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FEMA’s Higher Education Program Bits and Pieces
National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD
16 January 2015
Higher Education Program News:
Hi Ed Symposium:
Mark your calendars for the 17th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium scheduled for June 1- 4, 2015 at the Emergency Management Institute, Emmitsburg, MD. Information posted to the symposium section of the Hi Ed website will include the symposium announcement, application, call for papers/presentations and student volunteer information.
Symposium information currently posted can be found on the Hi Ed website symposium section: http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/educonference15.asp
Symposium Invitation Packages for 2015
The HI Ed program staff has sent invitation packages for the 17th Annual EM Hi Ed Symposium. When Submitting the application make sure the application is completed, signed and returned to the NETC Admissions office at [email protected]. The applicant’s signature is the only signature required on the application. Deadline for submitting applications is May 8, 2015. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. All non-U.S. citizens attending the symposium must have a security clearance conducted and completed before they are accepted. A security clearance takes 8-12 weeks to complete. Non-U.S. applicants must submit a completed and signed application by February 13, 2015. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
Application Information - Course Code - E0392 Annual EM Hi Ed Symposium
Everyone attending or presenting at the Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium must submit an application and be notified of acceptance. Individuals without an accepted application will not be granted admittance to the NETC.
Individuals applying to the symposium will be required to register using the FEMA Student Identification (SID) number. This number will be used in place of the Social Security Number (SSN) on your application form. The SSN number is no longer required. If your symposium application does not contain a SID number it will not be processed by the Admissions office. Non-U.S. applicants are also required to have a SID number on the application.
Obtaining a FEMA SID number? Step 1: To register, go to https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid Step 2: Click on the “Need a FEMA SID” button on the right side of the screen. Step 3: Follow the instructions and provide the necessary information to create your account. Step 4: You will receive an email with your SID number. You should save this number in a
secure location. Forgot or misplaced your number? You can also use the SID website to retrieve your number.
Symposium applicants will be notified by email of their acceptance to the higher education symposium. Make sure your email address is legible on the application. If you have not heard from the Admissions office 1 week after receipt of your application please contact Admissions at [email protected] or the Higher Education Program Office for assistance.
College and University Information:
2015 Summer HELP Institute Application Now Available
The application for the 2015 Summer Health Emergencies in Large Populations (HELP) Institute is now available. The 2015 Summer HELP Institute will be held at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 13-31, 2015. The application can be found on the website for the Center for Refugee and Disaster Response: http://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/center-for-refugee-and-disaster-response/education_training/HELP/index.html
Please share this information with your organization, and for questions contact [email protected].
CSU Council for Emergency Management and Homeland Security (CEMHS)
Good afternoon CEMHS Colleagues,
Happy Friday! One of our roles as CSU system wide affinity group is to engage and courage scholarship and researchers from around the CSU and California to collaborate and partner together in academic pursuits that benefit the university and community. Towards that goal, we are seeking several dedicated co-authors to work on one of two journal articles:
1. "Building Partnerships and the Process of Designing, Developing, and Implementing Emergency Management and Homeland/Cyber Security Academic Programs and Career Pathways"
2. "Trends and Future Directions of Collegiate Emergency Management, Homeland/Cyber Security Education, Training, and Workforce Development in the United States"
If you are interested in co-authoring an article with CEMHS Colleagues, please send me a quick e-mail of interest. Having three additional co-authors per article should be great. By the way, if you are looking for co-authors or co-researchers on a variety of projects that you may be pursuing, please let me know and we can help find some interested colleagues to partner with your projects and research.
Thanks a bunch and have a great weekend!
Best, Keith
Keith Clement, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Department of CriminologyCalifornia State University, FresnoChair, University Undergraduate Curriculum CommitteeChair, College of Social Sciences Election Committee
Planning Director, CSU Council for Emergency Management and Homeland Security (CEMHS)
www.calstate.edu/cemhshttp://cemhs.blogspot.com/
Lead the Emergency Management Community with a Master's from Georgetown
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Emergency Management/Homeland Security News:
3rd Annual Disaster Ministry Conference & Workshops, June 8-11, 2015
The Humanitarian Disaster Institute 2015 Disaster Ministry conference and registration pages are now available online at: http://www.wheaton.edu/HDI/News/Disaster-Ministry-Conference Early bird registration ends April 1, 2015. Hope to see you there!
The Conference has been expanded to include pre-and post-conference workshops.
Help your congregation develop effective disaster ministries by learning from a wide breadth of experts in the field. Participants will have their choice of eight plenary and twelve breakout sessions in the areas of disaster relief, public health emergencies and humanitarian crises.
Keynote: Phillip Yancey
Topics: How to start a disaster ministrySpirituals First AidResilience
Compassion fatigue
DHS CENTER FOR FAITH-BASED AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIPS WEEKLY REPORT FOR 1/12/15 - 1/16/15
Key Issues and Achievements for the Past Week:
DHS Center delivered keynote address to New York Disaster Interfaith Service.
DHS Center met with Robert Wood Johnson Foundation regarding an interest in increasing positive interactions between first responders and youth of color via youth preparedness related activities.
DHS Center met with Ashleigh Chapman, President/CEO and Alana Martinez, with the Alliance for Freedom, Restoration and Justice on their work in combating human trafficking and the development of their church and community toolkits.
DHS Center participated in the Trauma Responsive Congregations Community of Practice monthly meeting and provided an update on activities during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
DHS Center, as part of its Building Resilience with Diverse Communities (BRDC) engagement process, participated in the following meetings:
met with representatives of NJ Office of Emergency Management, along with NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP); to understand how we can incorporate strategies to reach youth with access and functional needs as well as incorporate teen community emergency response in our efforts in the target communities
presented at the NJ Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism, along with NJOHSP; discussed service opportunities to support for the Dr. Martin Luther King weekend, and met afterwards with key commission members about ways we can partner on youth engagement strategies in the target communities
presented at the Ocean County Municipal Emergency Coordinators, along with NJOHSP; to promote BDRC and FEMA Corps
presented at the NJ Muslims Leaders Forum, along with NJOHSP, which was organized by the Muslim Youth Network and the US Attorney's Office in NJ. The forum brought together over 75 Imams, school principals and nonprofit organization leaders from the northern NJ Muslim Community. Main issues were teen isolation and relations with law enforcement. DHS Center and FEMA Corps were able to bring engagement opportunities for youth into the conversation, and as a result, the team has been asked to present at several schools. Imams' council is working on hosting an event on youth/young adult engagement for several mosques
assisted the Tzu Chi Buddhist Relief Foundation in Cedar Grove, NJ in their weekly their food distribution for over 500 families
Key Issues over the Next Two Weeks:
DHS Center will participate in the following efforts for the Dr. King Weekend:
food distribution for families in Cedar Grove, NJ
participate in the Youth Engagement Awards Ceremony and Service Project with Patterson Community Development Corporation and the NJ Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism
Longer Term Issues/Flags:
DHS Center continues to work in support of the DHS Blue Campaign to coordinate DHS components planned events and activities surrounding National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January 2015. This includes internal and external communication (media, social media, websites, articles, blogs), speaking engagements and any other known events.
DHS Center will meet with DHS Immigrations and Customs Enforcement/Student Educational Visa Program about the changes to the school certification process and the impact on faith-based schools.
DHS Center continues to work closely with DHS and FEMA on the implementation of executive order 13559.
DHS Center will attend FEMA's National Strategy on Youth Preparedness Education affirmation event on January 28, 2015. DHS Center would like to coordinate efforts among faith-based centers in ED, HHS and DOJ to engage stakeholders in youth-preparedness related activities in support of the strategy.
DHS Center was contacted by the Lions Club International - Adam McGriffin, Department Manager – Global Partnership Relations at Lions Clubs’ World Headquarters, to discuss potential partnerships with the center. If other centers have engaged with the Lions club please contact Marcus Coleman.
DHS Center received a message from Sean Smith, Chief Executive of Security Operations with The Potter's House of Dallas Inc., who expressed their organization would like to move forward with an intensive engagement with the DHS Center to prepare their house of worship and engage strategically with FEMA going forward to promote preparedness among the faith community. The Potter’s House is engaged with various faith-based and neighborhood partnership centers.
DHS Center will continue its on-site visits with FEMA regional voluntary agency liaisons in support of their engagement role with voluntary and faith-based organizations active in disaster.
Emergency Management, November/December, Volume 9 Issue 6
Savior or Threat - Unmanned aircraft can be a viable public safety tool but uncertainties and privacy concerns have held them back
FirstNet: Is Opting Out an Option? – Myriad factors and unknowns cloud the question for now. A Powerful New Purpose – Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with
first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams across the U.S. and provides veterans an important new mission.
NG911: Perseverance Pays – Policy and legal issues prove more challenging than technological ones but southern Illinois counties prevail.
Signing up the Public – Incentives and opting out can be effective ways to get public buy-in for alert notifications
Finally Seeing Some Light on FirstNet – The first responders who will use the first nationwide public safety wireless communications network are now in on its direction
Maryland Powers Up – A Midwest derecho and Hurricane Sandy prompt the state to develop emergency resilience programs
Rest of the Book: o Letters o Point of View o In the News o Bulletin o Major Player – Paul Stockton, former assistant secretary of defense for Homeland Defense and
Americas’ Security Affairs o Disaster Zone – Eric Holdeman – Redundancy vs. Duplication o Last Word – A Game-Changer
Global Risk Forum, GRF Davos, One Health Newsletter, January 2015
The 3rd GRF One Health Summit 2015 will be held in Davos, Switzerland from 04 – 07 October 2015. Under the theme of Fostering interdisciplinary collaboration for global public and animal health, this year’s summit aims to achieve a step change in the development of a comprehensive and risk-based global one health strategy by creating opportunities for synergy between public and animal health professionals as well as policy makers and scientists and practitioners of related fields.
The call for abstracts is open until February 28, 2015.
Join us at the 3rd GRF One Health Summit 2015. Register now!
IAEM Dispatch, January 15, 2015
IAEM-USA NEWS
FEMA seeks comments to Public Assistance Simplified Procedures Thresholds IAEM FEMA is seeking public comments from state, tribal and local governments, private non-profit organizations and interested members of the public regarding the agency's recent analysis and findings, and subsequent revision of the monetary thresholds for a small project, also referred to as simplified procedures thresholds, of the Public Assistance program. Feedback is sought on specific questions to inform any future revisions to the project thresholds that are updated annually based on the Consumer Price Index. Comments are due on Jan. 20, 2015 and may be submitted electronically at Regulations.gov. Following the passage of the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 and the accompanying Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013, Congress directed FEMA to evaluate its simplified procedures thresholds and immediately implement the recommendations. On Jan. 29, 2014,
FEMA issued its report to Congress that recommended several changes to the threshold and outlined FEMA's reasoning for those recommendations. On Feb. 26, 2014, FEMA published a final rule amending both the minimum and maximum simplified procedures threshold for disasters declared on or after Feb. 26, 2014.
US House passes security funding bill blocking immigration actions Reuters U.S. House Republicans drew a hard line against President Barack Obama's executive immigration initiatives, voting to block them as they passed a Department of Homeland Security spending bill. The vote sets up a potential showdown in coming weeks over funding for the sprawling agency that secures U.S. borders, airports and coastal waters. The bill's immigration provisions also could hamper Republicans' efforts to boost their appeal among Hispanic voters in the 2016 presidential election. READ MORE
EM RESOURCES
State Ebola protocol table available as a new reference IAEM The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s Office for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support (CDC OSTLTS) Public Law Program and Office of the Associate Director for Policy compiled a table of state-by-state Ebola protocols to help law and policy makers prepare for and respond to Ebola-related situations. The table will be updated as states continue to modify their Ebola response protocols.
Center for Domestic Preparedness invites emergency managers to network via LinkedIn IAEM The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has announced its new LinkedIn presence, which offers a platform for emergency responders and training officers to get the latest news on new courses and to network with CDP instructors and alumni. The CDP's primary mission is to train state, local and tribal emergency response providers, as well as federal government, foreign governments, and private entities. A popular aspect of the courses is the opportunity to obtain hands-on training with a multi-disciplined audience. In addition, the CDP is the only civilian facility that trains with toxic chemical and live biological agents. The center also has the only hospital facility in the United States dedicated solely to training hospital and healthcare professionals in disaster preparedness and response. The new CDP LinkedIn page includes details about upcoming courses and class seat availability; links to photos and videos of CDP hands-on training; and a forum for potential students to ask questions prior to CDP training.
The George Washington University establishes new GW Center for Cyber and Homeland Security
IAEM The George Washington University has established the GW Center for Cyber and Homeland Security (CCHS), which integrates and builds upon the activities of two existing policy centers within the George Washington University: the Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) and the GW Cybersecurity Initiative. This new center will build on the longstanding track record of these two entities and continue to engage in policy-relevant research and analysis on critical issues and challenges related to cybersecurity, counterterrorism, and homeland security. The new center will be governed by a Board of Directors and a Policy Advisory Committee, and will continue HSPI's longstanding Senior Fellows program. It will carry out its work through four standing task forces that will shape the center's research and policy agenda and whose members will be drawn largely from the ranks of its governance committees and Senior Fellows:
Counterterrorism and Intelligence Task Force Cybersecurity Task Force Homeland Security Strategies and Emerging Threats Task Force Preparedness and Infrastructure Resilience Task Force.
Learn more.
MEMBER NEWS
Bill Proenza retires as regional director of US National Weather Service, Southern Region IAEM A long-time IAEM member, Bill Proenza retired on Jan. 3 from his position as regional director of the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS), Southern Region, Fort Worth, Texas (1998-2014). IAEM-USA President John "Rusty" Russell noted, "Director Proenza recognized emergency managers as key customers, and he greatly and directly enhanced the ability of the nation's emergency managers to make lifesaving decisions during severe weather events." Throughout his career, Proenza received numerous awards, including IAEM-USA's 2008 Career Excellence Award and the American Meteorological Society's 2001 Francis W. Reichelderfer Award. On his retirement, Proenza said, "I have been greatly honored to have served as a regional director since 1998 in one of the most dedicated agencies in the U.S. government, an agency with many critically important weather support missions, including a paramount focus on the highest calling of any profession, the protection of life ... I am so proud of the NWS' close partnership with the men and women of the emergency management community, ... who enable a lifesaving effective preparedness and response to…severe weather and other high impact/dangerous events ... The enormous value of this relationship again proves that civil service closest to the people serves best." If anyone would like to congratulate Bill on his retirement, email him at [email protected] or send regular mail to 204 Mill Crossing, Colleyville, Texas 76034.
Jeff Walker, CEM, named as UMC's West Ohio Conference disaster coordinator IAEM IAEM congratulates Jeff Walker, CEM, IAEM-USA past president (2012-2013) and director emeritus of the Licking County (Ohio) Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, for being named United Methodist Church's (UMC) West Ohio Conference disaster coordinator for 58 counties and 1,145 churches. After his retirement as county director of emergency management in January 2013, Jeff became the district coordinator for the UMC Capitol Area South District for Disaster Response. Jeff's 14 years of experience in emergency management and 38 years of experience in law enforcement will strengthen UMC's West Ohio Conference efforts to support the needs of disaster survivors. Learn more.
IAEM member Michael J. Fagel received ASIS inaugural Security Book of the Year Award IAEM ASIS International honored IAEM member Michael J. Fagel, PhD, CEM, CH S-IV, with its inaugural Security Book of the Year Award at the ASIS International 60th Annual Seminar and Exhibits, held in Atlanta, Ga. Fagel's award-winning book, Crisis Management and Emergency Planning: Preparing for Today's Challenges, was published in 2014. The book presents advanced emergency management and response concepts to disasters not often covered in other publications. It includes coverage of planning and preparedness, public health considerations, vulnerability and impact assessments, hospital management and planning, sporting venue emergency planning, and community preparedness including volunteer management. The book may be purchased online in the ASIS Store.
EM NEWS
UN: States, donors must do more to tackle rising disaster risk Reuters via Yahoo News As economic losses from disasters rise around the world, more effort is needed to reduce the risks from extreme weather and earthquakes in every area, from infrastructure to health, the United Nations disaster prevention chief said. Margareta Wahlström, head of the U.N. Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, said in an interview that a new global plan to protect people and assets from disasters, due to be approved in March, aims to ensure "a much stronger link than we have had in the past between development and disaster risk." READ MORE
Pre-storm mitigation is key to cutting damage and costs The Hill The new Congress has a golden opportunity to advance a national disaster strategy that will better protect the American people and save taxpayer dollars. With the Senate and the House of Representatives working together, this is the time to address the failed status quo of waiting for storms to hit and then passing massive supplemental appropriations bills.
IAEM-GLOBAL STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS
Voting on IAEM-Global Student Council bylaws amendments ends Jan. 16 — make your voice heard! IAEM The voting on the proposed IAEM-Global Student Council (GSC) Bylaws amendments ends Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern time. Visit the voting area to learn about the changes recommended by the IAEM-GSC Board, which completed a comprehensive review of the bylaws this year. While the majority of the review has been to address issues with consistency, redundancy and clarity, the IAEM-GSC Board has proposed a modification to the election of council officers (e.g., president, vice president, treasurer and secretary). All current IAEM Student Members are eligible to vote. Enter the voting area here, and make your wishes known.
DISASTER TECHNOLOGY NEWS
Study: Short emergency messages not as effective in alerting people about imminent threats FierceHomelandSecurity Short 90- and 140-character wireless emergency alert messages delivered over mobile devices are "substantially less effective" than much longer messages to spur people to take action in case of a hazard, a recent study concluded. READ MORE
IAEM NEWS
IAEM-Global Editorial Work Group issues IAEM Bulletin call for articles on 'Consequence Management and Public Health' with deadline of Feb. 15, 2015 IAEM The IAEM-Global Editorial Work Group is seeking articles for its first 2015 IAEM Bulletin special focus issue on the topic of "Consequence Management and Public Health." Examples of articles could include, but are not limited to: what emergency managers need to know about the difference between infectious diseases and contagious diseases; public health implications for emergency management programs; responding to pandemics; lessons learned; and international public health vs. emergency
management issues. Article length is 750 to 1,500 words. Please read the author’s guidelines before submitting an article, and email the article to Karen Thompson, editor, no later than Feb. 15, 2015.
CEM® NEWS
New recertification requirements now in effect IAEM As announced, the new recertification requirements were implemented in January 2015 for candidates scheduled to recertify in 2015. If recertification candidates started an online recertification application prior to Jan. 5, 2015, the application is tied to the old recertification requirements. To take advantage of the new recertification, candidates should add a new recertification application, which will incorporate the new sliding scale of requirements. Recertification candidates should save any information from the old recertification application prior to beginning the new application. If an extensive amount of work has been completed on the old recertification application, please contact Kate McClimans before proceeding.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE UPDATE
IAEM offers webinar on Jan. 22 at 1:00 PM EST on tips for a successful speaker proposal IAEM Have you been thinking about submitting a proposal to speak at the IAEM Annual Conference? Have you read the Speaker Submission Guidance but still have some questions? Join representatives of the Conference Committee for this one-hour webinar to hear what qualifies as a successful submission. In this webinar, we will discuss the requirements, the breakout focus areas and what makes for an effective presentation. Register today.
SURVEY REQUESTS
Is your emergency management project successful? IAEM The success of projects can be measured using ten established critical success factors (CSF). Are these CSFs used when implementing projects and are they related to emergency management project success? To determine if emergency managers are using project management CSFs to drive project success this 5-10 minute survey will examine your perception of the ten project management CSFs as they pertain to a recent or current emergency management project you are affiliated with. The research study will also examine how your perception of these project management CSFs relates to your project’s success. Please follow this link to the survey created by Stephan Kaser, PMP, and provide your input: Critical Success Factors in Emergency Management Projects.
NEW INSIGHTS
Building resiliency of the coastal population to natural disaster World Bank Group From 1980 to 2000, Bangladesh alone accounted for nearly 60 percent of the deaths caused by cyclones worldwide. Due to the effects of climate change, an increase in the frequency and severity of cyclones and other natural disasters is likely, making it essential for Bangladesh to adapt to increased uncertainty and be prepared to ride out even the worst storms. The Multipurpose Disaster Shelter Project will benefit nearly 14 million coastal people who are more vulnerable to natural disasters. READ MORE
EM CALENDAR
IAEM-USA Emerging Technology Caucus sponsors IAEM members-only Feb. 27 webinar on social media monitoring in action IAEM IAEM is offering a members-only webinar on the topic of "Social Media Monitoring in Action: Napa Earthquake," scheduled for Feb. 27, 2015, 1:00 p.m. EST. Sponsored by the IAEM-USA Emerging Technology Caucus, the webinar focuses on social media monitoring and engagement work during actual incidents. Speaker Jennifer Lazo, CEM, who managed local Red Cross social media networks and organized a group of digital volunteers following the August 2015 Napa earthquake, will share examples of how intelligence gathered from social media was acted on, as well as lessons observed during the earthquake aftermath. Responsible for disaster planning as an emergency services coordinator for the City of Berkeley, California, Jennifer focuses on access and functional needs issues in her work with city staff and community members. She continues to volunteer with the Red Cross, serving as a government liaison during the LAX Airport Shooting and a lead digital volunteer (online and in-person) during Superstorm Sandy and the Napa Earthquake. She is the secretary of the IAEM-USA Emerging Technology Caucus. Learn more and get the registration link on the IAEM Event Calendar.
AROUND THE WORLD
Researchers: Liberia's Ebola epidemic could be eliminated by June Los Angeles Times A new analysis of Ebola cases in West Africa predicts that the epidemic in Liberia could be eliminated by June if medical workers can hospitalize 85 percent of those infected. "That's a realistic possibility but not a foregone conclusion," wrote lead author John Drake, a computational ecologist and epidemiologist at the University of Georgia's Odom School of Ecology. READ MORE
Australia is burning, and climate change is making it worse Bloomberg Businessweek It's summertime in Australia, which means the fires are raging. Every year, the continent's sweltering temperatures and dry conditions create a toxic combination for bush fires that can threaten homes and lead to injuries and deaths. This season's wildfires are particularly damaging, destroying the largest amount of territory in more than three decades. The Insurance Council of Australia yesterday declared a catastrophe for regions near Adelaide in South Australia. READ MORE
Scientists look for what's causing Texas earthquakes Phys.Org Swarms of small quakes rippled up from unknown faults beneath the soil. They rustled Cleburne, Azle and Irving. Fifteen recent earthquakes around the old Texas Stadium in Irving site included the strongest yet in Dallas County, and their waves shook downtown office towers. But after six years and more than 130 quakes, scientists are just beginning to map the fissures beneath Texas. Figure out why they woke up and predict what they might do next. READ MORE
Deadly subway malfunction leaves many unanswered questions The Associated Press via ABC News The subway train had just pulled out from a busy Washington station when it ground to a halt and foul-smelling smoke began filling the tunnel and the cars. "We're going to die here!" passengers cried. In the fear and chaos that followed, riders prayed but also helped one another, performing mouth-to-mouth on an unconscious woman and offering an inhaler to a man curled in a fetal position on the train's floor.
Some waited for rescuers as instructed; others opened the doors of the train and made their way to safety through the darkness on their own. READ MORE
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Journal of Emergency Management, September/October 2014, Volume 12 Issue 5
Sustainability and the local emergency managero Jessica Jensen, PhDo Regine Laurence Chauvet, MS
Increasing access and support for emergency management higher education programso Carol L. Cwiak, JD, PhD
Quantifying effectiveness in emergency management o John Michael Weaver, DPA
Building a geospatial data model for humanitarian responseo Nuala M. Cowan, DSc, MA, Ba
Preparedness for epidemic disease or bioterrorism: Minimum cost planning for the location and staffing of urban point-of-dispensing centers
o William M. Bowen, PhDo Yen-Yi Chen, PhDo Oya L. Tukel, PhD
Application of a plume model for decision makers’ situation awareness during an outdoor airborne HAZMAT release
o Ronald G. Meris, BS, MBAo Joseph A. Barbera, MD
Naval Postgraduate School - Greta E. Marlatt; email: [email protected]/ , January 11, 2015
New or Updated Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports: The 2013 Cybersecurity Executive Order: Overview and Considerations for Congress. R42984 The Political Question Doctrine: Justiciability and the Separation of Powers. R43834 Human-Induced Earthquakes from Deep-Well Injection: A Brief Overview. R43836 Congressional Oversight Manual. RL30240Air Force STSC Cross Talk, January/February 2015, v. 28, no. 1 http://www.crosstalkonline.org/issues/janfeb-
2015.html o Open Forum: Risk Management for Dummieso Challenges in Academia in Producing Prepared IT Workforceo Seeking Balance in Cyber Educationo Missed Expectations: Where CS Students Fall Short in the Software Industry
Chatham House Obama's National Security Strategy: Predicting US Policy in the Context of Changing Worldviews
http://www.chathamhouse.org/sites/files/chathamhouse/field/field_document/20150109ObamaNationalSecurityQuinn.pdf
Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Federal Reinsurance for Terrorism Risk: An Update http://www.cbo.gov/publication/49866 Customs and Border Protection Holding the Line in the 21st Century: 2012-2016 U.S. Border Patrol Strategy
http://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Holding%20the%20Line_TRILOGY.pdf Department of Homeland Security Inspector General OIG 15-14 - Annual Report to Congress on States’ and Urban Areas’ Management of Homeland
Security Grant Programs Fiscal Year 2014 http://www.oig.dhs.gov/assets/Mgmt/2015/OIG_15-14_Dec14.pdf
OIG 15-17 - U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Unmanned Aircraft System Program Does Not Achieve Intended Results or Recognize All Costs of Operations http://www.oig.dhs.gov/assets/Mgmt/2015/OIG_15-17_Dec14.pdf
Department of State Remarks on the Terrorist Attack in Paris [Sec Kerry]
http://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2015/01/235651.htm European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) An Evaluation Framework for Cyber Security Strategies
http://www.enisa.europa.eu/activities/Resilience-and-CIIP/national-cyber-security-strategies-ncsss/an-evaluation-framework-for-cyber-security-strategies-1/an-evaluation-framework-for-cyber-security-strategies
National Cyber Security Strategies in the World http://www.enisa.europa.eu/activities/Resilience-and-CIIP/national-cyber-security-strategies-ncsss/national-cyber-security-strategies-in-the-world
Heritage Foundation More than Six Years Later, Keystone XL Is Still a Good Idea
http://thf_media.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/pdf/IB4327.pdfNational Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) A Guide to Regional Transportation Planning for Disasters, Emergencies, and Significant Events
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_rpt_777.pdf National Institute of Justice New Perspectives in Policing: Papers from the Harvard Executive Session on Policing and Public
Safety Volume 1 http://nij.gov/publications/Pages/publication-detail.aspx?ncjnumber=248536 Pew Research Center for the People & the Press The Politics of Financial Insecurity: A Democratic Tilt, Undercut by Low Participation
http://www.people-press.org/2015/01/08/the-politics-of-financial-insecurity-a-democratic-tilt-undercut-by-low-participation/
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies Confronting Cybersecurity Challenges: Israel’s Evolving Cyber Defence Strategy
http://www.rsis.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/PR150108_-Israel_Evolving_Cyber_Strategy_WEB.pdf
White House FACT SHEET: U.S.–Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-
office/2015/01/06/fact-sheet-us-mexico-high-level-economic-dialogue Remarks by the President on the Terrorist Attack in Paris http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-
office/2015/01/07/remarks-president-terrorist-attack-paris
Planning For Climate Change Conference Series 25th June 2015 LONDON and 12th March 2015 DUBLIN
Following on from the success of our Inaugural ‘Planning for Climate Change’ Conference in December 2014, on the 25th June 2015 in London at the University of London and 12th March 2015 in Dublin at Dublin Chamber of Commerce we are staging two Conferences entitled 'Planning for Climate Change'. Details can be found at the Conference Website. The key focus of both days is to debate and discuss the key issues that face Communities when it comes to adapting to climate change and addressing the problems and opportunities that Climate Change brings. On the two days we plan to have up to 10 speakers plus up to 100 delegates per day.
It's going to be a good day of debate and discussion and the cost to attend as a delegate and/or speaker is £300 (£250 plus VAT) or Euro 330. The reduced rate for Students and Researchers is £150 (£125 plus VAT) or Euro 165. If you cannot make either Conference on the day but wish to watch proceedings, it will be available online during a Live Video Feed / Webinar Session on the day which is priced at £150 (£125 plus VAT) or Euro 165. Details of the events can be found on the Website and the following Social Media Feeds – Facebook and Twitter and Google+
To register as a delegate or a speaker at either event please email here.
We are looking forward to developing the key themes for the Conference and look forward to accommodating your booking requests and seeing you in London in June or in Dublin in March.
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New York Citizen Corps Communications Network, January 14, 2015 Shake It Off.Be Prepared: Earthquakes
On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, a catastrophic earthquake shook the island of Haiti approximately 16 miles west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital and an estimated three million people and thousands of residences and buildings were severely affected. On the fifth anniversary of this natural disaster, NYC Emergency Management reminds you that earthquakes can occur anywhere in the United States and encourage you to be ready.
Be Smart - Know the hazards that can affect you where you live and work. Learn About Earthquakes and what you should do to protect yourself and your property. Download the Ready New York Earthquake Safety Guide and the How to Prepare for an Earthquake guides.
Take Part - Join a Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill at www.ShakeOut.org or plan a Day of Action! The Great ShakeOut and America's PrepareAthon both offer customizable promotional materials to make your ShakeOut Day of Action unique to your community or organization. Some great resources can be found via Great ShakeOut Materials and Resources and America's PrepareAthon Promotional Materials.
Disaster anniversaries can trigger a variety of strong reactions (symptoms of emotional distress. If you are struggling after any natural or human-caused disaster, please do not hesitate to contact one of these 24/7 free resources:
1-800-LifeNet (1-800-543-3638) The Disaster Distress Helpline (1-800-985-5990)
Network of Care: New York City
NYC Emergency Management's Tip of the Week Be 'Apptastic' and Prepare on Your Smartphone
Think you're too busy to be prepared? Look no further than Ready NYC, a free app that helps New Yorkers make an emergency plan on the go. Find out who to call, where to meet, and what to pack.
Download Ready NYC for iOSDownload Ready NYC for Android. Sign up to receive the Tip of the Week
NYC Citizen Corps and Other Initiatives
Staying in Balance: Healthy Solutions to Managing Stress in the Workplace In an effort to educate disaster volunteers about healthy ways to respond to the different levels of emotional distress that arise after an emergency, disaster or other unplanned incidents, Cristina Harris MSW of The Center for Policy, Advocacy and Education at the Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC) will lead a workshop on Tuesday, January 20th on common symptoms of stress and its effects. Participants will learn to identify and learn healthy ways to cope with stress, create a self-care assessment, plans to stay mentally and emotionally balanced, and implement stress-reducing strategies and techniques.To register, please click here.
Get Involved! Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)NYC Emergency Management is always looking for new CERT volunteers who want to help their families, friends, neighbors and communities before, during and after emergencies. CERT members undergo an intensive 10-week training program that raises awareness about emergencies and disasters and provides basic response skills needed for fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, and traffic control.To learn more about the NYC CERT program, download the informational brochure or apply by submitting the screening form. For any additional questions, please contact NYC CERT.
Do 1 Thing With a new year, it's a good time to plan your preparedness activities for 2015. Start the New Year off with an exciting web-based preparedness program called Do 1 Thing! This 12-month program focuses on different areas of preparedness each month in a way that is inexpensive, easy, and fun for the whole family. The program also won in the Awareness to Action category of the 2014 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards. The Do 1 Thing mission is to move individuals, families, businesses and communities to prepare for all hazards and become disaster resilient. To get started, click the topic for the current month, select an activity from the list of "Things to do," and do that one thing! After following along for an entire year, you'll be better prepared for disasters and emergencies. Participating in these activities can also count as participation in America's PrepareAthon! so be sure to register.Do 1 Thing also has resources available in seven languages, braille, large print and audio.
Commodity Distribution Point Training ProgramThe City's Commodity Distribution Point (CDP) Program distributes temporarily unavailable life-sustaining commodities such as food, water, ice, and baby formula to the public following an emergency or disaster that disrupts access to traditional supply chains. NYC Emergency Management will be hosting monthly CDP trainings for interested volunteers. You only have to attend ONE session. Please click this link to see available training dates. The next available trainings will be held on January 28, February 25, March 25, April 29, May 27 and June 24.
Resources
(new) IDNYC - 8 Million New Yorkers. 1 Card For All! Sign Up Today! New York City residents are now able to sign up for IDNYC - a government-issued identification card that is available to all City residents age 14 and older; immigration status does not matter. Along with great benefits include eligibility for one-year free membership package at 33 of the City's leading cultural institutions as well as entertainment and prescription drug discounts, the free government-issued ID is a great addition to your Ready New York emergency preparedness plans!For more information, about IDNYC or how to apply, please visit the website.
(new) Health Department and Human Resources Administration Encourage New Yorkers to Sign Up for Health Insurance Before February 15 Deadline
The Health Department and the Human Resources Administration (HRA) is reminding New Yorkers that they may qualify for a health insurance plan through the Affordable Care Act at no cost. Call 311 or text "CoveredNYC" or "SeguroNYC" to 877877 to find in-person assistance and sign-up before the open enrollment period ends on Feb. 15.Read the press release
Sandy Recovery
Disasters.Data.Gov The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the White House Innovation for Disaster Response and Recovery Initiative has launched a new public resource - disasters.data.gov - to foster collaboration and continual improvement of disaster-related open data, free tools, and new ways to empower survivors, first responders, and all levels of government with critical information and resources.
Some highlights:
"Types of Disasters" Landing Pages : Categorizes open data sets, apps, and tools to make relevant resources easier to find.
Apps & Tools : The portal includes apps and tools that can be deployed at minimal cost by first responders, emergency managers, volunteer organizations, survivors, and other stakeholders. The apps and tools featured were presented at the White House Innovation for Disaster Response and Recovery Demo Day
And more such as Call to Action: Data Stewards, Innovator Challenge, and Join the 'Innovation for Disasters' Movement.
You can read the full whitehouse.gov blog post here and tweet here. New Disaster Assistance Resource
FEMA's Disaster Assistance Improvement Program (DAIP) has released a new website (DisasterAssistance.gov) to help survivors navigate the disaster recovery process. DAIP helps survivors by shortening the time required to apply for assistance and reducing the number of forms that need to be completed. Survivors can also upload documents, check the status of their application, access information and resources, all through the website. On DisasterAssistance.gov, survivors can:
Find more than 70 forms of assistance from 17 federal agencies; Get the latest information on declared disaster such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods and
earthquakes; Find information about evacuating; accessing shelter, food, water and medical services; and
assistance locating loved ones and pets; Locate local resources in and around the whole community; and Share resources via social media.
Visit www.DisasterAssistance.gov today and check out the information available. Spread the word to your loved ones, and be prepared to know where to find assistance before a disaster happens!
Upcoming Events
January 21st - NYS Prepare Citizen Preparedness TrainingNew York State is offering two-hour training sessions for residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to per-disaster conditions. Each family participating will receive a free Citizen Preparedness Corps Responder Starter Kits. his event will be held Wednesday, 1/21 at LaGuardia Community College (31-10 Thomson Ave., Long Island City) from 2pm to 4pm. To register, please visit http://prepare.ny.gov/
February 4th and 11th - Safe and Effective Flood ResponseThe World Cares Center will be presenting an extensive four-hour workshop in two-parts on the hazards faced in home and communities following a flood disaster alongside safe and effective methods of hazard control and mitigation. Through the comprehensive presentation, participants emerge as Ready Responders capable of safely and effectively taking part in a flood recovery effort. For more information and to register, please click here.
February 24th - Healthy Homes and Disaster Recovery - Bridging Gaps to Help ResidentsThe U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) hosts this one-day workshop to connect with national leaders and existing resources for post-natural disaster recovery and rebuilding. This hands-on event is an opportunity to engage federal agencies and stakeholders in discussing healthy homes concepts across a wide range of natural disasters. The goal is to identify ways to better integrate resources, develop consistent messaging, and build partnerships. Event location: U.S. HUD Weaver Building - Brooke-Mondale Auditorium in Washington D.C.Space is limited - Register today.*Please note: If you are unable to attend this event in-person, a live broadcast will be available.
February 25th - Commodity Distribution Point Training ProgramThe Commodity Distribution Point (CDP) Program is a coordinated, City-led operation to distribute temporarily unavailable life-sustaining commodities such as food, water, ice, and baby formula to the public following an emergency or disaster that disrupts access to traditional supply chains. Primary CDP sites have been identified throughout the five boroughs, one in each community district, to use as points of distribution. NYC Emergency Management is looking to build a team of trained individuals who may
be called upon to volunteer at one of these CDP sites during an emergency response. NYC Emergency Management will be hosting monthly CDP trainings for interested volunteers from January to June 2015. You only have to attend ONE session. Event is from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Please click this link to register.
March 3rd-4th - Integrating Access and Functional Needs into Emergency PlanningSponsored by the Emergency Management Institute (Emmitsburg, MD), this two-day course will train emergency planners how to include disability-and functional needs--inclusive practices in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery plans. Lessons will define disabilities and access and functional needs, identify resources to assist in planning for adults and children with disabilities, and raise awareness of the importance of inclusive practices. Continuing health education credits are available. Cost and Registration: Free, register before January 6, 2015. For more information and pre-course requirements, please visit the website.
March 24-25th - Volunteer Disaster Chaplain Training CourseThe Metropolitan College of New York, Emergency & Disaster Management Program, through a training partnership with the National Disaster Interfaith Network, invites religious leaders, spiritual caregivers of all faiths, emergency managers, and disaster mental health professionals to take this two-day Disaster Chaplain Training. This training is being co-sponsored by NYDIS (New York Disaster Interfaith Services). New York City area participants who complete this certification can volunteer as disaster chaplains with NYDIS. NDIN can also assist unaffiliated volunteers in finding disaster spiritual care volunteer opportunities in local communities across the United States. For more information, please click here for training brochure and tuition. To register, please click here
Employment Information
GIS positions within the FEMA National Watch Center (NWC).
Please see the below announcement for the GIS positions within the FEMA National Watch Center (NWC). This is a re-announcement, and all five positions remain available. We are looking for talented individuals who will work well in a team environment, so please feel free to forward to all who may be interested.
This announcement will close on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 OR the date the 200th application is received, whichever comes first.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/391870200
Job Title: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (GEOSPATIAL)Department: Department Of Homeland SecurityAgency: Federal Emergency Management AgencyJob Announcement Number: FEMA-15-BLG-56768-DEU
SALARY RANGE: $52,668.00 to $82,840.00 / Per YearOPEN PERIOD: Friday, January 16, 2015 to Wednesday, January 21, 2015
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0089-09/11PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS: 5 vacancies in the following location: Washington, DC WHO MAY APPLY: All U.S. citizens
Status candidates may also apply under FEMA-15-BLG-56768-MPSECURITY CLEARANCE: Top Secret/SCISUPERVISORY STATUS: No
Thank you and have a stunning weekend,
Barbara
Barbara L. JohnsonHigher Education Program AssistantFEMA/EMI/NETCDepartment of Homeland Security16825 S. Seton Avenue, K016Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Ph: (301) [email protected] http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu
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