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The Hindu
The first Early Earthquake Warning System of the National Capital Region was installed on the premises of Haryana Institute of Public Administration in Sector 18 in Gurgaon, India.
The system was inaugurated by Harayan Finance Minister Captain Abhimanyu in the presence of the several senior officials of HIPA, Bihar Disaster Management Authority, National Disaster Response Force and National Institute of Disaster Management.
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China Topix
China dismissed three officials because of their "inadequate response" when the deadly Typhoon Nepartak struck the country, Chinese state media reported.
Even though Typhoon Nepartak had weakened to a tropical storm when it hit eastern Fujian province last week, at least 83 people were reported dead while 19 others went missing. Furthermore, thousands of Chinese citizens were also left homeless, and the typhoon caused economic losses amounting to more than $1.06 billion, according to Xinhua.
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IAEM
The IAEM-USA Awards & Recognition Committee is seeking nominations for three (3) new USA-only award categories that will recognize the contributions of volunteers who assist emergency managers in the United States. The new award categories include: Emergency Management Volunteer of the Year, Emergency Management Volunteer Organization of the Year, and Emergency Management Uniformed Services Auxiliary Member of the Year. The nominations period began on July 15, 2016, and will end on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, 5:00 p.m. EDT. There will be no deadline extensions. No self-nominations are accepted in these award categories. Nominations must be submitted using the official nominations form by email to Karen Thompson, Thompson@iaem.com, with any additional letters of support included with the official nominations form. Read complete descriptions of the three new award categories, and download the official nominations form.
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IAEM
IAEM-USA Individual, Affiliate, and Lifetime members are reminded to vote online in the IAEM-USA 2016 officers election, for IAEM-USA Second Vice President and Secretary. Complete details are available online, and the deadline for voting is Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, 5:00 p.m. EDT.
IAEM
IAEM Headquarters is maintaining a list of IAEM members who have a current student membership and wish to be considered for a student registration fee stipend in the amount of $300 (early-bird rate) for the conference registration fee to attend the IAEM 2016 Annual Conference in Savannah, Georgia. Students should email their interest to be considered in the registration fee stipend lottery to IAEM Membership Manager Sharon Kelly at info@iaem.com no later than Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, along with the following information: name; complete contact information; and university you are attending. Notifications will be sent via email in late August. Please read about the requirements that those who are selected must meet in order to receive the stipend.
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For the first time on the Atlantic Seaboard, 16 hours of comprehensive training for FEMA’s Public Assistance Program at the IAEM conference.
The training includes 50 Excel spreadsheets and forms to assist in disaster cost recovery.
Register at iaemconference.info
Presented by: Mike Martinet, MS, CEM
Visit us at themartinetgroup.com
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IAEM
IAEM has lowered advertising rates by 25% for the IAEM Bulletin, the association’s monthly newsletter, making an attractive ad value even better. In addition to announcing the new ad rates, we also are promoting the value of advertising in the IAEM Bulletin by offering an additional one-time discount of another 25% for first-time advertisers, returning advertisers who do not have current ad reservations, and 2016 EMEX exhibitors. This is a limited time offer. To get the additional one-time promotional 25% discount: (1) you must be a new first-time advertiser, a previous advertiser, or a 2016 EMEX exhibitor; (2) you must submit a completed, signed insertion order form no later than Sept. 1, 2016; and (3) you must pay for all advertising in full no later than Sept. 1, 2016.
Supply Chain Quarterly
A recent paper from the World Food Programme says that NGOs, governments and the private sector need to form collaborative partnerships to prepare for and respond to humanitarian crises.
There are far too many stories of humanitarian relief efforts that have been hobbled by poor supply chain management — from aid stuck in warehouses and on docks far from those in need to beneficiaries flooded with inappropriate supplies while lacking some basic necessities.
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EDM Digest
Disaster response and recovery requires a coordinated effort between various public, private and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in order to be effective. And planning must involve everyone from these various sectors in order to ensure a coordinated response and recovery effort.
Often, well-known NGOs are thought of and included, such as the Red Cross and the Salvation Army.
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Campus Safety
As if security managers didn’t have enough to worry about during major events on campus, drones are becoming an increasingly common problem.
Hobbyists and other people using drones for recreational purposes see events as opportunities to take photos and capture action from unique angles. Although drones could also be used for more insidious purposes, the vast majority of drones that officers encounter are being operated by innocent, if reckless, civilians.
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Stay safe with the Gorman-Redlich CRW-S NOAA Weather Radio receiver, which includes SAME decoding and interfaces with digital signage, emergency lighting, PA systems and more. MORE
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Campus Safety
On June 21, aviation history was made once again. Not in the form of new technology, or setting a new record of sorts. What happened on that day was perhaps far more profound and important.
June 2016 will be remembered as the official start of a new industry that will have a huge impact on the future economy.
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IAEM
Don’t wait to start working on your recertification requirements. Encourage a colleague or friend to apply for the AEM® or CEM® certification by mentoring him/her through the application process. Individuals interested in mentoring should complete the Mentoring Approval Request Form. Once approved, offer assistance through the application process and you will be able to claim it as a professional contribution in your recertification application. Direct your questions to CEMinfo@iaem.com.
IAEM
It's isn't too late to get your certification application reviewed during the upcoming Certification Commission meeting. All submissions received through the online portal by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 26, will be added to this month's review meeting. If you wish to be part of the Class of 2016 and receive your AEM®/CEM® diploma at the IAEM-USA Annual Conference during the awards in Savannah, Georgia, you must have your initial AEM®/CEM® credential application approved by the July 2016 online review meeting, and you must take and return your completed exam to IAEM Headquarters by Sept. 13, 2016, and receive a passing grade. No supplemental reviews will occur prior to the scheduled September/October 2016 online review meeting. Direct your questions to CEMinfo@iaem.com.
IAEM
The Department of Homeland Security on July 18 announced funding for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Homeland Security National Training Program (HSNTP) Continuing Training Grants (CTG). This program provides funding via cooperative agreements to partners to develop and deliver training to prepare communities to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recovery from acts of terrorism and natural, man-made, and technological hazards. For FY 2016, the total amount of HSNTP funds available for CTG is $11,521,000 in four focus areas: cybersecurity, economic recovery, hazardous materials, and rural preparedness. Application closing date is Aug. 22, 2016. Download fact sheet, and obtain complete details.
IAEM
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will a webinar on the 2016 Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) grant program on Monday, July 25, at 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT. For the first time, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) will be eligible for DHS funding in order to promote community resilience against the threat of violent extremism. The scheduled webinar will provide assistance to NGOs and higher education institutions in understanding the grant program’s goals. Register for the July 25 webinar prior to the start of the session.
IAEM
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Emergency Management Incident Virtual Tabletop Exercise, set for Aug. 23-25, 2016, 12:00-4:00 p.m. will address mass casualty incident awareness and information sharing during response efforts to assist affected communities. Virtual Tabletop Exercises are offered at 10-15 participating locations. They are designed for a community-based group of 10 or more whole community representatives from your local emergency management community of practice. The exercises are hosted from EMI and connected to remote sites through the FEMA video teleconference bridge. Obtain details online, and be sure to apply by Aug. 5, 2016. Direct any questions to Doug Kahn or call 301-447-7645.
The Himalayan Times
Around 60 households were displaced after a landslide, in Badimalika Municipality of Bajura district in Nepal, hit their village.
Chief of the District Police Office, DSP Dal Bahadur Bogati, said the families from Rajali, Badimalika Municipality-4 of the district were forced to leave the village as the landslide slipped into the center of their settlement.
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Leader-Telegram
A report issued by the Wisconsin Emergency Operation’s Center said flooding from last week’s torrential rainfall in northern Wisconsin caused an estimated $30 million in damages, with more reports coming in.
The report said damage to road, bridges, trails and other public properties totaled nearly $29 million, with an additional $1.8 million in damage reported to homes and businesses.
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Press TV
Japanese authorities have conducted checks at a nonoperational power plant in eastern Japan following a 5.0 magnitude earthquake in the region.
The Tokai No. 2 nuclear power station was checked for potential damage after the quake hit the region near the capital, Tokyo, on Sunday.
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