2026 Eastern New York Disaster Training Institute: Full Schedule

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11:00am EDT

Disaster Response Operations Headquarters Walk Through

Saturday May 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post #1520 - Room A

Gain an understanding and experience what goes on at a disaster response HQ and the many roles that must be coordinated there. This mock setup by experienced responders will give you great insights.

Instructors

Madeline Clark

Community Disaster Program Manager DRA 3, American Red Cross

Saturday May 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post #1520 - Room A

Track 2

12:45pm EDT

Disaster Response Operations Skills Panels - Mass Care

Saturday May 30, 2026 12:45pm - 2:35pm EDT

Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post #1520 - Room B

Mass Care Panel: includes feeding, SRT, Sheltering, and IDC panel members.

These panels provide the opportunity for you to tap into the experience of panelists of various gaps and learn more about how different GAPs function in a Disaster Response Operations and how they relate to one another. Each panel session will include a question-and-answer session and work through a disaster response operation scenario.

Instructors

Danielle Kellar

ENY, American Red Cross

David Burleson

Regional Sheltering Lead, American Red Cross

For the past 10 years I have volunteered with Red Cross Disaster services mostly in Sheltering, but also in Workforce and Casework. I have been a blood donor since 1977,

Peter McKee

Volunteer Partner, American Red Cross

Volunteer Partner with the Eastern NY Regional CEO , ENY. Joined the Red Cross Oct 2022. Have deployed in roles of Shelter Manager, Shelter Supervisor, Shelter Resident Transition (2 times) Staff Services Ambassador (2 times), and Recovery Intake (2 times).

Sherie Grinter

American Red Cross

Saturday May 30, 2026 12:45pm - 2:35pm EDT
Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post #1520 - Room B

Track 2

3:00pm EDT

Red Cross Technology Workshop

Saturday May 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT

Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post #1520 - Room B

An overview of Red Cross and other computer programs that you might need to know on disaster operations. Geared towards those who find computer and internet platforms challenging. Volunteer services will be covering Volunteer Connection administrator processes.

Instructors

Mia Hubbert

DRA 6 CDPM Volunteer Partner, American Red Cross

Cortney Shatraw

Regional Volunteer Services Officer, American Red Cross

Peter McKee

Volunteer Partner, American Red Cross

Saturday May 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post #1520 - Room B

Track 2

4:15pm EDT

An introduction to WebEOC

Saturday May 30, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT

Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post #1520 - Room B

An overview of a new Red Cross coordination software: WebEOC, and how it impacts the various avenues of service delivery going forward on DROs and in blue skies.

Instructors

Mathew Nedin

Community Disaster Program Manager DRA 4, American Red Cross

Saturday May 30, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post #1520 - Room B

Track 2

5:00pm EDT

Why Logistics Matters: How the Logistics Role Impacts Shelter & Service Delivery

Saturday May 30, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post #1520 - Room A

This class is aimed at helping non‑logistics volunteers understand what logistics does, why it matters, and how logistics decisions directly affect client services.

Instructors

Gary Amell

RDO Volunteer Partner, American Red Cross

I retired from NYS Dept. Of Corrections in 2006. I started Volunteering for the Red Cross in 2013, I deploy a few times every year, and I was previously the ENY DAT RPL. I continue to donate a significant amount of time monitoring the DAT program and provide Sr. Leadership reports... Read More →

Kam Kobeissi

Regional Mass Care Manager, American Red Cross

Saturday May 30, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post #1520 - Room A

Track 2

11:00am EDT

12:45pm EDT

3:00pm EDT

4:15pm EDT

5:00pm EDT

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