A group for Emergency Managers who share an interest in outreach and education.

There are many resources for emergency managers interested in outreach and eduaction including:

• National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU)

  Offers training and professional development programs for officials, volunteer organizations, and the private sector (training and education through FEMA)

   
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

  A FEMA program that trains volunteers in disaster preparedness and response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. My personal favorite (see: community-emergency-response-team ).

   
• FEMA's Office of National Continuity Programs (ONCP)

  Provides outreach and technical assistance to non-federal partners, including state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, and critical infrastructure owners and operators FEMA's outreach and technical assistance)

   
• Local organizations

  Many organizations, such as the City of OKC,  near wheer I live, conduct public education and outreach programs to support community resilience and disaster preparedness. A quick Google search should find similar oganizations for your area.

   
• House meetings

  A valuable tactic for recruiting volunteers and building a team. House meetings allow community members to share their concerns and join together to work for progress. A great resource from San Antonio OEM: PreparingCommunity

   
• When approaching local businesses, voluntary organizations, or media outlets

  Be prepared to discuss what you need from them and how they can help you with your preparedness campaign. The FEMA-Good_Ideas_Book_0.pdf is useful when approaching a local business, voluntary organization or media outlet.

   

  I know this is not an exgaustive list, but is a good starting point. If you have more, join and post them in the group!