Follow-On Actions
Click here to read the HOPE Begins Here Pilot Campaign Report.
Click here to download the Greene County, MO Follow-On Actions schedule.
Throughout the campaign lifecycle, additional disaster preparedness webinars, trainings and certifications will be delivered by local experts, first response organizations and HOPE Begins Here campaign partners. Follow-On Actions deliver action steps needed to make sector and community resiliency sustainable.
Follow-On Actions were promoted at each of the three HOPE Begins Here preparedness events: Faith-Based Preparedness Symposium on March 25, 2008, Business Preparedness Seminar on April 23, 2008, and the Family Preparedness Festival on May 3, 2008.
For more information about HOPE Begins Here campaign please contact us.
State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Training
Principles Of Emergency Management
May 13th or May 15th
Springfield Participants
Exercise Design And Evaluation
August 9th
Branson Participants
Go to http://training.dps.mo.gov/sematraining.nsf to register for SEMA Classes
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
Greene County CERT
To be held in June at Ozarks Technical College
For more information please contact Holly Johnston, Region D CERT Coordinator at 417-864-4645
Christian County CERT
April 3-May 22 6-9pm
Held at the Christian County Ambulance Training Facility
For more information please contact the Christian County Office of Emergency Management at (417)581-2126
The Springfield/Greene County Health Department
Will offer:
A Mass Medication Exercise: by appointment only
Pandemic Planning Training in the Springfield-Greene County Health Department Conference room
For more information please contact Molly Holtmann at 417-864-1083 or email her at
Ollis & Company Risk & Benefit Advisors, Resiliency Solutions and Agilty Recovery Solutions will present:
What is business contingency planning and disaster recovery planning and why should you do it?
Wednesday, May 14, 11:30am-1:00pm at Ollis & Co., 2274 E. Sunshine, 417-881-8333
Lunch will be provided; Registration limited to 25
Thursday, May 15 (Repeat of May 14), 7:30am-9:00am at Ollis & Co., 2274 E. Sunshine, 417-881-8333
Breakfast will be provided; Registration limited to 25
Ask the Experts:A “Best Practices” discussion on business contingency and disaster recovery planning
Wednesday, June 4, 11:30am-1:00pm at Ollis & Co., 2274 E. Sunshine, 417-881-8333
Lunch will be provided; Registration limited to 25
Thursday, June 5 (Repeat of June 4), 7:30am-9:00am at Ollis & Co., 2274 E. Sunshine, 417-881-8333
Breakfast will be provided; Registration limited to 25
The Salvation Army will offer:
Preparing Your Congregation For Disaster
This course provides roles for worship centers when preparing individuals, congregations, and communities to respond to disasters and when providing disaster relief services. It also explains how to develop a congregational response team.
June 25, 9:00am to 1:00pm
July 16, 9:00am to 1:00pm (repeat of June 25)
Salvation Army
1707 W. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802
To register call 417-862-5509
Emotional and Spiritual Care in Disaster Operations
This course covers the unique ministry of The Salvation Army and trains participants to serve as an Emotional and Spiritual Care Officer during a disaster relief operation.
June 25, 2:00pm to 5:00pm
July 16, 2:00pm to 5:00pm (repeat of June 25)
Salvation Army
1707 W. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802
To register call 417-862-5509
The Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross
To register for any of the following classes call 417-832-9500
Adult CPR / First Aid / Automated Electronic Defibrillator (AED)
Normally $45 - only $15 for H.O.P.E. Event participants
Held at: Greater Ozarks Chapter of The American Red Cross, 1545 N West Bypass, Springfield, MO 65803
Monday, May 5
8:30a-3:30p
(course id: 1289660)
Saturday, May 10
8:30a-3:30p
(course id: 1289662)
Tuesday, May 20
8:30a-3:30p
(course id: 1289669)
Thursday, May 29
8:30a-3:30p
(course id: 1289675)
Adult CPR / First Aid / Automated Electronic Defibrillator (AED)
Normally $45 - only $15 for H.O.P.E. Event participants
Held at: Chesterfield Family Center, 2511 W. Republic Road, Springfield, MO 65807
Wednesday, May 21
9a-4p
(course id: 1289670)
Wednesday, June 18
9a-4p
(course id: 1289683)
Adult CPR / First Aid / Automated Electronic Defibrillator (AED)
Normally $45 - only $15 for H.O.P.E. Event participants
Held at: Branson Fire Department, 221 Jefferson, North Branson MO
Wednesday, May 14
8:30a-3:30p
(course id: 1289667)
Wednesday, June 11
8:30a-3:30p
(course id: 1289678)
Fulfilling Our Mission / Volunteer Orientation
Free For Red Cross Volunteers
Held at: Greater Ozarks Chapter of The American Red Cross, 1545 N West Bypass, Springfield, MO 65803
Tues., May 13
4p - 5:30p
Tues., June 10
4p – 5:30p
Tues., July 18
4p – 5:30p
Ready, Set, ERV (Emergency Response Vehicle)
Free For Red Cross Volunteers
Held at: Greater Ozarks Chapter of The American Red Cross, 1545 N West Bypass, Springfield, MO 65803
Monday, May 18
1pm
Shelter Operations and Simulation
Free For Red Cross Volunteers
Held at: Greater Ozarks Chapter of The American Red Cross, 1545 N West Bypass, Springfield, MO 65803
Friday, May 16
9a – 4p
Friday, June 20
9a – 4p
Friday, July 18
9a – 4p