11/05/2026
📢 Training Spotlight: AWR-232 Mass Fatalities Planning and Response for Rural Communities
Yesterday, November 4, the Region 3 Healthcare Coalition, in collaboration with the Region 3 Public Health Departments, hosted the AWR-232 Mass Fatalities Planning and Response for Rural Communities course.
Regional staff, public health representatives, county emergency managers, and other healthcare and response partners from across Region 3 came together for a full day of training focused on preparing for and responding to mass fatality incidents. Participants explored a variety of critical topics, including mass fatality planning, stakeholder coordination, human remains recovery operations, temporary morgue considerations and setup, family assistance center operations and setup, and antemortem data collection.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Bay County Health Department for generously providing their conference space for this important training opportunity.
We also thank the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) for providing an instructor with subject matter expertise to deliver this valuable course to our region.
Most importantly, thank you to all of our regional partners who took time away from their busy schedules to participate. Your dedication to preparedness and collaboration strengthens our region's ability to respond to complex incidents and helps ensure that Region 3 remains ready to support our communities during their times of greatest need.
Working together today helps us prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.