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Tornado Awareness (AWR-326) – NDPTC

Event Type: Zoom

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May 27, 2026 - May 28, 2026

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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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

Learning Objectives: COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Appreciate the complexities of the tornado forecast process, including current strengths and weaknesses, so that they may be able to make better informed decisions when severe weather threatens

Interpret official tornado and severe weather watches and warnings from the National Weather Service

Contact Hours: 8

APA Credits 6.5 Certification Maintenance

IACET Credits 0.6 Continuing Education Units

IAEM (E) Credits 6.5 Emergency Management Training Credit Hours

Type: Awareness

Prerequisites: None.

Requirements: N/A

Provider: UH-NDPTC

Delivery Method: Instructor Led. If you are interested in having this course delivered in your area, please contact your State Administrative Agency (SAA) through the FEMA Emergency Management System. Step-by-step instructions are available at:

https://www.firstrespondertraining.gov

Max Enrollment: 30 – 40 participants

Test Requirements:

Pre-test to be completed PRIOR to the course. Assists to assess familiarity with the course subject material.

Post test to be completed at completion of course. To receive a FEMA issued Certificate of Completion, a post test score of at least 70% must be obtained.

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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
Learning Objectives:	COURSE OBJECTIVES: Appreciate the complexities of the tornado forecast process, including current strengths and weaknesses, so that they may be able to make better informed decisions when severe weather threatens Interpret official tornado and severe weather watches and warnings from the National Weather Service
Contact Hours:	8
APA Credits	6.5 Certification Maintenance
IACET Credits	0.6 Continuing Education Units
IAEM (E) Credits	6.5 Emergency Management Training Credit Hours
Type:	Awareness
Prerequisites:	None.
Requirements:	N/A
Provider:	UH-NDPTC
Delivery Method:	Instructor Led. If you are interested in having this course delivered in your area, please contact your State Administrative Agency (SAA) through the FEMA Emergency Management System. Step-by-step instructions are available at: https://www.firstrespondertraining.gov
Max Enrollment:	30 – 40 participants
Test Requirements:	Pre-test to be completed PRIOR to the course. Assists to assess familiarity with the course subject material. Post test to be completed at completion of course. To receive a FEMA issued Certificate of Completion, a post test score of at least 70% must be obtained.