emergency
response teams. Using existing
resources, this region has a good base to build upon.
The
region is rich in local first responder groups as demonstrated by large
volunteer base involved with police agencies, local disaster response
(Neighborhood Watch, ARC, Amateur radio), and service clubs.
State, Regional, and Other
Training Resources needed to access to Address any Deficiencies
Goals
are as follows:
A. Coordinate opportunities, training resources, coordinate with existing
county EM programs.
B.
Utilize existing regional framework to assist in achieving goals.
C.
Develop state-level dedicated funding sources to support regional
training coordination and training activities.
D.
Utilize state and federal training resources to develop independent study
courses.
E.
Build and expand on existing Internet infrastructure (HEVN, VC and UH
video network, community network) as venue to provide training and distance
learning opportunities.
F.
Integrate with existing continuing education program to require HAZMAT
and bioterrorism awareness training for health care providers, including
physicians, first responders, law enforcement.
Strategies and Priorities for Addressing Training Needs
Our strategy will be to
build on already existing community based training and trained personnel.
The objective will be to develop a coordinating regional framework to
help in maximizing training opportunities, support specialized training and
strengthening existing community based responders.
Goals are as follows:
A.
Coordinate training efforts to maximize availability of training
opportunities.
B. Conduct training analysis to determine baseline-training levels needed.
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