Hurricane Readiness for Coastal Communities

Hurricane Readiness for Coastal Communities

TCI: TCI-2KQWCPMT

Duration: 6.5-hour

Provider: National Disaster and Emergency Management University

This 1-day course is an introduction to the National Weather Service's (NWS) forecast procedures and products and the National Hurricane Program's tools for how to incorporate them into planning and response. Topics include hurricane hazards, how forecasters use model guidance, readiness checklists, decision aids, and evacuation planning. The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignment