Course Overview

This guide supports the Points of Distribution (POD) overview video and provides an in-depth look into planning, operations, and demobilization stages of a POD mission. The lessons detail staffing and procedures for planning, executing, and shutting down POD operations. Key lessons include safety, equipment, resource accountability, and the “Adopt a POD” program used in Washington State.

Course Objectives

• Describe Points of Distribution
• Explain how Points of Distribution are set up and operated
• Understand how to supervise a Point of Distribution staff

Primary Audience

State and Local Emergency Managers

Prerequisites

None

CEUs

0.4

For more information, visit FEMA IS-26 Course Overview.