DRD Training

While the Disaster Response Database (DRD) is very user-friendly, training is a requirement to receive the software.  Experience shows that without training, the DRD is under-utilized or not used at all. 

We will provide the following for training:

§         A 6-hour training session (usually 9-3 or 10-4)

§         Database and manual to each trained agency needing software

§         Question/answer throughout training

§         Discussion of how groups can work together to maximize limited resources

§         Laptop

§         All costs associated with trainer (hotel, airfare, meals, materials) courtesy of Lutheran Disaster Response National (LDR)

Your tasks to make training possible:

§         Publicity of the training

§         Contact all entities that would benefit from the software

§         Provide meeting space, PowerPoint projector/screen

§         Arrange for lunch to be brought in to allow for time to interact with participants

Training Considerations:

§         To justify costs of training each training must consist of at least 15-20 participants

§         Ideally, another training would be offered in another area of the region to offset airfare

Who should attend training:

§         Disaster staff (Case Managers, Volunteer Coordinators, Supervisors, Site Manager, Equipment Coordinators, Donations Management)

§         VOAD members (American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, denominational partners)

§         Local organizations assisting Disaster Management (City, United Way)

§         Rebuild partners

§         Long Term Recovery Committee (LTRC) members

§         Administration of Disaster groups

Benefits of training:

§         Gives a jump-start into using the software (removes fear factor)

§         Staff will have a better understanding of what goes in and what reports are available

§         VOAD, LTRC members and other local organizations will gain insight into how they can best work together

§         Rebuild partners will understand how case management and volunteer coordination work together for securing materials and labor for the rebuild effort

§         Even though recovery staff may not have “hands on” with the database, training will provide a working knowledge of the entire process