[Online/Virtual] Preparedness 101
Link for Registration: Preparedness 101
This virtual one-hour training is designed to build confidence and awareness in handling emergencies. Open to all University of Washington Students, Faculty, and Staff, learn practical steps to prepare for common campus and workplace incidents—from power outages to active threats. Participants will leave with tools to create a personal emergency plan, understand institutional procedures, and stay informed during a crisis.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/2YMzb6e3Sbigaoe9AIlxQg. Accessibility Contact: disaster@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops.
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. [Pierce County DEM] L0363: Multi-Hazard Emergency Management for Higher Education
This is a training hosted through the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management.
You must have a FEMA SID and need to register at this link for the course: Register for L0363
If you need support with registering for this class, please reach out to the UW Emergency Management Training and Exercise Manager at disaster@uw.edu.
Primary Core Capability: Planning
The audience for this course consists of personnel from institutions of higher education and their community emergency management partners who have responsibilities for creating, reviewing, implementing, and exercising emergency operations plans (EOPs) for campuses.
The people who need to be trained are those who traditionally have experience in response strategies versus planning strategies, and who have minimal experience in emergency management planning, response support and/or recovery for institutions of higher education.
For additional course information, including contact hours, please see the National Preparedness Catalog.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: Course Manager: Emily Cunningham. Event Types: Not Specified.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 8:00 AM – Thursday, August 7, 2025, 5:00 PM.
Pierce County Emergency Operations Center
2501 S 35th St, Ste. D
Tacoma, WA 98409.
For more info visit reg.learningstream.com. [UW Seattle] Developing Emergency Operations Plans
Registration Link
The University of Washington's Emergency Management is hosting a free in-person training, offered and facilitated by the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance Center: Developing Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) for Institutions of Higher Education (IHE 101). This session is designed to support UW Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma faculty and staff, particularly those involved in Emergency Management or working in Unit Response Centers, in creating, revising, and maintaining emergency operations plans. Attendees will be introduced to a six-step planning process that addresses preparedness before, during, and after critical incidents, equipping participants with the tools and frameworks needed to enhance campus safety and resilience.
There will be a 1-hour lunch break during the training. It is recommended that each URC send a small team to the training to work together on the departmental EOP.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Michael Palacioz (palacioz@uw.edu). Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Staff and Faculty involved in Emergency Management and/or their Unit Response Center.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Spratlen Hall (formerly Madrona Hall) Learning Resource Center Room 313.
For more info visit remstacenter.org. [City of Bellevue] MGT 466: Sport and Special Event Enhanced Risk Management and Assessment
This is a training hosted by the City of Bellevue.
You must have a FEMA SID and need to register at this link: MGT-466
If you need support with registering for this class, please reach out to the UW Emergency Management Training and Exercise Manager at disaster@uw.edu.
Primary Core Capability: Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment
The Sport and Special Event Enhanced Risk Management and Assessment course brings first and emergency responders, government, and commercial facilities professionals together to prepare or enhance risk management and assessment programs. The course introduces methodologies designed to complement and expand on national critical infrastructure framework guidelines. The training leverages a combination of exercises, discussions, and activities to optimize participant experience.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: Course Manager: Kyle Nelson. Event Types: Not Specified.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 8:00 AM – Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 5:00 PM.
Bellevue City Hall
450 110th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004.
For more info visit reg.learningstream.com. [Snohomish County DEM] ICS 300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
This is a training hosted through the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management.
You must have a FEMA SID and need to register at this link for the course: Register for ICS 300
If you need support with registering for this class, please reach out to the UW Emergency Management Training and Exercise Manager at disaster@uw.edu.
Primary Core Capability: Planning
This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS 100 and ICS 200 courses.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: Course Manager: Krystal Craig. Event Types: Not Specified.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 8:00 AM – Friday, October 10, 2025, 5:00 PM.
South County Fire Station 15
18800 44th Ave West
Lynnwood, WA 98036.
For more info visit reg.learningstream.com. [UW Bothell] MGT 307 Enterprise Risk Management: A Collaborative Community Mitigation Effort
This course is being offered at the University of Washington Bothell Campus with coordination from TEEX. You must register at the link for this course: Register for MGT 307
If you need support with registering for this course, please contact the Emergency Management Training and Exercise Manager at disaster@uw.edu.
This course introduces enterprise risk management (ERM) to organizations by providing a structured and comprehensive approach to identifying, assessing, managing, and mitigating risks that can impact the achievement of an organization’s goals and objectives. Given the complexity of risks faced by higher education institutions, specialized ERM training is essential. This training equips staff and administrators with the skills to implement effective risk management strategies tailored to the education sector. ERM allows organizations to view risk holistically, considering all potential risks across different areas of the business. This approach helps organizations identify interdependencies between…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: disaster@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
University of Washington Bothell
18225 Campus Way NE - North Creek Event Center
Bothell, WA 98011.
For more info visit teex.org.