The training modules below will assist agencies in building their own Family Reunification Plan following Emergency Incidents utilizing WRHSAC’s Family Reunification Plan Template.
After completing the modules, you will:
- Understand why family reunification planning is important
- Understand key components of family reunification and best practices
- Know how to put together a planning group and fill in the blanks
- Understand how to use the template
- Be able to modify and implement the template
- Have a basic understanding of ICS in a reunification event
- Be able to operate a reunification event successfully
Online Training Modules:
- Module One – Structure and Goals of Training
This module provides an overview of the training structure
Module Two – What is Family Reunification and Who Should Plan For It?
This module will help you define family reunification, understand the benefits of pre-event planning, and understand what types of organizations should plan for reunification
- Module Three – Introduction to WRHSAC Family Reunification Plan Template
This module covers the purpose, scope and assumptions of the plan template, as well as key plan development steps
- Module Four – Plan Activation
This module will cover the steps to activating the family reunification plan, including authority, mobilizing staff, and setting up the Family Reunification Center
- Module Five – Operations
This module will help you understand each step to successfully conducting a family reunification event, including messaging, registration, and working with partner agencies
- Module Six – Demobilization
This module will guide you through the process of assessing the need to demobilize a Family Reunification Center and walk you through each step of conducting demobilization
How to Use the Modules:
Simply click on the module link above and you will be taken to the training. Each module is stand-alone; the page will close when you have completed the module. Return to this page to access the next module. Please note there is no audio with the training.
