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IAEM
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and several partner organizations, including IAEM, on Feb. 20 released the second video presentation from the inaugural PrepTalks Symposium, John Barry’s “The Next Pandemic: Lessons from History.” Barry’s PrepTalk, now online with additional resources, offers lessons learned from the 1918 and the 2009 influenza pandemics. He provides guidance on what emergency managers can do to work with public health and elected officials to implement measures that can save lives. PrepTalks are 15-to-20-minute presentations by subject-matter experts and national and international thought leaders, designed to spread new ideas, spark conversation, and promote innovative leadership for the issues confronting emergency managers now, and over the next 20 years. PrepTalks partners include FEMA, IAEM, National Emergency Management Association, National Homeland Security Consortium, and Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security. Please direct any questions to IAEM Communications & Marketing Manager Dawn Shiley.
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The IAEM Editorial Work Group seeks articles for its first 2018 IAEM Bulletin special focus issue, “Developing Situational Awareness and a Common Operating Picture,” which will be published in March, with an extended article submission deadline of Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. Articles might include, but are not limited to: how to gather and communicate situational awareness during a disaster; how to define your requirements in order to choose the best tool for you; retail approaches and best practices; fusion centers; crowdsourcing; virtual operations support teams (VOST); artificial intelligence; and community information networks. Article length is 750-1,500 words. Please refer to author guidelines for details, and email any questions to Editor Karen Thompson. See a list of all 2018 special focus topics at www.iaem.com/Bulletin.
Relief Web
The Launch Workshop for the Myanmar Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Management Project, which will strengthen Myanmar’s disaster preparedness, was held today, with national and local government officials reporting on implementation progress. The event was jointly organized by the Ministry of Planning and Finance and the Yangon City Development Committee, in collaboration with the Yangon Region Government and the World Bank.
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Power Technology
For over a decade an energy revolution has been underway in Japan, spurred on by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami. Since then, microgrids have sprung up in their dozens around the country, in a number of different guises to help Japan meet its energy needs and build resilience.
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Registration is now open for the IAEM-Canada 2018 Emergency Management Leadership and Innovation Conference in beautiful Calgary, Alberta, June 5-8, 2018. The Pre-conference will include Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) training and the AEM®/CEM® Preparatory Course and Exam.. Learn about the program and register at www.iaem.com/Canada2018.
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EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada) has released a new episode, “In Case You Haven't Read It” that features guest researcher Dr. Tim Haney discussing the findings in his paper “Rising Waters, Difficult Decisions: Findings and Recommendations from the Calgary Flood Project.” Listen to the podcast to hear what was learned from those most impacted by the 2013 Southern Alberta floods.
Relief Web
WHO applauds the growing engagement of European Region countries in protecting their people from epidemics, natural disasters, and environmental and humanitarian crises. A 3-day high-level meeting, hosted and financially supported by Germany, concluded in Munich on 15 February 2018, marking a milestone in preparing for and responding to the ever more complex and demanding health emergencies of our times.
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OHS News
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) has released a new code of practice for managing emergencies at WA mines.
The Emergency management for Western Australian mines code of practice was officially launched by WA Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Johnston last week.
The code which was developed following extensive consultation over the past two years provides important information on emergency management plans and how to act responsively during a crisis.
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Los Angeles Times
Mexico City got a substantial warning before the shaking from a distant earthquake arrived Friday — some 30 to 60 seconds broadcast over loudspeakers from an earthquake early warning system.
It was another success for Mexico City’s earthquake warning system — one which California, Oregon and Washington state still lack, and one that is an ongoing target for elimination by President Donald Trump.
Saipan Tribune
Gov. Ralph DLG Torres and Robert Fenton, regional administrator of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IX, signed Thursday last week the final draft of the first-ever joint CNMI/FEMA catastrophic typhoon plan, which was created following the devastation of the islands by Typhoon Soudelor in 2015.
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The Associated Press via WPXI-TV
A powerful undersea earthquake sent Alaskans fumbling for suitcases and racing to evacuation centers in the middle of the night after a cellphone alert warned a tsunami could hit communities along the state's southern coast and parts of British Columbia.
The monster waves never materialized, but people who fled endured hours of tense waiting at shelters before they were cleared to return home.
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IAEM
Rebecca Costa, a world-renowned expert on “fast adaptation” will deliver an Oct. 23 plenary session on “The Good, the Bad, and the Actionable: Using Foresight and Data to Pre-dapt” at the IAEM 66th Annual Conference & EMEX in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Costa has developed an extensive track record of introducing disruptive, bleeding-edge technologies to clients such as Hewlett-Packard, Apple, Oracle, General Electric, 3M and others. Fresh off her national book tour, the author of The Watchman’s Rattle and On the Verge will guide emergency practitioners through groundbreaking technologies used to forecast future outcomes with historic accuracy. According to Costa, reacting to fast-changing ground conditions is no longer enough. Emergency responders must embrace tools such as predictive analytics, blockchain, crowd-sourcing, drones, satellite tracking, and more to “pre-dapt.” Using real world disasters - from hurricane relief in Puerto Rico and wild fires in California to a deadly flu season – Costa demonstrates how new technologies are being used to minimize disaster response and recovery. Learn more about the conference at iaemconference.info.
Joplin Globe
Joplin’s corner of the country could be in line to be rid of an unsettling image. Ask an average American to describe our national landscape, east to west, and the answer might look something like this.
The ocean, small mountains, Tornado Alley, tall mountains, desert, the other ocean.
Now tornado researchers argue that the list should have another entry, at least for accuracy’s sake.
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Emergency Management
Planning a crisis response and reporting odd behaviors are key to preventing a crisis, according to crisis emergency coordinators and educators.
Jeb Lacey, of Victoria, president of RS Network Consulting, a crisis and emergency management company, said safety in any public places can present challenges from a safety and security standpoint. RS Network Consulting performs crisis management services for governments, school districts, universities and private-sector entities.
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Route Fifty
Friday’s magnitude 7.2 earthquake in the Mexican state of Oaxaca was another opportunity to demonstrate the benefits of an earthquake early-warning system, which in some seismic events, can send an alert ahead to cities before damaging waves can reach them.
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IAEM
IAEM has launched the Certification Profile Series as a way to highlight AEM®s and CEM®s around the world. All certified individuals are encouraged to participate. IAEM has provided details via email to those eligible. Contact IAEM staff with questions.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced its 2018 Fusion Center Leaders Seminar Sessions, which are based upon guidance from state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) partners, and federal interagency partners, including the DHS, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). This program examines key questions and challenges facing fusion center leaders and their role in homeland security, public safety, and the information sharing environment. The program is designed for senior level fusion center leadership to enhance critical thinking related to homeland security, law enforcement, and public safety intelligence issues at the federal and SLTT levels of government. This year’s dates and locations include: May 7-11, 2018, Phoenix, Arizona; June 25-29, 2018, Washington, D.C.; and Aug. 13-17, 2018, Portland, Oregon. If you are interested in attending one of these sessions, please complete and submit this registration form. Any questions can be addressed to the course registrar at IA-registrar@hq.dhs.gov or 202-275-4160.
IAEM
FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (EMI) has announced the March 2018 offerings of their series of e-Forums, “One Link, One Bridge, Many Voices.” March EMI e-Forums, held every Wednesday, 3:00-4:00 p.m. EST, will include: Applying Instructional Design Strategies and Behavior Theory to Household Disaster Preparedness Training (Mar. 7); Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOADS) and Government: Shared Training Resources (Mar. 14); Incorporating Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs) in Training: How to Use from an Instructional Systems Designer (Mar. 21); and Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP): Beyond the Templates (Mar 28). EMI e-Forums are one-hour, moderated webinar discussions that provide an opportunity for EMI and the emergency management community to discuss matters of interest on national preparedness training. The e-Forums showcase whole community partners and peers, sharing their experiences. The panel format offers opportunities to provide technical assistance in training management by facilitating peer-to-peer sharing of best practices. Participate online, or call in at 800-320-4330, PIN 107622. Questions may be directed to https://training.fema.gov/contactus/sendcomment.aspx.
ABC News
A volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island sent columns of ash shooting into the sky on Monday, prompting a "code red" warning to airlines by an Australian agency monitoring volcanic ash.
Villages in the Karo region near the volcano were covered in layers of grey ash, which settled on trees and the tops of buildings, motorcycles and cars.
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The Associated Press via KCRA-TV
A wind-driven wildfire in rural central California threatened hundreds of buildings Monday, including a historic railroad station, but officials said they made some gains after the flames exploded in size.
The blaze scorched 3½ square miles of chaparral bush and shrub oak in the small town of Bishop on the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada that is popular for hiking, fishing, climbing and hunting.
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Vallarta Daily
The U.S. Geological Survey put today’s quake at a preliminary magnitude 7.2 and said its epicenter was 33 miles (53 kilometers) northeast of Pinotepa in Oaxaca state. It had a depth of 15 miles (24 kilometers).
The quake was felt as far as Puerto Vallarta with reports of buildings swaying. Guests at the Grand Venetian Puerto Vallarta reported the building swaying as some guests evacuated. Others in the area reported beds shaking and lights swaying. No reports of damage or injury at this time.
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