Dates: July 25-27, 2005
Course Information: Cost-effectiveness
is a key criteria for 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.
This course is designed as an introduction to the
fundamental concepts of BC analysis. Participants will learn how
to obtain BC data and conduct analyses using the basic versions
of the riverine and coastal A-zone software modules. The course
will not teach how to conduct level-two BC analyses.
Participant Selection Criteria:
The course is intended for FEMA and State hazard mitigation officials.
Other personnel involved in conducting BC analyses also may apply.
Participants should have some prior knowledge of mathematics (basic
algebra and percentages) and computers (Windows and Excel). Familiarity
with basic flood mitigation terminology is suggested.
Continuing Education Unit (CEU): The Emergency
Management Institute (EMI) awards 1.3 CEU’s for successful
completion of this course.
To Apply: Please submit a FEMA
Form 75-5 (General Admission Application) to the State emergency
management training office. FEMA regional employees should submit
their applications to the Regional Training Manager.
For further information on enrollment, please contact
the NETC Admissions Office, (301) 447-1035, or fax your request
to (301) 447-1658. For further information on the course, please
contact the EMI course manager, Dan Bondroff, (301) 447-1278.
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