This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here June 9, 2022 .IAEM CONFERENCE NEWS IAEM Annual Conference registration is open IAEM IAEM is excited to invite you to join the emergency management community for the 70th IAEM Annual Conference & EMEX to explore the theme, “Emergency Management Unmuted.” The conference will be held Nov. 11-17 in Savannah, Georgia. Register now for: Early Bird savings of more than $100 on registration fees. Free pre-conference training from EMI, NDPC, the Leadership Symposium, and more. Discounted rooms in the limited IAEM room block. Inspirational and informative plenary sessions, plus unmatched dynamic and innovative breakout sessions by emergency management thought leaders. Plus, EMEX (IAEM’s Expo), where you will find the latest technological advances and disaster preparedness suppliers under one roof. If you are not ready to pay today or are waiting for budget approval, you can register and select pay by "check" and lock in discounted early bird rates and seats in highly sought-after training courses and optional activities. Learn more about the "pay later" option. .IAEM SCHOLARSHIP Students — Don't miss next week's deadline to apply for an IAEM Scholarship IAEM Students working towards a degree in emergency management, disaster management, or a closely related field, wishing to apply for an IAEM Scholarship, must apply by 11:59:59 p.m. EDT, June 13. Full- and part-time graduate student as well as full-time undergraduate student applications with complete instructions are available on the IAEM website. This is your last weekend to work on the application. Take the time to complete it now, before it is too late. Questions may be directed to Scholarship Program Director Dawn M. Shiley, CAE. .IAEM-CANADA COUNCIL NEWS Coroner's report on B.C. heat-dome deaths calls for greater support for populations at risk* CBC A new B.C. Coroners Service report examining last year's heat dome calls for greater support for populations at risk during extreme heat emergencies. The report also highlighted a lag between the issuing of heat alerts by Environment Canada and the response by public agencies and the general public. Temperatures surpassed 40 C for days during the heat dome when most of those who died included elderly and vulnerable people living in buildings without air conditioning. READ MORE Canada's PSBN Innovation Alliance announces TCCA membership The Critical Communications Review Underlining the importance of sharing knowledge and experience as critical broadband becomes a reality, Canada’s Public Safety Broadband Network (PSBN) Innovation Alliance has announced its membership of TCCA. TCCA is the global representative organisation and advocate for open standards for the critical communications ecosystem, bringing together stakeholders worldwide in both narrowband and broadband critical network technologies, products and services. READ MORE .IAEM-OCEANIA COUNCIL NEWS Don't make the chronic acute in disaster management, says panel The Mandarin With the 2019-20 bushfire season and now floods, the "chronic becoming acute" should be front of mind for disaster management, according to senior project officer at Resilience NSW Pamela Sitko. Exacerbating existing inequalities during crises was discussed at length by an expert panel titled ‘Disaster Response in a Changing Climate: Perspectives from the Pacific and New South Wales’, moderated by Bob Carr, professor of business and climate at UTS and former premier of New South Wales. The event was hosted at UTS. READ MORE  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Rave Mobile Safety Securing Soft Targets with the Help of Mass Notification Systems Keep Your Government Buildings Protected with Rave’s Safety & Protection Solution 2022 Crisis Communication and Safety in Education – Survey Report Proven Practices for Streamlined Employee Communications in Healthcare 4 Ways Desktop Notifications Can Make a Difference When it Comes to Critical Communication Too little, too late: Australia's disaster response has been ... a disaster The Guardian Since Ruth Haggar lost her home in the New South Wales town of Quaama in the Black Summer bushfires more than two years ago, she has wanted a single, local source of help. “You’ve got fire brain, you’re traumatized, you’re running on adrenaline, you’re filling out a bunch of paperwork, you’re running after this grant and that grant, you’re sitting in queues,” she says. “One day this charity is offering $500, then another is offering $1,000. And that took a toll. It seemed like for months we were chasing grant leads.” She fears the same mistakes are now playing out in communities affected by the floods in northern NSW, where residents claim recovery efforts have been patchy, under-resourced and too slow. READ MORE Porangahau's new blue line could save lives in a tsunami Hawkes Bay Today The township of Pōrangahau is the first community in Hawke's Bay to receive tsunami "Blue Lines" - road markings that show the maximum reach of a large tsunami. The Hawke's Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group (HBCDEM) says the public education initiative could save lives, by indicating the safe places to evacuate to if there is a long or strong earthquake (an earthquake that lasts longer than a minute or one that is too strong for a person to easily stand up). READ MORE  PRODUCT SHOWCASE GET YOUR 72 HOUR KIT. ReadyWise – Are you prepared with enough food and water to last you through a disaster? ReadyWise’s delicious freeze-dried meals and drinks have up to a 25-year shelf-life and are easy to prepare, just add water. Go to ReadyWIse.com/IAEM to order you’re your 72-hour kit and use CODE: IAEM at checkout. LEARN MORE .IAEM-USA COUNCIL NEWS Kenneth Graham selected as next director of NOAA's National Weather Service NOAA Kenneth Graham is the next NOAA assistant administrator for weather services and the 17th director of the National Weather Service, effective June 7, 2022. Since April 2018, Graham has served as the director of the National Hurricane Center, leading the nation through numerous hurricanes, including 30 named storms during the record-breaking 2020 hurricane season. His tireless energy to build effective partnerships at all levels of government and his close work with emergency managers underpin the nation’s preparedness ahead of hazardous weather. READ MORE NTAS: Increased threat of domestic extremists using grievances about border security to attack minorities, law enforcement Homeland Security Today Changes in policies related to border enforcement that could be used to “justify violence” against minority communities or border enforcement, potential changes in abortion laws, and looming midterm elections have increased the potential for attacks perpetrated by domestic extremists, according to a new National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin released recently. The last NTAS bulletin was set to expire June 7. Like that bulletin, the newest version assesses that the country “remains in a heightened threat environment” but notes that “several recent attacks have highlighted the dynamic and complex nature of the threat environment.” READ MORE  SPONSORED VIDEO Emergency Operations that Scale Enable systems of care that scale, eliminate fragmentation of communication, and coordinate mutual aid — all on one communication and logistics platform. With Pulsara, Emergency Managers have the flexibility to assess regional and statewide needs and centrally compile needed resources during emergency response, dramatically reducing miscommunications and waste time. WATCH VIDEO FEMA pushing for stronger building codes nationwide Insurance Journal On the first day of the Atlantic hurricane season, federal officials announced a new initiative to modernize building codes across the country so that communities can be more resilient to hurricanes, flooding, wildfires, and other extreme weather events that are intensifying due to climate change. Deanne Criswell, the administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Ali Zaidi, the deputy national climate advisor to President Joe Biden, discussed the initiative during a briefing at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, where Hurricane Andrew caused $26 billion in damage in 1992, and recovering from a similar hit could cost hundreds of billions today. READ MORE IAEM-USA seeks nominees for three student-centered awards IAEM The IAEM Awards Program understands the important role that students play in furthering the profession. IAEM-USA is proud to offer three student-centered awards. There are many students who have worked to help not only the profession but their universities and fellow students as well. They have volunteered, interned, and promoted IAEM benefits to fellow students, all while working through their studies during a pandemic. Nominate a hard-working student or IAEM Student Chapter that is deserving of being recognized for their perseverance and hard work. Additionally, IAEM understands that there is a great deal of support that goes into helping these students navigate their way through these barriers. IAEM recognizes these efforts with the IAEM Student Advocate of the Year Award. Read more about the nomination criteria here and nominate a deserving student, chapter, or student advocate today.  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by University of Southern California MS in Emergency Management from the University of Southern California 100% online, no GRE required, complete in 1 or 2 years Develop the strategic and analytical skills necessary for leaders in times of crisis Master critical leadership and communication skills for effective emergency management Learn from a dedicated faculty team with global emergency management experience FEMA announces flood insurance 2021 Annual Report IAEM FEMA released its 2021 Annual Report: "The Voice of the Customer from the Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate." The report provides transparency about the National Flood Insurance Program’s ongoing improvements to reduce its complexity while advocating FEMA core values for policyholders and property owners. This year, the report reflects on inquiries spanning a range of topics including floodplain management, insurance, mitigation, mapping, and mandatory purchase requirements while focusing on the underlying theme of affordability. Biden urges to take 'red flag' wildfire warnings seriously Government Technology The public needs to respond more seriously to government-issued warnings about possible wildfires, a top federal official said, urging people to treat them with the same urgency as they would news about an approaching hurricane. The National Weather Service issues so-called Red Flag Warnings when conditions in a given area are ripe for wildfires to ignite within the next 24 hours, potentially resulting in the destruction of homes and loss of life. READ MORE Biden signs bill to require DHS incorporate needs of children in planning and response Homeland Security Today President Biden signed the “Homeland Security for Children Act,” which requires the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that the needs of children are considered in homeland security planning. The bill was introduced in July 2021 by Rep. Donald Payne (D-N.J.) to require that DHS incorporate the needs of children in mission planning and execution, including by consulting with organizations representing the needs of children whenever practicable. READ MORE Puerto Rico announces first power grid reconstruction projects* NBC News Officials announced that the reconstruction of Puerto Rico’s power grid is finally advancing nearly five years after Hurricane Maria struck the U.S. territory and devastated it. More than $100 million in federal funds were secured for the first 15 of more than 200 reconstruction projects proposed after the Category 4 storm razed the aging power grid in September 2017. READ MORE  FEATURED ARTICLE   Tidal Basin offers free hurricane resources online for communities and individuals Promoted by Tidal Basin Group The Atlantic hurricane season is here and according to NOAA Climate Prediction Center, 2022 is going to be an above-normal season with several major hurricanes. Preparedness saves money, property, and lives, so Tidal Basin created a suite of free downloadable resources to help you prepare for hurricane season. LEARN MORE   Pushed by lawmakers and the formula shortage, FEMA boosts efforts to support breastfeeding families during disasters The 19th The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) updated its website recently to make clear that breastfeeding resources are eligible for financial assistance for families affected by disasters – a message that’s all the more crucial as parents contend with a nationwide formula shortage. The clarification comes during the formula crisis, the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season and as the Western United States faces historic wildfires. READ MORE .EM NEWS Dam safety day provides reminder of evacuation plans* Government Technology National Dam Safety Awareness Day was May 31, and provided a good reminder for those living, working or visiting downstream of dams to have an evacuation plan in place and be able to recognize signs of a potential dam-related emergency. Pacific Gas and Electric Co. takes its role as steward of waterways and its hydroelectric system very seriously and the safety of its customers and the public is always its most important responsibility. READ MORE Hate in the Empire State: Extremism and antisemitism in New York, 2020-2021* Homeland Security Today This report examines extremist and antisemitic trends and incidents across New York state during the two-year time period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021, and provides recommendations for combatting these threats. The ADL Center on Extremism (COE) and the Community Security Initiative (CSI), a project of UJA-Federation of NY and JCRC-NY, jointly researched and authored the report. The last two years have seen a significant proliferation of hate incidents both nationwide and in New York State. These incidents have been rooted, in part, in widespread campaigns of disinformation and conspiracy theories, some of which have animated extremists and fueled antisemitism, resulting in unrest and violence, from the January 6, 2021 insurrection in Washington, D.C. to white supremacist activism to a spike in hate crimes and rising antisemitism. READ MORE Funding needed for climate disasters has risen 'more than 800%' in 20 years The Guardian The funding needed by UN climate disaster appeals has soared by more than 800% in 20 years as global heating takes hold. But only about half of it is being met by rich countries, according to a new report by Oxfam. Last year was the third costliest on record for extreme weather events such as droughts, floods and wildfires with total economic costs estimated at $329bn, nearly double the total aid given by donor nations. READ MORE  FEATURED ARTICLE   Asbestos? Lead? It Pays To Do Things Right Promoted by Optimum Seismic, Inc. Many older homes and apartment buildings contain lead and asbestos. Owners sometimes downplay the health hazards these substances pose to humans and the environment alike, and feel tempted to bypass the rules by removing these contaminants undercover — hoping that no one finds out. LEARN MORE   Trained rats to be sent into earthquake debris wearing tiny backpacks with microphones Newsweek Rats are being trained to be sent into earthquake debris wearing tiny backpacks outfitted with microphones so rescue teams can talk to survivors. The innovative project is being worked on by research scientist Dr. Donna Kean, 33, from Glasgow, Scotland. So far, seven rats have been trained, taking only two weeks to get them up to speed. READ MORE .NEW INSIGHTS Fixating on border security obscures more urgent threats Government Technology More than a week after the deadliest school shooting in Texas history, one thing is clear: The heightened security surrounding this town near the border ultimately didn’t stop a homegrown shooter from inflicting terror on the community. As the investigation continues into the flawed response of law enforcement during the massacre, elected officials and residents say the examination must also look at whether the state’s outsize focus on border security has diminished its ability to deal with other threats. READ MORE Future FEMA: Reimagining crisis response Homeland Security Today Ryan was getting ready for another 12-hour shift in FEMA’s National Crisis Response Center (NCRC); he had been in full response mode for the last five days. He looked into his bathroom mirror preparing to shave and asked his digital assistant to post the weather and latest satellite pictures from last week’s disaster. On his integrated digital mirror, he could tell his team was making progress in the recovery. He was impressed at what the overnight shift had accomplished. READ MORE Most aid funds go to just a few disasters. What about the rest? The New Humanitarian Every year for the past two decades, an estimated 350 to 500 medium-to-large disasters have taken place globally; numbers only expected to rise further due to the climate crisis. But many, like the case studies we report on here in Peru and Nepal, receive little attention beyond the areas directly affected. As a result, the response can fall far short of what’s needed. READ MORE .HEALTHCARE EM UPDATE Experts say 'systemic failure' in emergency planning has crippled even compliant nursing homes McKnight's Long-Term Care News Nursing homes must be better integrated into overall emergency response infrastructure and incorporate better leaders in disaster-response to head off future catastrophes, a new research paper argues. Despite the fact that most nursing homes in the U.S. are in compliance with required emergency planning elements, residents often suffer outsized harms in natural or other disasters, including disease outbreaks. That concern had been broached in repeated reports by the Office of Inspector General before COVID-19. READ MORE .WEATHER UPDATES Ice world: Antarctica's riskiest glacier is under assault from below and losing its grip* The Conversation Flying over Antarctica, it’s hard to see what all the fuss is about. Like a gigantic wedding cake, the frosting of snow on top of the world’s largest ice sheet looks smooth and unblemished, beautiful and perfectly white. Little swirls of snow dunes cover the surface. But as you approach the edge of the ice sheet, a sense of tremendous underlying power emerges. Cracks appear in the surface, sometimes organized like a washboard, and sometimes a complete chaos of spires and ridges, revealing the pale blue crystalline heart of the ice below. READ MORE The risk of drinking contaminated water during flooding Homeland Security News Wire In addition to causing property damage and psychological impacts, flooding can pose a significant health risk, particularly due to contamination of drinking water sources. Researchers are a decision-making tool to estimate the risk of water contamination in flooded areas. READ MORE .CYBERSECURITY NEWS Cyber disaster risks are mounting Brink News As the U.S. kicks off the 2022 hurricane season, another potential disaster looms large. With the Russian invasion of Ukraine and other ever-present the criminal and terrorist threat actors, the risk of a cyber disaster is mounting. Meanwhile, those responsible for responding to such a disaster remain largely focused on “traditional” disasters. READ MORE CISA challenges partners and public to push for 'more than a password' in new social media campaign* Homeland Security Today The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is announcing a collaborative effort with industry to dramatically increase adoption of multi-factor authentication (MFA) and ensure widespread understanding of why it is one of the strongest tools to prevent cyber intrusions. Launching at the 2022 RSA Conference, CISA is embarking on a campaign to encourage widespread awareness and understanding of the benefits of MFA, to ensure that every American knows the simple steps they can take to keep themselves safe online, and to urge technology companies to make MFA available as a default option. READ MORE .EM RESOURCES SBA releases hurricane season information guide Al Dia Taking into account that hurricane season is just around the corner, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published a series of recommendations and information of interest so its affiliates can begin to prepare to face possible weather adversities. The SBA, which continues to prioritize equitable support to affected communities through business preparedness, mitigation, and disaster assistance efforts, highlighted the importance of preparing before disaster strikes, underscoring the need to support individual homeowners and renters affected by natural disasters across the country, making sure they have the recovery help they need, as well as the tools to build resilience. READ MORE .IAEM CERTIFICATION UPDATES Featured mentors are available for those seeking IAEM certification IAEM IAEM has refreshed the list of Certification Featured Mentors found on the IAEM website. If you are looking for assistance as you navigate the IAEM Certification program, the CEMs listed have volunteered to help candidates. Find details on the Certification page. .IAEM MEMBER NEWS IAEM member elected to NARR Executive Committee IAEM Jon Bakkedahl, CEM, Nevada Division of Emergency Management preparedness emergency management program manager, has been elected to the National Alliance for Radiation Readiness (NARR) Executive Committee. NARR is a coalition of public health, healthcare, and emergency management organizations. The NARR integrates these three fields to promote coordination for radiation readiness. IAEM is a member of the alliance and Jon serves as IAEM’s representative. FIU leader Bridget A. Pelaez awarded Health Care Hero Award by Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Florida International University The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce awarded Bridget A. Pelaez '17, assistant director of FIU's Division of Operations and Safety, the Health Care Hero: Nurse Award during its 2022 Health Care Heroes event last month. Pelaez was honored for her selfless contributions and commitment to the safety of FIU faculty, staff, students, and the South Florida community. READ MORE .EM CALENDAR IPAWS is hosting the Users Conference on July 27, 2022 IAEM On July, 27, 2022, the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) will be hosting the IPAWS Users Conference. IPAWS is FEMA's national system for local alerting that provides authenticated emergency and life-saving information to the public through mobile phones using Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs), to radio and television via the Emergency Alert System (EAS), and on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Weather Radio. This year's conference will introduce IPAWS to public safety officials not currently using the system to alert and warn the public. Current Alerting Authorities will also benefit from refreshing their knowledge. Conference sessions will present the basics of IPAWS, how to sign up as an Alerting Authority, and the technical support available from FEMA. Sessions will include leveraging grants and funding for training, exercising, planning, and alerting tools; a live test of WEA; best practices from current Alerting Authorities; and insights on effective messaging from a social scientist. This online conference is free to attend. Emergency managers and public safety officials, especially those not currently using IPAWS for public alerting are encouraged to register. Any questions about the Users Conference can be directed to IPAWS Stakeholder Engagement. Register now for next week's IAEM-USA Region 9 virtual conference IAEM The IAEM-USA Region 9 Symposium Committee invites the emergency management community to participate in its inaugural virtual symposium, “Celebrating Emergency Management: Live Long and EM On,” 1:00-5:00 p.m. EDT, June 14-16. The cost is $75 ($50 for students). All registrants will have access to the recorded content after the symposium. The keynote speakers are Kelly McKinney, emergency manager, NYU Langone Health; Andrea Davis, founder, president & CEO, The Resiliency Initiative; and Alex Rodriguez, director of the Global Security Communications Center, The Walt Disney Company. The full program includes more than 11 sessions. All sessions represent members in all IAEM-Region 9 states. One of the goals of the planners was to reflect the whole region, including those who are aspiring, mid-career, veteran, and retired emergency managers. Register quickly to receive your participation link. .IAEM-ASIA NEWS Bangladesh's historic coastal mosques feel climate change's bite* Thomson Reuters Foundation Since the 15th century, southern Bangladesh's "Mosque City", dominated by the imposing brick Sixty Dome Mosque, has been a pilgrimage destination for pious Bangladeshis and for tourists. "I believe if I wish something and visit the mosque, Allah will accept my wish and I'll see success in the future," said Shofik Ahamed, a university student who explored the landmark, a World Heritage Site, on his recent Eid holiday. But Sixty Dome Mosque and a sprawl of dozens of other medieval mosques, public buildings, tombs and graveyards at the estuary confluence of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers face an increasingly uncertain future as the planet warms. READ MORE Monsoon disasters in Nepal: Need of innovative preparedness The Himalayan Times The heavens are going to open wider than usual this year in Nepal, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.Consequently, it is going to rain cats and dogs in quick succession. As a result, it will trigger a wave of landslides in the hilly and mountain belts followed by floods in the Tarai. This will spark yet another crisis, leading to the colossal loss of human lives and property throughout the country. READ MORE .IAEM-INTERNATIONAL NEWS Humanitarian ship to be stationed in The Caribbean The New York Carib News The Caribbean’s response to disasters will be significantly enhanced later this year with a humanitarian ship on standby in the region’s waters, fully equipped to support countries impacted by weather events and other disasters. Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Elizabeth Riley, disclosed today that the vessel will be launched through Global Support and Development (GSD) – non-governmental rapid disaster response and humanitarian organization based in the United States. READ MORE .IAEM-JAPAN NEWS Staying afloat: Japan's growing battle against climate change Nikkei Asia In October 2019, Typhoon Hagibis made landfall on the Japanese coast near Tokyo, with winds of over 195 kph and waves as high as three-story buildings. The largest typhoon to hit Japan since records began, it slashed through towns and inundated low-lying coastal areas. Facing the prospect of massive floods, authorities were able to fall back on a recently created defense mechanism: a system of artificial caverns dug into the rock and clay underneath Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo. By gulping down 12.18 million cu. meters of water -- about 4,800 Olympic swimming pools worth -- it saved Greater Tokyo from an estimated 26.4 billion yen ($201 million) of damage. READ MORE .AROUND THE WORLD Bangladesh fire: 10 deadly disasters for workers in South Asia Thomson Reuters Foundation A massive fire at a container depot in Bangladesh, which killed at least 43 people, is the latest in a string of deadly incidents to affect workers across South Asia. Here are 10 of the worst accidents from the last decade that highlight the perils of manual labor in the region, where blazes and accidents are often blamed on lack of safety measures and lax inspection by government officials. READ MORE Nine first responders among 49 killed in Bangladesh explosion TNS via Firehouse At least 49 people have been killed in a massive fire, believed to have been triggered by explosions, at a container depot in eastern Bangladesh, officials and firefighters said on Sunday. The fire broke out at BM Inland Container Depot, a Dutch-Bangladesh joint venture, near the south-eastern port city of Chattogram on Saturday night after some explosions were reported, firefighting official Anisur Rahman said. READ MORE China raises emergency response level for flood control Xinhua via English News China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters on Saturday upgraded its emergency response for flood control from Level IV to Level III as torrential rain continued to batter southern part of the country. From Saturday to Sunday, a new parade of downpours are expected to strike southern and northeastern parts of China, with some regions to see severe convection weather of thunderstorms and strong winds, according to forecasts from the meteorological authority. READ MORE Afghanistan: Forest fire raging for over 10 days not contained yet ANI via The Print Afghanistan’s State Ministry for Disaster Management is unable to douse the fire that broke out in the forests in the Nurgram district of Nuristan province ten days ago, reported local media. According to Mullah Janan Sayq, head of the State Ministry of Disaster Management’s Emergency Operations Center, the firefighters were dispatched to the area to contain the situation but to no avail. The reason the firefighters were unable to douse the fire was the lack of advanced equipment. READ MORE Ash covers towns after Philippines volcano eruption AFP via Straits Times A volcano in the eastern Philippines spewed a huge, dark cloud on Sunday (June 5), prompting evacuations from ash-covered towns while authorities warned of possible further eruptions. The blast from Bulusan volcano in the rural Sorsogon province lasted about 17 minutes, sending a grey plume shooting up at least 1km, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PhiVolcs). READ MORE Greek firefighters battle blaze near Athens for second day ABC News Greek firefighters on Sunday were battling a wildfire for a second day near two Athens suburbs. Local media reported some damage to houses as well as vehicles, with 65 fire engines and 283 firefighters still operating in the area. Authorities said that while the blaze has abated, it's still ongoing. No official damage estimate was available and would be done once the fire is over, officials said. READ MORE   IAEM Dispatch Connect with IAEM Hailey Golden, Director of Publishing, MultiView, 469-420-2630 | Download media kit Bob Kowalski, Executive Editor, MultiView, 469-420-2650 | Contribute news *Article contributed by the Emergency Manager's Weekly Report. 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. Shiley, CAE, IAEM Dispatch POC, IAEM Communications and Marketing Manager (703) 538-1795  |  Contact Us  |  www.iaem.org/ Click here to unsubscribe.  Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. 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