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July 30, 2020

ANNUAL CONFERENCE UPDATE

Save Nov. 16-18 for IAEM Reimagined Virtual Annual Conference IAEM Plans are evolving quickly to reimagine the 68th Annual Conference & EMEX as a virtual event to be held Nov. 16-18, 2020. Registration will open in early August, and the event promises to feature all the bells and whistles of an in-person event, including top-notch speakers, networking events, exhibit hall live sessions, EMvision Talks, the Poster Showcase, CEUs, and more. Registration fees have been significantly reduced to allow for multiple people participating from every organization. Watch the conference website for details.

IAEM SCHOLARSHIP

Applications to become a member of the IAEM Scholarship Commission are due tomorrow, July 31 IAEM The IAEM Scholarship Commission seeks applicants to fill several commission openings for the Class of 2022. Information on qualifications and openings are detailed in the Call for Commissioners. Applications must be submitted by July 31, 2020. Questions may be directed to IAEM Scholarship Program Director Dawn Shiley.

IAEM-USA COUNCIL NEWS

FEMA extends suspension of in-person training and education IAEM FEMA extended the suspension of in-person training and education at both the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland, and the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Alabama, through at least Oct. 1. The agency will not reopen its campuses on Aug. 2, as announced previously. FEMA will continue to offer and expand virtual or online training options. Check the National Preparedness Course Catalog and select online/distance learning. Check the CDP’s virtual and online training offerings by clicking on VILT for Virtual Instructor-Led classes and webinars. Click on Online Training for online courses, which are available 24/7. TThe CDP also offers a number of online training videos. FEMA will continue to monitor the coronavirus pandemic and communicate updates or changes in conditions that may affect reopening of FEMA campuses.

State and local mitigation plan review guides are being updated by FEMA IAEM FEMA is updating the state and local hazard mitigation plan review guides. These plan review guides are FEMA’s official interpretation of the requirements for state and local hazard mitigation plans. FEMA’s online presentation provides a high-level overview of hazard mitigation planning guidance and shares information on submitting feedback to the existing policies. FEMA will accept ideas and feedback on current documents by sending an email to fema-mitplan-guide-updates@fema.dhs.gov through Aug. 14. Additional information on hazard mitigation planning is available on the FEMA website.

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Millions of Americans think they’re safe from flood waters. They aren’t. USA Today via Dallas County News A nationwide flood modeling tool released last month paints a picture of the U.S. as a country woefully underprepared for damaging floods, now and in the future. The federal government’s best efforts to predict where flooding will strike have underestimated the risk to nearly 6 million homes and commercial properties primarily in the nation’s interior, leaving them unprepared for potential devastation, the analysis shows. READ MORE

As Hawaii avoids direct hit from Douglas, a closer look at why Hawaii hurricanes are so rare ABC News Hurricanes don't make landfall in Hawaii or even make it to the Hawaiian waters very often. Only two hurricanes in recorded history have made landfall in Hawaii: Hurricane Iniki in 1992 and Hurricane Dot in 1959. Why are Hawaii hurricanes so rare? There are a few reasons. READ MORE

IAEM NEWS

Contribute to the conference issue of the IAEM Bulletin and submit your article on the IAEM Virtual Conference theme by Sept. 21 IAEM In October, the IAEM Editorial Committee will publish the fourth 2020 IAEM Bulletin special focus issue on the topic of the IAEM Reimagined Virtual Annual Conference & EMEX theme, “Visioning the Future of Emergency Management.” Your article should be related in some way to the overall conference theme, and the length should be 750-1,500 words. Email article submissions in Word format (or any questions) to IAEM Bulletin Editor Karen Thompson by Sept. 21, 2020. If you are not familiar with the Bulletin, the March issue on “Black Swan Events: Pandemics” is posted at the top of the IAEM Bulletin web page, plus you can read the author guidelines here.

EM NEWS

Some Nevada agencies won’t reveal pandemic plans, months into COVID-19 Las Vegas Review-Journal Nevada’s largest public school system’s pandemic plan was last updated in 2009, and some key agencies have refused to release plans for public review, so it’s unclear how prepared officials were for the coronavirus, a Review-Journal analysis has found. READ MORE

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

COVID-19 impacts on toilet paper, meat expose fragility of the supply chain* Homeland Security Today Many countries, attempting to protect the health of their citizens, instituted nationwide lockdowns that affected industries and how people relate to one another and conduct business. In the United States, the health crisis exposed serious flaws in the U.S. supply chain, but it is worth reviewing how this pandemic originated and actions taken to contain it to better understand supply-and-demand and supply chain issues. READ MORE

HEALTHCARE EM UPDATES

As virus cases rise in long-term care facilities, industry seeks help Route Fifty Coronavirus cases in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes, continue to rise, despite strict measures to block the highly contagious illness from spreading within them, according to a new analysis. The problem is especially bad in states that are hotspots for the virus. READ MORE

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CLIMATE/WATER/WEATHER UPDATES

Disaster chief links warming to hurricanes for first time E&E News The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency publicly linked climate change to intensifying storms during congressional testimony Friday that marked a departure from his previous refusal to take a position. READ MORE

EM RESOURCES

FEMA BRIC webinar recordings now available online IAEM During the month of July, for an hour every Wednesday, FEMA hosted the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) summer engagement series. This series featured FEMA subject matter experts and partners discussing key elements of the newly developed program. As the Notice of Funding Opportunity will be published in the next few weeks, FEMA published the recordings of these webinars as a resource to state, local, tribal and territorial entities considering an application for this year’s funding. These informative sessions included an overview of the process and eligible projects for funding. The following recorded sessions are available on YouTube: July 1 webinar: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Grant Program July 8 webinar: The Meaning of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Name Additional recorded webinars from July 15, July 22 and July 29 will be available soon. More information about the BRIC Summer Engagement Series is available online.

NEW INSIGHTS

Staying prepared in a changing world Domestic Preparedness Many professions are steeped in tradition, including those in emergency preparedness and response organizations. In these well-established environments, when asked to make a change to traditional practices, the response is sometimes simply, “No, this is how we’ve always done it.” Such thinking can leave communities underprepared for new, emerging, or evolving threats. READ MORE

Do not stop exercising – Go remote! Domestic Preparedness An important aspect of emergency preparedness is a robust exercise program designed with the vital purpose of identifying gaps, updating plans, and strengthening emergency response. Exercises bring together key stakeholders to help build collaborative relationships that pay huge dividends when the real emergency arises. READ MORE

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DISASTER TECHNOLOGY NEWS

Pandemic response roiled by the technology divide in seniors TNS via Emergency Management Family gatherings on Zoom and FaceTime. Online orders from grocery stores and pharmacies. Telehealth appointments with physicians. These have been lifesavers for many older adults staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic. But an unprecedented shift to virtual interactions has a downside: Large numbers of seniors are unable to participate. READ MORE

CEM® UPDATE

Applications to become a member of the IAEM Certification Commission are due Aug. 1 IAEM The IAEM Certification Program is now accepting applications for new commissioners. Any individual with the CEM® designation who has recertified at least once is encouraged to apply. The deadline to submit your application to KMcClimans@iaem.com is Aug. 1, 2020. The IAEM website has more details, including expectations and how to apply.

IAEM Certification Prep Course available online IAEM MindEdge Learning, an online education company founded by Harvard and MIT educators, has partnered with IAEM to develop the online AEM®/CEM® Prep Course (U.S. version). The course, which can be purchased through the IAEM website, allows candidates to review the application process, study the exam materials, watch video commentary from Certified Emergency Managers, and access sample exam questions—including two full-length, 100-question practice exams.

MEMBER NEWS

AMS Council names Robert Goldhammer, CEM, as the winner of the Kenneth C. Spengler Award IAEM IAEM member Robert Goldhammer, CEM, will receive the Kenneth C. Spengler Award from the Council of the American Meteorological Society (AMS), “for forging extensive collaboration and partnerships linking emergency management and the weather, water, and climate enterprise.” The presentation of the award will occur in conjunction with the 101st AMS Annual Meeting, Jan. 10-14, 2021, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Bob is the IAEM liaison to the AMS Emergency Management Subcommittee. IAEM is proud of the work Bob does on the subcommittee and in connecting our organization with AMS. Congratulations, Bob!

EM CALENDAR

EMAP announces August EM Standard virtual training schedule IAEM The Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) will be holding four sessions of its Emergency Management Standard Virtual Cohort Virtual Training from August through November 2020. The schedule for the month of August is Aug. 5, Aug. 12, Aug. 19, and Aug. 26, with all sessions at 12:00-5:00 p.m. EDT. The goal is to train accreditation managers, assessors, and program staff on the 2019 Emergency Management Standard in a safe environment during COVID-19. Each training session will be four weeks in length, requiring the participation of attendees for one afternoon session and small group work weekly. At the completion of the training, participants may be certified as an accreditation manager and/or assessor. The registration fee is $250. Those interested in participating should complete the online survey. Direct questions to emap@emap.org. For dates of the September, October, and November training sessions, see the IAEM Calendar.

CHDS Webinar Series, in partnership with IAEM and other stakeholders, to hold Aug. 5 webinar on ‘Leadership Lessons from the Space Program’ IAEM The Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) Lecture and Webinar Series will present a webinar on Aug. 5, 2020, 2:00 p.m. EDT, featuring a conversation with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard on the topic of “Leadership Lessons from the Space Program: How Can These Inform the Unprecedented Challenges We Face Today?” The discussion will explore how NASA conquers the impossible and learns from its failures, and will address strategies for homeland security professionals confronting today’s complex public health, economic, and public safety challenges. The moderator will be Mike Walker, former acting secretary of the Army and deputy director of FEMA. Download the flyer, and register online. This webinar series is held in partnership with the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), CHDS Alumni Association, and the Naval Postgraduate Alumni Association and Foundation.

Dr. Lucy Jones Center to host July 31 webinar on how the private sector can effectively share life-saving information using research IAEM The Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society’s Intersection Center Virtual Forum Series, in partnership with Unibail Rodamco Westfield (URW), will present a July 31, 3:00-4:00 p.m. EDT, webinar, “A Discussion About How the Private Sector Can Effectively Share Life-Saving Information Using Research.” Register online. Dr. Lucy Jones, founder of the Lucy Jones Center, seismologist, author of The Big Ones, and MIT research associate, will be joined by Dr. Deanna Sellnow, professor and assistant director of the Nicholson School of Communications, University of Central Florida, to explain how people process information and how communicators can most effectively provide the information needed to have others take the necessary steps for response. This session will provide tools, techniques, and underlying science to empower business and local leaders to manage people who are reacting differently to the same risk. The moderator will be Julie Kachgal, a private sector emergency manager at URW, who previously worked at the NYC Office of Emergency Management and chaired the IAEM Public Private Partnership Committee.

IAEM-ASIA NEWS

Pandemic governance in Mumbai: Who is actually responsible for disaster management in the city? Scroll.in Every time India’s commercial capital is hit by a disaster, the media can reliably be expected to invoke the “spirit of Mumbai” – a cliche that recognizes that the role of society in everyday life often eclipses that of the state. READ MORE

It takes a year for state to plan a flood management strategy: Karnataka Disaster Management The Economic Times Karnataka has come up with a multipronged approach for flood management, a year after the state experienced its worst floods in four decades. READ MORE

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China’s worst floods in decades* South China Morning Post Heavy rains are putting the Yangtze River at risk of repeating the devastating floods of 1998 which left more than 4,000 people dead and 14 million homeless. The latest natural disaster comes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and an escalating trade war with the U.S. READ MORE

IAEM-CARIBBEAN NEWS

Haiti approves a new Risk and Disaster Management Plan* UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction In an important step towards creating a more resilient region and better prepared to face disasters, the Government of the Republic of Haiti approved the National Risk and Disaster Management Plan 2019-2030, a result of an inclusive, multisectoral and participative process. READ MORE

AROUND THE WORLD

Thousands of Texans remain without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Hanna The Texas Tribune Two days after Hurricane Hanna touched down in South Texas, thousands remained without power and communities were grappling with how to deal with the damage caused by flooding and strong winds. READ MORE

Deaths and missing people reported from Tropical Depression Hanna in Mexico NPR As Hurricane Hanna barreled through the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, Texas and Mexico both braced for calamity, but it was Mexico that saw death. According to Mexican newspaper accounts, the bodies of a 7-year-old girl and her mother were found Monday in Saltillo, near Monterrey in northeastern Mexico, after the van they were in ran out of gas and was dragged down an overflowing tributary. READ MORE

Dozens dead in Pakistan as heavy rain causes floods UCA News About 36 people are reported to have died after torrential rain triggered flash floods and urban flooding in Pakistan. An emergency has been imposed at hospitals across Karachi, where paramilitary forces are helping traffic police in rescuing commuters amid traffic jams, flooding of roads and destruction of infrastructure. READ MORE

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