FEMA’s Higher Education Program Bits and Pieces
National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD
19 June 2015
Higher Education Program News:
The Higher Education Program is continuing with the webinar series started in 2013. The webinars will be used to increase the flow of information and knowledge to the emergency management higher education community. Knowing what is important and essential to your programs is important. To that end, we request that you provide us topics that are of particular interest and necessary to your academic programs or your institution. Ideas for webinar topics may be sent to Lillian Virgil at Lillian.virgil@fema.dhs.gov.
We are continuing to collect the symposium evaluations found in your blue folders. You can either scan and email them to me at Barbara.Johnson3@fema.dhs.gov or mail them to the address in my signature block at the end of the weekly report. We value your thoughts and opinions on the breakout sessions you attended this year and what sessions in future symposiums you believe would be particularly valuable to the EM program at your college or university and to the emergency management higher education community at large. Be assured Shannon and I take the time to read each evaluation submitted to us. We consider you an important part of the Hi Ed Program team.
We have a number of symposium folders left over. If you would like to have one or more folders please provide me with a mailing address where you would like them sent.
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18th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium is scheduled for June 6-9, 2016 at the National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD. Mark your calendars now. Information for the 2016 symposium will be posted to the Hi Ed website in the coming months.
Emergency Management and Homeland Security Higher Education:
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Disaster Research Center - Call for Chapters for Edited Book
The New Environmental Crisis: Hazard, Disaster, and the Challenges Ahead
Edited by James Kendra, Scott Gabriel Knowles, Tricia Wachtendorf
The editors are looking for essays that will be theoretically rigorous but that will take surprising perspectives or tilt thinking in new directions. We see this as a source of guidance for future research, an assessment of present knowledge that can be useful to policymakers, a goad to action both in research and policy for students as well as those more established in the field.
Abstract Deadline July 1, 2015 | Abstract Details & Submission
Emergency Management/Homeland Security News:
Information and News: Disasters
Selections from over 100 e-sources
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NLM Funding Opportunity: Disaster Health Information Outreach and Collaboration Project 2015
Contract awards will be offered for a minimum of $15,000 to a maximum of $30,000 each for a one-year project.
Deadline: July 6, 2015
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) announces a funding opportunity for small projects to improve access to disaster medicine and public health information for health care professionals, first responders and others that play a role in health-related disaster preparedness, response and recovery. NLM is soliciting proposals from partnerships in the U.S. that include at least one library and at least one organization that has disaster-related responsibilities, such as health departments, public safety departments, emergency management departments, pre-hospital and emergency medical services, fire/rescue, or other local, regional, or state agencies with disaster health responsibilities; hospitals; faith-based and voluntary organizations active in disaster; and others.
The solicitation notice can be found on FedBizOpps.gov:
http://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=c681c3181b5fa1c831b46e6e9f465442
For more information about the “Disaster Health Information Outreach and Collaboration Project 2015”, please visit http://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov/dimrc/2015disasteroutreachrfq.html.
Webinar Recording: RRAIN - Response and Recovery App in Washington State
The June 11, 2015 monthly Disaster Information Specialization webinar recording and slides are now available for viewing online. This call included representatives from University of Washington Health Sciences Library who shared information about their current Disaster Health Information Outreach and Collaboration Project. The Library, in partnership with HEALWA (Health Evidence Resource for Washington State), the State Department of Health and other area hospitals and libraries, created an app and a training program to increase access to reliable disaster information for statewide disaster response and recovery.
http://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov/dimrc/dismeetings.html#previous15
When Time is Crucial: The Origin of EMS
Circulating Now
The May 21st posting of the National Library of Medicine Historical Collection blog provides an historic essay on the origins of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system, along with posters, photos and news clippings.
http://circulatingnow.nlm.nih.gov/2015/05/21/when-time-is-crucial-the-origin-of-ems/
Conference: Association of Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Professionals (AHEPP)
November 17-18, 2015
Omaha, NE
This National conference will help guide participants through the most important disaster preparedness concerns in various types of healthcare facilities today. The conference will include speakers with disaster stories from the field and experts that will help guide and refine attendees planning efforts. This event will allow for intensive and collaborative learning opportunities and networking for all participants.
https://ahepp.site-ym.com/?page=AnnualConference
Webinar: “Poster Winners from Learning in Disaster Health 2014 - Elderly in Disasters: An Integrated Review.”
National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health
June 23rd, 1:00 pm ET
This webinar will be presented by Heather L. Johnson, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP and Catherine G. Ling PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP. Both presenters are affiliated with the Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. The presenters will be discussing the content of their poster, which won an outstanding poster award at NCDMPH’s annual Learning in Disaster Health Workshop.
Access: http://ncdmph.adobeconnect.com/r72x5v80yxb/
Webinar: Emergency Planning with Pharmacies
Tuesday, June 30th, 3:00 pm ET - 4:30 pm ET
Speakers from various departments of health across the US, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Strategic National Stockpile, will share strategies for working with pharmacies, overcoming challenges, and maintaining long-term partnerships. A 30-minute technical assistance session will follow.
http://nacchopreparedness.org/?tribe_events=emergency-planning-with-pharmacies
New in DisasterLit
First Responder Guide for Improving Survivability in Improvised Explosive Device and/or Active Shooter Incidents
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), June 2015
This 73-page document was developed to provide guidance on how to better approach improvised explosive device (IED) and/or active shooter incidents. It provides recommendations for individuals who provide emergent and immediate medical management of casualties resulting from IEDs and/or active shooter incidents. Based on best practices and lessons learned, the document focuses on the medical response to IEDs and/or active shooter incidents with recommendations for hemorrhage control, protective equipment (which includes ballistic vests, helmets, and eyewear), and response and incident management.
http://disasterlit.nlm.nih.gov/search/?searchTerms=ID%3A10715&search.x=0&search.y=0&search=Search
Respiratory Protection Education and Resources Webkit
American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN), May 2015
This course includes a 10-module Respiratory Protection Course and accompanying resources. It is designed for the occupational and environmental health professional who wants to learn more about OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard and the role of the Occupational Health Nurse as the Respiratory Protection Program Administrator. It takes approximately 90 minutes to complete the course.
http://disasterlit.nlm.nih.gov/search/?searchTerms=ID%3A10713&search.x=0&search.y=0&search=Search
Resources from the National Disaster Distress Helpline regarding Shooting in Charleston, S.C.
Following the shooting last night at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C., a reminder that the national Disaster Distress Helpline (“DDH”; a program of the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) offers 24/7 confidential emotional support for faith-based communities and any individuals across the U.S./territories who may be experiencing distress related to this tragic event:
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See attached for a summary of DDH services/information + a .pdf copy of the DDH brochure that can be forwarded to contacts & printed for use as a resource by any community-based agency/organization offering disaster or trauma-related emotional care information or services, including during the days/weeks/months ahead as media coverage continues.
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Please note that additional bulk copies of DDH brochures + wallet cards and/or topical brochures on common mental health concerns experienced by those impacted by incidents of mass violence (trouble sleeping, grief/loss, PTSD, etc.) can be sent to interested providers at no cost; if you/contacts are interested in receiving copies, see contact information below to learn more and make arrangements.
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The DDH has a website page dedicated to Incidents of Mass Violence (Distress Risk Factors, Resources for Coping, etc.) http://1.usa.gov/1FoyCwz that can be added to any resource websites/online guides created in relation to this incident.
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Finally, if you have any contacts with whomever coordinates communications/social media accounts for your agencies/organizations that can help us reach those who may be experiencing distress from the shooting via your official Twitter/Facebook accounts, the following template can be used (and of course adapted as needed):
If you're experiencing distress related to #CharlestonShooting, you're not alone- @Distressline 1-800-985-5990 offers 24/7 emotional support
PTSD systematic reviews freely available from Evidence Aid http://www.evidenceaid.org/resources.
HHS ASPR’s Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE) (ASPRtracie.hhs.gov) launched on June 15! ASPR TRACIE is a gateway to smarter healthcare emergency preparedness information! Whether you work for a hospital, are part of a healthcare coalition, or are a healthcare provider, emergency manager or a public health practitioner, you can use ASPR TRACIE to learn more about disaster, medical, healthcare, and public health preparedness. You can now browse Technical Resources and review Topic Collections, visit our Assistance Center and submit a request, and apply to join our password-protected Information Exchange.
We are very grateful to the National Library of Medicine for allowing the ASPR TRACIE Resource Library to link to the complete Disaster LitTM: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health database of over 8,000 records that include no-cost, online disaster medicine and public health documents and other resources selected from over 700 organizations! This helps the ASPR TRACIE Resource Library to be even more comprehensive and useful for our stakeholders.
For technical assistance or general questions, please contact our Assistance Center (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm ET) at 1-844-5-TRACIE or askasprtracie@hhs.gov.
Did a colleague forward this message to you? For your own subscription, sign up at http://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov/dimrc/dimrclistserv.html
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Governor’s Hurricane Conference
We are pleased to announce the videos for the Awards Luncheon and General Session are now available. Please visit our website and click on the Awards tab or General Session tab to view.
http://www.flghc.org
Mark your calendar for the 2016 Governor's Hurricane Conference, May 8-13 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida!
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IAEM Dispatch, June 18, 2015
ANNUAL CONFERENCE UPDATE
IAEM launches new website devoted to Annual Conference
IAEM
IAEM has launched a new site for the Annual Conference & EMEX (exhibit). Visit www.iaemconference.info for the complete conference experience. The new one-stop shop provides a fresh look with user-friendly navigation, while providing all conference information, including: complete program; travel information, including housing options; registration; sponsorship opportunities; exhibitor portal for booth selection and registration; virtual EMEX for visitors to locate specific vendors; pre- and post-conference training opportunities; special event information; and activities and locations of interest near the conference. The new conference site is mobile-friendly. View it today on your computer or any mobile device. You can also access it from www.iaem.com. Visit the Events tab and select the Annual Conference and you will be directed to the new IAEM Annual Conference & EMEX site.
Register today for the 2015 IAEM Annual Conference
IAEM
Registration is now open for the 63rd IAEM-USA Annual Conference & EMEX in Clark County, Nevada, Nov. 13-18, 2015. View our online program and register today. This is the premiere emergency management event of the year. You will not want to miss what the conference has to offer: CEM®/AEM program offerings and pre/post-conference training from EMI, Naval Postgraduate School, NDPTC, EMAP, and more. There are more than 60 breakout sessions, spotlight sessions on contemporary issues from speakers who have worked disasters in their own communities, general sessions from renowned speakers, and unlimited networking opportunities during special events. "If you want to know what really is going on in emergency management today, this is the place to be," said Thomas E. Drabek, John Evans Professor Emeritus, University of Denver and author of The Human Side of Disaster, Second Edition.
IAEM-ASIA NEWS
Supercomputer reduces disaster risk*
Nikkei Asian Review
Japan's massive tsunami roared into the city of Sendai at around 15:53 p.m. on March 11, 2011, leaving devastation in its wake. Seaside houses and farmland were inundated within minutes; more than 15,000 were killed and thousands of others injured. Reducing disaster risk has since become a major focus for companies. Tohoku University and Fujitsu Laboratories have jointly developed a real-time flood analysis system using Fujitsu's supercomputer, K. Its simulation model quickly calculates the estimated arrival time of tsunamis and the probability and extent of building damage.
IAEM-USA NEWS
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee marks up DHS FY 2016 Budget
IAEM
On June 16, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security marked up the FY 2016 Appropriations Bill for the Department of Homeland Security. The full Appropriations Committee markup is scheduled for June 18. Amendments are expected. Some highlights in the FEMA budget are: $350 million for Emergency Management Performance Grants; $100 million for Pre-Disaster Mitigation grants; $680 million for Fire and Safer Grants; $467 million for State Homeland Security Grants, with $50 million of this earmarked for Operation Stonegarden; $600 million for Urban Area Security Initiative, which includes an increase of $25 million for non-profit set aside; $100 million each for Port and Transit Security Grants; $98 million for National Domestic Preparedness Consortium; and $190 million for the Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk assessment program. The Subcommittee did not accept the Administration's proposal to consolidate the homeland security grants. The Committee included the highlights for FEMA and other agencies of the Department in a press release. More information will be provided on the IAEM-USA Government Affairs Committee web page following the markup on Thursday.
Time is running out! Submit nominations for Clayton Christopher Award by tomorrow, June 19
IAEM
The extended nominations deadline for the 2015 IAEM-USA Clayton R. Christopher Memorial Award is tomorrow, Friday, June 19, 2015, 5:00 p.m. EDT, as announced on June 1 by the IAEM-USA Awards & Recognition Committee and IAEM-USA Region 4, which co-administrator this award category. Any IAEM-USA member is eligible for the Clayton R. Christopher Memorial Award, provided he or she is: (1) a local emergency management director/coordinator (city, county, tribal) who is currently working in that position or has retired no earlier than the year 2012; and (2) a member of IAEM-USA in good standing. The award is presented to a member in recognition of unselfish devotion and outstanding contributions to the overall emergency management program. All nominations must contain written justification for the award. IAEM-USA members may nominate a local (city/county/tribal) emergency management director/coordinator deserving of the award regardless of the geographical location within the United States of the nominee or the nominator. Self-nominations are not accepted. Obtain complete details on how to submit nominations for this award here.
Nominations period continues until June 29, 5:00 pm EST, for IAEM-USA second vice president and treasurer
IAEM
The nominations period continues for those IAEM members interested in running for IAEM-USA Council second vice president and treasurer. Candidates must submit their credentials by 5:00 p.m. EDT, on Monday, June 29, 2015, to IAEM Headquarters via email to info@iaem.com, to be reviewed by the IAEM-USA Nominations & Credentials Committee. To be placed on the ballot, candidates must submit: a letter stating candidacy; a letter of permission from the candidate's immediate supervisor supporting the time and travel necessary to fulfill duties of office; a brief resume; and confirmation of IAEM-USA membership of at least three years immediately prior to seeking office. Learn about officer candidate eligibility and other details in the complete call for nominations posted here.
FirstNet provides weekly update to Public Safety Advisory Committee
IAEM
FirstNet Acting Executive Director T.J. Kennedy testified on June 16, 2015, before the House Energy and Commerce Committee's communications and technology subcommittee, with a hearing on the topic of "Progress Toward a Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network." The hearing was an opportunity to highlight the progress that the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) has made and discuss its priorities going forward, including consultation and the acquisition process. While the multibillion-dollar development of a wireless broadband network for first responders, known as FirstNet, promises to bring interoperable communications to public safety organizations nationwide, Homeland Security Department officials recently touted how the potential capabilities and features will benefit them. Initial consultation meetings took place in three states last week: New Hampshire, New Mexico and Ohio, bringing the total to 34 consultation meetings to date. This week, FirstNet will conduct the initial consultations in Vermont, Kansas and Wisconsin. IAEM-USA is a stakeholder with representation on the FirstNet Committee, through its outreach liaison, IAEM member Joseph R. Sastre, director, Groton Office of Emergency Management. More information on this and other FirstNet news can be found in the FirstNet weekly update.
FEMA launches NFIP Call Center Pilot Program
IAEM
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on June 15 launched a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) call center pilot program to serve and support policyholders with the servicing of their claims. Flood insurance claims can be complicated, and policyholders may have questions in the days and weeks following a disaster. The NFIP call center is reachable at 1-800-621-3362, and will operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CDT) Monday through Friday. Specialists will be available to assist policyholders with the servicing of their claims, provide general information regarding their policies, and/or offer technical assistance to aid in recovery. For those who prefer to put their concerns in writing, a "Request for Support" form is posted here, which can be filled out and emailed or faxed to 540-504-2360. Call center staff will be able to answer questions, including questions such as "How do I file a flood insurance claim? What type of documentation is needed? Can I still obtain disaster assistance even though I have a flood policy?" as well as more complicated insurance questions about the extent of coverage and policy ratings. The call center also will be open to disaster survivors who have general questions about the NFIP. Have the following information available when calling: contact information (name, telephone number, email address if applicable); policy number; address of damaged property; and name of flood insurance carrier. The NFIP call center pilot program is part of FEMA's ongoing commitment to effective, long-term improvements to the NFIP.
National Weather Service Improvement Act introduced in Senate
IAEM
On June 15, 2015, the National Weather Service Improvement Act (S. 1573) was introduced by Senator Thune (R-SD). It will be marked up by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on June 24. Senator Thune chairs the Committee. As introduced the bill would establish six consolidated NWS offices. Emergency managers from across the country are expressing strong concerns about the impact.
Senate bill could cut number of weather service offices from 122 to 6
KOTV-TV
There are 122 National Weather Service offices nationwide, but there's a plan being floated in the U.S. Senate to reduce the number of those offices to just six, meaning many jobs could be lost. The National Weather Service forecasts and warns the public from its offices, including the one in Tulsa. The Senate bill would centralize the offices, combining all of the locations into six regional offices.
Western governors hear federal drought aid is coming
KUOW
As the Northwest drought deepens, millions of dollars in emergency federal aid are headed toward stricken states, top Obama administration officials told seven western governors. The White House says it will make $110 million available to help those suffering from effects of drought. A variety of federal agencies will disperse the money. Some will be used to help farmers find ways to conserve water, change grazing practices and improve irrigation.
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