MEMA Basic Shelter Operations Course

This three hour virtual interactive course provides a high-level introduction to basic shelter operations.  This course was developed in collaboration with MEMA, MA Department of Public Health, DelValle Institute, American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and the Western Region Homeland Security Council to provide a common vision and guiding principles to improve shelter coordination, support, and information sharing across the Commonwealth.

Main Topics Covered in this Course Include:

• Defining a Shelter
• Types of Shelters
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Operational Guidelines