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