G235 Emergency Planning – Pierre

Course Dates: Wednesday, November 18th – Thursday, November 19th, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (CST)
Format: 2-day, in-person course
Location: Pierre, South Dakota
Cost: No charge to participants

Course Overview

This course provides training in the fundamentals of the emergency planning process, including the rationale behind effective planning. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills needed to effectively participate in an all-hazard emergency operations planning process designed to save lives and protect property and the environment threatened by disasters.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for emergency management personnel who are involved in developing and maintaining an effective emergency planning system.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe how recent disasters have changed the way governments at all levels should plan.
• Explain how the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101 helps state, local, and tribal governments determine and structure their planning requirements.
• Relate emergency planning to National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliance and integration.
• Associate planning principles and concepts with the overall planning process.
• Identify how the steps in the planning process can improve both deliberate and crisis action planning.
• Implement the planning process model for future planning efforts.
• Determine which Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) format is best suited to their jurisdiction.

Prerequisites

Recommended but not required prerequisites:

• FEMA IS-235
• FEMA IS-800

Required: Course prerequisite certificates must be emailed to Colleen.Dryden@state.sd.us and approved prior to the start of the course.

**Registration for this course will close on Thursday, November 12th at 3 pm.

Important Attendance Information

To receive credit for the training, participants must be present for the entire course.

Specific class information, including student materials and links, will be provided by email approximately 5 days prior to the start of class.

Registration & Questions

Questions may be directed to:

Colleen Dryden, State Training Officer
Colleen.Dryden@state.sd.us

The South Dakota Office of Emergency Management is providing this training at no charge to participants.

Canceling Your Registration

If you can no longer attend a training for which you have registered, please notify the State Training Officer as soon as possible and prior to the class date.

At least 2 weeks’ notice is preferred, as this allows individuals on the waitlist an opportunity to attend.

We understand that circumstances may arise that prevent participants from providing advance notice of cancellation. Please notify the State Training Officer as soon as you know you will be unable to attend.