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Disaster Field Training Operations

DF-103: Introduction to IA

Purpose of Course:

This course has been designed to provide FEMA personnel and partners with a basic knowledge of the Individual Assistance (IA) program and activities that help individuals and households recover following a disaster.

Essential tasks as listed in the Position Task Book/Job Aid for Applicant Services Program Specialist (ASPS) and Applicant Services Team Leader (ASTL) are addressed as follows:

ASPS—Tasks: 1, 2, 3, 9; and ASTL—Tasks: 2, 4, 5, 11, 12.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course participants will be able to:

  • Describe how the Stafford Act governs FEMA disaster operations
  • Explain the Declaration Process
  • Identify the different types of Individual Assistance (IA) programs
  • Explain the Sequence of Delivery of the IA programs
  • Define Individuals and Households Program (IHP)Housing Assistance
  • Define IHP Other Needs Assistance
  • Identify the various field offices and processing centers
  • Demonstrate IA knowledge using the "Media Rules" through Role Play Activity

Target Audience:

All personnel assigned to the IA section. May also include all FEMA personnel and partners

Approximate Time:

2.5 Hours.

Pre-requisite:

N/A

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