G-393: Hazard Mitigation for Emergency Managers

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Course Date(s) & Time(s): 24 total hours 

• Monday, April 21st – 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, April 22nd – 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, April 23rd – 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Course Description: This course is designed to enable the non-technical emergency worker to acquire skills in the use of mitigation. The course provides training in how to perform mitigation activities fundamental to reducing and eliminating long-term risk from hazards. It addresses the important roles of the emergency program manager (or other local government representative) in mitigation: motivator, coordinator, and monitor in local implementation of the National Mitigation Strategy.

Recommended Participants: Local, county and state emergency management personnel as well as other government employees responsible for mitigation. 

Course Prerequisites (Mandatory): None

Course Prerequisites (Recommended):

• IS-393.B: Introduction to Hazard Mitigation – can find this ONLINE course by visiting: FEMA IS-393 Course

Course Location: Northampton County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) – 100 Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064 – (Directions)

Course Registration: Register for class at train.org/pa

Additional Information / Notes: Course is provided by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) at NO cost to attendees!

Inquiries?: Contact Michael A. Rampulla, Operations & Training Manager at mrampulla@ncem-pa.org or by calling 610746-3194 Ext. 3229 with any questions.