Transportation Disaster Response - Family Assistance October 20, 2008

Developed for commercial transportation officials, representatives of federal agencies, staff of non-governmental relief organizations and emergency managers, this course is instrumental in understanding how any organization involved in the accident response can most effectively support the family assistance efforts.

NTSB Transportation Disaster Assistance specialists, clinicians and other professionals will present a variety of disaster response and family assistance topics. Learn from Safety Board responders who have developed partnership programs to manage disasters.

Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:

* Improve on-scene coordination and communication
* Manage limited resources more effectively
* Define the practical skills for working with grieving family members
* Apply the skills from the class to conduct an effective family briefing
* Brief others in their organization about the disaster response process and the role of the NTSB

Official Website: http://www.ntsb.gov/TC/sched_courses_2008.htm