Hurricane and Tornado Preparedness

This Hurricane and Tornado Preparedness online training course explores preparing for storm events at home and at work. Hurricanes and tornadoes are common in many areas of the U.S. and Canada. In this course, you will learn about the causes and effects of hurricanes and tornadoes, what can be done to prepare homes and businesses for storm events, how to stay safe during a storm event, and the considerations for post-event recovery.

Course Learning Objectives

 By taking this online Hurricane and Tornado Preparedness course, the user will learn:

• What hurricanes and tornadoes are, their hazards, how, when and where they form, how their intensity is classified, and where to find watches and warnings
• To develop a plan to keep themselves and their family safe during a hurricane or tornado
• The ways to stormproof their home
• What to do during a hurricane or tornado
• About potential hazards during storm cleanup at home
• The requirements for securing and evacuating the workplace
• About planning for communications and employee support during and after a storm event
• About potential hazards during workplace cleanup

Course Outline

This online Hurricane and Tornado Preparedness course is made up of the following sections:

1. About Hurricanes
2. About Tornadoes
3. Storm Preparation - Home
4. During a Storm Event - Home
5. Storm Recovery - Home
6. Storm Preparation - Workplace
7. During a Storm Event - Workplace
8. Storm Recovery – Workplace

Course Audience

This Hurricane and Tornado Preparedness online training course was designed for all employees in all industries.

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