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The members-only IAEM Bulletin special focus issue honoring mentors has been published, and it is available to the public. The March issue on “Honor the Past, The People We Remember,” has been selected as IAEM’s current “sample issue” and is downloadable from the IAEM Bulletin web page. If you are not a member of IAEM, this issue will let you know what you’re missing. IAEM also wanted to further honor mentors by sharing the articles about them with a broader audience of emergency management professionals. Please share this issue with others. The IAEM Editorial Work Group will consider articles about the person who made the most difference in your EM career in future issues of the IAEM Bulletin. Contact Karen Thompson, editor, with any questions.
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Open to all individuals, the IAEM Poster Showcase displays knowledge and findings obtained through research or experience. Two divisions of participation are available, competitive and non-competitive. Posters will be displayed in a prominent location at the IAEM 67thAnnual Conference & EMEX, in Savannah, Georgia, Nov. 15-20, 2019. Learn more on the conference website.
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A call for nominations was distributed via email on Mar. 18, 2019, to IAEM-Canada Atlantic Region members regarding the upcoming regional officers' election. The call for nominations is also posted on the IAEM-Canada News page. Atlantic Region voting members will be electing a president, vice president, and secretary to two-year terms. All candidates should email the required documentation to IAEM-Canada Past President Rebecca Wade, CEM, no later than 23:59 ADT Monday, Apr. 1, 2019.
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CBC
After back-to-back years of record-breaking wildfire seasons in British Columbia, the province is preparing for the 2019 season by increasing fire prevention programs and funding.
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Canadian Press via Huffington Post
British Columbia is not trying to stop the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, but it is attempting to prevent environmental damage and hold the corporation responsible for the cleanup of a spill, a lawyer argued Monday.
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Each year, IAEM and NEMA work together to report on the return on investment of the Emergency Management Performance Grants (part of FEMA’s suite of grants). The 2019 edition, released Mar. 20, 2019, represents input from 46 states, two territories, and 1,042 local emergency management agencies. One of the key data points in this report each year is the fact that state and local emergency managers respond to thousands of events which never reach the level of a Federal disaster declaration. In 2019, there were 23,331 such events. The report also provides data on planning, training, and exercise efforts, public outreach campaigns, communications systems, and maintaining thousands of mutual aid agreements. Please direct questions to Thad Huguley, IAEM-USA Government Affairs director. Download the report here.
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The Department of Homeland Security is seeking public comment on its proposal to renew information collection through the Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) for the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS). Comments will be accepted until Apr. 8, 2019, through the federal e-rulemaking portal, where you will find complete details about the proposal. All submissions received must include the agency name “CISA” and docket number DHS-2018-0068. All comments received will be posted without change to http://regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Please direct specific questions related to collection activities to Craig Conklin, 703-235-5263, cfats@hq.dhs.gov.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Integration Center seeks public feedback on the National Incident Management System (NIMS) National Qualification System (NQS) Radiological Operations Support Specialist (ROSS) Job Title/Position Qualification and the NIMS NQS ROSS Position Task Book (PTB). These tools provide a nationwide baseline for ROSS personnel throughout the nation. The national engagement period provides an opportunity for interested parties to comment on newly developed supplemental guidance. Additionally, FEMA will host four 60-minute webinars, open to the whole community, to discuss the ROSS provision documents and answer questions. All webinars will offer the same content, so click on the date/time that is best for you and register online: Mar. 21, 10:00-11:00 a.m. EDT; Mar. 28, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT; Apr. 4, 1:00-2:00 p.m. EDT; and Apr. 11, 5:00-6:00 p.m. EDT. Review documents online. Complete the provided feedback form, and submit it to FEMA-NIMS@fema.dhs.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on April 18, 2019.
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CNBC
California is preparing to mobilize National Guard troops to reduce the threat of wildfires by clearing hazardous dead trees, vegetation and creating fuel breaks, according to Cal Fire. The fire agency has identified nearly three dozen priority projects in more than 200 communities around the state in areas considered high fire-risk zones.
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is still accepting comments on the proposed updates to the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP). Please submit all comments by Mar. 22, 2019. To provide comments complete the feedback form on the DHS website and submit it to OECNECP@hq.dhs.gov. Any questions should be directed to OECNECP@hq.dhs.gov.
Domestic Preparedness
In a world of increasingly complex and dangerous threats facing the United States – threats such as emerging infectious diseases, terrorist organizations, state actors, and extreme weather events – the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) stands tall as a robust and reliable federal resource ready to respond. On 1 October 2018, in an effort to better align the stockpile with other federal medical countermeasure response efforts, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shifted oversight and operational control of the SNS from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to the HHS Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR).
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The Associated Press
Hundreds of Puerto Ricans filled a coliseum on Friday to speak at a first of its kind public hearing organized by a group of U.S. legislators visiting the U.S. territory amid complaints about austerity measures and the pace of federal hurricane recovery funds nearly two years after Hurricane Maria.
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The Independent
President Trump requested $919.9 million in appropriations for the Department of the Interior’s Wildland Fire Management program. The proposal for Fiscal Year 2020 represents a strategic investment in efforts to protect people and reduce the risk of wildfire through active management of DOI and tribal lands. The proposed budget includes $194 million for the Fuels Management program, an increase of $10 million over the FY 2019 CR level of funding, to support active vegetation management of federal and tribal lands.
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Blizzards in March, when our thoughts start turning to spring, are never good news. But warnings of “bomb cyclones” take the intensity to a new level. What does this ominous term, and related jargon like “bombogenesis,” tell us about the storm pounding states from Texas to Minnesota this week?
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The All Hazards Consortium (AHC) has released its 2018 Annual Report. This 36-page summary report covers the people, activities, projects, and emerging initiatives of 2018. Some highlights include several innovations, innovative problem-solving, AHC programs, new products and services, and partnerships.
The Associated Press
In his manifesto, the white supremacist charged with attacking two New Zealand mosques praised fellow “freedom fighters” as his role models. In reality, all were terrorists — most notable for acting alone.
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Campus Safety
Students, teachers and staff members must be able to hear and understand emergency messages broadcast on public address systems so they can respond effectively.
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The California Regional Alumni Chapter of the Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) kicked off a three-part series focused on school shootings with Podcast Episode 009: Facts, Emotions, and the K-12 School Shooting Database. In this episode, CHDS speaks with Desmond O’Neill and David Riedman who explain the origins of the K-12 School Shooting Database they developed while attending the Advanced Thinking in Homeland Security program, also known as HSx, offered at the Center for Homeland Defense and Security.
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The federal government is sharing with state emergency response agencies a new tool that allows us to more effectively distribute information that can be critical to protecting public safety and health during natural or manmade disasters and public health emergencies. The new GIS-based media tool allows users to identify media outlets that serve geographic areas of any shape or size the user selects, and allows for buffers to be applied to media searches. The system also can be tailored to each agency, allowing for media searches against map layers that are internal to an agency. Learn more about this tool from this official blog post.
IAEM
FEMA released the ICS 200.c, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, designed to help supervisors within the Incident Command System (ICS) to operate efficiently during a disaster incident. The new course incorporates materials from previous discipline-specific versions into a single training course. The course is for agencies and people such as police, fire, EMS, public works, private sector, federal D/A response components and more, all of which use the National Incident Management System and ICS training. FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (EMI) will host two webinars today, Mar. 21 (11:00 a.m. EDT and 3:00 p.m. EDT) to highlight the changes in the new course, discuss delivery options, talk about future course releases, and answer any questions. Register on the FEMA Adobe Connect platform at NIMS ICS Training Forum. The FEMA audio teleconferences: 800-320-4330, PIN #: 884976#.
The Newsstand
A Clemson University faculty member is a coauthor of the newest publication from the American Academy of Arts & Sciences that offers insights and recommendations to increase the role of scientists in times of disaster. The publication, “Science During Crisis: Best Practices, Research Needs, and Policy Priorities,” sets forth a broad agenda that recognizes the range of expertise and the value of that knowledge to emergency managers, government leaders, policymakers, business owners and the public. Together, they can increase society’s ability to manage the risks and damages of crises that threaten lives and communities.
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CNN
Is the bomb cyclone a real thing, or just a bit of clickbait hyperbole? The foreboding moniker became famous last winter when the Northeast was hit with a powerful snowstorm and has re-emerged in the last few days as another storm bears down on the middle of the country. As those who have witnessed these tempests can attest, a bomb cyclone can indeed be a severe weather event.
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Homeland Security News Wire
Every year earthquakes worldwide claim hundreds or even thousands of lives. Forewarning allows people to head for safety and a matter of seconds could spell the difference between life and death. Researchers demonstrate a new earthquake detection method — their technique exploits subtle telltale gravitational signals traveling ahead of the tremors. Future research could boost early warning systems.
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Government Technology
The Citizen app made headlines last year when a good Samaritan in New York noticed a 4-year-old boy alone and crying on the J Train and checked the app to find that the boy was lost. Earlier in the year, a 103-year-old man was reunited with loved ones after a couple realized he matched the description of a missing person described on the app. There are other success stories as well for the free mobile public safety network that provides real-time information to users in Baltimore, New York, San Francisco and — since Tuesday — Los Angeles.
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IAEM
The 2019 IAEM four-part Certification Webinar Series launched on Mar. 13 and reviewed “Introduction and Essay.” It may be viewed online. Three additional free webinars are planned to assist individuals seeking the CEM or AEM certification. Mark your calendar and register online for:
- Apr. 10 – Training, Letters of Reference, Exam, and Certification Fees
- May 8 – Experience/Work History & Degree Documentation
- June 12 – Professional Contributions
All webinars are held 1:00-2:00 p.m. EDT.
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The IAEM certification exam has launched in an online format. Candidates interested in taking the certification test can request the exam on the IAEM website. A how-to guide for using the new online certification exam is posted on the IAEM website.
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Each year, the Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management (MACEM) at Frederick Community College (Maryland) hosts a professional development seminar for high school teachers who provide classes in homeland security and emergency management. MACEM is the post-secondary affiliate for Maryland State Department of Education, Career & Technology Education, Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Program. This year the program will be held July 22-26, 2019. The content will encompass discipline-specific knowledge, as well as teaching methodology for emergency management, homeland security, administration of justice, and geospatial information systems. MACEM welcomes participants from across the country to enhance opportunities for networking and supporting (or starting) high school programs. Contact kfrancis@frederick.edu for additional information.
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This presentation, on Apr. 24, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, will provide an understanding about EPA’s emergency response function and how the Homeland Security Research Program helps anticipate future issues and develop solutions for emergency responders as well as decision-makers. A review of the types of research EPA’s Homeland Security Research Program has been focusing on, as well as sampling of tools and technical expertise provided in the recent past, will be provided during the conclusion of the presentation. Register online.
Business Standard
Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Mami Mizutori has highlighted the importance of private sector in preventing and reducing the existing disaster related risks. "The new group Arise India will turn the private sector's attention to the importance of action before a disaster strikes and to take advantage of opportunities that emerge to build back better after a disaster hit," she said while launching the initiative at industry body FICCI.
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Devdiscourse
The workshop was attended by about 140 delegates from Japan and India including experts from both the governments, top premium research institutes, city administrators, specialized Disaster Management agencies and the private sector.
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USA Today
Seventy-four cities, 65 counties and four tribal areas in Nebraska declared states of emergency Tuesday as swaths of the Midwest battled rivers swollen by days of heavy rains and spring snowmelt.
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Global News
The death toll from flash floods and mudslides triggered by torrential downpours in eastern Indonesia has risen to 89, with dozens of others missing. National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho says the worst-hit area from the flooding was Sentani subdistrict, where tons of mud, rocks and trees from a landslide on a mountain rolled down to a river that burst its banks, sweeping away residents.
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The Weather Channel
With afternoon showers and thunderstorms expected in the coming days, Mozambique faces more flooding that could submerge a city and exacerbate the "inland oceans" created by Tropical Storm Idai.
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The New Humanitarian
Besieged by months of drought and long-term conflict, rural communities in large swathes of Afghanistan are facing yet another emergency: widespread flooding that will leave some rebuilding their lives for years.
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The Independent
Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano erupted late on Monday, triggering warnings for ash rain and mudslides. Mexico’s National Centre for Disaster Prevention (CENAPRED) said the blast had sent a column of ash around 1.2km into the air.
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New Straits Times
A landslide in northern China has killed at least 10 people and left 10 missing, state media reported on Sunday, after several buildings were demolished in the disaster. Seven people were found dead at the scene and another three died in hospital, according to official news agency Xinhua.
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Lakeland Observer
Typhoon Damrey killed at least 19 people in central and southern Vietnam on Saturday after sweeping into the country just days ahead of the Apec summit. At least 12 people were missing and more than 370 houses had collapsed, the government‘s search and rescue committee said. More than 33,000 people had been evacuated.
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The Associated Press via KGO-TV
At least 50 people were shot to death at two mosques during midday prayers Friday - most if not all of them gunned down by an immigrant-hating white supremacist who apparently used a helmet-mounted camera to broadcast live video of the slaughter on Facebook.
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