stress and adversity. This course is for individuals who want to learn about using SPR, learning the goals and rationale of each core skill, delivering SPR, and supporting survivors in the aftermath of a disaster or traumatic … |
Readiness Funding
| Title | Author | Categories | Tags | Doc Authors | Date | Downloads | Summary |
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| IS-31.b Mitigation eGrants for the Grant Applicant (1/10/2018) | admin | Funding | Funding | July 15, 2022 | ?The second in the series of Independent Study (IS) courses for FEMA eGrants and addresses the functions in the eGrants External System used by … | ||
| IS-32.a Mitigation eGrants Internal System (2/16/2018) | admin | Funding | Funding | July 15, 2022 | The third in a series of Independent Study (IS) courses for FEMA eGrants and addresses the functions in the eGrants Internal System used by FEMA Regional and Headquarters (HQ) staff to administer the Hazard Mitigation (HMA) grant … | ||
| Mitigation eGrants System for the Subgrant Applicant – (1/10/2018) | admin | Funding | Funding | July 15, 2022 | The first in a series of Independent Study (IS) courses for FEMA eGrants and addresses the functions in the eGrants External System used by … |
Disaster Readiness and Risk Mitigation
| Title | Author | Categories | Tags | Doc Authors | Date | Downloads | Summary |
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| AWR111 Internet-Basic EMS Concepts for CBRNE Events | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | This course encompasses an all-hazards approach to basic concepts for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) events.?It can be completed by someone initially seeking information about this topic or wanting to enhance their knowledge concerning CBRNE … | ||
| AWR160 WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders Online | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | This course encompasses an all-hazards approach to Hazardous Materials (HazMat) incidents, including acts of terrorism where Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) materials may have been used. It provides participants the knowledge to recognize the hazardous material, protect themselves, notify others, and secure the … | ||
| AWR314 Medical Countermeasures Awareness for Public Health Emergencies | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | This course enhances community preparedness by providing awareness-level training on the roles and responsibilities of the local public health community and its partners. The course covers local and federal resources and capabilities that may exist to help provide post-exposure prophylaxis for a large population in response to a catastrophic CBRNE or other public health event. It also reviews actions taken by a local jurisdiction during a public health emergency that require response at the local level and deployment of the Strategic National Stockpile … | ||
| AWR408 Disaster Recovery Awareness | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | This course teaches participants to identify key elements of disaster recovery guidance, determine methods for planning a successful recovery, and reviews recovery assistance available to jurisdictions and the … | ||
| IS-2500 National Prevention Framework, an Introduction – (3/27/2018) | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | The course introduces participants to the concepts and principles of the National Prevention Framework. The goal of this course is to familiarize participants with the National Prevention Framework which provides guidance for all levels of government, private and nonprofit-sector partners, and individuals to prevent, avoid, or stop a threatened or actual act of … | ||
| IS-2600 National Protection Framework, An Introduction (3/27/2018) | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | This course introduces participants to the concepts and principles of the National Protection Framework. The goal of this course is to familiarize participants with the National Protection Framework, which describes the way that the whole community safeguards against acts of terrorism, natural disasters, and other threats or … | ||
| IS-2700 National Mitigation Framework, an Introduction (3/27/2018) | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | This course introduces participants to the concepts and principles of the National Mitigation Framework. The goal of this course is to familiarize participants with the National Mitigation Framework, which outlines how the nation can expand its commitment to mitigation and strengthen … | ||
| IS-318 Plan Review for Local Mitigation Plans (10/31/2013) | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | This course provides contingency planning staff with the information and training they will need to determine if a plan meets Federal mitigation planning … | ||
| IS-320 Wildfire Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff (10/31/2013) | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | The goal of this course is to help members of your disaster team successfully communicate the risks associated with wildfires, and the mitigation measures available to improve personal safety and reduce damages to structures and personal … | ||
| IS-321 Hurricane Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff (10/31/2013) | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | The goal of this course is to help members of your disaster team successfully communicate the risks associated with hurricanes, and the mitigation measures available to improve personal safety and reduce damages to structures and personal … | ||
| IS-322 Flood Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff (10/31/2013) | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | The goal of this course is to help members of your disaster team successfully communicate the risks associated with floods and flowing waters, and the mitigation measures available to improve personal safety and reduce damages to structures and personal … | ||
| IS-323 Earthquake Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff (10/31/2013) | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | ?The goal of this course is to help members of your disaster team successfully communicate the risks associated with earthquakes, and the mitigation measures available to improve personal safety and reduce damages to structures and personal … | ||
| IS-324.a Community Hurricane Preparedness (10/31/2013) | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | This course is on a?non-federal government website?operated by the?Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education, and Training (COMET) and provides those involved in the decision making process for hurricane readiness with core knowledge regarding hurricane forecasts, behavior and the tools used by emergency management during the response to … | ||
| IS-325 Earthquake Basics: Science, Risk, and Mitigation (10/31/2013) | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | This course presents basic information on earthquake science, risk, and mitigation. It also discusses techniques for structural and non-structural earthquake mitigation. Earthquake Basics is targeted to a wide range of audiences, including homeowners, business owners, the private sector, federal, state, tribal and local government workforce at all levels, first responders, non-profit organizations, volunteers, and community-based … | ||
| IS-326 Community Tsunami Preparedness (10/31/2013) | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | This course is on a?non-federal government website?operated by the?Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education, and Training (COMET) to prepare communities for tsunamis. Lessons include basic tsunami science, hazards produced by tsunamis, regional U.S. tsunami risks, the tsunami warning system, the importance of public education activities, and how to craft good emergency messages and develop tsunami response … | ||
| IS-904 Active Shooter Prevention: You Can Make a Difference (9/2/2021) | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | We all play a critical role and the choices you make will have lasting ramifications on you and those around you. This course focuses on the actions you can take to help reduce the likelihood of an active shooter incident in your workplace. While we can?t prevent these incidents 100% of the time, we can reduce the likelihood of an incident and prevent some incidents from occurring, thereby saving lives. During this course, we will share tools and perspectives you may use to reduce the likelihood of an active shooter … | ||
| IS-906 Workplace Security Awareness (10/31/2013) | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | No workplace?be it an office building, construction site, factory floor, or retail store?is immune from security threats. Employees are often the target of these threats as well as the organization’s first line of defense against them. Threats endanger the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your workplace, as well as your virtual workplace and computer systems. This course presents information on how employees can contribute to your organization’s … | ||
| IS-907 Active Shooter: What You Can Do – (12/28/2015) | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and other populated area. In most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims. Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly. All employees can help prevent and prepare for potential active shooter situations. This course is not written for law enforcement officers, but for every employee and provides guidance to survive an active shooter … | ||
| IS-909 Community Preparedness: Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone (10/31/2013) | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | Community members are the key to our Nation?s preparedness and resilience. As such, we need to support the development of prepared, vigilant, and engaged communities. We also need to foster strategic partnerships among the private sector, NGOs, foundations and community-based organizations. This course presents a model program for community preparedness. In addition, resources materials are available to help organizations conduct simple preparedness activities for … | ||
| IS-912 Retail Security Awareness: Understanding the Hidden Hazards (10/31/2013) | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | This course teaches persons involved in commercial retail operations to be aware of the actions they can take to identify and report suspicious purchases or thefts of products that actors could use in terrorist or other criminal activities. It provides an overview of prevention steps aimed at identifying and monitoring high-risk inventory products and reporting suspicious activities to law … | ||
| LET221 Active Attack Event Response Leadership | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | The goal of this course is to provide leaders in first response and emergency management agencies with strategic leadership and integrated response strategies that will prepare them to not only ?stop the killing? but to also ?stop the dying? in active attack events. Participants will also be able to recognize the need to prepare their communities for an active shooter attack and use this as an opportunity for positive outreach and community … | ||
| LET222 Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events | admin | DRMS | DRMS | July 15, 2022 | Civilians who find themselves embroiled in such an event must be prepared to take immediate action to save their own lives before law enforcement arrives. The average response time for police response to an active attack event is three minutes. Without effective, pre-planned response options for civilians at the scene of the attack, many victims can be seriously injured or killed during these three minutes. This course provides first responders and other professionals with a model response program they can deliver to civilians within their … |
Working with FEMA and DHS
| Title | Author | Categories | Tags | Doc Authors | Date | Downloads | Summary |
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| IS-101.c Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA (10/31/2013) | admin | FEMA | FEMA | July 15, 2022 | This course is designed to help prepare participants for deployment to a domestic incident. Responding to incidents requires that we must be ready, willing, and able to deploy at a moment’s notice. This course provides personnel with practical tips and advice for incident … | ||
| IS-102.c Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA Response Partners – (10/31/2013) | admin | FEMA | FEMA | July 15, 2022 | This course is designed to help prepare participants for deployment as a FEMA response partner to a domestic incident. Responding to incidents requires that we must be ready, willing, and able to deploy at a moment’s notice. This course provides personnel with practical tips and advice for incident … | ||
| IS-1026 Eligibility of Private Nonprofit Organizations (2/28/2019) | admin | FEMA | FEMA | July 15, 2022 | This course provides an overview of FEMA?s delivery of Public Assistance grant funding to private nonprofit organizations. By the end of the course, State, Local, Indian Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be able to understand eligibility requirements, process and documentation requirements, and special considerations for securing Public Assistance grant funding for private nonprofit … | ||
| IS-120.c An Introduction to Exercises (2/12/2018) | admin | FEMA | FEMA | July 15, 2022 | This course introduces the basics of emergency management exercises. It also builds a foundation for subsequent exercise courses, which provide the specifics of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program … | ||
| IS-2200 Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions (5/17/2019) | admin | FEMA | FEMA | July 15, 2022 | The Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions course is designed to introduce the role, design, and function of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the supportive relationship as a NIMS Command and Coordination component of the Multiagency Coordination … | ||
| IS-289 Voluntary Agency Liaison (VAL) Overview – (6/2/2021) | admin | FEMA | FEMA | July 15, 2022 | This course will familiarize participants with the role of the VAL and provide a basic understanding of the VAL responsibilities and their importance in coordinating with partners across the disaster spectrum in support of survivor needs. The course will also help cadres within FEMA, State, Local, Tribal and Territorial partners, non-profit organizations, and the private sector understand how to work with the … | ||
| IS-35.22 FEMA Safety Orientation 2022 – (1/3/2022) | admin | FEMA | FEMA | July 15, 2022 | Workplace safety is everyone?s business. If you get sick or hurt on the job, everyone pays the price?in pain and suffering, in lost work, and in economic costs. When we work together to create a safer place to work, we?re all more productive and satisfied with our jobs. This course is designed to help you understand your safety rights and responsibilities and what you can do to safeguard your own well-being on the job?both in your regular workplace and during … | ||
| IS-660 Introduction to Public-Private Partnerships (12/20/2011) | admin | FEMA | FEMA | July 15, 2022 | This course provides an introduction to the role of public-private partnerships in emergency preparedness and planning. The goal of this training is to establish a common vocabulary for public sector agencies and private sector organizations interested in utilizing partnerships to improve response, recovery, and … | ||
| IS-662 Improving Preparedness and Resilience through Public-Private Partnerships (10/31/2013) | admin | FEMA | FEMA | July 15, 2022 | Public-private partnerships enhance all aspects of emergency management: preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation. They do so by engaging in activities such as information sharing, emergency planning, emergency communications, and resource sharing. This course describes how to establish and sustain public-private partnerships, as well as how to communicate and share resources in a … |
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