DFW Disaster Action
The Dallas/Fort Worth Disaster Action Committee informs and coordinates design professionals' action in preparing for and responding to disaster conditions.
Resources
To be eligible to partcipate in the assessment of buildings after a disaster, a licensed architect or professional engineer must complete a certification training program and watch four FEMA webinars. Information on these can be found at:
California EOS Evaluator Training:
Safety Assessment Program
Evaluator Student Manual
FEMA Webinars:
a. IS-100.b - Introduction to Incident Command System
b. IS-200.b - ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
c. IS-700.a - NIMS An Introduction
d. IS-800.b - National Response Framework, An Introduction
Additional information is available at:
State of Texas Emergency Management
Texas Emergency Management Statutes
Texas Emergency Management Preparedness Website
State of Texas Emergency Management Plan
Texas Emergency Preparedness Portal
Texas State & Local Emergency Organizations
Texas Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
National Emergency Management
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5)