Tabletop exercises are the cornerstone of any exercise program. Learn the basics of exercise development using the tried and true eight step process and come away from the session with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop tabletop exercises for your department or local agencies.

Although not a prerequisite, you may want to learn more about exercises and types by taking the free independent study course, IS-120 - An Orientation to Community Disaster Exercises, offered by FEMA. See http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is120.asp for more information.

Eric S. Evans
Emergency Management Specialist
University of Missouri Extension

Fee: $20