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Tornado Awareness (AWR-326)

Tornado Awareness (AWR-326)

Delivery Date:
08/24/2020 - 08/25/2020
Time:
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (US/Eastern)
Location:
Honolulu, Hawaii
Instructor(s):
Dennis McGowen, Douglas Stolz
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Course Description
Status:
FEMA Certified
Description:

Tornadoes can strike anywhere in the United States with little or no warning and are capable of causing significant loss of life and billions of dollars in damages.  It is important that every community be prepared by understanding tornadoes and the associated dangers.

This course will prepare participants to understand the basics of tornado science, the weather forecasting process, the tornado warning process, and the fundamentals of tornado safety and preparedness. Multiple core capabilities will be addressed, with particular emphasis on "public information and warning" and "threats and hazard identification. Participants will be better able to implement safety measures for themselves, their families and their organizations in preparation for tornado season.

 

COURSE MODULES:

  • Weather Forecasting Process
  • Tornado Warning Process

 

Target Audience:
  • Emergency Management
  • Government Administrative
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
  • Planners/Developers
  • Fire Services (FS)
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Private Sector/Corporate Security/Safety
  • Public Utilities/Public Health
  • Citizen/Community Volunteer
  • Law Enforcement
  • Non-Government Organizations
  • Other
Course Level:
Awareness
Prerequisites:

None.

Requirements:

N/A

Course Flyer:
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APA Credit Units:
6.5 Certification Maintenance
IACET Credit Units:
0.6 Continuing Education Units
IAEM (E) Credit Units:
6.5 Emergency Management Training Credit Hours
Registration Information
Seats Available:
Full
Registration Closes:
08/24/2020
Host Agency:
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
Contact Person:
Stephen Hughes
sthughes@hawaii.edu