MGT 416: Introduction to Continuity of Government Planning for Rural Jurisdictions

June 11, 2026

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST

Pennyrile ADD Board Room

300 Hammond Dr

Hopkinsville, KY 42240

MGT 416 is an 8-hour, DHS/FEMA-certified, tuition-free, planning and management-level course. This course is designed to help governmental officials and emergency responders in rural areas with the development of continuity plans that will help officials ensure essential governmental services remain functional across a spectrum of emergencies. This course will expose participants to the benefits of developing continuity of government plans for rural communities with special focus on succession planning, delegation of authority, redundant communications, and alternate facilities.

Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium - LMS

Register no later than May 27, 2026 (2 weeks before the course date). A minimum of 20 registrations must be received by this date to ensure the class will be held. FEMA S.I.D. REQUIRED. Register for your FEMA Student Identification Number by visiting:

FEMA Student Identification (SID) System - FEMA SID

•Develop or strengthen current continuity of operations plans

•Address resource needs

•Succession planning

•Plan for alternate communications

•Designate alternate facilities

•Authority delegation

•Identify critical equipment needs

•Ensure personnel are properly trained

•All First Responders-especially Law Enforcement

•Governmental Administrative/Elected Officials

•Citizen/Community Volunteers

•Community Emergency Management Personnel

•Community Stakeholders