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AWR - 343 Hurricane
Awareness
District residents are encouraged
to learn about hurricane science by signing up for this free course! The
course is brought to you virtually by HSEMA and the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center at the
University of Hawaii.
Course
Description: Awareness-level course that provides
emergency managers, first responders, and community members from all sectors
with a basic understanding of the latest knowledge in hurricane science,
forecasting, warning, and preparedness. This course enhances the ability of
state/local decision-makers to identify and describe the hazards associated
with hurricanes and to better prepare for and mitigate the impacts of high
winds, heavy rain, and storm surge. The goals of this course are to enable
participants to:
- Summarize the structure and characteristics of
hurricanes and
tropical cyclones and their attendant hazards, including high
winds, heavy rain, and storm surge;
- Explain the forecast process and uncertainty
associated with
predicting hurricane track and intensity;
- Interpret official forecast and warning products from
the
National Weather Service; and
- Use available decision support tools to prepare
themselves,
their families, and their organizations when hurricanes
threaten
Dates: April 28
or May 19 (pick 1)
Times:
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
Location:
Virtual
Registration: HSEMAAcademy.com
*Search for AWR-343
For registration help, email: HSEMA.LMS@dc.gov
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