Apr 2025 Offering

Course

UL- ENS - Emergency Notification Systems – For the Public & Your Agency

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Date & Times

Apr 22, 2025 from 12 PM - 4 PM; Apr 23, 2025 from 8 AM - 12 PM

Description

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of emergency notification systems, covering multiple platforms such as Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), mass notification systems, social media benefits and traditional media. Participants will learn how to integrate these platforms effectively to ensure timely and accurate public communication during emergencies.

By the end of this course, participants will:

Understand the various notification platforms available for emergency alerts.
Learn how to draft and disseminate emergency messages across multiple platforms.
Practice using state and federal emergency notification tools, including IPAWS (Integrated Public Alert & Warning System).
Analyze case studies of past emergency notifications.
Develop an emergency communication strategy tailored to their needs.

Hours

Max Attendance

70 (63 Open Seats)

Region

Locations

UL Lafayette- Abdalla Hall Auditorium

635 Cajun Dome Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70506

POST Approved

Target Audiences

Education, Emergency Management, Emergency Management Director, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Fire, First Responders, HAZMAT, Information Technology, K-12 educators, Law Enforcement, Medical (Hospital), Probation/Parole Officers, Public Health, Public Safety Communications (911), Public Works, Security and Safety, Transportation, and Volunteer Organizations

Availability

Open To The Public

Prerequisites

None Set

Registrant Notes

This is a 2-day course. This class is split into different times:
Day one is 12 pm to 4 pm
Day two is 8 am to 12 pm

If lodging/meal is requested, GOHSEP will coordinate with LEPA & the Double Tree Hotel and will send out a confirmation email to participants. DEADLINE for requesting lodging/meals: April 15, 2025. Confirmation emails will be sent by April 18th or before. Check-in will be after 3:00 pm on April 22nd (after class) pending request.

Registration deadline is Apr 15, 2025 9:00 AM