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The IAEM Awards & Recognition Committee is hosting a webinar on “Helpful Tips for Entering the 2019 IAEM Awards Competition,” on Apr. 18, 2019, 1:00-2:00 p.m. EDT. The presenters will include: Jackie Nicholl, CEM, MEP, Awards Committee chair, and Sarah L. Moore, CEM, Awards Committee vice chair, with others to be named. Learn about the IAEM-Global award categories that anyone can enter regardless of their location; the additional USA-only and Canada-only council award categories; inside tips on how to improve your chances of winning an IAEM award; why supporting documentation is important, and a question-and-answer session. Register online today. You are challenged to prepare an IAEM Award entry that will command the attention of the awards judges and cause them to want to recognize your quality work. Learn how to go about it at this webinar! The entry period is open now, and complete details can be found at www.iaem.org/Awards. The IAEM-Global and IAEM-USA entry deadline is May 31, 2019, 5:00 p.m. EDT, and the IAEM-Canada entry deadline is May 1, 2019.
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The June 2019 IAEM Bulletin will include a special focus section on the theme of “Treasure the Present: What We Need to be Talking About Now.” Article submissions (750-1,500 words) must be received by May 10, 2019. Articles might include, but are not limited to: what current happenings emergency managers should be talking about – and why; the vulnerabilities of anything to a cyber hack (power grid, gas pipeline); how we are preparing today to be ready for the future; or how emergency managers can stay informed on the latest technological changes that can support their community’s preparedness goals. You’ll find more ideas for articles online. Please refer to the IAEM Bulletin web page for details on all of the 2019 topics, including examples of articles, and email any questions to Editor Karen Thompson. Reminder: Don’t forget to check out the free copy of the March 2019 IAEM Bulletin, read the articles on mentors who made a difference, and share the issue with your EM colleagues!
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Learn how to be successful in the IAEM 2019 Annual Conference Poster Showcase by viewing the recording of the recent webinar hosted by the event organizers. The webinar covers the submission requirements and tips for success, whether you are entering in the Competitive Division for a chance at gold, silver or bronze recognition or the Non-Competitive Division. Plus, you will learn the benefits of the Poster Showcase including IAEM Certification credit, and networking and mentoring opportunities. To enter, submit your abstract in Microsoft Word format, using the email subject line “IAEM-USA Poster Showcase Abstract” to Julie Husk by the deadline of Friday, Apr. 26, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.
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Government Executive
President Trump on Monday executed a dramatic overhaul of leadership at the Homeland Security Department, adding several top officials and component chiefs to the list of top brass removed from their jobs in recent days.
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Nextgov
After poor management and data controls led to 2.3 million disaster survivors’ highly sensitive information being released to a contractor, a group of Republican lawmakers are calling on officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to explain themselves before Congress.
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The National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) Program has been initiated to enhance the reporting of tips and leads associated with potential mass casualty events and incidents of targeted violence in the United States. This program will advance DHS’ partner’s ability to identify, evaluate, and report/share tips and leads associated with emerging threats, including those associated with potential mass casualty incidents, school/workplace violence, in addition to terrorism threats. Furthermore, this effort will directly support the reporting and sharing of tips and leads within the framework of the FBI’s eGuardian platform. Moving forward, the NTER Program will be focused on the following initiatives:
- Increasing the number of trained personnel through a decentralized train-the-trainer approach that empowers local agencies by providing them with resources and materials to train partners in their area of responsibility,
- Integrating NTER materials/information into existing training programs from across the federal interagency, and
- Enhancing the quality of reporting shared via existing platforms.
Additional details will be provided, and solicitation of feedback will be sought as DHS constructs the specifics of this program and initiates the rollout of resources. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at NTER@hq.dhs.gov.
Government Technology
Early indicators point to a below-average Atlantic hurricane season. Researchers, however, warn those in coastal areas should remain prepared following consecutive years of damaging hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico.
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KPIX-TV
A new map online can tell you if your house is standing on solid ground in the event of a strong earthquake. The California Earthquake Hazards Zone Application (EQ Zapp) is an online map that lets homeowners see if their property is at risk of landslides or liquefaction in a magnitude 5.5 or greater earthquake.
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USA Today
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a public health emergency Tuesday for parts of Brooklyn's Williamsburg section following a measles outbreak affecting the Orthodox Jewish community fueled by a growing movement against vaccinations.
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Senate negotiations over a disaster relief package have broken down, all but ensuring that Puerto Rico and states stricken by storms, wildfires and flooding will be left waiting for emergency aid until after Congress returns from a two-week recess.
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Learn how Nearmap’s HD aerial mapping aids in dispatch efforts, community safety planning and other government requirements. Instantly accessible, cloud-based maps can be viewed online or integrated into your GIS platform. Download the free case study to see how the Emergency Communications District of Shelby County, Tennessee improved 9-1-1 addressing using Nearmap’s crystal-clear and updated aerial imagery. DOWNLOAD NOW
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KQED
If it seems that wildfires are burning nearly all the time these days, that there’s no longer a definable fire season in California, you’re right. Fourteen of the 20 most destructive fires in state history have occurred since 2007, and California has 78 more annual “fire days” now than it had 50 years ago.
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Homeland Security News Wire
Flooding is the natural hazard with the greatest economic and social impact on the population of the United States. Urban flooding is a complex and distinct kind of flooding, compounded by land use and high population density, and it requires a different approach to assess and manage.
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Homeland security is a complex and ever-evolving challenge whose mitigation necessitates the actions and collaboration of personnel across all branches of government and the private sector. This enhanced complexity presents law enforcement, homeland safety, and security professionals with a myriad of challenges due to an environment overflowing with existential and hybrid threats, technological innovation, interconnectivity, and limited resources.
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Observer Research Foundation
Change in the structure of national and local economy, poor infrastructure, rising pollution levels and lack of physical safety leads to decline of cities at a glacial pace. However, climatic events can cause catastrophe to cities that can render them grounded in minutes.
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Smithsonian
There hasn’t been a major quake on the state’s three major fault lines since 1918, and this strange 100-year earthquake hiatus may be setting the state up for some serious shaking in the forthcoming century.
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Homeland Security News Wire
Data produced by Internet users can help to speed up the detection of earthquakes. Fast and accurate information is essential in the case of earthquakes: Epicenter location, depth and magnitude are minimum requirements to reliably estimate their possibly catastrophic consequences.
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Government Technology
The network allows for a quick deployment during the early stages of a wildfire and offers immediate communication when crews are sometimes without traditional means of connectivity.
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Candidates due to recertify as an AEM® or CEM® this year are reminded to submit the recertification application through the online portal documenting continuing education/training and professional contributions. The submission deadline is Dec. 31, 2019. Specific requirements based on the recertification year as well as current recertification fees may be found on the IAEM website.
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The next EM Higher Education Community Conference Call hosted by the FEMA Higher Education Program is Friday, Apr. 19, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Join the call at 800-320-4330 with pin: 376368. Learn from the emergency management academic community about what is new and exciting in their world. Find out about ongoing projects and discuss higher education community needs that the FEMA Higher Education Program can address. Contact Wendy Walsh with your discussion topics.
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On Apr. 17, 2019, 1:00 p.m. EDT, the National Information Sharing Consortium will host a webinar with FirstNet on its devices, applications, application catalogue, and their work with the developer community. Participating speakers are Sean McSpaden, executive director, National Information Sharing Consortium; Dr. Jennifer Harder, senior director of products, FirstNet; and Travis Hull, senior public safety products advisor, FirstNet. Register online.
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Join the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on at 2:00 p.m. EDT on Apr. 24, 2019 for the NEMA Webinar Series: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Homeland Security Research Program – An Introduction. This presentation will provide an understanding about the emergency response function and how the Homeland Security Research Program helps anticipate future issues and develop solutions for emergency responders and decision-makers. There will be a review of the types of research undertaken by the program as well as a sampling of tools and technical expertise provided recently through the program. Register online.
EcoWatch
At least 70 people have died in flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Iran since mid-March, as forecasts for more wet weather have prompted additional evacuations in the country's south. The floods have caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damages to agriculture and water infrastructure across the country and forced thousands to flee their homes.
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Asia News
A devastating fire has engulfed the forests and mountains along the east coast of South Korea, causing one death, at least 35 wounded, more than 4,200 displaced people and damage to numerous buildings. The government has declared the national emergency and, on the orders of President Moon Jae-in, is mobilizing all available resources to tame the flames.
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The Associated Press via CNBC
Civil defense officials say heavy rains in northeastern Brazil have killed at least three people and displaced 3,600, while apparently unrelated flooding far to the south in Paraguay has forced some 20,000 people from their homes.
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