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​G0557:  Rapid Needs Assessment

This course provides information and resources that will enable participants to plan an effective Damage Assessment Program and conduct rapid and effective damage assessments in order to save lives, protect property and the environment, and begin the process of recovery and mitigation.

The intended audience is local officials who are responsible for assessing, collecting, and reporting damages during and after any event that causes damage of private, public, and critical infrastructure.

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G0557 Student Manual

G0557 Student Manual (PDF)

G0557 Additional Student Resources

Appendix A: Assessment Form Sample Used in Unit 4 (PDF)