Winter Weather Hazards: Science and Preparedness - Franklin County DES

Description

Eight-hour awareness-level course designed to

help prepare communities to provide emergency managers,

first responders, and community members across all sectors with a

basic understanding of the latest knowledge in winter weather science,

forecasting, warning, and preparedness.

Since winter weather can strike every state in the United States, this course

will prepare participants to understand the basics of winter weather

science, the winter weather forecasting process, how winter weather

forecasts are communicated, and the fundamentals of winter weather

safety and preparedness.

Who Should Take the Course:

This course is targeted for a broad cross section of professionals involved

in emergency management, first responders, large companies and/or

institutions, fire services, EMS, Citizen/Volunteer groups, Law Enforcement

and non-governmental organizations.