COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description
This course is designed for both new and experienced city, county, or tribal emergency managers and new employees at NDDES, and is required for ND Emergency Management Association Level 1 certification. It is highly recommended that new emergency managers complete this important training. Experienced emergency managers will get a refresher and be updated on program requirements.
Course Objectives
Participants will:
- Benefit by meeting NDDES program management staff.
- Get first-hand information on program requirements and state emergency operations.
- Network with other emergency managers.
Mission Areas
Prerequisites
- There are no prerequisites for this course.
Disciplines
Primary Core Capability
Training Certificate
- NDDES Certificate of Completion
STUDENT INFORMATION
UNIFORM/ATTIRE:
- Casual attire is encouraged.
CLASS MATERIALS:
- NDDES no longer prints course materials. The student course packet (student manual and course handouts) is distributed as a PDF via email. You may print this packet to bring with you or use it on an electronic device (computer or tablet, phones are not recommended for this).
- It is your responsibility to have the required materials for class. If you experience issues with the attachment to this email reach out via the contact info below for assistance.
- This class requires both pre-test and post-test assessments which are delivered online, therefore a device such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone is required.
- Any method to take notes (notebook, iPad, tablet) is acceptable and encouraged.
- Food and beverages (in covered containers) are permitted.
- A positive and open attitude is always welcomed too.
TRANSPORTATION:
- Transportation will be coordinated at the individual unit/organization level.
NOTE: If you are claiming reimbursement to be paid back to a government agency such as a county, instead of you, then taxes will not be reimbursed and the maximum reimbursable rate is $96.30.
- DO NOT use a third-party hotel reservation system (hotels.com, expedia.com, trivago.com, etc.) if you’ll be requesting lodging reimbursement:
- You will most likely not get the state rate.
- You will most likely not get an itemized (shows rate, taxes, and other fees) zero-balance hotel receipt which is required for reimbursement.
- You will most likely get a composite receipt for the total amount and the hotel itself will not be able to give you one either.
MEALS:
Meals are not provided. In-state reimbursement rates are:
- Breakfast – $9.00.
- Lunch – $14.00.
- Dinner – $22.00.
REIMBURSEMENT:
As of October 1, 2023, the GSA rate for lodging in ND is $107, therefore the maximum amount that can be claimed is $96.30 plus applicable taxes ($107 x 90% = $96.30).
NDDES will reimburse lodging and per-diem at state rates for participants who:
- Are employees of state, local or tribal government/jurisdictions, and;
- Are First Responders or work in Emergency Management, and;
- Live or work in North Dakota, and;
- Live more than 50 miles from the training/event location.
You will need:
- A current Substitute IRS Form W-9 and a N.D. Non-Employee Travel Reimbursement Form; both will be made available during your class.
- An itemized hotel receipt (shows rate, taxes, and other fees). This is not a credit card receipt but is given to you by the hotel during checkout. It must break out each day’s charges and indicate that the balance is $0.
ND POST Board Credit?
NO
NDEMSA Credit?
YES
Number of Students Allowed:
25
Class Full:
No
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