We are pleased to announce upcoming offerings of the E0202: Debris Management Planning for State, Tribal, Territorial, & Local Officials course through the National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU). This course is designed to strengthen State, Tribal, Territorial, and Local officials to plan for, and manage, disaster-related debris before, during, and after a disaster.

Course Details

Course Number: 0202
Title: Debris Management Planning for State, Tribal, Territorial, & Local Officials

Formats and Dates:

E Offering (In Person)

National Emergency Training Center (NETC) Emmitsburg, MD

·         March 1-4, 2027

·         May 3-6, 2027

·         July 26-29, 2027

 

K Offering (Virtual)

·         November 16-19, 2026

·         February 1-4, 2027

·         June 7-10, 2027

 

Course Overview

This course provides an overview of recommended actions necessary to plan for, respond to, and recover from a major debris-generating event with emphasis on state, local, and tribal responsibilities. Developed from a pre-disaster planning perspective, the course includes debris staff organizations; compliance with laws and regulations; contracting procedures; debris management site selection; volume-reduction methods; recycling; special debris situations; and supplementary assistance.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for State, Tribal, Territorial, & Local officials seeking to increase their knowledge base as it relates to disaster-related debris management. Previous experience with disaster-related debris management is welcomed but not required for this course.

Prerequisites

Completion of the IS‑13: NDEMU Conduct and Behavior Course is compulsory before participating in any NDEMU training offered in-person at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC). It’s important to note that this course and exam are not required annually; they only need to be completed once. This course will be treated as a mandatory prerequisite for all courses.

How to Apply

To apply for this course, interested participants should complete the NETC Online Admissions Application at https://training.fema.gov/generaladmissionsapplication/staticforms/startapplication.aspx.

The application process requires supervisory approval through email verification.

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Accommodation Information

If you require a reasonable accommodation (sign language interpreters, braille, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART), etc.), make your request on your application or to [email protected] no later than (NLT) 30 days prior to the course offering. When making any requests, provide details on the accommodation; however, DO NOT include medical or other personal information that is protected under the Privacy Act of 1974 or the Health Information Privacy Protection Act (45 CFR Part 160 Subparts A and E of Part 164). Last-minute requests will be accepted; however, they may not be possible to fulfill.

Questions

For additional information about this course or the registration process, please contact the FEMA NDEMU Response and Recovery Branch at [email protected].

We encourage you to share this training opportunity with colleagues who support volunteer and donations management in their jurisdictions. Thank you for your continued commitment to strengthening disaster preparedness, response, and recovery nationwide.