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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and several partner organizations, including IAEM, on Apr. 3 released the eighth video presentation from the inaugural PrepTalks Symposium, Amanda Ripley’s, “The Unthinkable: Lessons from Survivors." In her PrepTalk, Ripley combines the inspiring stories of disaster survivors with research into how the brain works when confronted with unusual events. Ripley provides advice on steps she says emergency managers can take now to help individuals be more decisive in emergencies. Ripley’s presentation, the Q & A session that followed, discussion guide, and additional reference materials are now online. 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 during 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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U.S. Health and Human Services ASPR TRACIE is providing a learning opportunity. A recorded webinar is available which highlights lessons learned and model practices from the Healthcare Response to a No Notice Event – the Las Vegas Shooting. Included as a speaker is Nevada Chief and Homeland Security Advisor Caleb Cage, Nevada Dept. of Public Safety, Emergency Management Division who addresses EM perspectives from the response.
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The deadline for the EMvision Talks’ Call for Speakers is 5:00 p.m. EDT, Monday, Apr. 9, 2018. Do you have a personal connection to an idea, experience or passion related to emergency management, leadership, communication, community engagement or other related topics? If so, we want to hear your story. Be a part of one of the “most valuable and engaging sessions at the IAEM conference,” as noted by many former conference attendees. Talks are modeled on the well-known TED™ Talk format and are presented on the plenary stage on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at the IAEM 66th Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Complete details can be found in the Speaker Guidance. To submit your proposal, visit our website.
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The IAEM Poster Showcase is open to individuals who what to share their knowledge or findings obtained through experience or research. Participants may enter in either a competitive or non-competitive division. A special presentation session will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at the IAEM 66th Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The call for entries will close at 5:00 p.m. EDT, on May 18, 2018. More information is available on the conference website. Join the Conference Committee for a webinar on “Tips for Success at the IAEM Poster Showcase” on Thursday, Apr. 12, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. EDT.
Relief Web
Vietnam is one of the most hazard-prone countries in the Asia-Pacific region, with floods and storms often isolating communities and disrupting trade flows. Over the past two decades, extreme weather events have caused more than 13,000 deaths and property damage in excess of $6.4 billion in the country. More than 70% of its population is at risk from natural hazards, particularly the rural and urban poor.
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has released its first estimate of a storm surge caused by a so-called super typhoon.
Scientists say super typhoons are likely to occur with greater frequency as the planet warms. And they can cause devastating damage. In 2013, a 9-meter high storm surge hit the coastal areas of the Philippines, leaving over 7,300 people dead or missing.
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The inaugural IAEM-Canada Emergency Management Leadership and Innovation Conference is a don’t-miss event taking place on June 5-8, 2018, in Calgary, Alberta. This conference will bring together leaders in emergency management to share the latest in technologies being used, and lessons learned around the world, to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. The draft program is available online, and you can learn about the line-up of conference speakers here. Visit the event page at www.iaem.com/Canada2018 for details on hotel accommodations, travel, and sponsorship opportunities. Register online by May 24, 2018, to qualify for the early bird registration discount.
CTV Edmonton
The provincial government has proposed amendments to the Emergency Management Act in an attempt to improve responses to natural disasters.
Bill 8 was proposed after a review of Alberta’s response to the 2011 Slake Lake wildfire and the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire, as well as the 2013 floods in southern Alberta.
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The lack of proper scientific data collection in Puerto Rico during and after Hurricane Maria hit the island last September has resulted in the death toll being severely underreported — the real number is closer to 1,085 than the government's estimate of 64 — essentially limiting necessary financial and other aid resources, according to research published in Health Affairs.
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Rising sea levels have worsened the destruction that routine tidal flooding causes in the nation’s coastal communities. On the U.S. mainland, communities in Louisiana, Florida and Maryland are most at risk. Stemming the loss of life and property is a complex problem. Elected officials can enact policies to try to lessen the damage of future flooding. Engineers can retrofit vulnerable buildings.
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FEMA has announced that the agency is conducting the 2018 National Level Exercise for the whole community, Apr. 30-May 11, 2018, and would like to invite other government agencies, representatives and organizations in the private sector, communities, and individuals to participate in this historic exercise. The 2018 National Level Exercise (NLE), based on a mid-Atlantic hurricane scenario, represents one key step towards implementing FEMA’s recently released 2018-2022 Strategic Plan. FEMA has developed fact sheets on how individuals, communities, and the private sector and infrastructure can engage with in this exercise. The 2018 National Level Exercise presents an opportunity to prepare for a potential hurricane using a scenario and lessons learned from the 2017 Hurricane Season as we look ahead to the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season starting June 1. To learn more, please visit: http://www.fema.gov/nle.
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The IAEM-USA Region 4 Conference will take place on Apr. 22-25, 2018, in Nashville, Tennessee. The theme of the conference, “Setting the Tone for Emergency Management,” reflects Region 4’s ongoing efforts in sustainable and proactive initiatives that support the ability to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against any disaster. Join the discussion and share your thoughts and experiences for a truly interactive training opportunity. The deadline for online conference registration and for the AEM/CEM Prep Course and Exam offering is Apr. 16, 2018. Registration for the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) training closes on Apr. 13, 2018. Visit the Region 4 registration page for details, and view the Region 4 event site starting at www.iaem.com/2018R4 for information on the program, speakers, hotels, travel, and sponsorship opportunities.
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IAEM-USA Region 3 will hold its 7th Annual Symposium on June 27, 2018, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. EDT, at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, Fairfax, Virginia. Save the date, and plan to attend. Details will be posted on the Region 3 event site at www.iaem.com/2018R3 as more information becomes available.
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The IAEM-USA Board of Directors has officially endorsed the Emergency Management Standard administered by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) as the standard for emergency management programs. “IAEM-USA has been actively involved with EMAP’s development, maintenance and administration of the international Emergency Management Standard since its inception,” stated IAEM-USA President Nick Crossley, CEM, CPM. “Through the standard’s development and continuous improvement, IAEM-USA is proud to participate and represent the interests of the association’s membership: federal, tribal, regional and local government, academia and the private sector." Download the IAEM news release.
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The Department of Health & Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness & Response is requesting your help in selecting a new name for its Public Health Emergency website at http://phe.gov. A wide range of potential names has been narrowed down to three choices. Your input is requested through a one-question online survey. Please respond by Apr. 9, 2018.
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The 2018 IAEM Awards Competition entry period is now open. Visit www.iaem.com/Awards for details, guidelines, and entry forms. There are three groups of award categories: Global (for those in any location), Canada (only for Canadian entrants), and USA (only for U.S. entrants). The purpose of the IAEM Awards Competition is to recognize and honor persons who have made special or significant contributions to the field of emergency management and have represented the profession well by their outstanding performance. You are encouraged to participate and to share your achievements with your colleagues. Keep the entry deadline in mind: all award entries must be received by Friday, June 1, 2018, 5:00 p.m. EDT.
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The June 2018 IAEM Bulletin will include a special focus on the theme of “Cybersecurity.” Article submissions must be received by May 10, 2018. Articles might include, but are not limited to: Cybersecurity 101 about securing your own security and how you protect your own assets; how you incorporate cybersecurity into your CEMP/EOP; a discussion of available Internet resources; how to coordinate cybersecurity among your response team; how to protect information in your EOC; preparing for cybersecurity incidents, vulnerabilities and risks associated with IOT (Internet of Things – including AV systems, HVAC, remote sensors, etc.), and best practices for designing and conducting cybersecurity exercises. These are just examples of articles. You may identify another aspect of cybersecurity as it relates to emergency management that you would like to write about. Article length is 750-1,500 words. Please refer to the author guidelines for details, and email any questions to Editor Karen Thompson.
Campus Safety Magazine
Since tornado warnings began in 1950 and tornado watches started in 1952, 57 students and staff members have died in severe storm events at schools. Fifteen deaths occurred in the last two incidents; eight died in Enterprise High School in Enterprise, Alabama, in 2007, and seven died in Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Oklahoma in 2013. Tornadoes are deadly and unpredictable. Preparing for them requires research and work.
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Domestic Preparedness
People, communities, businesses, and governments around the world are already experiencing the devastating human, economic, and environmental consequences of a changing climate. Many have been impacted by “acute climate shocks” such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods, heatwaves, and severe winter storms — resulting in the loss of lives, livelihoods and infrastructure.
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ABC Net
Women play key and overlapping roles in families, communities and businesses. Women collaborate, connect, and plan ahead. But when it comes to disaster preparedness, women, and the people who depend on them, are at a potential disadvantage.
Through national surveys, funded by the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre, we found 79 percent of 341 small businesses surveyed did not have a business continuity plan and 63 per cent of community members surveyed did not have either a flood-response or bushfire-survival plan.
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NBC News
When news broke last week of a hacking attack on Baltimore’s 911 system, Chad Howard felt a rush of nightmarish memories.
Howard, the information technology manager for Henry County, Tennessee, faced a similar intrusion in June 2016, in one of the country’s first so-called ransomware attacks on a 911 call center. The hackers shut down the center’s computerized dispatch system and demanded more than $2,000 in bitcoin to turn it back on.
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The second webinar in the Certification Webinar Series is scheduled for Wednesday, Apr. 11, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. This session will review training requirements, letters of reference, the exam, and certification fees. Register for this event on the IAEM website. If you are unable to participate in person, an on-demand recording will be posted on the IAEM website after Apr. 11.
UC Santa Cruz
Following a nationwide recruitment, I am very pleased to announce that Lisa Ehret has been appointed to the position of director of emergency management beginning April 1, 2018.
Lisa has served as the campus business continuity planner and more recently, as the interim director of emergency management. During this time she has worked with many of you on a wide variety of projects.
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The FirstNet Built with AT&T Technology Leaders Forum will take place on Apr. 16, 2018, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. EDT, at Capital Hilton (meeting location) and RFK Stadium (exercise location), Washington, D.C. Register online. The forum will offer a chance to see firsthand how FirstNet, a dedicated communications tool built with and for first responders, is working to make communications simpler, safer, faster, and more effective through new mission-critical tools. Engage with FirstNet program representatives and the AT&T Disaster Recovery Team to learn how they are leading the charge for the public to remain secure in today’s uncertain environments. Attendees will have the opportunity to earn a Continuing Education Credit (CEU) by attending the forum in its entirety. Please direct any questions to Mieko Doi, mieko.doi@att.com.
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The Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has partnered with the National Council on Public Safety UAS (publicsafetyUAS.org) to host the first Public Safety Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Forum, to be held May 1-2, 2018, in Denver, Colorado. This two-day forum will offer public safety practitioners the opportunity to engage with each other and experts in the field while discussing key issues of interest to the community. A combination of panel sessions and stand-alone presentations will focus on UAS response and recovery operations following natural disasters, UAS integration into fire service operations, search and rescue missions, training considerations and real-world insights on integrating UAS technologies into public safety operations across applications and departments.
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The National Emergency Management Leaders Conference (EMLC), scheduled for June 12-13, 2018, at the Saddlebrook in Tampa, Florida, will unite leaders from public sector emergency management and private sector disaster preparation, response, recovery and mitigation. The event features discussions addressing recent events, current issues and best practices, and it applies forward thinking relative to current policy and future events. IAEM, the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA), and Perfect World, Inc., have teamed to host this event. Pre- and post-conference special sessions and workshops will include IAEM's AEM/CEM Preparatory Course and AEM/CEM Exam on June 14, 2018. The EMLC Executive Advisory Committee includes: Teri Smith, CEM, IAEM-USA Second Vice President; Carolyn Harshman, CEM, IAEM-USA Region 9 President; and Clay Tyeryar, MAM, CAE, IAEM Deputy Executive Director. EMLC will offer two keynote addresses and eight plenary sessions, and will feature a Jobs Fair to unite students with potential employment opportunities. Visit the event site for conference details, and register online today.
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The National Information Sharing Consortium (NISC) and the National Council on Public Safety UAS will present a webinar on “The Latest Information on Public Safety Drones” on Apr. 19, 2018, 1:00-2:00 p.m. EDT. Register online. The webinar will provide an overview on unmanned aircraft systems from concept to reality; discuss case studies on how UAS has transformed public safety operations; and share information on the first Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Public Safety UAS Forum to be held May 1-2, 2018, in Denver, Colorado. Webinar speakers will include: Sean McSpaden, executive director, NISC; Chief Charles Werner (ret.), chair, National Council on Public Safety UAS; and Chris Sadler, assistant chief for technical services and special operations, York County, Virginia.
Reuters
Floods caused by a tropical cyclone that brought torrential weekend rains to the Pacific island nation of Fiji have killed four people, with another presumed drowned, a disaster management official said on Monday.
Tropical Cyclone Josie, a category-one storm, caused severe flooding, with the northwestern town of Ba on Fiji's largest island, Viti Levu, said to be the worst hit.
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An earthquake of at least 6.6 magnitude shook Bolivia early on Monday, causing no damage or injuries but driving people out of office buildings as far away as Brasilia and Sao Paulo in neighboring Brazil, officials said.
In Bolivia, the quake shook tall buildings, but no damage or injuries had been reported about two hours after the initial shake, according to the South American nation's San Calixto Seismological Observatory.
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BBC News
Indonesia has declared a state of emergency to help stop a deadly oil spill spreading off the coast of the island of Borneo.
At least four fishermen in the port city of Balikpapan were killed over the weekend when the fuel ignited.
Hundreds of people have reported health issues since Saturday's spill.
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The Associated Press via U.S. News & World Report
More than $421 million in claims have been filed since deadly mudslides tore through the coastal community of Montecito during extremely heavy January rains, California's insurance commissioner said Monday.
Insurers have received more than 2,000 claims for residential and commercial losses, commissioner Dave Jones announced. Those include $388 million for residential personal property, $27.2 million for commercial property and $6.7 million for auto and other lines of insurance.
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Reuters via Gulf Times
Floods caused by a tropical cyclone that brought torrential weekend rains to the Pacific island nation of Fiji have killed four people, with another presumed drowned, a disaster management official said yesterday. Tropical Cyclone Josie, a category-one storm, caused severe flooding, with the northwestern town of Ba on Fiji’s largest island, Viti Levu, said to be the worst hit.
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Latin American Herald Tribune
A magnitude-6.0 earthquake shook El Salvador on Monday, but no damage was reported, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) said.
The Ministry said that the tremor was registered 38 kilometers south of the mouth of the Lempa River in the central San Vicente department with a 70-kilometer deep epicenter at 5:23 pm local time (2323 GMT).
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RNZ
A flash flood has struck a village on the island of Ambae, destroying about 30 houses and affecting more than 100 people.
The Daily Post said the flood struck as the area has been trying to recover from last month's cyclone Hola while trying to cope with ash fall from Manaro volcano.
There is no information about any casualties.
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