RI Interactive Disaster Preparedness Workshop: Flood Response & Long-Term Recovery
November 12 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
Join us for a dynamic, hands-on Interactive Disaster Preparedness Workshop focused on flood response and long-term recovery. In this immersive session, participants will walk through a realistic flood disaster scenario that spans multiple counties—testing coordination, communication, and response strategies across jurisdictions. Kevin Peach from SVDP National Disaster Services Corp will be facilitating and providing the training. After lunch there will be presentations/trainings from a few of our Community Partners such as RI VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters), Red Cross, Catholic Charities, and RI EMA. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
LIMITED SPACE – 50 FREE SPOTS. This training is covered by a grant of SVDP Rhode Island. Donations are accepted. Lunch and light coffee-and is included.
INVITED ATTENDEES: Vincentians, Knights of Columbus, and Catholic Charities members.
HOTEL ROOMS AVAILABLE: Hotel rooms are available at the Crowne Plaza at a discount $100 per night + plus applicable taxes and fees. There is a small block of rooms being held. THIS IS NOT COVERED IN THE TRAINING. THIS IS AN EXPENSE TO EACH PERSON WHO BOOKS A ROOM.
Through guided exercises, participants will explore the complexities of real-time decision-making during a flood event, including resource sharing, evacuation coordination, and inter-agency communication. The workshop will place special emphasis on:
- Developing and refining disaster response plans
- Building robust communication protocols across agencies
- Strengthening multi-county collaboration
- Planning for long-term recovery, including community resilience and resource management
Whether you’re a local emergency manager, public official, community organization leader, or responder, this workshop offers practical insights and tools to improve preparedness and response capabilities.
Key Takeaways:
- Experience a simulated multi-county flood event and identify strengths and gaps in current planning
- Create or update a disaster response and communication plan tailored to your organization
- Learn best practices for coordinating long-term recovery efforts across jurisdictions
Format: In-person, interactive simulation and planning session
Included: Light Coffee-And in morning and Lunch included on November 12. HOTEL ROOMS ARE NOT INCLUDED.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS THE MORNING OF FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7!