After Action Reports and Why They Matter
After every disaster event, there are lessons to be learned. Unfortunately, knowledge gained is lost, forgotten, or never shared. An After Action Report/Review (AAR) is a formal process to capture and share lessons learned, observations, failures, and successes during an event. This webinar will show you how to conduct an AAR, avoid some of the pitfalls during an AAR, and get the most out of your AAR.
Participants in this session can expect to…
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Understand After-Action Reports (AAR) goals and objectives as disaster response protocols.
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Learn who should participate in an AAR and what preparations should be made to ensure its usefulness and success.
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Learn about when and how to conduct an AAR.
Sean Blair is the Director of Data Services at 211 Broward, leading the Database and Data Teams. With six years in the Information & Referral field, he was previously the Database Manager for 211 Texas, Permian Basin. Sean's professional journey includes a decade in the military, followed by ten years in the corporate world, before transitioning to roles in EMS, disaster response, and other non-profits. Holding a Masters of Science in Emergency Management, Sean brings a diverse background and a passion for making a positive impact.
Chad Veeser has been the Emergency Management Officer for Michigan 2-1-1 since October 2021, also supporting 2-1-1 in the State of Michigan in times of disaster as part of his work with the Michigan Community Service Commission since 2014. Previously Chad worked in other nonprofit and local governmental roles. He secured his Professional Emergency Management credentials for the State of Michigan in 2023, and he holds a master’s in public administration – concentrating on nonprofit management. He has directed National Service teams and volunteer groups from around the nation during the extensive Southeast Michigan Flooding of 2014, helped with the management of water donations for the State of Michigan during the Flint Water Crisis and Recovery, and supported responses and recoveries through a dozen other weather and manmade disasters and emergencies. These events have led him to work with corporate and foundation leaders, local and regional government, Michigan VOAD, Michigan’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, and FEMA and other federal partners, along with previous roles as a volunteer and donations director and in foundation management, over the past 15+ years. Chad lives in Traverse City, is married to Catherine, with two sons - Nathan and Nolan, is an avid fan of movies and games, and enjoys hiking and kayaking in the beauty of Northern Michigan!
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