§ 5505 - Disaster training for State Department personnel

CHAPTER 64— UNITED STATES RESPONSE TO TERRORISM AFFECTING AMERICANS ABROAD

(a) The Secretary of State shall institute a supplemental program of training in disaster management for all consular officers.

(b)(1) In expanding the training program under subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall consult with death and bereavement counselors concerning the particular demands posed by aviation tragedies and terrorist activities.

(b)(2) In providing such additional training under subsection (a) the Secretary of State shall consider supplementing the current training program through—

(b)(2)(A) providing specialized training to create a team of “disaster specialists” to deploy immediately in a crisis; or

(b)(2)(B) securing outside experts to be brought in during the initial phases to assist consular personnel.