The National Center for Disaster Preparedness, a part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), offers Tribal Nation trainings to address preparedness gaps. Courses are free to host and free for learners to attend. The Center is looking for Tribal Nation training hosts for:

  • AWR-307-V: Identifying Community Preparedness Resources for Tribal Nations – This four-hour, live virtual, instructor-led course provides participants with basic information on community preparedness within the unique context of Tribal Nations, highlighting approaches to resilience across different communities. 
  • PER-315: Using Community Engagement to Enhance Emergency Preparedness in Tribal Nations – This seven-hour, in-person course focuses on preparing community members in Tribal Nations for hazards to help enhance community resilience. 
  • PER-317-V: Risk Communication Techniques within Tribal Nations – This four-hour, live virtual, instructor-led course explores the nuances of effective risk communication within Tribal Nations. 
  • MGT-326: Developing Emergency Management Programs within Tribal Nations – This seven-hour, in-person course focuses on developing and improving emergency management programs within Tribal Nations.