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The IAEM Scholarship Program provides scholarships through a competitive process to full-time undergraduate and graduate students, or part-time graduate students, working on degrees in emergency management, disaster management, or closely related fields of study. Awardees are selected based on applications and required complimentary materials. To be considered for an award in this year’s program, download the appropriate (undergraduate or graduate) application and return it with all required materials no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on June 12, 2018. Direct your questions to Scholarship Program Director Dawn M. Shiley.
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The deadline for article submissions on the theme of “Cybersecurity” has been extended to May 15, 2018. The IAEM Editorial Work Group is seeking the articles for an IAEM Bulletin special focus issue on cybersecurity, to be published in June 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.
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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. ET.
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CNN
It took a devastating earthquake and ensuing tsunami to transform Misaki Tanaka's view of disaster relief and inspire her inner social entrepreneur.
The earthquake on March 11, 2011, was the largest ever to hit Japan. A tsunami with 30-foot waves followed; nearly 20,000 people died, and 2,500 were never found.
"Before 2011, I had never thought about disaster prevention deeply," Tanaka, 29, wrote in an email.
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The Times of India
As the first state to launch training for disabled people in disaster risk reduction (DRR) management two years ago, Kerala now plays a lead role in strengthening emergency response capabilities of people with disabilities (PwD). Initially, 3,000 disabled people will be trained in DRR using Braille, sign language, video and audio format.
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The Barbados Advocate
“We know of the concern of all countries for making the Caribbean a less exposed, more prepared and resilient area. Representatives of Caribbean countries, allow me to reiterate the willingness and commitment of Argentina and the White Helmets to help achieve a degree of preparedness commensurate to the emergencies you may face and the communities of your countries to build a more resilient region,” assured Ambassador Alejandro Daneri, President, White Helmets Commission, and The Republic of Argentina.
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Asia Pacific Report
David Beatson, broadcaster, editor, journalist, public intellectual and media visionary, proposed a new, or renewed, role for New Zealand public broadcasting in anticipating and managing risk – such as natural disasters and technological crises, says an academic in his public tribute.
Speaking at an inaugural memorial address in Ponsonby today celebrating the life of Beatson, Associate Professor Geoff Lealand of Waikato University said that when he died last year New Zealand had “lost a champion for public media and he will continue to be missed”.
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The IAEM-USA Government Affairs Committee reviewed and updated IAEM’s legislative priorities for 2018. IAEM’s main priorities are the Emergency Performance Grant Program (EMPG), pre-disaster mitigation, Homeland Security grant programs, the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP), education and training programs, and the National Weather Service. Download the document to understand the priorities under each program and why the issues are important to emergency managers.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Apr. 23 released the draft Individual Assistance (IA) Program and Policy Guide (IAPPG) for 45 days of public comment. The IAPPG is intended to provide a comprehensive policy resource for state, local, territorial, and tribal governments, non-governmental partners, and other entities who assist disaster survivors with post-disaster recovery. The document consolidates policy statements for all IA programs, including the Individuals and Households Program, Mass Care and Emergency Assistance programs, and the Community Services programs. Comments must be received by FEMA no later than close of business, June 7, 2018. The draft and the comment matrix are posted online. Please direct any questions to FEMA-IAPPG-Comments@fema.dhs.gov.
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Homeland Security News Wire
A national snapshot used to gauge the health of the nation’s health security and emergency preparedness found that readiness has improved significantly over the past five years, but earlier identified gaps remain, with some parts of the country lagging.
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Newsweek
A major earthquake is destined to hit the East Bay region of California, and residents had better be prepared for what could be the most devastating quake in California’s history.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released a report on the “HayWired Earthquake Scenario,” a scientifically guided depiction of what would happen if the Hayward Fault shifts and creates a massive magnitude 7 earthquake.
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The Poster Showcase is an opportunity for individuals to share their knowledge or findings obtained through research or experience with the attendees at the IAEM Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Oct. 19-24, 2018. Participants may choose to enter in either the competitive or non-competitive divisions. Those in the competitive division will present their poster to a group of evaluators to earn gold, silver or bronze recognition. All participants will present their posters to IAEM attendees during a special session on Tuesday morning. For more information, read the Poster Showcase Guidance and visit the IAEM conference website.
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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (the Academies) released the report on “Reducing the Threat of Improvised Explosive Device Attacks by Restricting Access to Explosive Precursor Chemicals.” The independent study, which was funded by the Department of Homeland Security, focused on researching possible paths forward to safeguard the nation’s people, infrastructure, and economy from terrorist use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The report analyzed chemicals that have been used in IEDs either in the U.S. or internationally or are susceptible for use in IEDs. The study also developed a prioritized list of precursor chemicals used to make home-made explosives; analyzed commercial supply chains and identified potential vulnerabilities; examined United States and international regulation of the chemicals; and compared economic, security, and other tradeoffs among potential control strategies. Once DHS has analyzed the contents of the report, it will work with the White House, Congress, industry officials, and other stakeholders to develop a framework that is cost-effective while reducing the level of risk that explosive precursor chemicals can be used IEDs.
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On April 20, NWS published the final Service Description Document on Impact-Based Decision Support Services (IDSS) for NWS Core Partners. The document describes how NWS will provide IDSS to core partners “to support our mission to protect lives and property, and to meet the mandate of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017.”
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FEMA has released an affordability framework, as required by the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 (HFIAA). The framework, titled “An Affordability Framework for the National Flood Insurance Program,” provides the first-ever data-driven analysis of policyholder and potential policyholder incomes by flood risk and home ownership status. The framework suggests that both policyholders and non-policyholders with the lowest median incomes live in the highest hazard areas. The framework proposes several options for developing an affordability program for flood insurance and offers models of the costs of each option. Within this study, FEMA developed an affordability framework that proposes programmatic and regulatory changes to address affordability of flood insurance sold under the NFIP. FEMA followed a multi-pronged approach to include both quantitative and quantitative data and analyses.
Route Fifty
Governments should back up data at a minimum of three locations and maintain a geospatial database of critical infrastructure ahead of disasters, according to the CIOs of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
Hurricane Maria devastated both territories’ infrastructure in September, while laying bare the flaws in their disaster recovery plans.
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Purdue University
Purdue researchers have developed an online platform that enables first responders to monitor emergency situations using tweets and Instagram posts.
Called the Social Media Analytics and Reporting Toolkit (SMART), the browser-based platform filters social media content according to key words and geographic regions defined by the user. First responders have been using a beta version of the tool to analyze both live and historical data.
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The Certification Commission is accepting applications for open commissioner positions for the Class of 2021, serving Jan. 1, 2019-Dec. 31, 2021. Visit the IAEM website for application information. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2018.
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NASA’s Applied Remote Sensing Training (ARSET) program has scheduled two free webinars (each offered twice) on monitoring tropical storms for emergency preparedness, primarily intended for individuals and organizations engaged in emergency management. Register online for “Session One: An Overview of Tropical Storms and Their Impacts,” May 3, 2018, 6:00-8:00 p.m. EDT or May 10, 2018, 6:00-8:00 p.m. EDT, which will cover data needs for emergency preparedness; relevant remote sensing, modeling data, and tools; and monitoring pre-storm conditions. Register online for “Session Two: Monitoring Conditions During and After Tropical Storms,” May 3, 2018, 9:00-11:00 a.m. EDT or May 10, 2018, 9:00-11:00 a.m. EDT, which will cover monitoring winds, rain, flooding, storm surge, and affected areas and communities for emergency management operations. Session Two also will include an example of applications of remote sensing for tropical storm-related decision support.
The Star
Thirty families were left homeless following a landslide in Makueni county on Tuesday.
Kilungu police boss Zacharia Bitok confirmed this and rubbished reports that some of the victims were buried alive.
"Houses were damaged in different locations but there were no casualties. Roads are impassable," Bitok told the Star.
He said the government advised residents to relocate to higher and safer places.
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VOA News
Eighteen people died overnight on Monday when heavy rains ripped through several parts of Rwanda, causing landslides, the government said.
The East African nation, dubbed a country of a thousand hills, has recently been affected by landslides as a result of heavy downpours flattening houses on mountain slopes.
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Hurriyet Daily News
A magnitude-5.1 earthquake struck Samsat district in Turkey’s southeastern province of Adıyaman early April 24.
The quake struck at 3:34 a.m. (00:34 GMT) at a depth of seven kilometers, the Turkish Prime Ministry’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) announced.
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Alabama Public Radio
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least four tornadoes struck the Gulf Coast yesterday, including at least two in Alabama.
Forecasters confirmed a pair of EF-0 tornadoes struck Baldwin County yesterday afternoon. Baldwin County Sheriff Hoss Mack tells WALA-TV that five people were injured, and one of the five was in serious condition as of yesterday evening.
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