Training
The DuPage County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (OHSEM) is pleased to offer a variety of classes for interested participants, including trainings from partner organizations. For registration or inquiries on DuPage OHSEM hosted classes, please contact our Training Coordinator:
Matthew Bryan | Training Coordinator
Office: 630-407-2938 | Email: matthew.bryan@dupageco.org
Registration for classes from partner organizations can be found by clicking on the "Course" title. Additionally, any questions or comments about classes offered from our partners should be directed to the hosting agency. Course status information will be provided through the host's class registration webpage, including for OHSEM classes.
*Please note that some of these classes are hosted by external organizations and these organizations are responsible for their registration and class seat processes.
Training Opportunities
| Course | Date & Time | Course Description | Agency/Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AWR-326: Tornado Awareness |
04/11-12/2023 (2 Days) 1300 - 1700 (US/Central) |
This course will prepare participants to understand the basics of tornado science, the weather forecasting process, the tornado warning process, and the fundamentals of tornado safety and preparedness. Multiple core capabilities will be addressed, with particular emphasis on "public information and warning" and "threats and hazard identification. Participants will be better able to implement safety measures for themselves, their families and their organizations in preparation for tornado season. | NDPTC (Online) Honolulu, HI |
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AWR-326:Flooding Hazards, Science & Preparedness |
05/01-02/2023 (2 Days) 1300 - 1700 (US/Central) |
Flooding Hazards: Science and Preparedness is an awareness-level, eight-hour course that addresses the current science of the causes of floods (both meteorological and otherwise), flood forecasting, flood risk assessment, and best practices for preparation and mitigation for both short- and long-fuse flooding events. Key concepts and discussion topics will be reinforced with facilitator-led group activities that utilize real-world flood scenarios. | NDPTC (Online) Honolulu, HI |
