23 May 2014 Higher Education Program News
Haitus Time: We Interrupt This DR for a Very Important Workshop
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OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LAUNCHES "KNOW YOUR ZONE" HURRICANE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN Ahead of the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1, New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Commissioner Joseph F. Bruno today launched a new "Know Your Zone" hurricane awareness campaign to encourage New Yorkers to find out whether they live in one of the city's six hurricane evacuation zones.
Through the Know Your Zone campaign, OEM aims to reach the roughly three million New Yorkers living within the city's hurricane evacuation zones to ensure they know their zone designations (1-6), which were revised in 2013. While New York is most at risk for tropical storms and hurricanes from August to October, OEM encourages residents to take key steps to prepare for the start of hurricane season:
- Know Your Zone - Find out whether you live in one of the city's six hurricane evacuation zones. - Make a Plan - Make a plan so you know what to do, how to find each other, and how to communicate during anemergency. - Stay informed - Sign up to receive emergency updates and information online andvia e-mail, text, phone, and Twitter through the City's free Notify NYC program. For additional tips and information, or to request a Ready New York hurricane presentation, visit the Know Your Zone website: NYC.gov/knowyourzone or call 311. #KnowYourZone NYC Citizen Corps and Other Initiatives 2014 Disaster Volunteer Conference: "Breaking the Technology Barrier" The 2014 Disaster Volunteer Conference: "Breaking the Technology Barrier" will take place at 6 PM on May 29th at the NYU Kimmel Center. This year's conference will focus on creative and innovative ways of leveraging technology and social media to help disaster volunteers become more efficient and effective. We hope you will be able to join us! Urban Post-Disaster Housing Prototype Program As a follow-up to the What If New York City... Design Competition for Post-Disaster Provisional Housing, the NYC Office of Emergency Management(OEM) and the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) are developing a way to supply post-disaster housing that meets the needs of urban areas through the Urban Post-Disaster Housing Prototype Program.
In 2014, OEM and DDC, with support from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, and the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program, will test an interim housing prototype based on a shipping container-style modular system in Brooklyn, NY. The prototype was installed on April 26, 2014. View photos of the installation on Facebook. To learn more about the Urban Post-Disaster Housing Prototype Program, click here. We Are New York: "The Storm" Episode Check out "The Storm!", a 25 minute episode of the We Are New York series geared towards English-language learners (ELL). The episode focuses on emergency preparedness and access to city resources during emergencies and will be accompanied by various learning materials. If you are interested in learning more about this project or ordering a toolkit please contact Emily Accamando at eaccamando@oem.nyc.gov.
EmergeNYC During Hurricane Irene and Sandy, thousands of volunteers spent time in one of the City's Evacuation or Distribution Centers. NYC Service is working with NYC OEM to recruit New Yorkers who can be called upon in case of an emergency to help staff Evacuation Shelters and Commodity Distribution Points. To find out how you can use your skills for good, visit EmergeNYC. RESOURCES 2014 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards The application period for the 2014 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards is now open. These awards highlight innovative local practices and achievements by recognizing individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions towards making their communities safer, stronger, better prepared, and more resilient. To learn more about these awards or to apply, click here. Resilient Response - Community Readiness and Response Exercise Series This series of nationwide neighborhood / community readiness and responses exercises is sponsored by the HandsOn Network and the Points of Light. The series is designed as an opportunity for neighborhood and community leaders to bring residents together to work through the various preparedness actions and response activities associated with natural disasters. For more information, click here.
Check out these great tools to see some of the resources available to New Yorkers in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
Upcoming Events May 23rd - 2014 Resilience Speaker Series: Flood Resilient Code Join us in a discussion with representatives from New York City agencies and others on the new resilient building and zoning codes that were enacted in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. For more info and registration, click here. May 28th - Asset Mapping and Data Collection Before a Crisis Webinar Join IEDC for this webinar from 2:30 to 4:00 PM EST. Within minutes a disaster can turn an entire neighborhood, district, and city unrecognizable. Asset mapping and data collection before a crisis can speed up immediate, short, and long-term recovery efforts. Attend this webinar to explore strategies for asset mapping and data collection to prepare your community for when disaster strikes. To register, click here. May 28th - Sandy Oversight Hearing This oversight hearing on Staten Island will offer New Yorkers the chance to share their concerns and questions regarding recovery and relief. For more info, click here. May 29th - 2014 Disaster Volunteer Conference: Breaking the Technology Barrier The 2014 Disaster Volunteer Conference: "Breaking the Technology Barrier" will take place at 6 PM at the NYU Kimmel Center. This free conference will focus on creative and innovative ways of leveraging technology and social media to help disaster volunteers become more efficient and effective. For more info and registration, click here. May 29th - Impact of Sandy on the Future of NYC Land Use Hosted by the Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development, this workshop, which costs $25 to attend, will include discussion on how land use in NYC could change as a result of Sandy, as well as emerging resources for disaster planning and community based planning. To register, click here. June 4th - Coordination in Preparedness and Response: Collaborating with City Agencies, VOAD, and Partner Organizations Where do community organizations fit in disaster planning and response? Emily Accamando, NYC Citizens Corps Coordinator at the NYC Office of Emergency Management and Lisa Orloff, executive director of World Cares Center and NYC VOAD Treasurer, will present the role of city agencies and VOAD in a disaster event and ways that community groups can collaborate in preparedness and response. To register, click here. June 4th - Resource Request and Data Gathering Webinar This course will outline PCEPN's latest efforts on training primary care center how to operate and request resources during an emergency. PCEPN will outline protocols for requesting resources through the PCEPN liaison in the EOC and how that request is managed and prioritized. This training will also review the new CHCANYS Data Gathering Tool as well as review GIS mapping and its use in the primary care sector. For registration, click here. June 17th - Emergency Planning for Older Adults & People with Disabilities Held at the New School, this is a free half-day emergency preparedness forum for service providers of older adults and people with disabilities. The event will feature concrete tools to support emergency planning, a presentation from city agencies on their specific roles during emergencies, and a panel discussion from service providers on preparations. For more info and registration, click here. June 20th - Deter, Detect, Defend: Safeguarding Your Personal Information A Con Edison forum to share best practices and educate the public about making informed decisions to protect their private information from scams at home and at work. For more info and to RSVP and confirm registration, send your contact information, including your name, organization, title, phone number, Twitter handle, and a link to your organization's Facebook page, if applicable, here Employment Opportunities:
Center for Homeland Defense and Security This position will lead the Corporate Security program, focusing on physical security and facility protection. The program will provide guidance on infrastructure protection, video surveillance systems, access control, and emerging technology solutions to mitigate risks to critical rail infrastructure and key assets. Through policies, procedures, and processes, this position will execute a risk-driven infrastructure protection strategy to include site security audits, security risk assessments, operational and planning activities, and sustainment of solutions to ensure the safety and security of Amtrak employees, customers, and assets across the Amtrak system.
Department: Department Of Homeland Security Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency Job Announcement Number: FEMA-14-KAS-118R2IMAT OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 to Monday, May 26, 2014 SERIES & GRADE: AD-0089-03 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Temporary - Not to Exceed 4 Years PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 03 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Herndon, VA View Map WHO MAY APPLY: All U.S. citizens https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/370611600
JOB TITLE: Senior Emergency Management Coordinator - Full Time REPORTS TO: Emergency Services Director SALARY RANGE: $57,132 to $72,984 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Emergency Management Coordinator is a full time, exempt position that reports to the Emergency Services Director. The hours of work for this position may vary according to the needs of the agency. The employee is subject to call and is expected to work as needed during emergency and disaster situations. The Coordinator is responsible for a wide variety of emergency management related activities and will be assigned specific tasks and projects. These tasks and projects may include emergency planning, public education, volunteer management, record keeping, resource management, training delivery and exercises and drills. Additional tasks may include grant writing and project administration as well as communications and related technology projects. Starting salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE OR SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
APPLICATION PROCESS Applications for this position will be accepted until June 20, 2014. Interested applicants should provide a current resume and a cover letter. The cover letter should address the applicants specific experience related to this position and include three professional references. Interviews for qualified candidates will be conducted as applications are received. The successful applicant may be hired prior to the June 14 application deadline. The anticipated start date is July 2014. The resume’ and cover letter may be e-mailed to ESCA Director Lyn Gross-Rosgaard Lyn@esca1.com or mailed to: ESCA Attention: Lyn Gross-Rosgaard 2901 228th St SW Brier, WA 98292 Thank you and have a safe and respectful weekend, Barbara
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