Date: October 20-23, 2008
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide the essential ArcGIS skills and knowledge to effectively use the HAZUS-MH software. The course combines lectures with hands-on exercises that present practical examples of how to use GIS for disaster mitigation and response.
Course Goal:
- Course topics include an introduction to GIS concepts; tools for symbolizing data; tools for querying and analyzing data; data management; manipulating tabular data; understanding coordinate systems; basic editing; spatial data adjustment; geocoding; and a survey of some of the advanced options provided by ArcGIS and the Spatial Analyst extension through the use of geodatabases and raster data.
- The course will conclude with an introduction to HAZUS-MH with a focus on how to apply the tools and techniques covered in the proceeding sections of the class.
Course Length:
4 days.
Target Audience:
The course is intended for the following: State and local emergency managers; State and local GIS specialists responsible for risk assessment activities; regional personnel responsible for mitigation and response activities; other Federal agencies with a need to conduct |
risk assessment; and State and local planners. The need to attend this training must be documented in block 16 of the application. Participants must currently use or be planning to use GIS and HAZUS. Applicants will be enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information contact Phillip Moore at 301-447-1248 or by email at phillip.moore@dhs.gov.
Continuing Education Units:
2.6 CEUs
To Apply:
All invitees must complete and fax a FEMA 75-5 application to National Emergency Training Center (NETC) Admissions at (301) 447-1658. The Admissions office will send a welcome package to participants outlining travel procedures, airport pick up time by EMI bus, etc. Anyone staying overnight on the NETC campus is required to purchase a meal ticket for the duration of the training activity. Lodging is provided for course participants on the NETC campus. Students must use NETC Shuttle Service from the airport. Notify the NETC Transportation Office at least 1 week prior to the course date to reserve a seat. Call (301) 447-1048/1113, Fax (301) 447-1248 or email to netc-housing@dhs.gov.
Questions:
Questions should be directed to the Admissions office at (301) 447-1275 or (800) 238-3358, or the course manager, Phillip Moore, at (301) 447-1248 or by email at
phillip.moore@dhs.gov. |
