Category: Training Opportunities

The FEMA National Hurricane Program is pleased to announce the upcoming virtual delivery of K0311: Hurricane Readiness for Coastal Communities, scheduled for April 29–30, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. ET each day. This course is designed to enhance preparedness and response capabilities among emergency managers and public safety officials in hurricane-prone coastal areas. Delivered by subject matter experts from FEMA and the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the training covers hurricane hazards, forecast interpretation, decision-making tools, and best practices for operational readiness. Course details Continuing Education Credit Participants seeking credit through the National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU) (formerly EMI) must complete the following steps: This course is beneficial for both new and experienced emergency management professionals looking to strengthen hurricane preparedness and response strategies ahead of the 2025 hurricane season. Please share this opportunity with colleagues who may benefit from this valuable training. For questions, contact the National Hurricane Program team (nhp@fema.dhs.gov).

Registration is open for the National Hurricane Program’s free annual HURREVAC webinar series. Government emergency managers are invited to join us each day from May 19 to May 22, 2025. New HURREVAC users who have not yet had an opportunity to get comprehensive training are strongly encouraged to attend. Returning HURREVAC users are also welcome to use this opportunity to refresh their skills and get the latest information about NOAA’s forecast products and services ahead of the 2025 season. The four sessions will focus on these themes: You must register for each day you plan to attend. What to expect All sessions will go live at 2 PM EDT and run for approximately 2 hours. If you are familiar with how the HURREVAC webinars were structured in the past, please be aware of a few new changes based in part on attendee feedback. Instead of five 90-minute sessions in June, we have rearranged the instruction into four 2-hour sessions in May. The exercises that were previously presented on Friday (Day 5) are spread throughout the week instead. The first half of each session will be devoted to an expert presentation of hurricane-related concepts and walk-through of related tools in HURREVAC. After a short break, the second half of each session will be devoted to more applied demonstrations and exercises. Follow the links in the list above to find more details about the topics that will be covered each day. This arrangement is intended to build concepts gradually through the course of the week, while mixing in opportunities to practice skills and ask questions. FAQ Please plan to join the webinars on a device with a stable internet connection and a screen that is large enough to resolve details of the HURREVAC workspace. We strongly recommend using a laptop or office workstation instead of a phone screen. You may simply watch the webinar, or follow along with the demos in your own HURREVAC account if you have a second screen. For those who are unable to attend the webinars (partially or entirely), or would like to review the material at a later time, recordings of each session will also be posted to the HURREVAC YouTube channel prior to the start of the next day’s session.

We invite HURREVAC users to take advantage of two new ways to learn how to use the program or brush up on skills: YouTube videos and in-app training modules. Quick Guide to HURREVAC on YouTube New to the program and short on time? We’ve condensed all the basics into a five-part YouTube video series. To watch, use the embedded viewer below to start the playlist, visit our YouTube page, or pick a particular topic from the list below. In-app Training Modules When logged into HURREVAC, click Training in the toolbox in the lower left portion of the workspace. That opens a window with a list of the training topics. These are self-paced, step-by-step, interactive modules that gradually build up the concepts you’ll need to know to get the most out of the program. Though you can interact with HURREVAC on a touch device, we recommend using a laptop/desktop screen and mouse for the best experience because the training module covers up some parts of the interface. If you are new to the program or have never taken any training classes before, we recommend starting with Introduction to HURREVAC, Customizing the Workspace and Finding Key Storm Information before proceeding to the others. You’re welcome to complete the rest, or select a topic that is relevant to your needs. Other ways to learn HURREVAC For printable at-a-glance reference guides in PDF format, go to our User Guides and Tutorials page to find the Quick Reference Guide and Workspace Handout. For in-depth video training with longer demonstrations and expert descriptions of hurricane forecast products, watch the recordings of our annual webinar series. For the most detailed documentation, use our searchable in-app User Guide (login required).

Registration is open for the National Hurricane Program’s annual HURREVAC webinar series. Government emergency managers are invited to join us each day from June 10 to June 14, 2024. Instructors will cover a wide range of topics to help new HURREVAC users gain a comprehensive understanding of the program. Returning users can also look forward to updates about the program and NOAA’s forecast products. The five sessions will focus on these themes: You must register for each day you plan to attend. As in previous years, sessions will go live at 2 PM EDT and run for approximately 90 minutes. Recordings will also be posted to the HURREVAC YouTube channel.

The National Hurricane Program’s annual weeklong HURREVAC training webinar series will kick off on Monday, June 12. Registration is still open up to the start time of each day’s session, but we recommend signing up as soon as possible so that you will receive schedule reminders via email. This is the best opportunity to get comprehensive live training on the program now that the 2023 hurricane season is under way. Instructors will demonstrate the very latest products and features in the program, including: The five sessions will take place from June 12 to June 16 and each day has a different theme: You must register for each day you plan to attend. As in previous years, sessions will go live at 2 PM EDT and run for approximately 90 minutes. Live transcription services will be offered for each session in English and Spanish. Se ofrecerán servicios de transcripción en vivo para cada sesión en español e inglés. If you miss a live webinar or want to review the material at a later date, recordings will be posted in the Learning Resources section of the HURREVAC site and on the HURREVAC YouTube channel shortly after the conclusion of each session.