AWR-312-W: Navigating Natural Hazards and Extreme Weather Events in Tribal Communities

Est. Time of Completion: 1.5 hours

Course Overview:

This asynchronous web-based training offers participants a comprehensive introduction to the impacts of extreme weather events and the associated risks and hazards on emergency management, with a specific emphasis on Tribal Nation protocols. Through a series of modules, participants will explore the changing weather patterns and their impacts on communities and Tribal emergency management. Furthermore, the course examines strategies for integrating extreme weather risks in Tribal resilience and preparedness. The series of practical exercises and case studies underscores the significance of community resilience, engagement, and participation to equip the necessary knowledge and understanding of the extreme weather trends for Tribal communities. The course will teach participants tailored strategies for Tribal Nations to prepare for extreme weather events and enhance their adaptation to the changing environment.

Learning Objectives:

This awareness-level, web-based training will provide you with an overview of navigating natural hazard and extreme weather events for Tribal Nations. By the end of the course, you will be able to fulfill the following learning objectives:

Identify the impacts of natural hazards and extreme weather events on Tribal Nations.
Identify the key mechanisms of weather formation and patterns relevant to extreme events.
Recognize credible sources of extreme weather information for Tribal communities.
Identify ways to incorporate the impacts of extreme weather to support Tribal resilience and preparedness planning.

This project is supported by Cooperative Agreement EMW-2023-GG019446 administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Points of view or opinions expressed in this document are those of the author and do not represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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