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Citizens Corps Councils and partner programs coordinate local planning, public education, and volunteer efforts that help to make communities stronger, safer, and better prepared to respond to emergencies. Since its inception 14 years ago, Citizen Corps has promoted a culture of engaging the whole community in emergency management in thousands of communities throughout the country. As the second part of its contract in support of FEMA, IAEM is conducting a survey to assess the continued impact of Citizen Corps on whole community preparedness, and to seek feedback on how Citizen Corps can evolve to be more relevant for local emergency managers and communities. If you or your organization have had any prior experience working with Citizen Corps Councils or partner programs, anticipate engaging with them during future emergency or non-emergency events in your community, or have taken steps to involve Citizen Corps in your preparedness efforts, we need your input. Please participate in this survey by Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Participating in this survey is a great opportunity to make your voice heard on how Citizen Corps can better support local emergency management. IAEM appreciates your help as we engage in conversation. If you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact Project Manager Chelsea Firth.
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The IAEM-Global Editorial Work Group, working with the IAEM-USA Emerging Technology Caucus, is seeking feature articles on “Emerging Technology’s Impact on Emergency Management.” Articles might include, but are not limited to: cybersecurity specific to emergency threats and emerging vectors; 3-D printing in emergency management; drones (regulatory aspects); drones (actual use); wearable tech; mobile tech; self-driving cars and related implications; robots for searching buildings; overview of the full spectrum of emerging technology, both nationally and internationally; emerging technology in the EOC – innovative uses and new technology we need; and using social media to provide feedback to the government or to share information. The deadline for article submissions is Apr. 10, 2016; please read the author’s guidelines before submitting your 750-1,500 word article to Karen Thompson, editor.
Los Angeles Times
The Taiwanese government published a study showing that areas of eight cities and counties, including about half of the capital, Taipei, are highly vulnerable to structural collapse in an earthquake.
The study was ordered last month after a mid-strength earthquake killed 116 people in a collapsed apartment tower.
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Channel NewsAsia
More than 360,000 homes were left destroyed in Eastern Visayas in 2013 as a result of Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest tropical cyclones to hit the country. The area was the worst hit by Typhoon Haiyan, with more than 95 percent of its population living beside the sea or near bodies of water before the typhoon.
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South China Morning Post
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon held up Japan’s disaster preparedness efforts as a model to the world ahead of the fifth anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated large parts of the country’s northeast.
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United Nations ESCAP
The Asia-Pacific region continued to be the world’s most disaster prone region in 2015. According to a new report by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, the region accounted for over half the world’s 344 disasters in 2015, resulting in over 16,000 deaths with 59 million people affected.
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Khaleej Times
Crisis management experts from across the world gathered to discuss methods to overcome emergency disasters. The fifth edition of Crisis and Emergency Management Conference, which is held under the patronage of Shaikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor, came at a critical time, just a few days after the rainstorm that hit the UAE last Wednesday.
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Members of the U.S. Council of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), the premier international professional association representing more than 5,000 professional emergency managers worldwide, including more than 4,200 in the United States, believe there is serious confusion and misunderstanding of the use of the term "emergency manager" in the press and public related to the Flint, Michigan, water situation. Traditional emergency managers focus on preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters or crisis situations. The term "emergency manager" has been used to describe those in the business of saving lives, protecting property, and restoring communities for more than 40 years. Read or download press release.
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The application period for the FEMA 2016 Individual and Community Preparedness Awards is now open through Mar. 28. The awards highlight innovative local practices and achievements by individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions toward making their communities safer, stronger, and more resilient. If you have taken action to prepare your community for disasters, here is your chance to receive national recognition for your efforts, and more. Winners will be announced in the fall of 2016 and will be FEMA’s honored guests at a community preparedness roundtable event in Washington, D.C. To be considered for this year's award all applications must be sent to citizencorps@fema.dhs.gov by Mar. 28, 2016, at 11:59 p.m. EDT, and feature program activities occurring between Jan. 1, 2015, and Mar. 28, 2016.
Stanford News
A deadly earthquake that rocked Southern California two centuries ago was likely caused by the slippage of one fault line that then triggered a second fault, according to a new study. The research not only offers a solution to a long-standing seismic "whodunit," it also demonstrates how the rupturing of multiple faults can trigger more powerful temblors.
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This week, FEMA released the first Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate (OFIA) Annual Report. OFIA is an independent office within FEMA that advocates for the fair treatment of policyholders and property owners by providing education and guidance on all aspects of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), assisting with complex policyholder casework through which the Office identifies trends affecting the public, and makes recommendations for program improvements to FEMA leadership. The report discusses trends that emerged from the inquiries to OFIA this past year and represents areas of concern that impact a broad population of NFIP customers.
Campus Safety
A campus’ success in recovering from mass violence or some other tragedy will depend on how thoroughly it has planned for the long-term aftermath, and that requires understanding the changes brought on by a traumatic experience.
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KMTR-TV
If a tsunami is heading toward the Oregon coast, many people would not know how far they need to flee to escape the giant waves. Now, the Tsunami Blue Line Program is giving locals and tourists visual keys to point them toward safety.
"I think that this is a great opportunity to practice your evacuation routes," said Althea Rizzo from the Geologic Hazards Program.
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The New Yorker
Japan could well be called the cradle of seismology. It occupies one of Earth’s most precarious tectonic settings, at the nexus of four plates, and its written record of earthquakes extends back to 599 A.D., during the reign of Empress Suiko. Japanese seismologists of the early 20th century made a number of significant contributions to geophysics, some of which anticipated plate-tectonic theory by decades.
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On Oct. 17, 2016, Avish Parashar will keynote the IAEM Conference luncheon. Using his 20+ years of experience performing, teaching and studying improv comedy, he will demonstrate how to deal with the unexpected quickly, effectively and with a sense of humor. Parashar keeps the audience engaged while imparting a key lesson: planning is important, but improvising is essential! No matter how well you plan, things will go wrong, surprise will arise and the universe will throw you a curveball. Your success and sanity are directly related to how you respond to these challenges. For more information, visit our website.
HNGN
Robotics researchers from Olin College are developing drones that will one day be able to fly over wildfires and deliver more accurate information to firefighters. As drought conditions ignite wildfires in California and Washington, researchers from Olin College are working on a firefighting drone project that has the potential to save lives and livelihoods.
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Smithsonian
Social media is useful for more than just connecting with old high school friends and sharing cat videos. Twitter has become the go-to platform for breaking news on everything from the Boston Marathon bombing to the flyby of Pluto.
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KTXA-TV
A first of its kind app called saferesponse.org was created to help victims of the 2015 tornado outbreak who rose from the debris only to fall deeply into debt.
“It’s the first time we’ve applied this technology to disaster relief,” said Keith Thode with Advanced Net Labs. “Safe response people can see what rooms are needed right now and make an immediate impact on someone’s life.”
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) on Mar. 8 released the CDC Guidelines for Development of State and Local Zika Action Plans. These guidelines can be used to develop a phased response to the Zika virus in your jurisdictions. The guidelines recommend response steps to Zika for each of the following categories: preparation, mosquito season, confirmed local transmission, widespread local transmission, and local transmission in multiple counties. Additional resources are available online.
Focus Taiwan News Channel
A government database of some areas in Taiwan that are prone to soil liquefaction officially went online Monday.
The database covers Taipei, New Taipei, Yilan County, Hsinchu County, Hsinchu City, Tainan, Kaohsiung and Pingtung County.
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Chris Tarantino, MEP, CMCP, was interviewed on Disaster Resilience for America on Federal News Radio on Mar. 15, 2016. The hosts are Tim Karney, editor of the All Hazards Emergency Network, and Tom Moran, executive director, All Hazards Consortium. The podcast will be available on iTunes.
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The DomPrep’s Preparedness Leadership Council held a roundtable in Seattle, Washington, to discuss the nation’s preparedness level for cybersecurity. Many disciplines from the private and public sectors were represented. A variety of observations, findings, and recommendations emerged from those discussions. This survey raises the issues with a broader audience to determine gaps, areas of strength and weakness, and, ultimately, recommendations to be included in the final report. Be a part of the process by taking a few minutes to answer the survey questions.
IAEM
Join the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) on Mar. 23, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT, for a webinar on messaging: “Is Your Message Reaching Your Intended Audience?” Fire departments across the country have seen a slow, steady decline of fire deaths over the past decade. However, in most cases, safety messages are not reaching those who need them most: people with limited education and finances. This webinar explores how to effectively reach audiences, address perceptions, and change behavior through effective messages. A well-crafted message misses the mark if it does not reach its intended audience due to packaging and/or placement. The event is a part of the Fire is Everyone’s Fight™ Webinar Series. There is no cost and attendance is limited. Register today.
IAEM
For those unable to attend the Joplin Disaster Recovery Summit, on May 19-20, 2016, in Joplin, Missouri, a portion of the summit will be available via webinar. The panel-moderated discussion, “Road to Resilience,” on May 19, 2016, 1:30-3:15 p.m. CDT, will feature local officials who have led their communities through major disasters. Six city leaders from across the Central United States will talk about the long road of recovery and resilience after experiencing some of the worst recorded disasters in the last ten years. This will be the first time that they have been together to discuss the lessons they have learned as their cities rebuild. Beth Freeman, Administrator from FEMA Region VII, will moderate the panel, with leaders from Greensburg, Kansas; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Moore, Oklahoma, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Minot, North Dakota; and Joplin, Missouri. If you wish to register for the webinar, send your name, organization, contact phone, and email to Femaregion7info@fema.dhs.gov, and you will receive details for the call-in option in a few weeks.
Al Bawaba
Extreme weather has struck the United Arab Emirates, causing major disruption. Flights were reportedly cancelled, and schools were closed amid safety concerns. Police told residents to remain safe after several motor accidents were reported in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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The Guardian
February smashed a century of global temperature records by “stunning” margin, according to data released by NASA.
The unprecedented leap led scientists, usually wary of highlighting a single month’s temperature, to label the new record a “shocker” and warn of a “climate emergency.”
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NBC News
Mandatory evacuations were underway Monday in a Texas town that has been practically cut off from the rest of the world by floodwaters rising to record levels.
The inundation of Deweyville, Texas, came as more than 2 million people across the soggy South braced for more devastating flooding and hail — after nearly a week of rain and violent thunderstorms that killed six people and forced thousands more to flee their homes.
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The Christian Science Monitor
Widespread flooding in Louisiana and Mississippi has damaged thousands of homes, and the risk of rising water prompted additional evacuations Sunday.
At least four deaths have been reported in Louisiana amid the flooding that began last week, and the National Guard has rescued nearly 3,300 residents. Two fishermen have been missing for days in Mississippi.
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DW
At least 17 people were killed in the province of Baluchistan, while more than 10 others lost their lives in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and nearby tribal areas, officials said. Authorities in other regions said they were still surveying the damage.
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Shanghai Daily
Floods hitting Indonesia's West Java province has killed two people, left three others missing and forced more than 3,000 others to flee homes, official of disaster agency said here on Sunday. The floods have occurred since Saturday as days of heavy downpours triggered waters of Citarum river in Bandung district to overflow and submerge several areas in the district, Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, spokesman of national disaster management agency said.
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