NOTICE: Effective April 16, 2026, FEMA has restored access to its Independent Study.

These courses are typically inaccessible during a lapse in appropriations, but FEMA is facing unprecedented circumstances. Users may now register for and complete these self-guided courses. However, FEMA's staffing and operations are still impacted by the lapse in appropriations. If users experience technical problems, FEMA staff are unable to provide assistance at this time. Please click here to read the full notice

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Threats/Hazards associated with Community-specific Integrated Emergency Management Courses (IEMCs)

Every community has a profile of specific Threats/Hazards that could potentially impact that community, its citizens, critical infrastructure, economy and preparedness capabilities in a negative manner. The following is a list of some of those threats/hazards. Each one, alone or in combination, provides dynamic challenges to the emergency management community.

Preparedness and Response

  • Civil Unrest
  • Earthquakes
  • Fires
  • Floods
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Homeland Security (terrorist events)
  • Hurricanes/Tropical Storms
  • Pandemic/Disease Outbreak
  • Severe Storms (wind, ice, snow)
  • Special events
  • Tornadoes
  • Volcanoes

Short- and Long-Term Recovery

  • Critical Infrastructure
  • Debris Management
  • Disaster Recovery Centers
  • Economic Impact
  • Housing
  • Individual Assistance
  • Long Term Recovery
  • Mass Care
  • Mitigation
  • Public Assistance
  • Transition from Response Efforts to Recovery Efforts
 
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