G 272 Warning Coordination
This course is produced with the partnership with the National Weather Service (NWS). In order to reduce deaths, injuries, and property loss, Emergency Managers must work closely with the NWS and news media to provide effectiveness.
**This course is part of the FEMA Advanced Professional Series (APS)
Prerequisites: None-highly recommend that participants take IS 271 and IS 247
Target Audience: State, local, tribal and territorial emergency managers, public works, officials responsible for coordination and communication.
Seats Remaining: 30
Begin Date: 3/18/2026
End Date: 3/19/2026
Time: 8:00 AM--4:30 PM
Location:
Polk County Emergency Management
1907 Carpenter Avenue
Des Moines
Iowa - 50314
Additional Information:
1) This facility takes a whole block, with Polk County Public Health on the front (south side of bldg)—directly to the north of the Polk County Human Services (DHS) Building.
Download facility parking locations at https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/emergency-management/about-us/location-facilities/
2) Meals on your own, adequate time will be provided
3) This multi-day course is supported with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding. You may request lodging reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one-way and are an Iowa resident. Requests are based upon available funding. BEFORE making lodging reservations and PRIOR to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov.
4) All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.