Trainings online, Apps available and Interesting websites

MEMA

http://www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/mema/

MEMA’s general website is:

HTTP://WWW.MASS.GOV/EOPSS/AGENCIES/MEMA/MEMA-MONTHLY-REPORTS.HTML

COPIES OF THIS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE

MEMA Reports (usually monthly)

MEMA Calendar of Classes https://mematraining.chs.state.ma.us/TRS/home.do

FEMA

Main Site: www.training.fema.gov Course Catalog:

http://www.training.fema.gov/docs/npd%20online%20course%20catalog%20user%20guide.pdf The National Preparedness Directorate (NPD) online Course Catalog provides searchable, integrated information on courses provided or managed by FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), Emergency Management Institute (EMI), and National Training and Education Division (NTED).

FEMA

The one we are most likely to use is the Emergency Management Institute (EMI)http://www.training.fema.gov/emi.aspx This is for a few CERT Courses including Incident Command System (IS 100) and National Incident Management System (IS 700)

FEMA Classeshttps://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Notice: Independent Study Exams now require a FEMA Student Identification (SID) Number. If you do not yet have a SID, register for one today: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid.

Websites to take online courses

• MRC TRAIN (https://www.mrc.train.org/)

Mobile Phone Apps

Mobile Phone Apps can help you stay connected and find information in a disaster.

However it is not uncommon for cellphone towers to get damaged or become inoperable during an emergency and smartphones can no longer connect to the Internet. Some apps have certain content that stays on the phone and other functions that require an Internet connection. Remember to test your application before an emergency to see if it will work without access to a cellular or wireless networkTo test, put the device in airplane mode and see exactly how useful the app will be if your Internet connection goes down.

Cell Phone Apps

• https://www.getreadygear.com/pages/emergency-apps.html?utm_campaign=GetReadyGEAR&utm_content=Mobile+Phone+Apps+You+Need+to+See&utm_medium=email&utm_source=getresponse

1. MASSACHUSETTS ALERTS(IN THE APPLE AND ANDROID STORE)

APPS

You must have iTunes already downloaded to your iphone for the IOS version or iTunes on your

Any other type of phone will probably handle the Android version

HurricaneSoftware.com brings its award-winning hurricane tracking software to smartphones and tablets. You can get the latest real-time satellite data, the predicted hurricane path, strike possibilities, wind speeds, and more. HurricaneSoftware.com apps allow you to track multiple hurricanes at one time, as well as access historical data for past seasons and individual locations. Android or iOS

The FEMA app features preparedness information for all different types of disasters, an interactive checklist for emergency kits, and information on how to stay safe and recover after a disaster. There is also information on how to plan an emergency meeting location for family and friends, and a map of FEMA Disaster Recovery Center locations for accessing supplies and emergency aid. Android or iOS

You must have iTunes already downloaded to your iphone for the IOS version or iTunes on your smart phone

Any other type of phone will probably handle the Android version.

The Disaster Alert app is a listing of "Active Hazards" occurring around the globe. By Active Hazards the developers mean current and real-time incidents that could be potentially hazardous to people, property or assets. This includes everything from hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis to areas of drought or serious health risk. The app includes alerts, notifications, and interactive maps. Android or iOS

This Disaster Preparedness App is an Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Guide and Checklist. This App is designed to be a reference as well as a flexible database of information that is pertinent to the user's specific local disaster planning systems and personal information. This information can be added to the included standard fields and custom fields within the App. This App does not require internet connection; however, there may be links to web content that may not be accessible without cell service or web connection. Android.

You must have iTunes already downloaded to your iphone for the IOS version or iTunes on your

Any other type of phone will probably handle the Android version

While not a real phone app this service can still be viewed on your phone. In times of disaster or crisis, people often turn to Facebook to check on loved ones and get updates. During a major disaster, Safety Check will help you let friends and family know you're safe, check on others in the affected area and mark your friends as safe. This is an automatic feature in Facebook for registered users, no additional signup required.

You must have iTunes already downloaded to your iphone for the IOS version or iTunes on your

Any other type of phone will probably handle the Android version

HurricaneSoftware.com brings its award-winning hurricane tracking software to smartphones and tablets. You can get the latest real-time satellite data, the predicted hurricane path, strike possibilities, wind speeds, and more. HurricaneSoftware.com apps allow you to track multiple hurricanes at one time, as well as access historical data for past seasons and individual locations. Android or iOS

The FEMA app features preparedness information for all different types of disasters, an interactive checklist for emergency kits, and information on how to stay safe and recover after a disaster. There is also information on how to plan an emergency meeting location for family and friends, and a map of FEMA Disaster Recovery Center locations for accessing supplies and emergency aid. Android or iOS

If you Click install you’ll get this:

If you have Gmail (or any type of Google account, click the sign-in button and your be directed to your google sign-in page.

Developed by the American Heart Association, Pocket First Aid & CPR includes hundreds of pages of instructions on what to do in emergency situations, including dealing with choking, burns, CPR, seizures, diabetic emergencies, and more. A first aid checklist makes sure you have what you need in the event of an emergency, and the emergency contacts screen allows one-click dialing to reach your doctor and other essential services. Android or iOS

The ICE Standard is an emergency card app, which lists an individual's complete medical history, emergency contacts, insurance details, blood type, and more. It features a unique color-coding plan to quickly allow first responders to determine if there are any serious medical issues. For example, red indicates severe allergies, heart conditions, etc., yellow indicates the individual is taking medication, while green suggests no complications. The ICE Standard is regarded as an excellent back up to a normal emergency medical card. Android or iOS

ITUNES: HTTPS://ITUNES.APPLE.COM/US/GENRE/IOS/ID36?MT=8

ANDROID:HTTPS://PLAY.GOOGLE.COM/STORE/APPS?HL=EN

Go to the iTunes app store or the Android Apps store

Webinars•CERT Leaders,• •FEMA will be holding a Webinar  on Wednesday July 14 on CERT Training for Individuals with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional Needs.  Please see attached information on the Training.• •David• •David Cramer•Statewide Citizen Corps Program Coordinator•Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency•400 Worcester Road•Framingham, MA 01702•Tel 508.820.1407•Fax 508.820.2046•david.cramer@state.ma.us• •www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/mema• •www.facebook.com/MassachusettsEMA• •When writing or responding, please remember that the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has determined that email is a public record.

Webinars

WebinarsWebinar: CERT Training for Individuals with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional Needs The FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Division is pleased to invite you to a webinar that focuses on practices that will help ensure a positive and accessible experience for CERT participants with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.Everyone has a role to play in keeping our communities safe. CERT volunteers, trainers, and program managers with a diverse range of experiences, skills, and abilities -- including many with disabilities and others with access and functional needs -- make valuable contributions in preparing their communities for disasters and supporting response and recovery efforts. CERT program activities are inclusive, so training should be as well. It is not difficult to make reasonable accommodations for including people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs in CERT training. However, it’s a good idea to plan ahead to ensure that their specific needs are accounted for and that they feel welcome and engaged.

WebinarsTitle: CERT Training for Individuals with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional NeedsDate: Wednesday, July 15, 2015Time:  3:00 - 4:30 p.m. (ET)Guest speakers:Gay Jones, FEMA Office of Disability Integration and Coordination (ODIC)Kathryn Gerk, Emergency Services Manager, Richmond, CA Fire DepartmentJennifer Fales, Emergency Management Coordinator, Kansas City, MO Office of Emergency Management Our featured speakers will share their insights and advice on how to engage and include individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs in CERT training and activities, lessons they’ve learned from their experiences, and how their efforts have benefitted their programs and communities. The webinar will conclude with a question and answer session.

WebinarsHow to Join the Webinar:Adobe Connect Registration Web Link: https://icpd.adobeconnect.com/certtraining1/event/registration.html Please register for the event.  Be sure to test your Adobe Connect connection prior to the meeting by clicking here. This webinar will offer closed captioning. We hope that you will be able to join us on July 15! If you can’t make it, we will be posting the recording, transcript, and slide deck of the presentation on this page, under “Citizen Corps Partners/Affiliates”: http://www.ready.gov/preparedness-leader/webinar-library.

You can also view our most recent webinar on developing resources for CERT programs at: https://icpd.adobeconnect.com/p4zrhbiqeml/.

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Ready.gov Webinars

• http://www.ready.gov/preparedness-leader/webinar-library

CERT

http://www.fema.gov/community-emergency-response-teams

Citizen Corps

http://www.ready.gov/citizen-corps