This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here June 3, 2021 .IAEM CONFERENCE NEWS Last chance to register for next week's IAEM virtual conference and receive special offer from JEM IAEM Register between now and June 7 for the IAEM Virtual Conference and you can receive a free copy of the latest issue of the Journal of Emergency Management, a $100 value. Complete the form located here and JEMs will send you the May/June 2021 issue of the journal. The print offer is valid for U.S. attendees only. Outside the United States, JEMs will fulfill via a one issue online copy of the Journal. Note, if you have previously registered for the IAEM virtual conference, you also may claim your free issue using the form. Register today for: More than 15 contact hours of practical, relevant content that can be used towards certification. Sessions available for one-year post-conference on-demand. Networking through a game of IAEM Jeopardy with peers. Information on NEW Products & Services from industry solution providers. Spread over 2-days for your scheduling ease. All-In Registration gets you this conference and the Annual Conference in-person for just $19 more than the Full Annual Conference Fee. .IAEM SCHOLARSHIP Bid in special auction for IAEM's Scholarship Program to help EM students earn degrees IAEM Bid until 10 p.m. EDT, June 15, in the IAEM Scholarship Program Online Auction being held in conjunction with IAEM’s Virtual Conference. Take a moment to view the catalog of items. Some of the items available for bid are: Italian silver jewelry. Napa get-away and Wine Train Legacy tour. Old West Dude Ranch vacation in Tombstone, Arizona. COVID response challenge coins. IAEM beach towel. Dance lessons. Finger Lakes or Maine vacations. BBQ gift package. FDNY patches. REI gift boxes. Coffee gift basket. Mystery box, and so much more. Visit the auction website to set up a Bidding for Good account. Contact IAEM Scholarship Program Director Dawn Shiley for assistance. Become a Scholarship Commissioner — apply by June 30 IAEM The IAEM Scholarship Commission is expanding to provide for a broader and more diverse representation of the emergency management profession, and a more balanced workload for its members. As a result, there are several new positions to fill from EM sectors previously not represented. The IAEM Scholarship Commission is seeking candidates to fill eight openings in the Class of 2024, serving from Jan. 1, 2022, to Dec. 31, 2024, two openings in the Class of 2022 (term ending Dec. 31, 2022), and three openings in the Class of 2023 (term ending Dec. 31, 2023). Individuals are needed to represent the following areas: IAEM-Canada, Federal or State Level EM, Donors, Academia, Member-at-Large-USA, INGO (including VOAD and faith-based organizations), Private Sector Industry, Students, Uniformed Services/Military, Healthcare/Public Health, and Scholarship Founders. Full details are available on the IAEM website. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2021. .IAEM-OCEANIA COUNCIL NEWS Volcanic eruption: How long would it take to evacuate Auckland? Homeland Security News Wire Scientists are working to understand how long it might take for people to move out of harm’s way ahead of a future eruption near Auckland, New Zealand. “The next eruption in the Auckland Volcanic Field could happen anywhere in the existing field, either on the land, or in the sea, so estimating how many people might be impacted carries a lot of uncertainty,” says one expert. READ MORE .IAEM-USA COUNCIL NEWS IAEM-USA 2021 seeks nominations for council and regional officers by July 1 IAEM The call for nominations was issued via email for IAEM-USA council and regional officer positions for 2021. The nominations period will conclude at 5:00 p.m. EDT on July 1, 2021. Nominations for council candidates are sought for second vice president and treasurer. Regional positions are available in six IAEM-USA regions (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 9) and will be elected on the same schedule as the national election. The commitment of members to share their knowledge, time, and expertise is what makes IAEM the top professional organization for emergency management. Show your commitment to our association and our profession by running for office in the national or regional election. Please direct any questions to IAEM Staff Elections Liaison Rebecca Campbell.  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Esri Incident Management Webinar Series — Public Information and Stakeholder Engagement On Call in a Crisis — Discover the Disaster Response Program The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Deploys Mapping The Disaster Response Program: Ready to Help and Prepare You for What’s Next Location Technology Supports Beirut Blast Response Experts warn US needs to better prepare for hurricane season The Hill As hurricane season approaches, experts say the country is still not adequately prepared. They warn that as climate change continues to intensify extreme weather, the U.S. will need to adopt stronger resilience policies. READ MORE FEMA updates the 'Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide' IAEM FEMA has updated the "Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide," a comprehensive guide for all FEMA Individual Assistance programs. The updated guide reiterates FEMA’s commitment to increasing the equitable execution of our programs. The Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide, version 1.1, includes several changes that incorporate additional assistance for disaster survivors, as authorized in the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, aligns policy to current processing guidance, and addresses lessons learned from recent disasters. The Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide provides a comprehensive policy resource for all stakeholders engaged in post-disaster recovery. Version 1.1 of the guide applies to all disasters declared on or after May 26, 2021, and will supersede the previous version of the Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide published in March 2019.  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Threat Monitoring and Real-Time Alerts The DataCapable® Platform™ combines patented artificial intelligence algorithms with human-in-the-loop validation to capture, automate, distribute, and visualize actionable information in a real-time common operating picture quickly make informed decisions to mitigate hazards affecting your communities, infrastructure, and resources before they become a wider threat to operations and public safety. 14-Day Free Trial Available! LEARN MORE A closer look: The impact of COVID-19 on public safety Homeland Security Today The COVID-19 pandemic has placed enormous pressures on our country’s first responders who risk exposure every day. As key workers within the homeland security mission, their safety and resilience in the face of unprecedented conditions is of utmost concern and urgency to DHS S&T. To understand the challenges facing first responders, DHS S&T partnered with the University of Maryland’s National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) to conduct research on the impact of COVID-19 on public safety personnel. READ MORE FEMA gets injection of disaster mitigation funds as active storm, wildfire seasons loom Homeland Security Today As NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center forecasts another above-average hurricane season, the White House said this week that state, local, and tribal governments are receiving $1 billion in disaster mitigation funds to prepare for extreme weather and other events. READ MORE  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by American Military University COVID-19: Will This Be the Public Health’s 9/11 Earthquakes: The ‘Big One’ Might Hit the Midwest – Not California ­COVID-19: Flattening the Curve to Avoid a 'Great Depression II' Staying Safe: The Twin Threats of COVID-19 and Disaster Events ­How 1911's Triangle Fire Changed US Safety Laws .CLIMATE/WATER/WEATHER UPDATES Why hurricanes devastate some places over and over again — A meteorologist explains Route Fifty Every coastline in the North Atlantic is vulnerable to tropical storms, but some areas are more susceptible to hurricane destruction than others. To understand why as the region heads into what’s forecast to be another busy hurricane season, let’s look more closely at how tropical storms form and what turns them into destructive monsters. READ MORE Smart, proactive land management crucial as flooding intensifies Route Fifty Flooding certainly isn’t a new phenomenon, but it’s getting worse as human infrastructure expands and climate change contributes to rising sea levels and more extreme weather events. Major floods have plenty of immediate consequences, including property damage, displacement, injury and death. But many consequences are felt long after the floodwaters have receded. READ MORE  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Water-Gate | Portable Flood Dam Quick Dam provides large-scale, reusable flood protection solutions. Water-Gate is a self-rising portable flood dam that surrounds the perimeter of an entire property, replaces thousands of sandbags and rises with flow of water to provide protection up to 5 feet in height. Tested and approved by USACE. LEARN MORE .CYBERSECURITY NEWS Cyber attacks can shut down critical infrastructure. It's time to make cyber security compulsory Homeland Security News Wire The 7 May attack on the Colonial Pipeline highlights how vulnerable critical infrastructure such as fuel pipelines are in an era of growing cyber security threats. In Australia, we believe the time has come to make it compulsory for critical infrastructure companies to implement serious cyber security measures. READ MORE DHS announces cybersecurity requirements for critical pipeline owners, operators Homeland Preparedness News The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a new security directive Thursday that will allow it to better identify, protect against and respond to threats to critical companies in the pipeline sector. The new directive requires critical pipeline owners and operators to report confirmed and potential cybersecurity incidents to the DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). READ MORE .EM RESOURCES FEMA posts video on how to amend a Non-Disaster Grant IAEM FEMA uploaded “Non-Disaster Grants: How to Submit an Amendment,” a video on how to request an amendment for FEMA preparedness or mitigation grant awards. Amendment request types include contact, period of performance, budget, scope of work and term and condition changes. For a full list of grant programs that use the Non-Disaster Grants System, frequently asked questions, and instructional guides, visit the Non-Disaster Grants Management System webpage. 6 ways a flood insurance rate can be lower with risk rating 2.0 — Equity in Action FEMA via PreventionWeb Flood insurance rates can be costly and difficult to understand. FEMA is working to change that with the new pricing methodology: Risk Rating 2.0 – Equity in Action. The new rating system is easy to understand, equitable and better reflects a property’s unique flood risk. You may already know that just a single inch of floodwater can cause $25,000 in damage to your home. Understanding the risk your own property faces and how much coverage you need, is more complex. Risk Rating 2.0 – Equity in Action breaks down this information and helps you make informed decisions about protecting your property. READ MORE  FEATURED ARTICLE   Interactive USGS Map Lets You Zoom In To See For Yourself Promoted by Optimum Seismic Inc. How vulnerable is your apartment to earthquake damage? If it is located within a fault, landslide, or liquefaction zone, it may be at risk – and a combination of any of these could be disastrous. LEARN MORE   .NEW INSIGHTS What are preparedness professionals doing? Domestic Preparedness With all the thought, planning, and training that go into disaster preparedness efforts, communities theoretically should be ready for any threat and hazard that they face regularly – severe storms, wildfires, hurricanes, power outages, earthquakes, droughts, mudslides, etc. However, that is not always true. READ MORE Invest in public health to prepare for the next pandemic Government Technology To Jennifer Kertanis, advocating for greater attention to public health over her three-decade career has often felt like screaming into a void. “Despite many, many years of advocacy, funding for local public health has absolutely been stagnant at the state level, and/or been diminished,” said Kertanis, who directs the Farmington Valley Health Department. “We have been exceedingly challenged to really help people understand the full breadth and depth and scope of what public health is and the value and importance of it.” READ MORE  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Disaster Recovery. Simplified Deloitte’s Close as You Go (CAYG) is a secure cloud-based software platform built to help agencies manage recovery documentation for procurement and contracting, model policies and procedures, and plan for disaster. Developed alongside specialists in preparedness and response, CAYG helps you prepare, so you can focus on recovery. LEARN MORE Column: Camp fire lessons on planning for the worst case imaginable Homeland Security Today Most municipalities have evacuation plans in the event of catastrophe – fire, flood, chemical release, hurricane (check your local listings). Often they’re called something like a Community Evacuation Plan. READ MORE .IAEM CERTIFICATION UPDATES IAEM Certification Webinar Series recordings now available to assist candidates seeking certification IAEM The Certification Commission recently held four webinars to review the elements of the certification process and requirements. The recordings are available on the IAEM website as a resource for certification candidates. .IAEM MEMBER NEWS City of Fairfax Fire Department promotes first Black lieutenant WRC-TV Walter English became the first Black lieutenant in the history of the City of Fairfax Fire Department. News4’s Aimee Cho was there for his promotion ceremony. READ MORE PRODUCT SHOWCASE Program to Deliver Public Services Delivering quality public services in an efficient and equitable manner is critical to the creation of public value. Designed by Faculty Chair Mark Fagan, Delivering Public Services: Efficiency, Equity, and Quality is a two-week online executive program to help leaders in service provider roles manage, measure, evaluate, and adapt to meet the needs of citizens.   LEARN MORE   Reach Your Prospects Every Week Thousands of industry professionals subscribe to association news briefs, which allows your company to push messaging directly to their inboxes and take advantage of the association's brand affinity.Connect with Highly Defined Buyers and Maximize Your Brand Exposure   LEARN MORE   .IAEM-ASIA NEWS India plans 'cyclone resilient' power infrastructure in coastal areas Mint With cyclones hitting India’s eastern and western coast on a regular basis, the Union government is working on a plan to develop cyclone resilient power distribution and transmission infrastructure. This will ensure electricity to the coastal states, during these extreme weather events, people aware of the development said. READ MORE Odisha govt to include disaster, pandemic management in school, college curriculum The Logical Indian The state has been frequented with calamities and over the years it has earned a reputation for its preparedness in tackling such events effectively. The government is of the opinion that success is deeply rooted in community participation and hence there is a dire need to build grassroot level awareness on disaster management. READ MORE .AROUND THE WORLD Volcano erupts in the Democratic Republic of Congo CNN Mount Nyiragongo erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo on May 22, killing at least 31 people and forcing 30,000 to flee their homes. An evacuation order was issued in the city of Goma because of fears that the volcano could erupt again. READ MORE Hundreds evacuated, some by chopper, from New Zealand floods The Associated Press via ABC News Several hundred people in New Zealand were evacuated from their homes Monday with some recounting dramatic helicopter rescues as heavy rain caused widespread flooding in the Canterbury region. Authorities declared a state of emergency after some places received as much as 40 centimeters (16 inches) of rain over the weekend and into Monday. Forecasters warned of possible heavy rain through Monday evening before conditions improved. READ MORE   IAEM Dispatch Connect with IAEM Jason Zimmerman, Director of Publishing, MultiView, 469-420-2686 | Download media kit Bob Kowalski, Executive Editor, MultiView, 469-420-2650 | Contribute news International Association of Emergency Managers 201 Park Washington Court  |  Falls Church, VA 22046-4527  Elizabeth B. Armstrong, MAM, CAE, IAEM CEO, IAEM Executive Director Dawn M. 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