L 0102 Science of Disaster   

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 includes: •Introduction to Science of Disaster provides a definition and benefits of science •Earth Science & 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 & Chemical Threats identifies the scientific basis of biological and chemical threats. •Explosive Threats identifies the scientific basis of those threats •Radiological & Nuclear Threats identifies the scientific basis of those threats

Prerequisites: IS-100(any version) – Introduction to the Incident Command System IS-120(any version) - An Introduction to Exercises IS-700(any version) – National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction IS-800(any version) – National Response Framework, An Introduction IS-230(any version) – Fundamentals of Emergency Management

Target Audience: This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from State, local, tribal, territorial, and Federal emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals transferring from another discipline to emergency management.

Seats Remaining: 19

Begin Date: 4/8/2025

End Date: 4/10/2025

Time: 8:00 AM--4:30 PM

Location:
Hardin County Emergency Management 1031 Edgington Ave
Eldora
Iowa - 50627



Additional Information:

1) Parking is available on the street in all directions. NO PARKING IN EMPTY LOT NORTH OF BUILDING. 2) Lodging in Grundy Center or Iowa Falls is closest. Both are a 20 minute commute. 3) Meals are on you own, adequate time will be provided. 4) 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 limited to available funding. 5) All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.