IS-556: Damage Assessment for Public Works

This study guide includes all correct answers for IS-556: Damage Assessment for Public Works Course Overview The purpose of this course is to build local capacity for damage assessment by enabling the development or refinement of a damage assessment program for the public works agency. Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Explain basic concepts related to damage assessment Use risk and vulnerability assessment information for public works damage assessment planning Explain how public works is involved in planning the damage assessment program for both the community and the agency Use training and exercises to enhance the damage assessment program Describe basic operations of local damage assessment Analyze damage assessment after-action information Primary Audience Public works professionals, urban planners, local government officials, elected officials Prerequisites   Strongly suggest students take IS-552, The Public Works Role in Emergency Management prior to taking this course NOTE: IS-552 is undergoing revisions and will be unavailable until the revisions are complete.   CEUs: 0.3 For more information regarding this course please visit https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-556