ASSOCIATIONINSIGHT
Portable Sanitation Association International News
BIWEEKLY EDITION SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Page 10
FEMA's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan commits to training CBOs and non-profits to help them continue providing
services after a disaster. These entities include, but are not limited to, faith-based organizations, food banks,
childcare centers, shelters, and small businesses. They serve to strengthen their communities and provide help in
"blue-sky" days and during emergencies, when need for their services may surge.
FEMA realizes that when CBOs are unable to operate during a disaster or emergency, the people who rely on
them are left at risk. This can cause those affected by a disaster to be even more deeply impacted. OPEN allows
CBOs to prepare for emergencies and continue serving their communities.
With the COVID-19 pandemic still impacting our communities, the training includes information that will help
organizations navigate this and future pandemics. The training teaches 10 preparedness actions that can improve
an organization's resilience.
For more information on OPEN and to take the training, please visit www.ready.gov/open-training. v
Free FEMA Training for Small Businesses…continued from page 9
The PSAI's first ever
VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
AND TRADE SHOW!
ANNOUNCING
November 17–20, 2020
Check out psai.org for more details.
Everyone welcome!
