We are pleased to announce upcoming offering of the K0419: Shelter Field Guide Training for State and Local Communities course through the National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU). This course is designed to train participants in sheltering practices and techniques.

Course Details

Course Number: K0416
Title: Shelter Field Guide Training for State and Local Communities

Formats and Dates:

• K Offering (Virtual)
  November 16, 2026 (8:00am-5:00pm eastern)

 

Course Overview

This course was developed by the American Red Cross and FEMA to train participants in sheltering practices and techniques. It is designed for use with its companion piece, the Shelter Field Guide. The virtual delivery option allows participants to engage in interactive scenarios from their own location.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for Shelter Managers and functional supervisors representing faith-based groups, non-profit companies, or private industry and anyone who may be involved in shelter operations.

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.

Learn more about the NDEMU courses offered in the National Preparedness Course Catalog and the NDEMU Course Schedule.

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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.