Emergency Preparedness Initiative

Source: Intergovernmental Preparedness for Essential Records (IPER) Project

The Essential Records and Records Emergency Planning and Response Online Courses are part of the training curriculum for the Intergovernmental Preparedness for Essential Records (IPER) Project, created by the Council of State Archivists (CoSA) and sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The purpose of the IPER Project is to deliver training to state, territorial, and local governments nationwide, giving you the knowledge and skills you need to secure your essential records and recover records damaged by natural or human-caused emergencies. Many of the concepts and practices presented also apply to tribal governments.