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Hurricane Readiness for Coastal Communities (L-311) (28-22-0311) - 001

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Brief Description: This course is an introduction to the National Hurricane Center's forecast procedures and products

Full Description: Description:
This 1-day course is an introduction to the National Hurricane Center's (NHC's) forecast procedures and products and the National Hurricane Program's tools for how to incorporate them into planning and response. Topics include hurricane hazards, how forecasters use model guidance, readiness checklists, decision aids, and evacuation planning.
The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignments to earn the IACET CEU.
Selection Criteria: Local emergency staff from coastal state/communities that are involved in the hurricane decision-making process.

Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Describe the NHC forecast process and products.
Explain the uncertainty of NHC forecasts that must be considered in emergency management decision-making.
Explain how to use NHC storm surge information.
Explain the components of the Hurricane Evacuation Studies and how to plan for the threat.
Identify the resources available for evacuation decision-making.

Target Audience:
Emergency Management

Cost:
There is no fee for the course. Other cost considerations are detailed in each LMS course offering.

Prerequisites:
You must be a US Citizen to take this course. If you are not please let us know by email for further instruction at OEM.TRAINING@DHSES.NY.GOV
All participants must have a FEMA Student Identification (FEMA SID) number. Students can search for their existing/create a new FEMA SID at: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/.

Cost:
There is no fee for this course. Food, lodging & transportation costs are the responsibility of the participant.

Course Completion:
Participants who actively participate, attend all course contact hours and pass a written test will receive a certificate of completion for the course.

Training Dates: 02/26/2024 - 02/26/2024

Prerequisites: Are you a United States citizen?
Do you require reasonable accommodations in order to attend this course (if you select yes then you will be contacted by our office before the first day of class to discuss further).

Registration Dates: 10/29/2023 - 02/19/2024

Available Seats: 6

Hours: 7h 0m

Fee: None Specified

Training Location: 52 - Suffolk County
Center for Learning and Innovation
330 South Service Road
Melville, NY 11747

Reporting Instructions: 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dress is business casual

Signup Details: No Show Policy:
Failure to attend a course that you have registered for can result in restriction on future course attendance and agency notification. It is the student's responsibility to notify us in a timely manner if you cannot attend.

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Hurricane Readiness for Coastal Communities (L-311) (28-22-0311) - 001