COURSE DESCRIPTION

This eight-hour awareness-level course is designed to provide emergency managers, first responders, and community members across all sectors with a basic understanding of the latest knowledge in tornado science, forecasting, warning, and preparedness. Modules will include instruction on:

·      The basic principles of tornado science, including geographic distributions, conditions of formation, and typical characteristics;

·      The complexities of the tornado forecast process, including current strengths and weaknesses, enabling them to make better informed decisions when severe weather threatens;

·      Official tornado and severe weather watches and warnings from the National Weather Service; and

·      Preparedness for tornado season including safety measures for themselves, their families, and their organizations when tornadoes threaten.

Training Dates: 04/02/2025 - 04/02/2025

Training Location:

Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency

620 Green Road
Madison, IN  47250

Prerequisites:

None Specified

Registration: This course requires dual registration. Please register for this course through the ACADIS Portal and https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3858/
Registration Code: 56184

Registration Deadline: 04/02/2025