Cascades Disaster Academy
May 2020
What: Four-Day Training Academy
When: Check in begins at 3:00 pm on May 28th Where: Willamette University, Salem, Oregon. Attendees: Red Cross volunteers and employees. No outside guests allowed. No pets allowed; service animals welcome. Registration: Opens to the Cascade Region in March 2020. Cost: $35 Cascades Region Commuter or Overnighter $125 for a private room The cost of the Academy covers lodging, training, and most meals. The Academy cost is the same for one class or multiple classes. Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
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JOIN US IN 2020
Once a year the Cascades Region comes together for a weekend of training at the Disaster Academy. During this time we update our skills and spend time with our larger team, working together to make us ready to assist our local communities when disaster strikes. This year we will be welcoming participants from around the Pacific Division along with some international guests.
Why should you come to the Disaster Academy? You'll have the chance to choose from over 75 training opportunities during the four day event, which we believe will be our best event ever. It's a great opportunity to complete your training, meet new people, and become more confident in your skills as a disaster worker.
The Disaster Academy has something for you, regardless of your role. Whether you respond to house fires, deploy on large events, install smoke alarms, assist with community presentations, help out at a Service to Armed Forces Rally, survey potential shelter sites, conduct Pillowcase programs for kids, take care of our offices, coordinate volunteer meetings, or conduct training, there will be courses and workshops to enhance your skills. We don't have time very often to catch up with one another over a scoop of ice cream; we're normally too busy. At the Disaster Academy we have the opportunity in a non-disaster environment to get to know each other, build relationships, and ready ourselves to serve.
Some of you will drive many hours to come and we can promise you it will be worth your time and effort. We are extremely excited about this year's training opportunities and we have something new for everyone. Join us in 2020 for the 8th Annual Disaster Academy and strengthen your local area with your attendance.
Why should you come to the Disaster Academy? You'll have the chance to choose from over 75 training opportunities during the four day event, which we believe will be our best event ever. It's a great opportunity to complete your training, meet new people, and become more confident in your skills as a disaster worker.
The Disaster Academy has something for you, regardless of your role. Whether you respond to house fires, deploy on large events, install smoke alarms, assist with community presentations, help out at a Service to Armed Forces Rally, survey potential shelter sites, conduct Pillowcase programs for kids, take care of our offices, coordinate volunteer meetings, or conduct training, there will be courses and workshops to enhance your skills. We don't have time very often to catch up with one another over a scoop of ice cream; we're normally too busy. At the Disaster Academy we have the opportunity in a non-disaster environment to get to know each other, build relationships, and ready ourselves to serve.
Some of you will drive many hours to come and we can promise you it will be worth your time and effort. We are extremely excited about this year's training opportunities and we have something new for everyone. Join us in 2020 for the 8th Annual Disaster Academy and strengthen your local area with your attendance.
Going Green |
This will be a paperless event. We will not be printing course materials – you should download your materials before the event. You can download your materials from Sched.org after you pick your schedule. We will have "Gardeners" available to help you in the WiFi Garden if you need assistance.
You will be asked during the registration process if you have a device (i.e. laptop, tablet, etc.) to bring with you. If not, a loaner can be provided at the event if you reserve when you register. Participant materials will be online only. If you are not likely to use a computer, do not reserve one. Your phone will be too small to use for your course material; you will need a larger screen. If you want paper copies of your course materials, print and bring them with you. |
What to bring
- Your curiosity, flexibility, and sense of humor. It's going to be a great weekend!
- Linens: Sheets, blankets /sleeping bag, pillow, towel(s).
- Shower shoes.
- Laptop or Tablet if you have one available (or reserve one during registration or print your materials and bring them with you).
- Snacks and drinks -- Coffee and tea will be provided during the morning break. To help keep costs down, we invite you to bring your own soft drinks that you would like during morning and afternoon breaks. We will be providing water during the day, but we will not be serving snacks in between meals; feel free to bring your own snacks.
- A mug with lid if you are coffee or tea drinker during class.
- Classes and sleeping areas are in unconnected buildings and it could be a 10 minute walk between classes, meals, and venues.
- We recommend you bring a lightweight jacket/rain slicker (just in case).
- Bring shoes that are appropriate for walking (tennis shoes work great).
- Linens: Sheets, blankets /sleeping bag, pillow, towel(s).
- Shower shoes.
- Laptop or Tablet if you have one available (or reserve one during registration or print your materials and bring them with you).
- Snacks and drinks -- Coffee and tea will be provided during the morning break. To help keep costs down, we invite you to bring your own soft drinks that you would like during morning and afternoon breaks. We will be providing water during the day, but we will not be serving snacks in between meals; feel free to bring your own snacks.
- A mug with lid if you are coffee or tea drinker during class.
- Classes and sleeping areas are in unconnected buildings and it could be a 10 minute walk between classes, meals, and venues.
- We recommend you bring a lightweight jacket/rain slicker (just in case).
- Bring shoes that are appropriate for walking (tennis shoes work great).
Lodging
If you have difficulty walking between the dorms, classrooms, and cafeteria, we will be providing golf cart shuttles to help you get from place to place.
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This year our lodging assignments, like last year, are closer to the classrooms in dormitories that have been updated in the past four years. Lodging will be available Thursday, May 28 through Saturday May 30 at the Willamette University dorms. Rooms will be double occupancy; each person will have their own bed. If you would like a private room at the Disaster Academy, there is a $90 fee (cost of the empty bed - total event cost $125). Restrooms and showers are located down the hall. If you have difficulty climbing stairs, please let us know on the registration so we can place you in our dorm with an elevator. All classroom buildings have elevators; some dorms do not.
Willamette University does not allow RV Parking overnight. |