CAR Disaster Preparedness and Knowledge (DPK) Certification: Crisis Knowledge Management

This course provides an in-depth look into the importance of developing a resilient mindset to mentally prepare and remain calm when a disaster strikes. Discover how you can be a leader of a disaster team in your community and to turn this leadership into new lead opportunities.

During the course we will examine various crisis scenarios and demonstrate how to develop communication plans, step-by-step. Having communication and collaboration plans will help calm the fears, anxieties, and stress levels for you as well as those around you. Knowing that you are not alone makes a big difference, and you can change fear and stress into positive actions by confidently preparing now for anything that potentially can come your way.

This course is part of the C.A.R.’s Disaster Preparedness & Knowledge (DPK) program. The certification was created to guide real estate professionals to have a better understanding as to what they need to do to properly protect themselves, their family, their business and their community. By earning this Certification, you differentiate yourself in your community by being a trusted source and the person they turn to first. You will look like the rock star of disaster preparedness in your community.

You will learn:

• How to develop a resilient mindset
• Stress versus challenge
• Resilience: why is it so important during disasters?
• Preparedness for individuals, businesses and communities
• Internal, external, persuasive communication
• How to develop a business continuity communication worksheet
• What a FEMA crisis communication plan is
• How to create a crisis management central command center
• How to design a survival and recovery communication plan that is successful
• What a family, business, and community communication plan look like

Course Length: 3 hours (No CE Credit)

Like natural disasters, man-made disasters are increasing dramatically each year. Unfortunately, more people spend their time planning their next vacation than planning how to survive a man-made disaster. We can no longer afford to ignore these types of disasters and pretend they could never happen to us or to our communities.

This course is designed to help real estate professionals prepare for most man-made disasters, from pandemics and active shooters to cyberattacks and power outages. The secret to surviving man-made disasters is taking the necessary steps now to prepare. The course examines eight man-made disasters in detail and goes over strategies for preparing, surviving, and recovering.

This course is part of the C.A.R.’s Disaster Preparedness & Knowledge (DPK) program. The certification was created to guide real estate professionals to have a better understanding as to what they need to do to properly protect themselves, their family, their business and their community. By earning this Certification, you differentiate yourself in your community by being a trusted source and the person they turn to first. You will look like the rock star of disaster preparedness in your community.

You will learn disaster preparation strategies for a variety of man-made disasters, including:

• Pandemics, epidemics, endemics, and outbreaks
• Active shooter and mass killings
• Hazardous materials incidents
• Cyberattacks
• Nuclear explosions
• Power outages

Course Length: 3 hours (No CE Credit)

This course is designed to help real estate professionals understand and navigate insurance policies and mortgage plans following a disaster, as well as how best to assist others with their recovery. The path forward can present many challenges and opportunities. Therefore, it is important to have a full understanding of what is covered by insurance, the various options available, and ways to help prepare your community.

Learn how a disaster impacts the mortgage market and how you can tap into the many resources available for you and your clients. The course goes over the many government, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations that offer disaster assistance and relief. Having this knowledge can lead to many potential opportunities with future clients.

This course is part of the C.A.R.’s Disaster Preparedness & Knowledge (DPK) program. The certification was created to guide real estate professionals to have a better understanding as to what they need to do to properly protect themselves, their family, their business and their community. By earning this Certification, you differentiate yourself in your community by being a trusted source and the person they turn to first. You will look like the rock star of disaster preparedness in your community.

You will learn:

• How to manage insurance policies following a disaster
• Consequences of disasters on mortgage markets
• How a disaster affects the real estate business
• How a disaster affects the mortgage needs of buyers and sellers
• What affects disasters have on bankers and lenders
• How to manage recovery services after a disaster
• What organizations are available and how they can help you and your community

Course Length: 3 hours (No CE Credit)

Disaster-type events appear to be more and more common every year. This course introduces real estate professionals to the importance of disaster preparedness, both personally and professionally. In addition to having a disaster preparedness plan, learn what you need to do to prepare your emergency kits and communication plans for both your family and your business. By taking the steps to prepare now, you set a positive example while boosting your professional visibility within your community.

It has been observed that in the aftermath of various disasters communities band together to help one another. Neighbors who have often never spoken to one another find themselves helping and sharing with each other. The lessons and knowledge learned here can not only be shared with friends and family but also with your clients and within your community.
 
This course is part of the C.A.R.’s Disaster Preparedness & Knowledge (DPK) program. The certification was created to guide real estate professionals to have a better understanding as to what they need to do to properly protect themselves, their family, their business and their community. By earning this Certification, you differentiate yourself in your community by being a trusted source and the person they turn to first. You will look like the rock star of disaster preparedness in your community.

You will learn:

• What to do to prepare for a natural disaster
• How to help during recovery
• What the most common disasters are in California
• What qualifies as a disaster
• What qualifies as a state of emergency
• How disasters are affecting the real estate market
• How disasters impact property values

Course Length: 3 hours (No CE Credit)