Rural Resiliency Workshop to focus on disaster preparedness, Response in Bethel | Local News [Video]

In a collaborative effort to strengthen disaster preparedness and response, the Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) is teaming up with the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) to host a Rural Resiliency Workshop in Bethel, Alaska this February.

Taking place from February 25–27, this three-day workshop will bring together representatives from 13 communities across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta to learn essential disaster preparedness and response skills. The event will cover a wide range of topics, including disaster response strategies, oil spill response, shelter operations, and rural law enforcement.

“Increasing regional public safety and emergency response coordination and preparedness is a top priority for AVCP. We are excited to partner with DHS&EM on these workshops that support our Tribe’s emergency preparedness. In addition, we are also very pleased to offer public safety officer emergency response training for TPO/VPO and VPSOs as part of this week’s activities,” said Vivian …