ICC’s disaster response institute set for Sept. 1

The When Disaster Strikes Institute provides participants with critical knowledge and resources needed to assist their communities after a natural disaster. The institute is one of only two post-disaster assessment programs in the country that are nationally recognized by the National Incident Response System. Throughout this interactive, two-day event, participants will receive expert training and valuable materials needed to become a valuable resource that every community needs.

The institute also helps to prepare participants to become an ICC certified Disaster Response Inspector (DRI). The DRI is the only nationally available certification program for code officials and design professionals who wish to assist with building assessment on behalf of and within affected communities. This certification is not available at the institute but you can get more information through our Accreditation department.

Participants will be better able to:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of an ICC Disaster Response Inspectors.
• Understand the role of the National Incident Management System in disaster response.
• Prepare for mobilization and working within disaster environments.
• Understand and conduct ATC compliant building evaluations.
• Understand placarding and posting.

The next When Disaster Strikes Institute is scheduled for Sept. 1 in Biloxi, Miss.

Visit https://shop.iccsafe.org/education-and-certification/live-schedule/when-disaster-strikes-institute-090115.html to register or for more information.