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Atlantic Hope Disaster Field Training Exercise
Field Training Exercise ATLANTIC HOPE will be held on Thursday March 4- Monday March 8, 2010, at the Public Safety Training Complex of Indian River State College (IRSC) in Fort Pierce, Florida. The exercise is sponsored by the Consortium for Humanitarian Education and Service and hosted by Indian River State College.
Fees
There is a $125 participation fee paid to the IRSC Foundation that is due on check-in at the site. Air Transportation from Kansas City Airport to Orlando Airport is also paid by the student. Student participants will sign a waiver of liability upon in-processing at IRSC. Your participation fee pays for your ground transportation, food, lodging, and support of the exercise costs. You are responsible for paying for meals on March 4 and 8 while travelling and for dinner out on Sunday evening.
Flight Information
Delta.com
MCI (Kansas City) to MCO (Orlando, Florida)
Leaving Thursday, March 4
Returning Monday, March 8
March 4
9:20 a.m. arriving 3:26 p.m.
1 stop Atlanta (layover 1 hour 35 minutes)
Delta 1668
Delta 1315
March 8
11 a.m. arriving 3:05 p.m.
1 stop Atlanta (layover 1 hour 17 minutes)
Delta 1087
Delta 1883
Once you have made your travel arrangements, please send your flight confirmation to Dr. April Haberyan at ahaber@nwmissouri.edu
Staging Area
March 4
We will meet at the parking lot next to the Green House (two parking lots behind Garrett Strong and across from the McKemy Center) at 6 a.m.
Required Coursework
IS-100.a Introduction to Incident Command System
Certificate of completion must be submitted to one of the CCR advisors (Dr. Corson, Dr. Fisher, Dr. Haberyan, or Mister Matt Johnson).
To access the course go to http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp. Scroll down until you see the IS-100.a Introduction to Incident Command System. Click on the link and take the course.
Packing List
Here is a packing list of minimum items to bring:
- Heavy boots with ankle support - black or tan - 1 pair
- Heavy full-length cargo pants - tan or green - 2-3 pair
- Traveling clothing (airport friendly)- 1 set
- Tee Shirts - plain color , no logos - 2-3
- Underwear as appropriate
- Large towel - 1
- Water-proof Flip Flops - 1 pair
- Rain jacket or rain suit - 1
- Light jacket - 1
- Backpack - subdued color - 1
- Cloth hat with wide brim (not red) - 1
- Sleeping bag - warm weather - 1
- Hydration system (such as Camelbak or Hydrastorm) or canteen or water bottle with carrier - 1
- Flashlight -1 (LED flashlights are recommended)
- Notebooks - 1
- Toiletry Items (including sunscreen, bug spray)
- Work gloves
- Small pillow (optional)
You will be sleeping on cots in a building or tent and working in field conditions that could range from sunny and warm to rainy and cold. Plan accordingly and do not bring any military camouflaged items and ABSOLUTELY no weapons. Expect to have your bags searched by Atlantican Customs and Border Security Officials upon your arrival in the country.
