Disaster Workshop Registration

Register for one workshop or all three. Each session stands on its own, and together they provide a fuller picture of how Pickens County can prepare, respond, and recover.

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Please select the workshops you would like to attend. Register for one, two or all three.

The first workshop focuses on what happens before a disaster ever arrives. Preparedness is more than supplies and plans on paper. It is the relationships, the awareness, and the leadership practices that allow a community to act quickly when minutes matter. This session is for leaders who want to strengthen the foundation their organization stands on before the next emergency. What you will take away: A clearer understanding of your organization's role in community preparedness Practical strategies for building awareness with the people you serve The connections and partnerships worth establishing before disaster strikes Leadership practices that hold up under pressure.
When a disaster arrives, plans meet reality. The second workshop focuses on the days and weeks immediately following an event, when speed, coordination, and clear communication determine how well a community responds. We will look at what coordination actually looks like in practice across organizations, agencies, and volunteers, and how to move from emergency response into early recovery without losing momentum. What you will take away: A working understanding of how your organization activates within a broader community response Tools for coordinating across nonprofit, faith, government, and business partners Communication practices that hold up during a crisis A clear bridge between emergency response and the recovery work that follows.
The hardest part of recovery often comes after the news cameras leave. Months and years after a disaster, families are still rebuilding homes, processing what they have been through, and finding their footing again. The third workshop focuses on the long arc of recovery: the practical, emotional, and community-wide work of helping a community heal. What you will take away: A clearer picture of the long arc of recovery and what families need at each stage Approaches for supporting the mental and emotional well-being of those affected Strategies for building sustained resilience into your organization and your community Practices for sustaining your own team through long recovery work.
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