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Kazakhstan — Houses destroyed after landslide in almaty region

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations reported a landslide struck in a residential areas of the city of Tekeli, Almaty Region on 15 May 2022. According to ministry sources, the landslide covered an areas 50 metres by 25...

source: FloodList

Assam floods: Three dead, nearly 25,000 people affected

Around 25,000 people across six districts of Assam have been affected by the first wave of floods in the state this year. Three people including a woman died in landslide incidents in Haflong area in Dima Hasao district on Saturday.

source: The Print

Mudslides and 28,000 lightning strikes as storms hit northwest France

Violent storms hit northwestern parts of France last night (Sunday, May 15) resulting in power cuts for 5,500 homes with 28,000 lightning strikes recorded between Manche (Normandy) and Maine-et-Loire (Pays de la Loire). Some 5,000...

source: The Connexion

Planning Information Exchange webinar registration is open

The American Planning Association and Association of State Floodplain Managers have opened registration for the Planning Information Exchange webinar, “New Research on State Resilience Planning Practices,” on May 26, 12:00-1:00 p.m. EDT. This webinar focuses...

source: IAEM

Applications are open for the CHDS Pacific Executive Leaders Program

If you have responsibilities in the Hawaiian Islands and U.S. Pacific Territories, CHDS offers a graduate-level education program for you and your staff. The program is held in Hilo, Hawaii, and is offered at no cost for eligible participants...

source: IAEM

Emergency Management Growth Initiative requests support for survey regarding internships

The Emergency Management Growth Initiative is conducting a survey on internship initiatives and experiences. The purpose of this survey is to gather information to assess the current state of internships in the emergency management...

source: IAEM

FEMA announces dam safety grant opportunities

On May 16, FEMA released the Fiscal Year 2022 Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dam (HHPD) grant program Notice of Funding Opportunity. The grant program is authorized and funded by the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act. The grant program provides...

source: IAEM

DHS invests $1.6B for preparedness grant programs for state, local aid

Across a series of grant programs, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced last week that it will disperse $1.6 billion this fiscal year in support of state and local officials seeking to plan for, prevent, halt...

source: Homeland Preparedness News

Governor appoints secretary of Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management*

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Monday the appointment of David Dye as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM). Dye most recently worked at the Santa Fe County Emergency Management...

source: Office of the Governor

Certification and recertification fees Increase by $5 effective June 1, 2022

The Certification Application Fee will become $420 for members and $630 for non-IAEM members. Recertification Fees will be $270 for IAEM members and $350 for non-IAEM members. IAEM membership information can be found on the IAEM website.

source: IAEM

IAEM seeks applications for certification commissioners by June 1

IAEM Certification Commissioners receive complimentary registration to IAEM’s annual conference plus a waived recertification fee upon completion of a three-year term. Join the next class of Commissioners! We are accepting applications...

source: IAEM

Social media can be a force for good in a crisis: lessons from Lagos

In times of crisis, it is especially crucial that governments share accurate, up to date information with their citizens. Social media can play an important role in disseminating urgent information. At its simplest, for instance, it...

source: The Conversation

New tool shows places with the highest wildfire risk in California

With wildfires in California expected to only worsen in coming years due to climate change, new data is available to help you determine the fire risk to your residence or business. First Street Foundation, a New York-based nonprofit research...

source: SFGate

U.S. signs protocol to strengthen international law enforcement cooperation to combat cybercrime*

At the Council of Europe (COE) headquarters in Strasbourg, France, on May 12, Deputy Assistant Attorney General (DAAG) Richard Downing of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division signed the Second Additional...

source: Homeland Security Today

Scientists identify the most extreme heatwaves ever recorded globally

Heatwaves are one of the most devastating extreme weather events. The western North America heatwave was the deadliest weather event ever in Canada, resulting in hundreds of fatalities. The associated raging wildfires also led to extensive...

source: Homeland Security News Wire

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Kazakhstan — Houses destroyed after landslide in almaty region

Assam floods: Three dead, nearly 25,000 people affected

Mudslides and 28,000 lightning strikes as storms hit northwest France

Planning Information Exchange webinar registration is open

Applications are open for the CHDS Pacific Executive Leaders Program

Emergency Management Growth Initiative requests support for survey regarding internships

FEMA announces dam safety grant opportunities

DHS invests $1.6B for preparedness grant programs for state, local aid

Governor appoints secretary of Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management*

Certification and recertification fees Increase by $5 effective June 1, 2022

IAEM seeks applications for certification commissioners by June 1

Social media can be a force for good in a crisis: lessons from Lagos

New tool shows places with the highest wildfire risk in California

U.S. signs protocol to strengthen international law enforcement cooperation to combat cybercrime*

Scientists identify the most extreme heatwaves ever recorded globally

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