Cascades Disaster Academy - May 19-22, 2016
What: Four-Day Training Institute
When: Check in begins at 4:00 pm on May 19th
Where: Willamette University, Salem, Oregon.
Attendees: Red Cross volunteers, employees, and partner
agencies. No outside guests allowed.
Registration: Registration is open and will close 5/8.
Cost: Early Bird Overnighter (before April 19) - $35
Early Bird Commuter (before April 19) - $25
Registration After April 19-until May 8 - Overnighter - $70 & Commuter - $45
When: Check in begins at 4:00 pm on May 19th
Where: Willamette University, Salem, Oregon.
Attendees: Red Cross volunteers, employees, and partner
agencies. No outside guests allowed.
Registration: Registration is open and will close 5/8.
Cost: Early Bird Overnighter (before April 19) - $35
Early Bird Commuter (before April 19) - $25
Registration After April 19-until May 8 - Overnighter - $70 & Commuter - $45
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.
Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Things to know about the Cascades Disaster Academy
This year marks the 3rd Annual Cascades Disaster Academy and we're very excited that you are considering joining us for an outstanding weekend of training and networking. Out of respect for our donor dollars, this event has been
planned with an eye toward creating the most comprehensive training event
possible for the least cost and the least environmental impact. You will see this demonstrated by the
facilities selected and the training methodologies. By making those choices, more volunteers and
employees can be trained on how to provide vital services.
You will have a choice between three tickets: Cascades Disaster Academy Commuter, Cascades Disaster Academy Overnighter, and Cascades Disaster Academy Overnighter Private Room. You will also be able to pay for and order a unisex 2015 Disaster Academy screen-printed T-shirt or an embroidered Polo. Both shirts are charcoal with the logo on the left chest. The logo to the right is this year's design.
You will have a choice between three tickets: Cascades Disaster Academy Commuter, Cascades Disaster Academy Overnighter, and Cascades Disaster Academy Overnighter Private Room. You will also be able to pay for and order a unisex 2015 Disaster Academy screen-printed T-shirt or an embroidered Polo. Both shirts are charcoal with the logo on the left chest. The logo to the right is this year's design.
Going Green
This will be a paperless event.
We will not be printing course materials – you can download your materials before the event.
You will be asked in the registration process if you have a device (i.e. laptop, tablet, Kindle, etc.) to bring with you; if not, a loaner will be provided at the event. If
you want paper copies of your course materials, you will need to print those and
bring them with you. 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 with your downloads.
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).
- Laptop, Tablet, or other PDF reader if you have one available (or reserve one in the reservation phase or print your materials and bring
them with you).
- Snacks and drinks -- Coffee and tea will be provided in the morning and afternoon breaks. 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 not be serving snacks in between meals;
feel free to bring your own snacks.
- Shower shoes.
- 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).
- Laptop, Tablet, or other PDF reader if you have one available (or reserve one in the reservation phase or print your materials and bring
them with you).
- Snacks and drinks -- Coffee and tea will be provided in the morning and afternoon breaks. 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 not be serving snacks in between meals;
feel free to bring your own snacks.
- Shower shoes.
- 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
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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. Rooms have restrooms and showers down the hall. If you have difficulty climbing stairs, please let us know on the registration so we can find you a first floor room. Classroom buildings have elevators; dorms do not. If you would like a private room at the Disaster Academy, there is a $75 fee (total cost $120 before May 5). |
Course offerings & Tracks
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The links to the right will help you as you make your decisions on which course are best for you to take. If you are having a hard time making a decision, you can email us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help you; or check with your Disaster Program Manager or Activity Lead. The course catalog contains general descriptions of the courses being offered at most of the Pacific Division Institutes. If you are interested in taking Service Delivery Site Management or Fundamentals of Disaster Chapter Operations Management, you will need to complete the advanced course application and return it to [email protected]. Below are the courses that will be offered.
Thursday is a bonus day! |
This means that classes until 5pm on Thursday are being held at our local Salem Office; you are responsible for your own evening meal on Thursday, May 28th.
