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The call for abstracts for the IAEM-USA Academic Research Presentation Competition (Poster Contest) ends tomorrow, Friday, June 17, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. This is your opportunity to showcase your research to scholars and practitioners in the emergency management community, as well as the general public. Enter for a chance to win monetary prizes for your academic research. This competition is open to IAEM-USA Student members only. For complete details, visit the conference website.
The Times of India
Goa may soon possess infrastructure to forecast, mitigate and manage cyclone risks, with the coastal state being named among a list of six states chosen for implementation of the second phase of the national cyclone risk mitigation project.
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CityLab
The 7.8 earthquake that hit Nepal in April 2015 killed more than 8,000, moved the city 10 feet south, and crumbled innumerable buildings as if they were made of stale cake. Yet despite more than 100 aftershocks, there’s still enough pent-up energy below the ground to fuel another huge quake, according to a study in Nature Geoscience.
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The Hindu
There is bad news for Google addicts as India has declined to give security clearance to the internet giant’s Street View service, primarily due to objections raised by the Defence Ministry, a senior government official told The Hindu.
The Street View service allows users to have a panoramic view of places in cities, as they would look in real life.
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IAEM
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is requesting qualified individuals who are interested in serving on the Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council (HSAAC) to apply for appointment to eight vacant positions on the council. The council is composed of up to 23 members, representing a diverse group of university and college presidents and academic association leaders who advise the Secretary of Homeland Security and DHS senior leadership on matters related to homeland security and the academic community. Additional information, such as requirements for participation, specific areas of expertise needed, and application instructions, can be found in the Federal Register. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EST on June 17, 2016. Questions should be directed to the DHS Office of Academic Engagement.
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Bonner County Daily Bee
Lessons were learned during the four-day "Cascadia Rising" drill, resulting in a successful exercise for the region’s emergency responders, local officials, health and medical staff, private industry and emergency operations center personnel who participated in the drill.
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The U.S. House Appropriations Committee on June 13 delayed the scheduled June 14 markup of the Fiscal Year 2017 Homeland Security Appropriations bill to June 22, 2016. “The horrific act of terror in Orlando over the weekend is heartbreaking, and our thoughts and prayers with the victims, their families, and all those involved in the response and investigation,” Committee Chair Harold Rogers (R-Kentucky) stated. “The Department of Homeland Security has just begun its investigation into this terrible crime. Members of Congress will be receiving briefings from the relevant agencies over the next several days. It is important for the Appropriations Committee to ensure that our legislation that funds the Department of Homeland Security reflects any emerging or future needs the Department may have. Therefore, the full committee markup of the Homeland Security Appropriations bill is postponed until next week, when more facts are available and to allow time for careful consideration of any necessary changes that may or may not be needed.” The draft Appropriations report that was posted before the delay is available here.
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In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy hit the north eastern United States. The storm plunged many of the region’s cities into darkness, left millions without electricity and several dozen dead.
Much of the worst damage done by the storm was the result of flooding, when waves three feet higher than had ever been recorded hit New York City. Among the many shocking images to come out of the disaster, perhaps the most striking were those of the city’s subway tunnels flooded with water.
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IAEM
The Department of Homeland Security today issued a new National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin, reflecting recent events in Orlando, Florida. The bulletin states, “In December we described a new phase in the global threat environment, which has implications on the homeland. This basic assessment has not changed. In this environment, we are particularly concerned about homegrown violent extremists who could strike with little or no notice. The tragic events of Orlando several days ago reinforce this. Accordingly, increased public vigilance and awareness continue to be of utmost importance.” The bulletin, which has a duration of five months and will expire in mid-November, describes both the government’s counterterrorism efforts and also how the public can help and be prepared in the current environment. Questions or requests for additional information should be directed to dhs.iga@hq.dhs.gov.
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IAEM
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on June 15 posted the draft Individuals and Household Program Unified Guidance (IHPUG) to the Federal Register and seeks comments from the public and emergency management community. The draft language will be available for comment until Aug. 1, 2016. The Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial help or direct services to those who have necessary expenses and serious needs, if they are unable to meet those needs through other means. The IHPUG compiles FEMA policy for each type of assistance under the Individuals and Households Program into one comprehensive document, which is intended to serve as a singular resource for states, tribal, territorial governments, and other entities that assist disaster survivors with post-disaster recovery. Once finalized, the IHPUG will replace all stand-alone policies and policy statements currently located in FEMA documents and standard operating procedures; catalogue lessons learned from disaster operations and FEMA’s decisions as they relates to the IHP; and increase consistency, collaboration, and the sharing of knowledge.
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The Association of American Railroads (AAR) on June 13 released its second "State of the Industry Report" of 2016, featuring new research from Towson University's Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI) that finds spending by the seven largest U.S. railroads created $274 billion in economic activity, generated nearly $33 billion in state and federal tax revenues and supported nearly 1.5 million jobs nationally in 2014 alone. The report is the first of its kind to quantify the sweeping impact of investments by Class I railroads with U.S. operations on the overall economy.
Parade
Considering the destruction wreaked by the magnitude 9 earthquake in Japan in 2011, is a 10 possible? In theory, yes, but it’s extremely unlikely. Earthquakes are caused by the sudden slippage of faults, and their magnitude is partly based on the length of those faults. No known faults are long enough to generate a megaquake of 10 or more. The largest quake ever recorded was a magnitude 9.5.
9-1-1 Magazine
In a digital age when people have many information sources, during a crisis they won’t always seek guidance from the government or other official channels. But when might they? In a new study, two risk communication experts shed light on what makes people seek or ignore emergency information.
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The Christian Science Monitor
After the deadliest mass shooting in American history, Facebook initiated its Safety Check feature for the first time in the United States.
“Waking up this morning, I was deeply saddened to hear about the shooting in Orlando,” Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg wrote on his own profile Sunday morning. “My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and the LGBT community.”
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Public Radio International
Developers are creating apps that can tap into the sensors in your smart device to measure different aspects of your environment, such as your number of footsteps or your heartbeat. And now there’s an app to measure your surrounding seismic activity.
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CampusSafety
In response to the recent spate of bomb threats being experienced nationwide, the University of Central Florida, in conjunction with the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Office for Bombing Prevention within the National Protection and Programs Directorate’s Office of Infrastructure Protection, has just released a 4-minute training video that teaches viewers how to respond in the event they receive a bomb threat.
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The Associated Press via U.S. News & World Report
When John Couch is certain a storm will hit Hatteras Island, he goes into action, moving merchandise in his auto parts store from bottom shelves to top ones and hauling away the most valuable items. But at 64 years old, Couch is less and less enamored of spending eight hours packing up his property.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on June 10 announced $1 million in grant funding for training and outreach programs to help local communities prepare for transportation incidents involving hazardous materials, including crude oil and ethanol. The new Community Safety Grant program was created by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), passed on Dec. 4, 2015. The funding also can be used to improve training for state and local personnel who enforce hazardous materials regulations. The anticipated start date for this Fiscal Year 2016 grant program is Sept. 30, 2016. Applicants are required to apply online through www.grants.gov. The application deadline is July 1, 2016, 5:00 PM Eastern time. For further information, contact the PHMSA Hazardous Materials Grants Division at hmit.grants@dot.gov or call (202) 366-1109.
IAEM
The IAEM-USA Diversity Ad Hoc Committee will host a webinar on “Hate Crimes,” set for July 6, 2016, 3:00-4:30 p.m. EDT. The webinar will be offered free of charge. Robin Toma, executive director, Commission on Human Relations and Assistant Director, Human Relations Branch for the County of Los Angeles, will speak about the latest annual report on hate crimes in the County of Los Angeles. Although hate crimes in LA County reached the second lowest number in 25 years, the rate of violence in sexual orientation crimes climbed from 71 to 81%, the highest since 2003. Anti-transgender hate crime continued to be the most violent of any major targeted group, with 93% of all such crimes being of a violent nature. Recent events such as civil unrest, domestic terrorism or lone wolf attacks are expanding the scope of emergency management. Understanding one’s community and issues can assist in planning for novel events. Register online.
IAEM
The Points of Light is offering an opportunity for agencies and organizations tasked with coordinating spontaneous volunteers during a disaster the chance to participate in a web-based exercise entitled “Operation Volunteer Placement” on June 22, 2016. This exercise will provide participants from local agencies and organizations that have a role in coordinating and/or utilizing spontaneous volunteers during a disaster the opportunity to work together as a unified team in establishing, managing and demobilizing a Volunteer Reception Center. Visit the DRC website for additional information and to register you and your agency or organization to participate in this exercise. This exercise is free and open to agencies and organizations responsible for coordinating spontaneous volunteers during a disaster.
IAEM
FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (EMI) is offering a virtual tabletop exercise (VTTX) July 12-14, 2016, involving a chlorine contamination scenario. The VTTX is public health-focused, addressing contamination recognition response and recovery efforts to assist affected communities. The VTTX allows key personnel to discuss simulated scenarios in an informal setting and assess plans, policies, training and procedures. This VTTX allows participating communities to share public health details regarding protective zones, protective actions, personal protective equipment, hospital triage, latent effects, decontamination issues pertaining to patients, environmental concerns, and re-entry. Those interested in participating in this VTTX should submit an email request by June 21, 2016, to Doug Kahn at douglas.kahn@fema.dhs.gov, with a courtesy copy email to FEMA-EMI-IEMB@fema.dhs.gov, or call 301-447-1381. Session content is the same each day, and participants only need to attend one session. Details are available online.
The Associated Press via CBS News
In the early hours of Sunday, June 12, Omar Mateen opened fire at a gay nightclub in Orlando. The shooting and hostage situation at Pulse left 50 people dead, including Mateen, and more than 50 injured. Officials are still investigating the exact motives for the shooting, but Mateen pledged allegiance to ISIS during the standoff with police.
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The Associated Press via CBS News
As dozens of people finished dancing the night away at a popular gay nightclub in downtown Orlando, a gunman opened fire, killing 49 people inside and injuring more than 50 others. The massacre unfolded over several hours, and the first word of the horror came in a cryptic text message from a son to his mother: "In club they shooting."
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INFORUM
The National Weather Service rated the tornado that ripped through Baker, Montana on Saturday as an EF-3 in a preliminary storm survey — matching the strongest recorded in Montana history.
At about 6:55 p.m., the tornado touched down on Baker Lake and traveled northeast into a subdivision. The EF-3 force winds occurred in a one block area, the NWS survey said.
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Mirror
Families fled in terror as a tornado lifted a bouncy castle 30 feet into the air at a village show as weather experts warn of a summer of twisters.
Two children who had been playing on the castle at Friskney village show, Lincs, scrambled to safety with seconds to spare.
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Wales Online
Firefighters were called to pump away standing water in north Wales following heavy downpours on Sunday evening.
A spokeswoman for North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they began receiving calls from the Gwersyllt area of Wrexham reporting flooding on the streets.
One fire engine from Wrexham was sent to the area.
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The Associated Press via KOKH-TV
Heavy rains produced flooding in southern Oklahoma that required several people be rescued from homes in Maysville and some evacuations in Lawton. Garvin County Emergency Management Director Bud Ramming said an undetermined number of residents were rescued from flooded homes Sunday morning in Maysville while an east Lawton neighborhood was evacuated Sunday afternoon.
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Los Angeles Times
There have been hundreds of aftershocks from the magnitude 5.2 earthquake that rattled Southern California on Friday.
Aftershocks are common after significant quakes, and Friday’s temblor — which was felt from San Diego to Los Angeles and beyond — produced a few larger than 3.0. Most were much smaller.
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APA
At least eight workers died, four injured and over 30 more are missing in a landslide that occurred in northwestern Colombia on Thursday night, the country's office for disaster management said Friday, APA reports quoting Xinhua.
The workers were building a highway along the Medellin-Quibdo road in the northwestern state of Choco when the landslide caused by intense rains in recent days tore through a section of the roadway, UNGRD said.
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The Economic Times
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said.
There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, and no tsunami warning was issued. Vanuatu is part of the "Ring of Fire", a zone of tectonic activity around the Pacific that is subject to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
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