Flooding Hazards: Science and Preparedness

Flooding Hazards: Science and Preparedness

TCI: TCI-EHJ3273Z

Duration: 8-hour

Provider: University of Hawaii National Disaster Preparedness Training Center

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. Modules will include instruction on:Factors that contribute to flooding and how these determine flood risk;FEMA flood risk maps and the National Flood Insurance Program;How to read