Exercise and Training for Disaster Resilience

The Exercise & Training for Disaster Resilience Committee supports EDEN’s mission by planning and conducting disaster exercises and training that build preparedness capacity across the Cooperative Extension System and its partners. These exercises help EDEN delegates, Extension professionals, and local stakeholders practice their roles, test plans, and strengthen collaboration before real events occur.

Committee focus areas include:

Developing and facilitating state, regional, and national disaster exercises for EDEN members and partners

Enhancing partnerships with external organizations and agencies involved in disaster resilience

Assessing and evaluating exercises to build Extension’s capacity to address disaster challenges

Encouraging engagement in training that improves readiness and response capabilities