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. . . EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TRAINING (EMT) (EMA STAFF MANAGEMENT) The primary objectives of the Emergency Management Training Program thi s year are to cont i nue to deve lop the profess i ona 1 i sm and productivity of local emergency program managers and to increase the involvement of elected officials in emergency management activities. The EMT program is designed to complement other CCA programs to continue expansion of community emergency response capability. Priority will be given to pOlicy makers, managers and responders focusing on training in the team approach to disaster preparedness, We intend to generate greater pUblic information and educat i on efforts on bus i ness and industry i nvol vement at 1 oca 1 1 eve 1 s. Feedback on the resu 1 ts of tra i ni ng will be sought to ensure both the appropri ateness and effect i veness of train i ng provided. Attack-related Civil Defense preparedness remains the basis of our EMT program. Our all-hazards approach wi 11 continue to give priority to attack preparedness training and exercising activities in accordance with the national emphasis. Attack preparedness will be addressed in all training activities. EMA funded personnel will complete mandated training activities. EMT program marketing and recruiting will continue to focus on building interdisciplinary, multi-level community teams. The Developing Volunteer resources course will be presented to add emphasis toth i s resource. The development of more community emergency management councils, and planning and exercise program teams will build this year on the achievements of previous years. Hazardous materials training will be integrated with other training utilizing SARA Title III funds, if available, and instructors as specified in FEMA guidance on this topic. Close coordination will be maintained with other agencies providing any material training to ensure consistency of doctrine and concepts. The FEMA form 95-5 attached outlines our EMT program. A brochure describing the program is scheduled for wide distribution during the 4th quarter of FY89 to facilitate early application and local program managers' planning. The training activities scheduled satisfy the balanced curricular requirements of the CCA guidance, The Exercise Assistance Officer will conduct one Exercise Design Course and will continue participation in WEM's to promote the State exercise program. Exercising is increasingly being viewed at local levels as a most effective means of team building as well as an instrument of public education and LEOP evaluation. During FY90, we plan to have at least one more person become qualified at EMI as course manager for each of the following courses: Introduction to Emergency Management Course, the Emergency Planning Course, and the Exercise Design Course. Additional training resources will be drawn from pUblic and private agencies that offer stable long term participation. State staff and EMA funded staff will provide assistance in training activities