The Basics

• McLean County MRC Handbook (Given at MCHD MRC orientation)

Core Competencies

• Core Competencies Matrix
• FEMA Emergency Plan
• IDHP Surviving Disaster, English or Spanish
• Bioterrorism Biological Weapons and Anthrax

Training Links

• iTrain.org
• MRCtrain.org
• Illinois HELPS
• FEMA Training

iTran and MRCtrain both require students to sign up for an account. Please contact David Hopper if you have questions.

General Response Planning

• Evacuee Support Guide
• National Preparedness Report
• National Preparedness Goals
• Resilience Whole Community Approach
• 2011 National Report Card on Disasters
• Tips for First Responders

Special Topics

• World Health Organization Psych First-Aid
• Psychological Response Checklist
• Preparedness Tips for Functional Needs
• Critical Issues in Special Needs Shelter
• FEMA Guidance for Integrating Functional Needs Services in General Population Shelters
• Emergency Preparedness and the Deaf Community
• Response Planning for Childcare
• Post-Disaster Reunification of Children: A Nationwide Approach