PER-420: Understanding Climate Risk – Hazard, Vulnerability, and Community Resilience

Date/Time
Date(s) - October 01
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location
WVPST - Charleston

WVPST is pleased to partner with WV Center for Threat Preparedness to announce an upcoming training!

Description
In-Person and Virtual Training on October 1, 2024

Who: Public and private sectors in the State of West Virginia and FEMA Region III.

When: October 1, 2024.

Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET (This will also include an hour for lunch and breaks throughout the training).

Where: Mountain State Education Service Cooperative, 501 22nd Street, Dunbar, WV 25064, or via Zoom.

How:
• Register for the training.
• Take the pre-test.
• Attend the session.
• Take the post-test and evaluation after the session.

Cost: Free

Enroll: PER-420 in West Virginia (Hybrid) on October 1st, 2024 – PER420 WV Oct1 (ncdpcourses.org)

About this Training
This performance level, instructor-led training will provide participants with an understanding of climate change and community resilience.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to fulfill the following learning objectives:
1. Assess ways in which climate models can project future climate conditions.
2. Demonstrate competency with the Resilience Analysis and Planning Tool (RAPT) and the National Risk Index (NRI).
3. Analyze disaster scenarios regarding future climate and social conditions.
4. Analyze how climate disruptions can negatively impact community lifelines, supply chains, and vulnerable communities.

For more information, please contact Shawn Petry at (304) 352-6121 or shawn.e.petry@wv.gov.