PER-294: Testing an Emergency Operations Plan in a Rural EOC

PER 294 is a DHS/FEMA-certified, 8-hour, tuition-free, performancelevel course designed with a proactive approach to testing the Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) of rural communities in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) environment. EOPs are allhazard plans developed for use by state and local jurisdictions to ensure a coordinated and effective response to natural, technological, or man-made disasters that may occur within an area. It serves as the “game plan” for those who will be tasked with responding to an incident. Testing these plans on a routine basis is critical to their effectiveness.

Topics covered will help participants to:
•Articulate the value of exercising an EOP.
•Describe the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP). •Prepare an EOC for testing.
•Given a particular scenario, select an exercise type that best meets a jurisdiction’s requirements.
•Develop an exercise aligned with the HSEEP standards.
•Simulate role of an assigned EOC position

Who should attend:
•Law Enforcement
•Fire Service
•Healthcare
•Emergency Management Personnel
•Community Mental Health Personnel
•Community Stakeholders

Location: WV Training & Conference Center (431 Running Right Way, Julian, WV 25529)

When: August 29, 2025

Time: 0800-1700

To Register: www.ruraltraining.org

For more information, please contact Brent Burger at 304-539-1177 or brent.a.burger@wv.gov