Tornado Awareness (AWR-326)

Tornado Awareness (AWR-326)

Delivery Date:12/04/2024 – 12/05/2024Time:1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (US/Eastern)Instructor(s):

Dennis McGowen,    James Purpura

Course Description

Status: FEMA CertifiedDescription:

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. Understanding tornadoes and their associated dangers is important for every community to be prepared.

This course will prepare participants to understand the basics of tornado science, weather forecasting, warning, and the fundamentals of tornado safety and preparedness. Multiple core capabilities will be addressed, emphasizing “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:AwarenessPrerequisites:

None.

Requirements:

N/A

APA Credit Units:6.5 Certification MaintenanceIACET Credit Units:0.6 Continuing Education UnitsIAEM (E) Credit Units:6.5 Emergency Management Training Credit Hours

Registration Information

Seats Available:24Registration Closes:12/04/2024Host Agency: National Disaster Preparedness Training CenterContact Person: NDPTC Staff
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