{"id":352840,"date":"2026-07-26T11:14:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T11:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/352840\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T11:14:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T11:14:27","slug":"national-weather-service-to-host-free-virtual-hurricane-preparedness-training-for-florida-residents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/352840\/","title":{"rendered":"National Weather Service to host free virtual hurricane preparedness training for Florida residents"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 Meteorologists with the National Weather Service across Florida are partnering to offer a series of free virtual training sessions<\/a> ahead of the peak of hurricane season, aiming to teach residents how to interpret tropical weather forecasts and respond appropriately to storm threats.<\/p>\n

The training is open to anyone with access to a computer or mobile device, though the content is tailored specifically for Florida residents and references resources from the Florida Division of Emergency Management. <\/p>\n

Officials say much of the material is also relevant to anyone living in the path of tropical cyclones.<\/p>\n

Three one-hour sessions will be offered daily from 27th to 30th at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. EDT (10 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. CDT). <\/p>\n

Each session can accommodate up to 1,000 registrants. <\/p>\n

Registration is required in advance, and participants will receive an email confirmation containing the Google Meet link.<\/p>\n

The training runs over four days, each with a different focus:<\/p>\n

Day 1, July 27: Getting Ready – Register Here<\/a>Day 2, July 28: Hunker Down – Register Here<\/a>Day 3, July 29: Post-Storm Safety – Register Here<\/a>Day 4, July 30: Lessons Learned, featuring a panel discussion with the National Hurricane Center and the Florida Division of Emergency Management – Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n

Due to the anticipated number of attendees, all participants will be muted during the presentations. Questions can be submitted through the Q&A tool during the session or via a separate Google Form.<\/a> <\/p>\n

The NWS said officials will respond to questions during the training week or afterward by email.<\/p>\n

Attendees can screenshot a certificate at the end of each day\u2019s presentation. Those who need a personalized certificate must submit a request through a Google Form<\/a> after the training and should allow up to one week for processing.<\/p>\n

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