K0419: Shelter Field Guide Training for State and Local Communities

K0419: Shelter Field Guide Training for State and Local Communities

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Course Dates/Times: 
August 25–26, 2025 (10 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time)

Course Length: 10 hours of online instruction. This virtual course will be held over 2 consecutive days (5 hours/day).

Location: This course will be delivered as a facilitated, distance learning training event using Adobe Connect sessions.

Course Description: This course was developed by the American Red Cross and FEMA to train participants in sheltering practices and techniques. It is designed for use with its companion piece, the Shelter Field Guide.

Course Goal: The goal of the course is to familiarize students with the seven different roles involved in sheltering, the resources available to shelters,
how to prepare for shelter operations, and how to use the Shelter Field Guide to open, operate, and close a shelter.

Course Objectives:
• Identify the seven different roles involved in sheltering.
• Explain the resources available to shelters.
• Use the Shelter Field Guide to open, operate, and close a shelter.
• Prepare for shelter operations.

Prerequisites: None

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): EMI awards .8 CEUs for completion of this course.

Target Audience: This course is intended for Shelter Managers and functional supervisors representing faith-based groups, non-profit companies, or private industry.

To Apply:
Participants must apply using the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) Online Admissions System to gain access to the course.
Before applying through the NETC Online Admissions System, a valid FEMA Student
Identification Number (SID) is required.
Apply for a FEMA SID or find a forgotten FEMA SID.

Access the NETC online admissions system.

All EMI applications require an electronic approval from the head of your sponsoring organization.  You will need the name, title, and email address of this person to submit the application. Once your application is submitted, the head of your sponsoring organization that you listed will receive an email from NETC Admissions requesting that they endorse your application. The head of the organization will have 14 days to endorse the application.  Non-Federal applicants for EMI courses must use the appropriate State Training Officer (STO) as “Head of Organization.”

Application Review:
To be evaluated for admission into this course, block #16 on the application form must be completed. Please refer to the Target Audience above and indicate how you meet the requirements based on your position and experience.
Please Note: NETC Admissions will notify you of your acceptance into this course via email with an Acceptance Letter/Welcome Package. A separate email will be sent prior to the course outlining additional information to ensure you have a successful experience.

Request for Accommodation:
If you require a reasonable accommodation (sign language interpreters, Braille, CART, etc.), please make the request NLT 15 days prior to the class start date. When making any requests, please provide details on the accommodation; however, DO NOT include medical or other personal information that is protected under the Privacy Act of 1974 or the Health Information Privacy Protection Act (45 CFR Part 160 Subparts A and E of Part 164). Last-minute requests will be accepted; however, they may not be possible to fulfill.

Please email these requests to:

[email protected].

EMI Training Point of Contact:
For additional information, contact the Response and Recovery Branch at:

[email protected]