Important update: September offering of E-1163 preliminary damage assessment course now offered virtually as K-1163
We are pleased to announce an important update to our training offerings. The E-1163 Preliminary Damage Assessment for State, Tribal, Territorial and Local Officials course will now be delivered in a virtual format as K-1163.
Course details:
- Course number: K-1163 (formerly E-1163)
- Format: Virtual delivery
- Dates: Sept. 9-11, 2025
- Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
- Note: This schedule has been designed to accommodate participants across all U.S. time zones, including the West Coast
Course description:
This comprehensive course provides state, tribal, territorial and local staff with essential information specific to the preliminary damage assessment process. Participants will gain valuable insights into:
- Roles and responsibilities in the PDA process
- Information collection procedures for PDAs
- Methodologies for conducting damage assessments
- The disaster declaration process
The course will prepare participants to conduct joint preliminary damage assessments with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and is open to all interested personnel.
Target audience: This course is designed for state, tribal, territorial and local government personnel who are responsible for participating in joint PDAs.
To apply: For information on how to apply for this course, visit the NETC Online Admissions Application page. The application requires supervisory approval via email verification.
For questions about the course or the registration process, contact FEMA National Disaster and Emergency Management University Response and Recovery at [email protected].
We encourage you to share this opportunity with colleagues who would benefit from this training. If you have questions about the course or the registration process, please contact us.
Thank you for your continued commitment to emergency preparedness.
Registration is now open. For questions about the course or registration process, contact FEMA National Disaster and Emergency Management University Response and Recovery.
