IS-324.a Community Hurricane Preparedness
Note: This course is on a non-federal government website operated by the Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education, and Training (COMET).
Course Date
24 May, 2010
Course Overview
This computer-based course provides those involved in the decision making process for dealing with tropical cyclones and hurricanes with basic information about:
- How hurricanes form
- The hazards they pose
- How the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts future hurricane behavior
- What tools and guiding principles can help emergency managers prepare their communities
Summary of Changes
In May 2010 the course was revised to update information on hurricane science and National Weather Service forecast products. In addition a section on Emergency Management was added
Course Objectives
- Identify the characteristic features of a hurricane
- List ways in which meteorologists monitor hurricane development
- Describe hazards from hurricanes
- Discuss the basic hurricane forecasting process and its limitations
- Identify the correct forecast product to use at various stages in an event
- Analyze various source of information about a hurricane and formulate a plan for dealing with the potential disaster
Primary Audience
Emergency managers in communities threatened by tropical cyclones
Prerequisites
None
Course Length
10 hours
CEUs
1.0
