G318: Local Mitigation Planning Workshop - Springfield

Date: 
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - 8:00am to Thursday, November 21, 2019 - 4:30pm

IEMA and FEMA will be hosting the G318:  Local Mitigation Planning Workshop in four locations around the State In November and December.



Who should attend: Local government officials, community planners, and others who are involved in the development of a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan are ideal attendees for this workshop. There are no prerequisites for this workshop. EMI course credit will not be provided. Attendees must register.



Locations and times:



November 18-19, 2019 – 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM - Lake Storey Pavilion 1572 Machen Dr. Galesburg, IL 61401

November 20-21, 2019 – 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM – IEMA 2200 S Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62703

December 4-5, 2019 – 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM – Community Outreach Building 2500 N Annie Glidden Rd. DeKalb, IL 60115

December 12-13, 2019 – 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM – Mt. Vernon Outland Airport 100 Aviation Drive Mt. Vernon, IL 62864



REGISTER HERE: https://public.iema.state.il.us/iema/Training/OnlineReg/classes.asp



Please register early as space is limited.





WHAT TO EXPECT The goal of this 2-day workshop is to provide plan developers with the information necessary to prepare and implement a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to: (1) Define hazard mitigation and identify the benefits of mitigation planning, (2) Develop or update a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and (3) Identify resources and guidance available for mitigation planning and plan implementation