managers, first responders, and community members from all sectors with a

basic understanding of the latest knowledge in hurricane science, forecasting,

warning, and preparedness. This course enhances the ability of state/

local decision-makers to identify and describe the hazards associated with

hurricanes and to better prepare for and mitigate the impacts of high winds,

heavy rain, and storm surge.

This course is presented as an awareness-level course; a successful participant

shall be able to identify and recognize the hazards associated with hurricanes

and take any necessary steps to prepare.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE This course is targeted for a broad cross section of professionals involved in government administration, coastal zone managers, emergency manager, non governmental organizations, private business and the general public.

MODULES ✓ Hurricane Structure and Hazards ✓ Hurricane Forecasting and Warning ✓ Hurricane Advisory Products

ObjECTIvES ✓ S ummarize the structure and characteristics of hurricanes ✓ and tropical cyclones and their attendant hazards, including high winds, heavy rain, and storm surge;

✓ Explain the forecast process and uncertainty associated with predicting hurricane track and intensity;

✓ Interpret official forecast and warning products from the National Weather Service; and

✓ Use available decision support tools to prepare themselves, their families, and their organizations when hurricanes threaten.

As a member of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium, the NDPTC is aDHS/FEMA training partner dedicated to providing critical all-hazards training throughout the United States and its territories with an emphasis on natural hazards and island and

coastal communities

HURRICANE AWARENESSAWR-343

at the

NATIONAL DISASTERPREPAREDNESSTRAINING CENTER

COURSE DELIvERY OPERATIONS: NOAA Inouye Regional Center1845 Wasp Blvd Building 176 Honolulu, HI 96818PHONE: 808.725.5220 • FAX: 808.725.5230

MAIN OFFICE: 828 Fort Street Mall • Suite 320 • Honolulu, HI 96813PHONE: 808.956.0600 FAX: 808.536.9110

ndptc.hawaii.edu

This four-hour awareness-level course provides emergency

August 1 & 2, 2016 (St. Croix, VI)**Two trainings each day** Morning- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Afternoon- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

LOCATION & DETAILS: VITEMA St. Croix Office 2164 King Cross St.Christiansted, VI 00820

REGISTER AT:https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:Irvin Masonirvin.mason@vitema.vi.gov340-774-2244 ext. 6823