Building Disaster Readiness for Local Governments 2026

May 7-8, 2026

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Sourcewell

This training ensures participants gain a comprehensive understanding of FEMA’s emergency management principles and procurement compliance, preparing local governments to respond to emergencies effectively and responsibly.

Date: May 7-8, 2026

Time:

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Location:

Sourcewell

Cost:

Free

Prerequisites: None

Description:

This training is intended for staff responsible for purchasing or working with suppliers, as well as their local emergency managers. Teams should attend together to collaborate on strengthening their Emergency Operations Plans and ensuring procurement practices remain compliant during disaster response.

About the leader:

Delivering Results and Solutions (DRS) has helped hundreds of public entities recover billions of dollars in recovery funding related to catastrophic events. The core competencies of DRS include insurance and FEMA cost recovery, risk preparedness and planning, grants management, and federal procurement and contracting subject matter expertise.

Event Registration

Registration deadline: April 27, 2026

Check-in: 30 minutes prior to start

Questions: community@sourcewell-mn.gov