FEMA HAZUS-MH Training and Education Getting the Most from HAZUS-MH HAZUS-MH's Education Program guides you through the process of harnessing the power of HAZUS-MH to produce a quantified and geospatial view of the potential risks facing your community. Now, seven new Web training courses let you master HAZUS-MH on your own timeline. To learn more about these courses and to enroll, visit www.esri.com/hazusmhtraining. Virtual Training Courses Cost HAZUS-MH for Decision Makers FREE HAZUS-MH Overview and Installation FREE Introduction to Using HAZUS-MH to Assess Losses from a Riverine Flood Hazard $26.00 USD HAZUS-MH Flood Model Output and Applications $26.00 USD Integrating User Supplied Hazard Data into the HAZUS-MH Flood Model $26.00 USD Introduction to Using HAZUS-MH for Hurricane Loss Estimatio* $26.00 USD Introduction to Using HAZUS-MH for Earthquake Loss Estimation $26.00 USD Excellence doesn't happen overnight, but FEMA's training courses will equip you with tools to deliver a knowledgeable plan of action back to your community. Classroom style training lets you delve deeper into HAZUS-MH. 3 1/2 day HAZUS-MH resident training classes are offered at FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI) in Emmitsburg, MD. Course enrollment for the HAZUS-MH EMI curriculum is at no cost for Federal, State, and local community officials. Complimentary housing considerations can be made for state and local community officials. Contact your state training officer to see if you qualify. Course participants are responsible for the cost of meals. Required meal tickets are approximately $20 per day and include breakfast, lunch and dinner. EMI 2008-2009 Course Schedule Dates E170 HAZUS-MH for Hurricanes Feb 2-5, 2009 E172 HAZUS-MH for Floods Jun 16-19, 2008; Jan 12-15, 2009; Jul 27-30, 2009 E174 HAZUS-MH for Earthquakes Apr 27-30, 2009 E179 Application of HAZUS-MH for Disaster Operations Apr 20-23, 2009 E190 Introduction to ArcGIS Oct 20-23, 2008; Feb 23-26, 2009 E296 Application of HAZUS-MH for Risk Planning Aug 4-7, 2008; Aug 3-6, 2009 E313 Basic HAZUS-MH Jul 14-17, 2008; Dec 1-4, 2008; Apr 6-9, 2009; Jul 13-16, 2009 E317 Comprehensive Data Management for HAZUS-MH Sep 8-11, 2008; Mar 16-19, 2009; Sep 14-17 2009 New for FY2009 The Emergency Management Institute has developed a curriculum track of courses leading to a certificate as a "HAZUS Trained Professional" or "HAZUS Practitioner." Interested participants should be advised that although the course codes are the same, some of the course titles have changed to better reflect course content and level. Become a HAZUS-MH expert! HAZUS Trained Professional Track: Provides a foundation of basic HAZUS-MH skills plus focused instruction on at least one hazard. * E190 Introduction to ArcGIS (prior GIS experience may substitute) * E313 Basic HAZUS MH * E317 Comprehensive Data Management for HAZUS-MH * Minimum of ONE of the following: E170 HAZUS-MH for Hurricanes; E172 HAZUS-MH for Floods; or E174 HAZUS-MH for Earthquakes HAZUS Practitioner Track: Expands upon the HAZUS Trained Professional track by incorporating specialized instruction in topic specific areas. * E190 Introduction to ArcGIS (prior GIS experience may substitute) * E313 Basic HAZUS-MH * E296 Application of HAZUS-MH for Risk Planning * E179 Application of HAZUS-MH for Disaster Operations * E317 Comprehensive Data Management for HAZUS-MH * Minimum of ONE of the following: E170 HAZUS-MH for Hurricanes; E172 HAZUS-MH for Floods; or E174 HAZUS-MH for Earthquakes Professionals and Practitioners will receive a certificate, lapel pin, and a listing on FEMA's website upon completion of their respective curriculum track. Get started today. For a full listing of course descriptions, information on prerequisite requirements, enrollment and fees visit www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/hazus, or email FEMA-HAZUS@dhs.gov. For program-specific questions, contact: Ray Chevalier at (301) 447-1187 or ray.chevalier@dhs.gov Phillip Moore at (301) 447-1248 or phillip.moore@dhs.gov