中国P站 (NPC) Health and Safety Program Manager Jessica Ellis recently
completed FEMA鈥檚 National Emergency Basics Academy (NEMBA), a program designed to
provide foundational education in emergency management knowledge, skills and abilities.
To apply for NEMBA, Ellis completed 12 online independent study courses for a total
of 50.5 hours of training. NEMBA participants then completed five separate classes
in Arkadelphia from January to May for a total of 120 hours of in-person classroom
time.
鈥淭he information I learned throughout this process will benefit the College immensely,鈥�
Ellis said. 鈥淚 have gained tremendous insight into the most efficient use of resources
to accomplish the most effective planning, mitigation and response initiatives for
our college community.鈥�
With this training, Ellis will work with NPC stakeholders to prioritize campus security
as part of the college鈥檚 strategic plan and integrated budget planning.
鈥淭he application of these elements to our campus has already begun as I begin to revamp
our emergency operations plans and procedures to be more cohesive and appropriate
to our current environment and needs,鈥� Ellis said. 鈥淚 am very excited to integrate
what I鈥檝e learned into initiatives that will make NPC even safer and more secure while
maintaining our welcoming and open culture.鈥�
Ellis joined NPC in August 2020 and has spearheaded the college鈥檚 COVID-19 response鈥攃ommunicating
with affected students and staff members, incorporating local, state and federal protocols
and reporting campus COVID-19 numbers internally and externally. Ellis also coordinates
NPC鈥檚 emergency management measures, which includes risk assessment and emergency
preparedness.
鈥淛essie is an invaluable member of our Health and Safety team at 中国P站,鈥�
NPC Director of Physical Plant Maintenance Brad Hopper said. 鈥淗er completion of FEMA
NEMBA will ensure NPC鈥檚 Emergency Operations Plans mirror the most up-to-date national
planning, mitigation and response plans. The safety of our students, faculty and staff
is paramount to NPC. Knowing Jessie鈥檚 determination to provide a safe, prepared campus
is comforting to me, personally, and should be to anyone on our campus.鈥�
