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EmE r g E n c y ma n a g E m E n t In s t I t u t E • 2010-2011 • ca t a l o g of co u r s E s<br />
Introduction to residential coastal<br />
construction (Is 386)<br />
This is a very comprehensive, advanced-level course.<br />
It will introduce the learner to basic in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
about residential coastal construction. Some unit<br />
topics include coastal environment, regulatory<br />
requirements, and identifying hazards. The target<br />
audience is engineers, architects, and building code<br />
officials. Floodplain management, hazard mitigation,<br />
planning, and building officials with building science<br />
knowledge are also part of the target audience. This<br />
course can be downloaded from the Independent<br />
Study web site and the test can be completed and<br />
submitted online.<br />
CEUs: 1.4<br />
Study Hours: 14<br />
Introduction to Hazard mitigation<br />
(Is 393.a)<br />
As the costs of disasters continue to rise, governments<br />
and ordinary citizens must find ways to reduce<br />
risks to our communities. As communities plan <strong>for</strong><br />
new development and improvements to existing<br />
infrastructure, mitigation can and should be an<br />
important component of the planning ef<strong>for</strong>t. This<br />
means taking action to reduce or eliminate long-term<br />
risk from hazards and their effects. This course provides<br />
an introduction to mitigation <strong>for</strong> those who are new<br />
to emergency management and/or mitigation.<br />
CEUs: 1.0<br />
Study Hours: 10<br />
protecting your Home or small business<br />
from Disaster (Is 394.a)<br />
The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation<br />
of knowledge that will enable participants to:<br />
• Describe different types of natural disasters.<br />
• Describe hazards that pose a risk to their home<br />
or small business.<br />
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• Explain how protective measures can reduce<br />
or eliminate long-term risks to their home and<br />
personal property from hazards and their effects.<br />
• Explain how protective measures <strong>for</strong> small<br />
businesses secure people, business property, and<br />
building structures, and prevent business loss<br />
from a natural disaster.<br />
CEUs: 1.0<br />
Study Hours: 10<br />
Introduction to Individual assistance<br />
(Ia) (Is 403)<br />
This course provides FEMA personnel and partners<br />
with a basic knowledge of the Individual Assistance<br />
(IA) program and activities that help individuals and<br />
households recover following a disaster.<br />
• Describe how the Staf<strong>for</strong>d Act governs FEMA<br />
disaster operations.<br />
• Explain the Declaration Process.<br />
• Identify the different types of IA programs.<br />
• Explain the Sequence of Delivery of the IA<br />
programs.<br />
• Define Individuals and Households Program<br />
(IHP) Housing Assistance.<br />
• Define IHP Other Needs Assistance.<br />
• Identify the various field offices and processing<br />
centers.<br />
CEUs: .2<br />
Study Hours: 2<br />
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