4 September 2015 Higher Education Program News
The High Cost of Disaster Recovery – Federal Outlay Data
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The High Cost of Disaster Recovery – Federal Outlay DataFederal outlays are just one component of the total expenditure on disaster recovery, but here are some recent totals: U.S. Disaster Recovery 10 Year Bill $300 Billion. A few details: Disaster recovery just from extreme weather and wildfires cost American taxpayers $300 billion in the past decade, the White House's former "resilience" specialist told the general session of the 29th annual Florida Governor's Hurricane Conference. "That is just what Uncle Sam spent," Josh Sawislak told the conference. He said the figure doesn't count billions in insured and uninsured losses by individuals, businesses and local governments. Nearly half of that was just from 2011 to 2013. recoverydiva | August 31, 2015 at 2:10 pm | URL: http://wp.me/pQAVk-3sg
“Why the Federal Government Fails” – Published last month by the CATO Institute, this 48-page report contents that “…people have different beliefs about the proper role of government and that informs their judgment about its failures. The government fails when its operations are ineffective, ridden with fraud, or subject to bloated costs and other inefficiencies. It also fails when it intervenes in activities where it is unlikely to add value and that would be better left to the states or the private sector.” Web Site: http://object.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/pubs/pdf/pa777.pdf “An End in Sight: Multi-year Planning to Meet and Reduce Humanitarian Needs in Protracted Crises” – this paper “…addresses the question of whether the current direction of international humanitarian assistance, as articulated in the inter-agency appeals, is fit for the diversity, length and specificity of needs and risks in different types of protracted crises.” Web Site: https://docs.unocha.org/sites/dms/Documents/OCHA_TB15_Multiyear%20Planning_online.pdf “Nepal Earth Quake 2015: Post Disaster Needs Assessment (Volume B: Sector Reports)” – Published this month by the National Planning Commission of the Government of Nepal, at 321pages this in-depth report is the product of “…23 sector teams and over 250 experts from the Government and development partner agencies. The result is a comprehensive detailed assessment and analysis of the damages and losses caused by the April earthquake and powerful aftershocks, and the suggested strategies for building back better. The Post-Disaster Needs Assessment is the foundation of data-driven analysis by which the recovery and reconstruction of Nepal can take place.” Web Site: http://un.org.np/reports/nepal-earthquake-2015-post-disaster-needs-assessment-vol-b-sector-reports “Navigating Scientific Uncertainty in Wildfire and Flood Risk Mitigation” – Recently published in the journal International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, this study seeks to “… clarify the roles scientific uncertainties play in the mitigation of natural hazards and their associated risks. Given that uncertainty is a necessary part of scientific practice and method, those engaged in risk mitigation must manage these scientific uncertainties in their decision-making just as, equally, social science researchers, stakeholders and others hoping to understand risk mitigation must understand their character and influence.” Web Site: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221242091530025X/pdfft?md5=8bd417229c3846a7d00b0ca94c77fbbb&pid=1-s2.0-S221242091530025X-main.pdf “Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies at Local Level (APELL) Handbook (2nd edition): A Process for Improving Community Awareness and Preparedness for Technological Hazards and Environmental Emergencies” – Issued this month by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), this revised edition of the APELL is intended “...to assist decision-makers and technical personnel in improving community awareness of facilities or chemical handling operations, such as factories, warehouses, ports, and other installations, along with transportation where the risk of chemical releases is present, and in preparing response plans should unexpected events at these installations endanger life, property or the environment.” Web Site: http://apell.eecentre.org/ResourceDetailInfo.aspx?ReadDetails/id=105 “Determinants of the Lethality of Climate-Related Disasters in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM): A Cross-County Analysis” – Released last month in journal Scientific Reports, this study examines”…risk factors for flood and storm lethality in CARICOM nations for the period 1980–2012, including identification of hazard characteristics and country-level indicators (for the given year of the event) as explanatory variables for the lethality of floods and storms in CARICOM countries.” Web Site: http://www.nature.com/articles/srep11972 “State Of Social Media Technologies for Disaster Preparedness in Asia Pacific Region” – Issued last month by Nanyang Technological University, this report addresses “…whether and how increasingly prevalent online information behaviors transfer to different aspects of disaster management (e.g., disaster preparedness, mitigation). These inquiries are especially salient for disaster work in the Asia-Pacific region, where several disaster-prone countries (e.g., the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, China) are located, and at the same time a relatively high level of new media penetration is seen across the region.” Web Site: http://www.preventionweb.net/files/45445_socialmediatechnologiesdisasterprep.pdf “New Orleans Ten Years after the Storm: The Kaiser Family Foundation Katrina Survey Project” – Published this month by the Kaiser Family Foundation this survey of the city’s current residents examines “…how those who are currently living in Orleans Parish feel about the progress the city has made and the lingering challenges it faces, including those brought about by Katrina and those that pre-date the storm. This work builds on three previous surveys conducted by the Foundation in 2006, 2008, and 2010, as well as a survey of Katrina evacuees in Houston shelters conducted in partnership with the Washington Post in September 2005.” Web Site: http://www.npr.org/assets/news/2015/08/new-orleans-npr-kaiser-poll.pdf “How to Save a Sinking Coast? Katrina Created a Laboratory” – Released this month by the New York Times this article looks at the elaborate system of walls, pumps and gates with bigger and stronger levees, gigantic gates that can be closed against storms “…the lessons from Hurricane Katrina, laid out in concrete, steel, earth, marsh, and in the ambitious master plan, are being watched with interest from New York to Florida and the Texas Coast. People within sight of any coast want a wall to call their own.” Web Site: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/08/science/louisiana-10-years-after-hurricane-katrina.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0, “Hurricane Katrina’s Lessons for the World” – This month commentary from the journal Nature, calls for a “…coastal protection plans like that adopted by Louisiana for the world’s most vulnerable nations. Louisiana’s 50-year coastal-planning strategy represents a new way of thinking about the long-term management of coasts. Resilience is the new aim - against short-lived natural disasters that have immediate and often extreme impacts, such as flooding and storm surges, and against long-term climatic changes that have more gradual impacts, such as sea-level rise, saline intrusion and erosion.” Web Site: http://www.nature.com/polopoly_fs/1.18188!/menu/main/topColumns/topLeftColumn/pdf/524285a.pdf “Community Resilience: Learn and Tell Toolkit” – Recently published by the Rand Corporation, this 44-page toolkit “…uses a train-the-trainer approach. It is intended to teach people about community resilience (CR) so that they can then teach others: what resilience is, things people can do to build resilience. This Toolkit has tips and information about CR for anyone in the community interested in this topic. It also has information and exercises that organizations can use to teach their staff and service populations (e.g., clients, members).” Web Site: http://www.rand.org/pubs/tools/TL163.html “Application of Behavioral Theories to Disaster and Emergency Health Preparedness: A Systematic Review” – Released last month by the Public Library of Science (PLOS) this report seeks to address the following questions: “…(i) what are the most commonly applied behavioral theories to disaster and emergency health preparedness across the world?; (ii) what are the major reasons of choosing one theory over the other specific to each disaster and emergency preparedness?; (iii) in which part of the world are the behavioral theories widely applied to disaster and emergency health preparedness?; (iv) what are the challenges in applying the behavioral theories to disaster and emergency health preparedness?” Web Site: http://currents.plos.org/disasters/article/application-of-behavioral-theories-to-disaster-and-emergency-health-preparedness-a-systematic-review Researched and compiled by Frank Disimino, contact e-mail: fdisimi1@gmail.com to request to be added or removed from the distribution list. 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Implementing the provisions of the UGG. What issues are federal, state and local and not for profit entities encountering as they implement the provisions and how can you learn from their experiences. -------- October 13, 2015 Willard InterContinental Hotel Washington, D.C. Sponsored by: Potomac Forum, Ltd
A One-Day Training Workshop for professionals to improve understanding of issues arising from UGG implementation, how to implement the provisions successfully and understand single audit updates. Currently Confirmed Guest Speakers: Steven Zuraf Branch Chief Colleges & Universities Department of Health and Human Services --- Dale Bell Director National Science Foundation Division of Institution and Award Support --- Merril Oliver Director Maryland Governor's Grants Office --- Additional Speakers Awaiting Organizational Approval Overview: A One-Day Training Workshop for professionals to understand techniques and methods to implement UGG requirements, prepare for single audit updates, and glean insights on how to avoid common audit findings. The provisions of the far reaching guidance (2 CFR 200) are applicable for grants and co-operative agreements issued on or after December 26, 2014. Accordingly, grantors and grantees must follow two sets of guidance for the next few years (until all older grants under former guidance expires), which increases the complexity of grantor and grantee compliance. Further, since at least 8 different pieces of grants management guidance have been "harmonized", existing grants management policies and procedures must be reviewed and revised as necessary.
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Reduced Registration Fee: "Early Bird" and "Send a Team" Reduced Registration Fee Workshop Available to: Federal, State, Local Government and Non-profits & Educational Organizations Press is NOT Permitted to Permit Candid Discussions in a Not-for-Attribution 100% Educational Environment
Hurricane Sandy: An Investment Strategy Could Help the Federal Government Enhance National Resilience for Future Disasters, GAO-15-515: Published: Jul 30, 2015. Publicly Released: Jul 30, 2015. http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-15-515 Employment Information:
A vacancy announcement has been posted for an Accounting Technician, GS-0525-07 in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Preparedness Directorate (NPD), Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP). OPEN: September 1, 2015 / CLOSE: September 14, 2015 This announcement will close on the date indicated above OR the date the 200th application is received, whichever comes first. FEMA-15-EA-70473-MP Accounting Technician (OA) https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/414615100
Accounting Technician (OA) https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/414614500
Department - EHS Position Number - 1011082 Position Purpose The Campus Emergency Manager plans, develops, and implements emergency preparedness/disaster response processes and procedures. Provides necessary project management and support for all emergency preparedness sub-committees and workgroup items, networks with community partners to coordinate preparedness efforts. Maintains an awareness of the responsibilities and support needs of College Administrators. Helps to coordinate actual events (fire, weather, damaged utilities, etc.). Skills & Knowledge * Well organized and ability to communicate with a broad range of people across campus. * Strong leadership and consensus-building skills with operational problem-solving and decision-making experience desired. * Prior training, certification and experience in the following areas strongly preferred: emergency planning and management, higher education, business continuity, risk management and hazardous materials management. * Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community. Minimum Experience * Two years of relevant experience. Minimum Education * Bachelors' degree or the equivalent in education and experience. * Graduate school experience in emergency management or equivalent experience is preferred. FLSA - Exempt Level - Not Applicable Employment Category - Regular Full Time Department Contact for Cover Letter - Maureen O'Leary, Ph.D., Director Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans or any other legally protected group. Special Instructions to Applicants Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Key Accountabilities Key Accountabilities Program Planning * Designs, develops, coordinates, and implements the College's Emergency Operations and Business Continuity Plans and Protocols and all Incident Specific Plans. * Assesses programmatic needs as well as the needs of our students, faculty and staff for any specific emergency situation. * Builds relationships across campus and with local, regional, and state agencies to improve interdepartmental cooperation in emergency situations. * Ensures and oversees the development of regular Emergency Preparedness Drills. Exercises will incorporate local, regional, and state partners where appropriate and possible. Actions shall include collection and consolidation of all drill findings and preparation of corrective action plans. Program Management * Ensure Dartmouth's compliance with the Incident Command System and National Incident Management System as recommended by the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, and the Department of Education. * Investigates, researches, and makes recommendations regarding best practices with respect to emergency preparedness. Tracks corrective actions that arise from drills, exercises, and actual events. Identifies systems and operational problems, proposes solutions, and works to build consensus. * Develops outreach materials to educate community members on Emergency Preparedness and maintains the Emergency Preparedness website. * Coordinates the identification, procurement, stocking and inventory of supplies and equipment needed to support emergency preparedness and response across campus. * Collaborates and works as a team with EHS staff in achieving EHS goals and objectives. * Coordinates and trains the EHS HAZWOPER Team * Advises Dartmouth's Student EMS group (D-EMS) and coordinates their on and off-campus activities. * Oversees Dartmouth's AED program including placement, maintenance, and maintaining functionality after use. * Supervises student emergency management interns and develops relevant projects for interns. Committees/Professional Development * Administers the Emergency Planning Group (EPG) committee. Provides project management support for EPG workgroups responsible for developing specific needs associated with various emergency scenarios/conditions including both internal and external events. * Attends and presents materials at local Emergency Preparedness meetings to develop relationships with other regionally large institutions. * Participates with internal and external task forces, specialty teams, committees, and agencies regarding emergency preparedness including those at the College, Hospital, local, regional and state levels. Helps support the management of specialized disaster response teams. * Presents emergency preparedness lectures/training at the request of faculty and staff. Emergency Response/Action * Participates as an expert in the development and maintenance of the College's emergency response capability for biological, radiological, and chemical spills and serves as liaison to fire departments. * Ensures necessary equipment is kept in inventory, calibrated and periodically tested. * In the absence of the director, serves as an incident commander for spills/exposures or emergencies on campus. * Provides first response to hazardous materials incidents, performing initial assessment and evaluation of problems. Serves 24/7 "on call" to provide technical information and emergency response assistance to the College. For more information or to apply: https://jobs.dartmouth.edu/
The University of Nevada, Reno seeks a Manager, Organizational Resilience to assume a critical role in preparing the University to serve its academic and research mission when services are jeopardized or compromised. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing the University's statewide comprehensive emergency management and organizational resilience plan. In addition, the individual will be expected to manage and assist departments in building individual plans; build collaborative partnerships with campus departments and community partners to ensure adequate resources; and using best practices, provide appropriate and/or mandatory training, education, exercise facilitation, and community outreach. The position reports to the Executive Vice President & Provost and serves as an advisor to university administration regarding deployment of resources to prepare and maintain academic and business operations and respond to University organizational resilience needs and priorities. The individual will be expected to collaborate and build relationships with campus departments, campus safety committees and subject-matter experts, and local community organizations in identifying resources and developing plans. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree with a minimum of four years related work experience or a Master's degree with two years related work experience in emergency management, response, recovery and business continuity planning and response within a large or geographically dispersed organization with significant critical incident/crisis management situations * Nevada driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of appointment and an acceptable driving record Preferred Qualifications: * Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) by the International Association of Emergency Managers * Current professional certification in emergency management and/or business continuity Founded in 1874 as Nevada's land-grant university, the University of Nevada, Reno today has approximately 20,000 students and ranks in the top tier of best national universities. Part of the Nevada System of Higher Education, the University has the system's largest research program and is home to the state's medical school. Reno's attractive location on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada is 45 minutes from Lake Tahoe and four hours from the San Francisco Bay Area. Reno offers its residents an invigorating taste of all four seasons and a favorable quality of life that has been recognized by numerous national sources, including Forbes magazine. In addition to skiing, snowboarding, biking and hiking trails, Reno's population enjoys an array of cultural activities, including museums, numerous theatre companies, a symphony, ballet and opera.
Higher Education Program Assistant FEMA/EMI/NETC Department of Homeland Security 16825 S. Seton Avenue, K016 Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Ph.: (301) 447-1452 Barbara.Johnson3@fema.dhs.gov http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu “FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.” FEMA and the EMI Higher Education Program do not endorse any non-government Web sites, companies or applications. Directory: newsfilepath newsfilepath -> 2 October 2015 Higher Education Program News newsfilepath -> 19 December 2014 Higher Education Program News newsfilepath -> 8 October 2015 Higher Education Program News newsfilepath -> 23 May 2014 Higher Education Program News newsfilepath -> 27 March 2015 Higher Education Program News newsfilepath -> 19 June 2015 Higher Education Program News newsfilepath -> 22 May 2015 Higher Education Program News newsfilepath -> 5 December 2014 Higher Education Program News newsfilepath -> 6 February 2015 Higher Education Program News newsfilepath -> 10 October 2014 Higher Education Program News Download 201.45 Kb. Share with your friends:
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