Austin Disaster Relief Network

Events Calendar

August

AUG

Tuesday, 6 PM - 9 PM

ADRN believes the body of Christ as a whole, needs additional spiritual equipping and training to better prepare us to help ourselves and those affected by disaster. This session will focus on applying the provisions God has given to us in times of trial and adversity and ways to pray, share and care for those affected by disaster. Presented by ADRN Director, Daniel Geraci. Free

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EVENTS

CASHP Shelter Refresher Course Training: If you were trained in previous years as a CASHP shelter manager, you are required to take the CASHP refresher course once a year before being deployed into a shelter. Our local government has asked you to take this refresher course asap since we are in hurricane season. For more information, click here.

August 2nd - CASHP Shelter Manager Training @ Round Rock Stadium (10211 W. Parmer Ln.) from 8:30am-3:30pm. All volunteers who want to become a shelter manager within an emergency shelter in times of disaster must take this 7hr class. Prior to attending this class, all volunteers must take the FEMA ICS-100 class online and bring a copy of your completed certificate (http://emilms.fema.gov/ICS100G/index.htm). All attendees will need to arrive 15 minutes early to pass through security. Please register by emailing oem@ci.austin.tx.us - seating is limited (please sign up as a ADRN/Red Cross Volunteer).

Aug. 10th - DRC Training @ ADRN office (2301 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 105, Austin) from 6PM-9PM. ADRN's Disaster Relief Coordinator (DRC) training is required for all new DRC's who have joined the network. This 3hr training will cover the first 3 key steps in church/volunteer preparedness. Every DRC will receive a DRC Manual. Free. Please register by emailing admin@adrntx.org.

August 10th - CASHP Shelter Manager Training @ Austin-Travis County EOC (5010 Old Manor Rd, Austin) from 8:30am-3:30pm. All volunteers who want to become a shelter manager within an emergency shelter in times of disaster must take this 7hr class. Prior to attending this class, all volunteers must take the FEMA ICS-100 class online and bring a copy of your completed certificate (http://emilms.fema.gov/ICS100G/index.htm). All attendees will need to arrive 15 minutes early to pass through security. Please register by emailing oem@ci.austin.tx.us - seating is limited (please sign up as a ADRN/Red Cross Volunteer).

August 11th - CASHP Shelter Manager Training @ Buda Elementary School (300 San Marcos St., Buda) from 8:30am-3:30pm. All volunteers who want to become a shelter manager within an emergency shelter in times of disaster must take this 7hr class. Prior to attending this class, all volunteers must take the FEMA ICS-100 class online and bring a copy of your completed certificate (http://emilms.fema.gov/ICS100G/index.htm). All attendees will need to arrive 15 minutes early to pass through security. Please register by emailing oem@ci.austin.tx.us - seating is limited (please sign up as a ADRN/Red Cross Volunteer).

August 18th & 19th - CASHP Shelter Manager Training @ Austin-Travis County EOC (5010 Old Manor Rd, Austin) from 6PM-9PM - must attend both sessions. All volunteers who want to become a shelter manager within an emergency shelter in times of disaster must take this 7hr class. Prior to attending this class, all volunteers must take the FEMA ICS-100 class online and bring a copy of your completed certificate (http://emilms.fema.gov/ICS100G/index.htm). All attendees will need to arrive 15 minutes early to pass through security. Please register by emailing oem@ci.austin.tx.us - seating is limited (please sign up as a ADRN/Red Cross Volunteer).

August 17th - Biblical Readiness Training @ ADRN office (2301 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 105, Austin) from 6PM-9PM. ADRN believes the body of Christ as a whole, needs additional spiritual equipping and training to better prepare us to help ourselves and those affected by disaster. This session will focus on applying the provisions God has given to us in times of trial and adversity and ways to pray, share and care for those affected by disaster. Presented by ADRN Director, Daniel Geraci. Free. Please register by clicking here.

Sept. 7th-9th - Evacuee Care Training (CISM) @ Austin Baptist Association (3811 Harmon Ave., Austin) from 6PM-10PM. ADRN highly recommends this training for volunteers who are called to help people in times of crisis and/or called to the mission field. This training will equip participants to deal with the mental, emotional and spiritual issues most people encounter in times of disaster, including trauma, learning debriefing techniques and much more. The training will be presented by Melissa Slagle, a consultant and International Trainer, a Certified Traumatic-Stress Specialist (CTS), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). All participants will receive an internationally recognized certificate of completion in Disaster Psychological 1st Aid and CISM/CISD (Critical Incident Stress Management/Critical Incident Stress Debriefing). This training is also recommended for teens 16 years of age and above and for the elderly. Training costs is $70. To register, please click here.

Sept. 7th-Oct.12th - Community Emergency Response Team Training (CERT) @ CTECC (5010 Old Manor Rd, Austin) from 6PM-9PM. ADRN highly recommends this training, which educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills. These include Fire Safety, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search & Rescue, Disaster Psychology, Terrorism and a Disaster Simulation. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. This training is nationally recognized and supported by FEMA and the Office of Emergency Management/Department of Homeland Security. Participants must click here to register. Seating is very limited since this training is FREE and presented by the City of Austin.

Sept. 10th-11th - Evacuee Care Train the Trainer Course (CISM Advanced) @ Austin Baptist Association (3811 Harmon Ave., Austin) from 6-10PM on Sept. 10th and 9AM-5PM on Sept. 11th. The training will be presented by Melissa Slagle. All participants need to take the standard 10hr Evacuee Care/CISM course at least 2 times before taking the Train the Trainer course. In order to apply for this course, please email your name, contact information, ministry/professional background information and the CISM training dates you have attended to admin@adrntx.org. Training costs is $90 (Saturday lunch included).