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Science of Disaster (L-102)

This course in the National Emergency Management Basic Academy is designed to provide the participants with an overview of scientific principles and concepts that shape our increasingly dangerous world.

The contents of the course include the following:

  • Introduction to Science of Disaster provides a definition and benefits of science.
  • Earth Science and National Hazards describes how the Earth’s design sets the stage for the world’s natural hazards.
  • Science of Natural Hazards describes the scientific basis of common natural hazards.
  • Prediction gives us the capability to expect the unexpected.
  • Physical Science and Implications for Emergency Management identifies how emergency management can benefit from knowledge of the physical science of hazards.
  • Biological and Chemical Threats identifies the scientific basis of biological and chemical threats.
  • Explosive Threats identifies the scientific basis of those threats.
  • Radiological and Nuclear Threats identifies the scientific basis of those threats.
 
Details
Date(s)  Tue. Jun 11, 2024 8:00 AM-4:30 PM 
Wed. Jun 12, 2024 8:00 AM-4:30 PM 
Thu. Jun 13, 2024 8:00 AM-4:30 PM 
Location DelValle Institute - MIC
35 Northampton Street, Boston MA 02118 
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Handicap Accessibility Yes
WiFi Access  
Offered By Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency 
Primary Instructor Hugabone, Bruce M. 
Course Length 3 Days 
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Equivalent Prerequisites
Target Audience Emergency Management Officials 
Eligibility Please describe your role in emergency management in the justification field.

 
Other

Individuals pursuing FEMA's Basic Academy or those interested in learning scientific principles and concepts in emergency management that shape our increasingly dangerous world.

The goal of the Basic Academy is to support the early careers of emergency managers through a training experience combining knowledge of all fundamental systems, concepts, and practices of cutting-edge emergency management. 

Courses include:

Foundations of Emergency Management (L-101)

Science of Disaster (L-102)

Planning: Emergency Operations (L-103)

Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (L-146)

Public Information Basics (L-105)

 
Contact Jeff Tedesco: jeff.tedesco@mema.gov 

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