Northwest Disaster Training Institute - May 18-21, 2017

What:                    Multi-Day Training Institute - You can attend one day or all of
                                  the days.  
When:                   May 18-21, 2017
Where:                  Spokane, WA  
Attendees:           Red Cross volunteers, employees, and partner agencies.
                               No outside  guests allowed.  
Registration:        Registration will open Monday, April 10.  Follow the link at the
                               bottom of the page to sign-up. Registration will close on May 16 
Cost:                      $35 overnighter covers lodging, training, and most meals 
                               $25 for commuters & RVers and includes lunch & dinner.
                                (Institute cost is the same for one class or multiple classes.)   
                                          Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Things to know about the Northwest Institute

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 in on how to provide vital services.  You will have a choice between three tickets: Northwest Institute Commuter, Northwest Institute Overnighter, or Northwest Institute Private Room.      If you have questions, please email us at [email protected].

Going Green

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This will be a paperless event.  We will not be printing course materials – everything will be provided to you electronically before the event.  You will be asked in the registration process if you have a device (i.e. laptop, tablet, Kindle, etc.) you can bring with you; if not, a loaner will be provided to you at the event. If you want paper copies of your course materials, you will need to print those and bring them with you.

What to bring

* Your curiosity, flexibility, and sense of humor.  It's going to be a great weekend!
* Laptop, Tablet, or other PDF reader if you have one available. If you prefer printed course materials, please print prior to the event and bring with you. This is a green event so materials will be provided electronically.
* Snacks and drinks - To help keep costs down, we invite you to bring your own soft drinks and snacks for morning and afternoon breaks.  We will not be serving snacks in between meals; feel free to bring your own.
* A mug/water bottle with lid if you are a coffee or tea drinker during class
* Comfortable walking shoes because classrooms are spread out in different buildings across the SFCC campus.

Lodging

Lodging will be available May 18, 19, and 20th in local Spokane hotels. All participants will not be at the same hotel. To keep costs low, some hotels may be up to 25 minutes from primary training site.  Overnighter accommodations are available as part of the $35 ticket.  If you would like a Private Room you can reserve a Private Room Ticket for $150.

Course offerings & Tracks

 If you are interested in finding out more about the course, requirements, and/or prerequisites, click on the Course Catalog Alpha Order and you can read through information about the courses.  If you are trying to figure out the dates and times, choose the Course Catalog Date & Time and you can think about the classes you would like to take.  When you are ready to purchase a ticket, click on the Register for the NW Disaster Institute and you will start the registration process. When purchase your ticket and decide to sign up the program is interactive and you can read about each of the courses as you are signing up.  The catalogs are here to help you decide if you would like to attend. If you need help registering, you can click the registration button at the top of the page and read through the step-by-step instructions.