Primary Core Capability: Public Information and Warning

Flooding Hazards: Science and Preparedness is an awareness-level, eight-hour course that addresses the current science of the causes of floods (both meteorological and otherwise), flood forecasting, flood risk assessment, and best practices for preparation and mitigation for both short- and long-fuse flooding events. Register today!

For additional course information, including contact hours, please see the National Preparedness Catalog

• Differentiate between different types of flooding hazards based on the meteorological and hydrological conditions;
• Access and interpret FEMA flood risk maps for their area;
• Identify organizations involved in forecasting and monitoring flooding, and understand their products; and
• Describe dissemination methods for public warnings.

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• Emergency Management
• Emergency Medical Services
• Fire Service
• Governmental Administrative
• Law Enforcement
• Public Health
• Public Works

CEU: Hours - 0.6