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Name FL-680 Individual Assistance: The Local Role : ( FL-680)
Description This course breaks down the fundamentals of Individual Assistance (IA), which is designed to coordinate assistance provided to individuals and households recovering from disaster. Topics include overviews of federal, state, local, and non-profit disaster assistance programs, information sharing and privacy, and planning for disaster housing missions. Students will leave this course with a better understanding of how to better support individuals in their communities by leveraging all available assistance mechanisms.
PreRequisite
Target Audience Emergency Managers, Mass Care Coordinators, Human Services and Social Services Personnel, County and Municipal Administrators, and Local entities responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting recovery efforts for individuals and households
Additional Information Course Time: 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM (local time). The EOC can be a little chilly at times so layer appropriately. No perfumes or scents please.
Location Polk County Emergency Operations Center
Address 1890 Jim Keene Blvd
Winter Haven 33880
Polk
Region 4
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Date Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 - Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
Point of Contact Doug Cockerham
(863) 298-7007  
dougcockerham@polkfl.gov
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NameCountyOrganization
Brian ThurstonPolk Polk County Emergency Management
Douglas CockerhamPolk Polk County Emergency Management
Jana NicklesPolk Polk county Emergency Management
Nicholas BouselliPolk  
Paul WomblePolk Polk County EM
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