2019 Cascades Disaster Academy

Once a year the Cascades Region comes together for a weekend of training at the Disaster Academy. During this time we update our skills and spend time with our larger team, working together to make us ready to assist our local communities when disaster strikes. This year we will be welcoming participants from around the Pacific Division along with some international guests.

Why should you come to the Disaster Academy? You'll have the chance to choose from over 75 training opportunities during the four day event, which we believe will be our best event ever. It's a great opportunity to complete your training, meet new people, and become more confident in your skills as a disaster worker.

The Disaster Academy has something for you, regardless of your role. Whether you respond to house fires, deploy on large events, install smoke alarms, assist with community presentations, help out at a Service to Armed Forces Rally, survey potential shelter sites, conduct Pillowcase programs for kids, take care of our offices, coordinate volunteer meetings, or conduct training, there will be courses and workshops to enhance your skills. ​We don't have time very often to catch up with one another over a scoop of ice cream; we're normally too busy. At the Disaster Academy we have the opportunity in a non-disaster environment to get to know each other, build relationships, and ready ourselves to serve.

Some of you will drive many hours to come and we can promise you it will be worth your time and effort. We are extremely excited about this year's training opportunities and we have something new for everyone. Join us in 2019 for the 7th Annual Disaster Academy and strengthen your local area with your attendance.

Go to pacificdivision.weebly.com for more information about the Cascades Disaster Academy.