Monday, December 16, 2013

Upcoming HAZUS-MH Training Opportunities


FEMA recently sent out a bulletin announcing there is room remaining in several of its upcoming HAZUS-MH training classes. There are a variety of dates and courses, with all training conducted at the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) National Emergency Training Center (NETC), Emmitsburg, Maryland. Travel and lodging are paid for by FEMA, students are expected to pay for meals if staying on campus. Details for each opportunity below:

Course Description:
This course is designed to provide the essential ArcGIS skills and knowledge to effectively use the HAZUS-MH software.  The course combines lectures with hands-on exercises that present practical examples of how to use the Geographic Information System (GIS) for disaster mitigation and response.  Read More...

Course Description:
This course is designed to increase the level of awareness and knowledge of Federal and state emergency management officials of the capabilities of Hazards United States-Multi-Hazards (HAZUS-MH), the information and analyses requirements of key sections of the Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) and the Joint Field Office (JFO), and the potential applications of HAZUS-MH to support decisions at the RRCC, Emergency Support Team (EST), and the JFO.  Areas of focus include hurricane disaster operations, mitigation, Individual Assistance (IA), and Public Assistance (PA).  This course also provides a description of the full range of potential uses of HAZUS-MH analyses into strategies for mitigation, IA, and PA.  Read More...

Course Description:
This course provides participants with an understanding of how they can use the Hazards United States (HAZUS) risk assessment software methodology and tools to assist them in their efforts to conduct the community risk assessments that are necessary to be compliant with ongoing requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.  Read More...

Course Description:
This course provides participants with an understanding of how they can use the Hazards United States (HAZUS) risk assessment software methodology and tools to assist them in their efforts to conduct the community risk assessments that are necessary to be compliant with ongoing requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.  Read More...



Comment: Plenty of opportunity to learn about FEMA's core mitigation and planning software which is becoming more powerful with each passing year. Hope you'll find an opportunity that works for you!

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