Date:  June 9-11, 2008

Course Description: Cost-effectiveness is key in determining whether or not a hazard mitigation project is eligible for funding assistance through any of FEMA’s grant programs.  To assist FEMA regional and State hazard mitigation personnel in assessing cost-effectiveness, FEMA has developed software modules and guidance for conducting benefit-cost (BC) analyses of proposed projects. 

Course Goal:  

1. To provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of BC analysis.
2. To establish the knowledge to obtain BC data and conduct analyses using the basic versions of the riverine and coastal A-zone software modules.
3. To build partnerships among the State and other disaster response and recovery organizations.
4. To teach applications of interpersonal skills to develop positive working relationships.

Prerequisite:
Basic algebra and percentage mathematics, experience with Microsoft Windows and Excel software, and basic flood mitigation terminology are strongly suggested.
 
Course Length:

Target Audience:
FEMA and State Hazard Mitigation officers, State Public Information officers, and others with disaster management assignments.

CEUs:
EMI awards 1.3 CEUs for completion of this course.

Location:
National Emergency Training Center, Emergency Management Institute, Emmitsburg, Maryland.

To Apply:
Complete a FEMA Form 75-5, General Admissions Application with student signature and signature of supervisor or sponsoring agency official. Submit the application through the State emergency management training office who will fax it to the National Emergency Training Center Admissions Office at (301) 447-1658.

For further enrollment information, please refer to the EMI web site at http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/apply. For course information, contact the EMI course manager,