Dates:
November 7-9, 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 Windows
and Excel software. 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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