skip to main content

Register for Course

  • You are here:
  • Home
  • Register for Course
Volcanic Crises Awareness (AWR-233 (12hr))

Volcanic Crises Awareness (AWR-233 (12hr))

Delivery Date:
01/26/2015 - 02/09/2015
Time:
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (US/Hawaii)
Location:
Honolulu, Hawaii
Instructor(s):
Chris Gregg, Bruce Houghton, Samantha Weaver
Map
Course Description
Status:
FEMA Certified
Description:

The United States ranks third, behind Indonesia and Japan, in the number of active volcanoes. Participants will gain an understanding of the complex factors that influence volcanic crises: the hazards, vulnerabilities, impacts, and risks and the tools and processes that support monitoring, forecasts, warnings, preparedness, mitigation, and response. No advanced knowledge or experience of volcanoes is required.

This course is designed to enhance the abilities of participants to support their organizations’ preparedness and response efforts for future volcanic crises. It provides an understanding of the processes, impacts, and causes of volcanic hazards. Participants will come to understand how organizational preparedness and community-level planning support mitigation of volcanic hazard.

 

COURSE MODULES:

  • Hazards, Impacts, and Your Volcanoes
  • The Pulse of the Volcano
  • Case Studies
  • Awareness and Preparedness

Target Audience:

  • Government Administrative

  • Emergency Management

  • Fire Services

  • Law Enforcement

  • Emergency Medical Services

  • Hazardous Materials Personnel

  • Public Health

  • Citizen/Community Volunteer

  • Private Sector / Corporate Security and Safety

  • Non-Government Organizations

  • Other
Course Level:
Awareness
Prerequisites:

None

Requirements:

None

APA Credit Units:
10.0 Certification Maintenance
IACET Credit Units:
1.0 Continuing Education Units
IAEM (E) Credit Units:
12.0 Emergency Management Training Credit Hours
Registration Information
Seats Available:
8
Registration Closes:
01/26/2015
Host Agency:
National Disaster Preparedness Training Center
Contact Person:
Bruce Houghton
808-956-2561
bhoughto@hawaii.edu
Special Note:
All interested participants will need a registration code to register. Please contact Mr. Bruce Houghton for the code (Bruce Houghton: 808-956-2561/ bhoughto@hawaii.edu). The course is in conjunction with the PLAN 671 course at the University of Hawaii.
Registration Code: