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

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

Registration is required through the RDPC website. Visit www.RuralTraining.org

Register no later than 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.

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.

Location: Marshall County Sheriff's Office
Admin/Civil Building - Floor 3
2369 Jessup Avenue
Marshalltown, IA 50158

Sponsoring Agency: Marshall County Emergency Management
September 24, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Please register by September 9, 2026 11:59 PM
U.S. Citizenship required to attend.

Topics include (but not limited to):
• 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

Who Should Attend:
• All First Responders-especially Law Enforcement
• Governmental Administrative/Elected Officials
• Citizen/Community Volunteers
• Community Emergency Management Personnel
• Community Stakeholders