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Hurricane Awareness (AWR-343) (04-20-0343) - 009

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Brief Description: This course provides a basic understanding of hurricane science, forecasting, warning & preparedness

Full Description: Description:

This course 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.

Objectives:
- 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.
- Use available decision support tools to prepare themselves, their families, and their organizations when hurricanes threaten.

Target Audience:
- Citizen/Community Volunteer
- Emergency Management
- Emergency Medical Services
- Fire Service, Governmental Administrative
- Healthcare, Hazardous Materials
- Law Enforcement, Other
- Public Safety Communications
- Private Sector
- Corporate Security and Safety Professionals
- Public Works

Prerequisite:
You must be a US Citizen to take this course. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please e-mail oem.training@dhses.ny.gov for further instructions.

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 the course. Food, lodging, and transportation costs are the responsibility of the participant.

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: 06/20/2023 - 06/20/2023

Prerequisites: None Specified

Registration Dates: 02/20/2023 - 06/13/2023

Available Seats: 0

: The maximum capacity for this class has been reached. Your request can be added to the waitlist. Additional seats may become available for future enrollment.

Hours: 4h 0m

Fee: None Specified

Training Location: Virtual

Reporting Instructions: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Dress is business casual.

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

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Hurricane Awareness (AWR-343) (04-20-0343) - 009