Hello Emergency Managers, 

NHC and FEMA have worked together to offer K0311: Hurricane Readiness for Coastal Communities, a virtual replacement for L0311, on April 29 and 30 from 1-5 pm EDT/12-4 pm CDT/10 am-2 pm PDT. This is a virtual training course designed to enhance preparedness and response capabilities among coastal emergency managers.

Course Details:

Title: K0311 – Hurricane Readiness for Coastal Communities

Dates: April 29–30, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time (each day)

Delivery: Virtual via Zoom (login details will be provided upon registration)

Register for the training at the following link: https://fema.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/mWvP45qnQyuk_jo9jgHTEg

 

Important: If you would like to receive National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU, formally EMI) credit and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for your participation in the K0311 course, you must register for the course on NDEMU’s website with the K0311 course code and fill out a course evaluation after the training. The course evaluation form will be shared at the end of the training. 


NDEMU Registration Pagehttps://training.fema.gov/generaladmissionsapplication/

K0311 Course Code: SL05M


There is no requirement to register with NDEMU to just view the training.  The participant only needs to register at the Zoom link: https://fema.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/mWvP45qnQyuk_jo9jgHTEg

  

This course is tailored for emergency managers and officials in hurricane-prone coastal areas and will be delivered by subject matter experts from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and FEMA. Participants will gain critical insights into hurricane hazards, forecast interpretation, decision-making tools, and best practices for coastal readiness and operational decision making.

 

Whether you are new to emergency management or seeking to strengthen your team’s hurricane preparedness strategies prior to hurricane season, this training provides valuable knowledge and tools to support effective planning and response operations.


Let me know if you have any questions. Otherwise, I hope this message finds you well. 


Frank



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Frank Nocera
Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM)
NOAA/National Weather Service | Boston/Norton, MA
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