Community Points of Distribution (CPODs) are locations established by local jurisdictions to provide life sustaining commodities such as food and water in the aftermath of a disaster or emergency. During the session, attendees will receive classroom instruction on fundamentals and considerations of C-POD planning, establishment, and the demobilization process. Training will end with a practical exercise that includes establishment and walk-thru of a Type III C-POD.
Agenda
• Informational Briefings (Organizational Structure & Activation, Layouts for Pedestrian and Vehicle Thru-Put, Distribution Methods)
• Safety Considerations / Demobilization
• Practical Exercise
o Set-Up
o Participant Walk-Thru
There are no prerequisites but for some advanced knowledge, participants are encouraged to consult the following resources:
FEMA
Independent Study Course IS-26: FEMA - Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Course | IS-26: Guide to Points of Distribution
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| Date(s) |
Fri. Dec 05, 2025 1000-1300
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| Location |
Arthur W Christopher Community Center
265 Fishburne Street, Charleston SC 29403
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| Handicap Accessibility |
No
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| WiFi Access |
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| Offered By |
South Carolina Emergency Management Division |
| Primary Instructor |
Perry, Hugh David |
| Course Length |
1 day |
| Course Hours |
3.00 |
| CEUs |
0.30
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| Award Credentials |
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| Prerequisites |
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| Equivalent Prerequisites |
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| Maximum Participants |
50 |
| # Open Seats |
50 |
| # on Wait List |
23 |
| Attachments |
City of Charleston POD Training Flyer
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