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Desert to the Sea Disaster Institute - May 4-6, 2018
The cost of the Institute covers all training and lunch and dinner Friday and Saturday. Breakfast is on your own, but there is a light continental breakfast. Those requiring overnight accommodations will get a maximum two nights (Friday & Saturday nights) at a nearby hotel with minimum double occupancy. There are no single room occupancy options available. The cost of the Institute is the same for one class or multiple classes. Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Things to know about the Desert to the Sea InstituteOut 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 in on how to provide vital services.
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Going Green
This will be a paperless event. We will not be printing course materials – everything will be provided to you electronically before the event. (You can also find all course materials on the Exchange under the DCS Training Index). You will be asked to bring a device (i.e. laptop, tablet, Kindle, etc.) with you to the Institute. Wifi may be available, but due to bandwidth constraints you are encouraged to download your course materials in advance. If you want paper copies of your course materials, you will need to print those and bring them with you.
It is your responsibility to complete all course prerequisites prior to attending the Institute. Most courses have one or more training prerequisites, most of which can be completed online in EDGE.
All course prerequisites are listed in the class “Fact Sheets” which can be found on the Exchange under the DCS Training Index. If you have questions regarding your course prerequisites, please contact Disaster Workforce Engagement Manager Laura Greene at (951) 235-0573 or [email protected].
It is your responsibility to complete all course prerequisites prior to attending the Institute. Most courses have one or more training prerequisites, most of which can be completed online in EDGE.
All course prerequisites are listed in the class “Fact Sheets” which can be found on the Exchange under the DCS Training Index. If you have questions regarding your course prerequisites, please contact Disaster Workforce Engagement Manager Laura Greene at (951) 235-0573 or [email protected].
What to bring
- Your curiosity, flexibility, and sense of humor. It's going to be a great weekend!
- Course materials will be provided for attendees on a thumb drive, so please bring a device with a PDF reader. If you want paper copies of your
course materials, you will need to download them in advance off the Exchange, print those and bring them with you.
- Pen and a pad of paper.
- Coffee, water and snacks will be provided. To help keep costs down, we invite you bring your own soft drinks that you
would like during morning and afternoon breaks.
- A mug with lid or a water bottle for use during class.
- The classrooms may be cool, so you are encouraged to bring a sweater or light jacket.
- We will be hosting an off-site meet and greet event on Friday night. The time and location are to be determined!
- Transportation options will be limited, so you are encouraged to drive your own vehicle or carpool to this event.
- We will be hosting an off-site meet and greet event on Saturday night. The time and location are to be determined.
- Course materials will be provided for attendees on a thumb drive, so please bring a device with a PDF reader. If you want paper copies of your
course materials, you will need to download them in advance off the Exchange, print those and bring them with you.
- Pen and a pad of paper.
- Coffee, water and snacks will be provided. To help keep costs down, we invite you bring your own soft drinks that you
would like during morning and afternoon breaks.
- A mug with lid or a water bottle for use during class.
- The classrooms may be cool, so you are encouraged to bring a sweater or light jacket.
- We will be hosting an off-site meet and greet event on Friday night. The time and location are to be determined!
- Transportation options will be limited, so you are encouraged to drive your own vehicle or carpool to this event.
- We will be hosting an off-site meet and greet event on Saturday night. The time and location are to be determined.
Lodging
Overnight participants will be lodged at the Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North (2700 Hotel Terrace in Santa Ana). There will be a minimum two people assigned to each room. (If there is someone with whom you prefer to be lodged, please note that in your registration). There are no single occupancy options available. Breakfast is on your own, however snacks will be available. Lunch and dinner will be provided Friday and Saturday. You will need to provide your own transportation to and from the hotel and chapter. Any meals outside of those provided by the Institute must be purchased at your own expense.
If you would prefer to have your own room, you can book a room at your own expense at a local hotel and register as a commuter. Most people will be staying at the Best Western Orange County Airport North, you can contact them at 714-432-8888.
If you would prefer to have your own room, you can book a room at your own expense at a local hotel and register as a commuter. Most people will be staying at the Best Western Orange County Airport North, you can contact them at 714-432-8888.
Course offerings & Tracks
When you sign up for the event, the courses will give you the option to learn more about each course. Just click on the item and it will share with you information about the class, as well as the course prerequisites. On the side of the scheduling site you will find tracks that you can click on that offer suggested training.
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