If not, or you want to learn more about being financially ready for the next disaster then this free training might be just what you need.
Northeast Emergency Management Training & Education Center (NEMTEC) is a collaborative training center to help professionals within the emergency services sector in New England meet the evolving needs of the region in response to the emerging threats and expanding roles for emergency management. NEMTEC will offer a virtual Disaster Finance Overview course four (4) times throughout Spring 2025. This 4-hour course, followed by 1-hour state-specific breakout sessions, will highlight the financial considerations and best practices during disaster preparation, response, and recovery. NEMTEC and Vermont Emergency Management (VEM) has partnered with VLCT for the 1-hour Vermont specific breakout session. Join VLCT’s Government Finance Specialist, Marguerite Ladd, and other members of the Municipal Operations Support team, to learn how the concepts in the 4-hour general course are applicable in the realm of Vermont municipal finance.
The Disaster Finance Overview course is free and will be offered on four (4) different dates for your convenience:
- Tue. Feb 18, 2025 08:00 am - 1:30 pm – register HERE for the February session.
- Thu. Mar 27, 2025 08:00 am - 1:30 pm – register HERE for the March session.
- Thu. Apr 10, 2025 08:00 am - 1:30 pm – register HERE for the April session.
- Wed. May 21, 2025 08:00 am - 1:30 pm – register HERE for the May session.
After you click the “I Want to Register” box at the bottom of the screen, you will arrive at a “Login” page where you must follow the instructions. NOTE: When completing the “Personal Profile” in the “Work Address” field scroll through the “City” list and select “OTHER” and then enter your Vermont town name under “Other City.”
The target audience for the Disaster Finance Overview course is local government officials: emergency management directors, treasurers, finance directors, accountants, auditors, procurement officers, and other members of the finance team.