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IAEM
Spontaneous volunteers are an important factor in disaster management, one that can help or inhibit positive outcomes in response and recovery. Managing spontaneous volunteers following a disaster can be challenging, but may prove beneficial for a community’s response and recovery efforts. IAEM, as part of the FEMA Whole Community Contract, is conducting a survey to understand the current mindset of emergency managers and organizations with regard to spontaneous volunteers. If you or your organization has had any prior experience with spontaneous volunteers, anticipate encounters during future emergencies, or have taken steps to plan for managing spontaneous volunteers, we need your input. Please participate in this survey by Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Participating in this survey is a great opportunity for your voice to be heard in what will be a very influential conversation that may guide the development of resources, tools and tactics to help communities work with spontaneous volunteers more effectively. IAEM appreciates your help as we engage in conversation. If you have any questions regarding the survey please contact the Project Manager Chelsea Firth.
IAEM
The Conference Committee is hosting a webinar on “Tips for a Successful Speaker Proposal” on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. EST. Get all your questions answered and find out what qualifies as a successful speaker submission for the 2016 IAEM Annual Conference. In this webinar you will learn submission requirements; breakout focus areas; and what makes an effective presentation. Register today.
IAEM
If you were unable to attend the IAEM 2015 Annual Conference, there is still a way to see the presentations that you missed and earn certification credits. Participation in the Annual Conference via Digital Pass earns credit toward the IAEM Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®) and Associate Emergency Manager (AEM®) programs under Training or Professional Contribution (Category B, Professional Conference Attendance). If you were one of the more than 1,800 conference attendees, your registration fee includes complimentary access to the IAEM Digital Pass, and you don't have to separately purchase the pass to see any recorded sessions you did not attend. The 2015 digital pass gives you access to several live streams of the keynote and plenary sessions, as well as one recorded session in each spotlight and breakout session block, plus the EMvision Talks, for a total of 14 learning opportunities. The Digital Pass is available for $99 (IAEM members) or $197 (non-members). Those who registered for the conference or are now registering for the Digital Pass receive an email with access information. To learn more, visit the IAEM Annual Conference Digital Pass page. Refer questions about access to recorded sessions to IAEM Communications & Marketing Manager Dawn Shiley.
AsiaOne
More than 1,800 officers from the Singapore Police Force, Singapore Civil Defense Force and other home team agencies conducted an island-wide exercise. Aimed at testing the various forces' readiness in responding to multiple island-wide armed attacks, this exercise is part of the SPF's efforts to safeguard Singapore from national security incidents.
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The Himalayan Times
The U.S. Embassy, in partnership with the Government of Nepal, laid the foundation stone for a Regional Crisis Management Center and warehouse in observance of Nepal Earthquake Safety Day. The $1.2 million RCMC is funded by the U.S. government, and is scheduled to be completed by March 2017 at the Nepali Army Chaunni Barracks in Kathmandu, according to a statement issued by the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu.
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India Tribune
To tackle worst situations at the time of any emergency, including untoward incidents such as firing or natural disasters, the National Disaster Response Force, in a mock drill, conducted a training session on disaster management for the hospital staff, including doctors.
Well-trained and equipped personnel from the elite NDRF 7th Battalion, based in the district, demonstrated the emergency relief and rescue operations as part of the mock drill held at the building of the Civil Hospital.
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On March 1-3, 2016, a gathering of practitioners and experts from a diversity of sectors will descend upon New Orleans to engage in programming that touches on a wide range of topics associated with resiliency and disaster management. Please consider attending! Additional information can be found at resconnola.com.
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ABC Online
A new report warns Australia is not adequately prepared for cyber war, with the nation "badly lagging" behind overseas counterparts and the Defence Force also at risk. Research by the Australian Centre for Cyber Security said Australian government and civilian organisations were well behind China and the United States, which have gone to great lengths to prepare themselves.
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IAEM
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that it is developing guidance to describe new procedures that tribes will follow to request declarations. During consultations, FEMA is asking tribal governments for their thoughts and comments on the second draft of the Tribal Declarations Pilot Guidance. The input provided during the tribal consultations will inform the further development of the pilot guidance. The new procedures are being developed because the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 (SRIA) amended the Stafford Act to allow federally recognized Indian tribal governments the choice to request an emergency or major disaster declaration independently of a state or to seek disaster assistance through a state declaration. The second draft of the guidance includes key changes that are responsive to comments that FEMA received from tribes. These changes include: providing for more comprehensive evaluation of the need for Public Assistance grant program funding; modifying and adding definitions of terms; explaining how we look to implement federal statute; and considering additional cultural and religious needs. An overview of the second draft guidance is posted here. The guidance has been posted to the Federal Register for comment until Apr. 7, 2016. More information about FEMA Tribal Affairs is available here, and any questions should be directed to FEMA’s Intergovernmental Affairs Division at FEMA-IGA@fema.dhs.gov.
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The Emergency Management Institute is hosting the 18th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium, “Whole of Community ─ Talking about My Generation,” June 6-9, 2016, at the National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, Maryland. The symposium is targeted primarily for representatives of colleges and universities which (1) have an existing hazard, disaster, emergency management (EM) program in place, or (2) are attempting to develop and implement a hazard, disaster, or EM program on their campus (e.g., a degree, certificate, minor, or concentration). Papers and facilitated abstract submissions for the symposium must be electronically submitted by Feb. 15, 2016. All submissions will be subject to a blind peer review, and there will be 25 one-hour breakout slots on this year’s agenda. Poster session submissions must be received by Mar. 31, 2016. Complete details on papers, abstracts, and posters are posted here.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
In 2015 we watched the raging Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa. The lessons for the United States became clear: We need an effective means of preventing, detecting, diagnosing and responding to outbreaks, and this must be done not just at the international level, by the World Health Organization or the federal level, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but at the state level as well.
Are we prepared for infectious diseases that we may encounter locally?
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IAEM
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) on Jan. 6 released a report on its audit to determine whether DHS has effectively implemented its enhanced screening measures to respond to an Ebola outbreak. The report, DHS’ Ebola Response Needs Better Coordination, Training, and Execution, stated that coordination between DHS, the Department of Health & Human Services, and other DHS components was not sufficient to ensure that all passengers at U.S. ports of entry received full screening. Procedures did not ensure that all personnel received adequate training on the screening process or the use of protective equipment. Personnel did not always follow established Ebola procedures and ensure that all identified passengers required screening. The OIG made 10 recommendations to address the coordination, guidance, and training with DHS’ response to Ebola, which when implemented should improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the program. DHS concurred with all 10 recommendations and has initiated corrective actions.
IAEM
FEMA is exploring the concept of asking states to meet a predetermined level of state disaster funding or investment in resilience prior to initiating federal assistance through the Public Assistance program. FEMA anticipates the disaster deductible, if implemented, would 1) incentivize mitigation strategies and promote risk-informed decision-making to build resilience, including to catastrophic events; 2) reduce the costs of future events for both states and the federal government; and 3) facilitate state and local government planning and budgeting for enhanced disaster response and recovery capability through greater transparency. This is a significance change and FEMA is committed to a transparent stakeholder engagement effort to explore how and if it should be adopted. Through the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking(ANPRM), FEMA is seeking ideas, comments, and questions from the public on the concept of a disaster deductible. FEMA is not currently proposing to implement this concept. Comments are due by March 21, 2016.
By Rebecca Ryan
 As 2015 came to a close, the U.S. was devastated by a slew of tornadoes and floods, causing an estimated $2 billion in damages. In North Texas, a severe weather system spun off several tornadoes, including an EF-4 tornado that caused widespread destruction. Meanwhile, the snow and rain from heavy winter storms in the northern U.S. overwhelmed rivers and tributaries, causing flooding along the Mississippi River in Missouri and Mississippi.
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Huffington Post
Last year was the earth's hottest in 136 years of record-keeping, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced.
In two separate analyses, the agencies agreed that 2015 was a record-breaker. NASA found that 2015 was 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the late 19th century, while NOAA found 2015 was 1.62 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the 20th century average.
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The Engineer
The National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration is using unmanned aerial vehicles to improve its understanding of hurricanes, collecting data from areas unsafe for manned flight. Known as the Coyote UAS, the drone is released mid-flight from a parent aircraft and provides real-time data on atmospheric air pressure, temperature, moisture, ocean surface temperature, as well as wind speed and direction.
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Stay safe with the Gorman-Redlich CRW-S NOAA Weather Radio receiver, which includes SAME decoding and interfaces with digital signage, emergency lighting, PA systems and more. MORE
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WIRED
Late in the summer of 2014, surveillance footage of Syria’s Tabqa air base showed up on YouTube. That it was taken by ISIS forces is unremarkable. That it was shot with a DJI Phantom FC40 — a popular consumer drone at the time, the kind you might have found under the Christmas tree — certainly was.
In the intervening year and a half, small quadcopter drones have become even more affordable and more broadly available.
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The Weather Channel
As severe thunderstorms struck Florida early Sunday morning, killing at least two and injuring several others, some residents' weather radios failed them.
According to News 6, the outage occurred between 2:45 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday. NOAA said the reason behind the failed weather alerts in the Orlando area was an error on the Verizon-owned phone line.
"It was really bad timing not to have their phone systems working," local resident Karen Nice told WESH 2. "It could have been a really big deal."
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IAEM
In 2015, 186 candidates earned the CEM® and 63 earned the AEM®. This is the highest number of CEM® certifications since the program was started by IAEM in 1993. There were 211 CEM®s in the original class. There are currently 198 AEM®s and 1,595 CEM®s worldwide.
IAEM
Have you thought about attending the CEM®/AEM® Prep Course as you prepare to start the certification process? Find out what is covered in the CEM®/AEM® Prep Course and join us for one of the upcoming CEM®/AEM® offerings:
- Feb. 9, 2016, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Feb. 24, 2016, Baltimore, Maryland
- Feb. 29, 2016, New Orleans, Louisiana
Interested candidates should register through the IAEM website. IAEM requires a minimum of 10 registrants for the Prep Course. If you have any questions, contact Certification Administrator Jason Majesky.
Big Island Now
Toby Clairmont was announced as the new executive officer for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency by the State Department of Defense on Friday.
Clairmont began his role on January 11 and reports directly to Administrator of Emergency Management Vern Miyagi. Miyagi was appointed to the role by Gov. David Ige when Doug Mayne resigned in September 2015.
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The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will offer a webinar on Feb. 10, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. EST on ASPR’s Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE). TRACIE is a healthcare emergency preparedness information gateway, that ensures that all stakeholders – at the federal, state, local, tribal, territory, non-profit, and for-profit levels – have access to information and resources to improve preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. ASPR TRACIE is generally focused on healthcare system preparedness, but does have broader applicability for public health, emergency management, homeland security, and first responders, given the all-hazards nature of preparedness and particularly related to how these disciplines intersect and are interconnected during any type of emergency/disaster. Emergency managers are a key part of the TRACIE stakeholder community, and the webinar will include information on how ASPR TRACIE can help provide resources and connections to offices of emergency management. Speakers will include: Shayne Brannman, ASPR TRACIE program director; Meghan Treber, ICF TRACIE program director; and Audrey Mazure, ICF TRACIE deputy program director. Register online.
The Huffington Post
It looks like Hurricane Pali, an out-of-season tropical weather system lingering far southwest of Hawaii, has no plans to follow typical weather patterns.
The 2015 hurricane season in the central Pacific region officially ended Nov. 30, and the 2016 season does not begin until June 1. But that didn't stop Pali from taking shape and strengthening into a Category 1 hurricane on Monday — the earliest hurricane on record in the central Pacific.
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Medium
Alex was a very unusual storm. And it has a very interesting history. In fact, it was quite a saga, with a plot twist of a prequel.
The storm itself started with this feature on satellite imagery that was eye-catching on January 6, indicative of rapid non-tropical storm development, in this case bombogenesis.
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The Jakarta Post
Thousands of residents in Kampar regency, Riau, have been struggling to survive over the past two months after floods and landslides cut the main transportation links to and from the area.
In November, a series of floods and landslides hit Kampar Kiri Hulu district, heavily damaging the road access to four villages and sweeping away five bridges within the area.
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Tampa Bay Times
Only an hour after the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for the small community of Duette in rural Manatee County, a tornado with 127 mph winds ravaged the area Sunday morning, ripping one mobile home from its concrete foundation and churning it into rubble. The homeowners, a neighborly couple who'd spent the evening with their four young grandchildren, were killed.
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AFP via The Times of India
Eight people were hurt and about 120 houses damaged when a 5.5-magnitude earthquake shook remote eastern Indonesia on Sunday, a government official said.
The earthquake struck at a depth of 29 miles at 8:22 a.m. GMT Saturday in the Banda Sea near the Maluku islands, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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The Weather Channel
Roads were closed, travel was crippled and many Eastern Europeans lost power as an intense snowstorm moved across the continent over the weekend.
The winter storm hit parts of Romania, Serbia, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Poland on Sunday, and Croatia's Adriatic coast suffered through frigid temperatures and strong winds.
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The Stewardship Report
Six years after the devastating earthquake that killed more than 200,000 people and left at least 1.5 million homeless, the United Nations is underlining that humanitarian action has achieved significant results, but that the situation has been deteriorating since June.
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