(G-205) Recovery from Disaster: The Local Community Role

June 30, 2026

Cumberland County Extension Office

90 Smith Grove Road, Burkesville, KY 42717

9:00a – 5:00p Central Time

Course Description

This course covers foundational concepts in disaster recovery and the latest guidance on recovery planning. Participants will either assess their own recovery plan or a sample against this national planning guidance. Following that, participants will discuss how a disaster recovery effort can be organized, managed, and led along with the types of challenges faced by recovery managers. Scenario activities throughout the course give participants the opportunity to target information strategies, and address local

Student Criteria

The audience for this course includes a wide variety of those involved in community disaster recovery. Among those might be: Local elected officials; city/county managers and planners; members of Regional Planning Commissions and Economic Development Districts; Emergency Managers and staff; Public Works Directors; Health Care Administrator or Planner; Public Information Officer; Housing Director or Planner/Staff; Voluntary Agency Coordinators; Faith-Based Leaders; Business Organization Representatives; and State Recovery Staff and Partners. Pre-Requisites (IS-100 & IS-2900).

Special Notes

 Advance student registration is REQUIRED and must be received by June 23, 2026. Maximum # of students is 30. You are considered accepted as a student in this class upon receipt of your application by this office so you will not receive a letter acknowledging that acceptance. Meals, lodging, and travel expenses are the responsibility of the student and will NOT be reimbursed by KYEM. This course will be delivered in digital format. A copy of the manual will be emailed to you prior to the start of the class.

Registration

Registration application for the course can be completed using the following link:

https://app.logiforms.com/formdata/user_forms/25701_7726379/94169 and click on register.  When registering, please use proper name as you would like it to appear on the certificate.  Students will be notified if the course is cancelled. For this reason, it is imperative that you provide accurate contact information. 

For more information, contact 

Heather Renfrow, KYEM Administrative Specialist Senior

Phone: 502-607-2308; Email: heather.renfrow@ky-em.org