E179 – Application of HAZUS-MH for Disaster Operations

Course Description:

This training is designed to increase the level of awareness and knowledge of Federal and state emergency management officials of: 1) the capabilities of HAZUS-MH, 2) the information and analyses requirements of key Joint Field Office (JFO) sections, and 3) the potential applications of HAZUS-MH to support decisions at the Regional Operations Center, the National Response Coordination Center, and the JFO, including: Mitigation, Individual Assistance, and Public Assistance.

Selection Criteria:

The course targets FEMA and state officials who have a role and responsibility in the Joint Field Office, with priority given to Mitigation, Individual Assistance, and Public Assistance. The course also targets select decision-makers on the Emergency Support Team (EST), the Regional Operations Center (ROC), and State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC).

Prerequisites:

Required: N/A

Recommended: N/A

Course Length: 3½ days

CEUs: 2.6