Trainings & Exercises

Preparedness. Mitigation. Response. Recovery.

Planning, training, and exercise activities are determined through regional workgroups, grant guidance and the needs or gaps identified by Coalition members. Scroll down for scheduled events and registration information.

I have been attending [Coalition trainings] for a long while and this helps me keep up on current trends and practical information to help formulate a better response in disaster settings.

-Duane Schaefer

UPCOMING TRAINING – SAVE THE DATE

Coalition Meeting (In-Person): – June 2, 2026

Shoreview Community Center (Shoreview Room): 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lunch will be served
Link to Agenda: June 2_Coalition Meeting Agenda_DRAFT
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metro-health-medical-preparedness-coalition-meeting-june-2-2026-tickets-1988531722913?aff=oddtdtcreator

TEEX (National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center) – Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness

Overview: This course addresses pediatric emergency planning and medical response considerations through a combination of lectures, small group exercises, and a table-top exercise.
Dates: July 28, 2026 through July 29, 2026
Location: Children’s Minnesota Hospital, 2525 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis. Point of Contact: Bryan Pender at 320-309-3890.
Start Time: 8:00 AM (Class is a total of 16 hours between July 28 and July 29, 2026
Prerequisites: You must have a FEMA Student ID Number and can obtain one at: FEMA Student Identification (SID) System – FEMA SID
Registration Link: Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness | TEEX.ORG

Long Term Care and Home Care/Hospice Regional Exercise – September 22, 2026

This will be a Community Based Functional Exercise opportunity – Mark Your Calendar!
There will be 2 opportunities to participate in this exercise: 9:00 am – 11:30 am and 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm.
More information and Registration will be coming soon.

Home Care/Hospice Monthly Call & Micro-Training