State of Indiana

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L0102: Science of Disasters

Dates: Aug. 18-20, 2025. Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET. Location: MADE@Plainfield (Hendricks County).

Description:

This course provides 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 describes how the Earth's design sets the stage for the world's natural hazards including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and landslides/sinkholes.
  • Climatology describes the scientific basis of common atmospheric hazards including convective storms, tropical cyclones and other hazardous weather.
  • Chemical and biological basics identify the scientific basis of chemical and biological threats.
  • Explosive, radiological and nuclear fundamentals identify the scientific basis of those threats.

For full information and to register, search "20250818" on Acadis Portal or https://tinyurl.com/L0102-MADE.

This is a dual registration course. Students will need to register with NETC: https://training.fema.gov/netc_online_admissions.

Invitation Code: IN102

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