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1075 - Training Opportunity - E0176 Hazus-MH for Floodplain Managers Nov 10-13 2014
Course Description:
This course provides in-depth instruction and hands-on activities that develop the skills needed by floodplain managers and emergency planners to effectively use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools, with emphasis on Hazus-MH, for modeling the impacts on communities from riverine and coastal flooding. Those who complete this course will understand the roles that Floodplain Managers support, as well as, how geospatial technologies such as Hazus-MH can be used to protect communities beyond the minimum standards that Floodplain Managers are responsible for implementing...
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1076 - Training Opportunity - E0172 Hazus-MH for Flood Dec 1-4 2014
Course Description:
This course builds on the information provided in the E0313 Basic Hazus course by providing an in-depth exploration of the Hazus Flood model. An overview of the flood related inventory components is provided. An emphasis is placed on techniques for defining a flood hazard, adjusting parameters for identifying economic and social impacts from floods and interpreting and applying model outputs. Best practices for using the flood model to support emergency management are identified. Course instruction includes lectures, demonstrations and multiple hands-on individual and group activities...
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1077 - Training Opportunity - E0313 Basic Hazus-MH Dec 15-18 2014
Course Description:
This course offers a hands-on introduction to Hazus-MH, FEMA's GIS-based tool for analyzing the social and economic impacts from natural hazards including hurricanes, earthquakes and floods (riverine and coastal). Impact assessments for each hazard include shelter needs, short and long term economic losses, and debris estimations. Hazus-MH can also assess impacts on transportation and utilities, agricultural losses, and vehicle losses for selected hazards. Topics addressed in this course include overviews of building and population inventory components; options for describing the magnitude and extent of modeled hazards; loss estimation methodologies; and options for creating maps, tables, and reports that describe hazard impacts. Particular emphasis is given to exploring and interpreting the outputs that Hazus-MH can generate as well as discussing how that information can be applied to support emergency management needs and goals. All activities are based on Hazus-MH provided inputs...
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1078 - Training Opportunity - E0317 Comprehensive Data Management for Hazus-MH Jan 5-8 2015
Course Description:
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the Hazus-MH inventory which describes the buildings, infrastructure and populations that are at risk from hurricanes, floods and earthquakes. It includes an overview of the methodologies that were used to develop and compile the Hazus-MH-provided inventory. However, the focus of the course is on developing the technical skills for updating and maintaining the inventory with user provided data. Participants will work extensively with a variety of data management tools including ArcGIS. It is expected that they will have prior experience with ArcGIS prior to attending the course. Those without this experience will be challenged to successfully engage in course activities...
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1079 - Training Opportunity - E0276 Benefit-Cost Analysis Entry-Level Jan 21-22 2015
Course Description:
This course is designed as an introduction to the fundamental concepts of benefit-cost analysis (BCA). Cost-effectiveness is a key criterion for determining whether or not a hazard mitigation project is eligible for funding. To assist in assessing cost-effectiveness, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has developed software modules and guidance for conducting BCA of proposed projects. This course applies to and is valid for all FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs...
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1080 - Training Opportunity - E0174 Hazus-MH for Earthquake Mar 30-Apr 2 2015
Course Description:
This course builds on the information provided in the E0313 Basic Hazus course by providing an in-depth exploration of the Hazus Earthquake model. An overview of the earthquake related inventory components is provided. An emphasis is placed on techniques for defining an earthquake hazard, adjusting parameters for identifying economic and social impacts from earthquakes and interpreting and applying model outputs. Best practices for using the earthquake model to support emergency management are identified. Course instruction includes lectures, demonstrations and multiple hands-on individual and group activities...
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To support the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA’s goals by improving the competencies of the U.S. officials in Emergency Management at all levels of government to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the potential effects of all types of disasters and emergencies on the American people. Read more about EMI's mission...
Emergency Management Institute
16825 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Switchboard: (301) 447-1000
Office of Admissions:
(301) 447-1035 Fax: (301) 447-1658
netc-admissions@fema.dhs.gov
FEMA Independent Study Program Office:
(301) 447-1200 Fax: (301)447-1201
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