Dates: June 19-21, 2006
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.
Prerequisite: 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.
Course Length:
Course starts Monday at 8:30 a.m., and ends Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Buses depart from the NETC campus Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.
Audience: The course
is intended for FEMA and State hazard mitigation officials. Other
personnel involved in conducting BC analyses also may apply.
Location: National
Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland
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
with student signature and supervisor or sponsoring office signature
through 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 refer to the course
web site or contact the EMI course manager, Debbie Evans, (301)
447-1139 or email at deborah.evans1@dhs.gov.
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