Hurricanes
Hurricanes are dangerous storms that can affect many areas of the US, even inland states. ECCs must be prepared for hurricane season and the potential for life-threatening, property-damaging storms.
Course Content
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Course Information
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Learning Objectives
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How to Complete Activities
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Hurricanes Worksheet
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Introduction
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Video: Hurricanes 101
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Knowledge Checkpoint
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Parts of a Hurricane
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Activity: How Do Hurricanes Form?
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Knowledge Checkpoint
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Hurricane Categories
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Inforgraphic: Hurricane Categories
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Video: Explaining Hurricane Categories
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Knowledge Checkpoint
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Watches and Warnings
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Video: Know the Difference Hurricane Watch vs. Warning
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Knowledge Checkpoint
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Hurricane Names
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Word Search: 2022 Hurricane Names
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Knowledge Checkpoint
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About this Course
- Course Created: June 2022
- TCOG Deadline: July 31, 2022
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this training, the student will be able to:
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Define a hurricane.
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Explain how hurricanes are formed.
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Differentiate between the five categories in the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
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Distinguish the different types of watches and warnings associated with hurricanes.
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Discuss the naming convention for hurricanes.
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Relay the effects of a hurricane on ECPs and the ECC.
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Explain questions and instructions for callers trapped during a hurricane.
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Determine post-hurricane instructions for callers.