Seminar is approved for
8 ASHI Continuing Education Credits
This is your opportunity to become qualified to perform Disaster Housing Inspections for FEMA following a national disaster. This course will equip you with the skills, knowledge and opportunity to perform disaster inspections. This is an excellent opportunity to supplement your home inspection business and create a new revenue stream for your business!
Information about the Disaster Preparedness Program
What does a Disaster Housing Inspector do?
Inspectors visit the homes of disaster victims who have applied for FEMA assistance following federally-declared disasters. They perform a damage assessment of their homes and personal property. Data is entered into a government furnished hand-held computer. Based on the assessment, disaster victims may be eligible for federal and/or state assistance to help get back on their feet.
Is this full-time work?
No. Inspectors are deployed “as needed”. Disaster relief work is unpredictable and intermittent. After being released from working a disaster, and inspector may be idle for weeks or months. (Individuals with a felony conviction may not qualify for the program.)
Are inspectors required to work all disasters?
No. The number of inspectors needed will depend on the scope of damage. If an inspector is called for deployment and is not available at that time, he/she will remain on the call-out list for future deployments.
Is this voluntary work?
No. All inspectors are compensated for their work. Inspectors are paid per inspection. Inspectors who are organized with good time management skill are well rewarded financially.
Who pays for an inspector’s expenses?
All inspectors are considered “Independent Contractors”. As such, they are responsible for all their field expenses (Lodging, rental cars, food, etc) However, they will be paid for their transportation expenses to and from the disaster site.
Class topics
| Disaster Response Overview |
Types of Assistance |
| Activation Process |
Habitability |
| Inspector’s Role |
Essential Room and Furnishings |
| Inspector Requirements |
Appliances & Mechanical devices |
| Inspector Safety |
Field Computer (gov’t furnished) |
| Deployment Process |
Computer Software |
| Inspection Process |
Invoicing |
| Inspector Compensation |
Computer usage |
| Inspector Training |
Inspection Exercises |
| Inspector Support |
Estimating |
| Application Process |
Course quiz and evaluation |
REGISTRATION FEES:
Your registration fee will provide you with a continental breakfast (lunch is not provided), course materials, exam, and certificate of completion.
| By February. 21, 2009 |
After February 21, 2009 |
March 7, 2009 at the Door |
| $100.00 for Chapter Members |
$125.00 for Chapter Members |
$170.00 for Anyone |
| $125.00 for Non Members |
$150.00 for Non Members |
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To attend this seminar, you MUST register online by following the link at the bottom of this page.
However, you may pay on-line, by mail, or at the door. (We would, though, appreciate your online payment.)
If paying at the door or by mail, your fee will be based on the date/time stamp recorded with your online registration.
If you wish to mail your payment by check, please send to:
Great Plains ASHI Spring Seminar
C/O Ronald Rusch
5510 NE Antioch Rd, # 170
Kansas City, MO. 64119
ACCOMODATIONS
Great Plains ASHI has arranged for reduced room rates for conference attendees. Rooms are available for $79.00 per night. Easy access from KCI. Please contact the hotel directly.
Holiday Inn at Worlds of Fun
Attn: Emily Stuhr
7333 NE Parvin Road
Kansas City, MO. 64117
816.454.2718
estuhr@fhmchotels.com
Rooms must be booked by February 21, 2009 to guarantee the special rate. Rooms booked after February 21, 2009 will be subject to the current room rate and availability.
QUESTIONS
If you have questions or need more information, please send an e-mail to springseminar@ashikc.org. Or you can call the event planner, Ronald Rusch, directly at 816.453.0110.
Click here to register and pay online!!!
