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Name L-102 Science of Disaster : ( L-102)
Description This course in the National Emergency Management Basic Academy is designed to provide the participants with an overview of scientific principles and concepts that shape our increasingly dangerous world. The contents of the course include the following: •Introduction to Science of Disaster provides a definition and benefits of science. •Earth Science and National Hazards describes how the Earth’s design sets the stage for the world’s natural hazards. •Science of Natural Hazards describes the scientific basis of common natural hazards. •Prediction gives us the capability to expect the unexpected. •Physical Science and Implications for Emergency Management identifies how emergency management can benefit from knowledge of the physical science of hazards. •Biological and Chemical Threats identifies the scientific basis of biological and chemical threats. •Explosive Threats identifies the scientific basis of those threats. •Radiological and Nuclear Threats identifies the scientifi
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Target Audience This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from State, local, tribal, territorial, and Federal emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals transferring from another discipline to emergency management
Additional Information Class will be from 0800-1700 each day. Special parking instructions will be sent via email the week of class.
Location UF Health North
Address 15255 Max Leggett Pkwy Bed Tower A
Jacksonville 32218
Duval
Region 3
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Date Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026 - Friday, Feb 20, 2026
Point of Contact Allison Herbert
904-255-3250  
aaherbert@coj.net
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Approved to Attend
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NameCountyOrganization
Stephen BennettDuval Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Dept.
jennifer silveyDuval other
Amanda RichardsonDuval Jacksonville Fire and Rescue
Marcus RedmondDuval JFRD
Jeremi RobertsBayBay County Fire Rescue
Andrew ShedlockDuval Department of Law Enforcement
Don WeatherbyClay Department of Health
Sonny RodgersClay Department of Health
Megan JordanDuval Other-Duval
Ronald HutchisonClay Clay County Fire Rescue
Kayla FutchClay Clay County Emergency Managment
Joseph HutchinsClay Clay County Fire Rescue/Reg 3 AHIMT
Michael von EiffDuval Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
Mark WilsonNassau Nassau County Emergency Management
Daphne BrusoeAlachuaCity of Gainesville
Latonya Jordan-OdomDuval Division of Emergency Management
Eric AlbertsOrange Orlando Health, Inc. - Emergency Management
Alima Mimsx - Out of StateSwainsboro Fire Department
James DavisDuval Jacksonville Fire and Rescue
Marcia DouglasNassau Nassau County Emergency Operations Center
Carmine WhetstoneAlachuaAlachua County Emergency Management
Kevin FoleyDuval Jacksonville Fire And Rescue
Jovita HarperDuval City of Jacksonville- Office of Mayor
Angelina AlbrittonClay  
Paul StefankoDuval Duval County
ABIGAIL ELLISDuval Jacksonville Sheriffs Office
Shawn StricklandDuval Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
David VaronaMiami-Dade Miami Dade Fire Rescue, FL-TF1
Standby Awaiting State Approval
If your name appears on this list your application has been approved by your supervisor or county/tribe emergency management program and is on standby awaiting final approval from the state. This approval may be dependent upon available space, the target audience, as well as other factors.

NameCountyOrganization
Luciano DuqueDuval Other-Duval
Matthew T. WilliamsDuval Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department
Pending Supervisor or Emergency Management Program Approval
If your name appears on this list your application is awaiting approval (for state or 'other' employees) by your supervisor or (for county, tribe, and some city employees) your emergency management program.

NameCountyOrganization
Tara Kostich-BerryClay Division of Emergency Management