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Starting on Nov. 2, the IAEM Scholarship Program will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique items to bid on to raise money to provide scholarships to deserving students earning degrees in emergency management, disaster management, or a closely related field of study. Since 2002, the IAEM Scholarship Program has provided $98,500 in scholarships through a competitive process to 56 students. If you would like to donate an item for the online/silent auction or the live auction, visit the IAEM Scholarship fundraiser web page, and click on Donate Items. You will need to set up an account with the Bidding for Good website in order to bid, donate an auction item, or make a cash donation. Donated items are being accepted now, and the auction will be live Nov. 2-15, 2017. The IAEM Scholarship Program Live Auction will be held on Nov. 14, 6:00-7:30 p.m., in the EMEX Exhibit Hall. The live auction and basket bonanza are open to IAEM Annual Conference attendees, and bidders must be present to participate, but conference attendance is not necessary to participate in the online/silent auction. Show your support for IAEM Scholarships — donate items for the auctions today, log in on Nov. 2 to bid online or make a cash donation, and tell your friends about the online auction so they may also participate.
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The premiere event of the year for emergency managers is the IAEM 65th Annual Conference & EMEX in Long Beach, California, Nov. 10-15, 2017. Learn why so many EM professionals come back year after year. Starting on Monday, Nov. 13, IAEM will offer more than 75 breakout and spotlight sessions, numerous keynote and plenary sessions, the popular EMvision Talks, the Poster Showcase and unlimited networking opportunities. Come out early and maximize your time away from work with one of our many pre-conference training courses, or just enjoy the beautiful area of Long Beach. For more information, view our conference program and register today!
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Participants in the newly expanded Poster Showcase will share their research, practice or general findings on various topics in emergency management on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 12:15-1:00 p.m. at the IAEM Annual Conference. During the IAEM 65th Annual Conference & EMEX on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 12:15–1:00 p.m. Session attendees will view numerous posters and expand your knowledge of the EM field. Don't miss this dynamic event.
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When heavy rains swept through this village in northern Bihar in August and September, so much floodwater covered farmers' fields that it was difficult to tell one plot of land from another.
"After the flood, when we went out to see the land there was nothing there," said Babu Ram Rai, one Madhurpatti farmer.
Rai and his neighbors — who farm a floodplain crisscrossed by rivers — are no strangers to flooding.
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Global Times
China will be equipped with the world's advanced earthquake-detection technology by 2030, according to a Chinese seismological official.
Zheng Guoguang, head of the China Earthquake Administration, said the country will hasten the development of the country's earthquake technology to be competitive with the technology of developed countries by 2020, and to be equipped with world's advanced earthquake technology by 2030, the Science Daily reported Sunday.
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The Canadian Risk and Hazards Network’s (CHRNet) 14th Annual Symposium, Oct. 25-27, 2017, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, will offer the opportunity for dialogue focusing on disaster risk reduction and facilitating policy formulation and adaptation of best practices in Canada. Make sure to connect with IAEM-Atlantic Region members at the IAEM-Canada booth, to obtain updates on current programs and projects across the country. “Building Resilience: From Catastrophe to Capacity” is the 2017 symposium theme, and the program will review and discuss the history of hazard characterization and disaster risk reduction, with a key to creating a vision for the future. It will include plenary and themed sessions; presentations; panel discussions; and poster presentations.
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Reuters via U.S. News & World Report
As thousands of Portuguese protested on Saturday over the government's handling of massive wildfires that have killed 108 people since June, government ministers pledged to spend over 400 million euros ($470 million) in aid.
The decision, announced during a special cabinet meeting which continued into the night, came on the same day as a new interior minister took over after his predecessor resigned, and ahead of Tuesday's parliamentary vote on a motion of no-confidence launched by the opposition.
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Roll Call
The Senate overwhelmingly passed a $36.5 billion disaster aid package. Only 17 Senators voted against the bill, with 82 voting in favor.
The bill includes $18.67 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster relief fund, $16 billion in debt forgiveness for the National Flood Insurance Program, $1.27 billion in supplemental nutrition assistance money for Puerto Rican residents and $576.5 million in wildfire suppression.
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Citrus County Chronicle
A statewide issue that should be addressed in state emergency planning.
When hurricanes threaten, many Floridians evacuate to public shelters, and increasing numbers show up with dogs, cats, hamsters, birds, monkeys or even a pet iguana.
This creates problems, because while public schools account for 97 percent of the hurricane shelter space in the state and schools are not generally built for hosting a variety of pets. School schedules and budgets are not set up to incorporate the time and expense of cleanup after the shelter closes.
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Homeland Security News Wire
Exposure to high rates of conflicting information during an emergency is linked to increased levels of stress, and those who rely on text messages or social media reports from unofficial sources are more frequently exposed to rumors and experience greater distress, according to new research.
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Thorium X provides real-time connectivity from remote and disaster areas around the world. Fully rugged and IP65 waterproof with a 20 hour battery life, this tablet is great for outdoor use! When all other communications fail, feel safe knowing you can send and receive emails/e-forms using satellite, cellular or Wi-Fi.
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Domestic Preparedness
During disaster response, individuals suffering from opioid addiction have both similar and unique needs as compared to those suffering from other types of illness. Emergency responders need the resources to manage opioid-addicted victims of a disaster, and response teams must be appropriately staffed to meet the physical and behavioral health needs of addiction. Response personnel must coordinate closely with local public health officials and other addiction stakeholders to facilitate access to local support services.
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University of Colorado Boulder
When Hurricane Harvey stranded thousands of people in Houston neighborhoods, emergency responders shared the call to duty with residents who rushed to save lives. One such initiative was Houston Harvey Rescue, organized by three men who used Google maps, Facebook and a walkie talkie app to help coordinate hundreds of rescue efforts. Skilled boaters are part of Houston’s cultural landscape, and in the aftermath of the storm, local people improvised to match available boaters to stranded residents. Houston Harvey Rescue also supplied critical local knowledge to outside volunteers, including the Cajun Navy.
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Emergency Management
In the aftermath of the massive flooding in the Houston, Texas, region brought on by Hurricane Harvey and its accompanying 50-plus inches of rainfall, there is talk and some action on what do for the next big storms.
The House recently approved a disaster relief bill that would forgive $16 billion of debt for the troubled National Flood Insurance Program, which is more than $25 billion in debt, but lawmakers also are eyeballing multiple-loss properties — those that flood repeatedly and cause multiple insurance claims to be filed.
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The Conversation
We recently witnessed the wind-driven Tubbs fire blast its way through densely urbanized neighborhoods in Northern California, causing dozens of fatalities and thousands of home losses. This tragic event easily ranks as the most catastrophic fire in modern California history. Stories of how fast the fire spread and how little time people had to evacuate are stunning.
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IAEM
The final certification application review of 2017 will take place in November. Online applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Oct. 31, 2017. Candidates will be notified of the results during the week of Dec. 17, 2017.
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Emergency response and recovery workers and volunteers face many kinds of dangers in the aftermath of a hurricane. Knowing what kinds of hazards you'll face and steps you can take to work safely helps you be a more effective responder. Read this guidance from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about how to work safely and avoid hazards such as carbon monoxide, mold, and heat stress. Use these key messages to share important safety information with your readers, as well as workers and volunteers. Feel free to copy and paste the information, links, and images into your newsletters, emails, and social media posts.
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The Shepherdstown Chronicle
After 15 years, Jefferson County's Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director is planning to step down. Barbara Miller announced her intent to retire at the end of the year during the department's quarterly partnership luncheon last Thursday.
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Northcentral University doctoral student, Debra Shiflett-Picardi, seeks volunteers to participate in her research study as she works to complete her Ph.D. in Business Administration in Homeland Security, Leadership and Policy. The study is “Inter-agency Collaborative Governance in Emergency Management: A Qualitative Case Study.” The research questions being explored are: (1) How are collaborative governance standards applied to interagency relationship building to improve collaboration and support the DHS emergency management mission and objectives? (2) Why do failures of collaboration occur in interagency collaboration efforts? and (3) What are the participant’s perceptions on collaborative governance as it applies to emergency management? Participation in the study will include a 30-45-minute interview by phone, email, or audio file. Participation will be confidential and details will be provided to demonstrate how identity is secured throughout the process. Those who are interested should email Debra Shiflett-Picardi and put “Research Participant” in the subject line. Responses are requested by Nov. 13, 2017.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) will honor the 2017 FEMA Individual Community Preparedness (ICP) Award winners and provide attendees with an opportunity to learn more about their preparedness programs at a webinar on Oct. 31, 2017, 2:00 p.m. EDT. FEMA will host the webinar with the awardees to generate conversation, and share ideas, insights, and experiences. Winners will provide models of preparedness programs to help others take similar actions in their community. The FEMA ICP Awards highlight innovative local practices and achievements of individuals, communities, and organizations throughout the country that made outstanding contributions to prepare their community. A list of the FEMA ICP Awards recipients and the honorable mentions for each category is available at www.ready.gov/awards. Register for the webinar online.
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The Associated Press via KPIX-TV
California authorities say firefighters made significant progress over the weekend combatting wildfires that devastated the state’s famed wine country and nearby areas, killing 42 people and destroying 8,400 buildings.
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection spokesman Daniel Berlant said Monday that several days of rainfall helped the firefighters and that authorities are confident most of the wildfires will be contained this week.
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The Japan Times
Typhoon Lan blazed through Tokyo on Monday morning after making landfall along the central Pacific coastline earlier in the day, leaving seven people dead as it pummeled Honshu with heavy rain and strong winds.
Mass transport was disrupted as the storm approached the Japanese archipelago, with railways canceling or reducing morning train runs and airlines suspending flights.
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The News & Observer
Two more bodies buried by a landslide in a construction site in northern Malaysia were recovered Monday, bringing the death toll to 11, mostly foreign workers. Fire and rescue official Mohamad Rizuan Ramli said the bodies of a Bangladeshi and a Malaysian trapped deep under the rubble were finally retrieved early Monday.
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Channels Television
A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Tuesday, U.S. seismologists said.
However, no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
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The Jakarta Post
Residents in the Solomon Islands' southeast were warned to stay indoors Monday to avoid showers of ash from a volcanic eruption.
Officials said a lack of scientific equipment made it difficult to monitor the situation on Tinakula island, which lies just north of Vanuatu where 11,000 people were evacuated last month following an eruption on Ambae island.
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The Daily Mail
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake has rocked the South Island of New Zealand.
The quake hit on Sunday afternoon near the coastal town of Kaikoura, where a 7.8-magnitude earthquake toppled buildings and claimed two lives last year.
Ross James, a manager at a local hotel, told the New Zealand Herald Sunday's quake was "a big one".
"It certainly felt like a 5... It was short and sharp. It was very, very sharp, quick and then it was over," he said.
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