FEMA’s Higher Education Program Bits and Pieces

National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD

2 July 2015

Higher Education Program News:

EM Hi Ed Webinar Series:

The Higher Education Program is continuing with the webinar series started in 2013.  The webinars will be used to increase the flow of information and knowledge to the emergency management higher education community.  Knowing what is important and essential to your programs is important.  To that end, we request that you provide us topics that are of particular interest and necessary to your academic programs or your institution.  Ideas for webinar topics may be sent to Lillian Virgil at Lillian.virgil@fema.dhs.gov.

Symposium Folders, 2015

We have a number of symposium folders left over. If you would like to have one or more folders please provide me (Barbara.Johnson3@fema.dhs.gov) with a mailing address where you would like them sent.

18 th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium is scheduled for June 6-9, 2016 at the National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD. Mark your calendars now. Information for the 2016 symposium will be posted to the Hi Ed website in the coming months.

Emergency Management and Homeland Security Higher Education:

CEMHS Calls for Service

Good afternoon Colleagues, hope your summer is going great!

Thank you very much for all the kind e-mails and offers of support on my recent e-mailing discussing the wonderful news of work on an Associate Transfer Degree Program in Emergency Management (EM) and Homeland Security (HS) throughout California. This of course not only includes the model curriculum and anchor academic standards but also significant professional development components (i.e. hands on/applied learning) that is so critical in these types of undergraduate academic programs. This is particularly good news given this is really the last remaining gap in a California state-wide career pathway/vertical track in EM-HS that would then stretch from 9th grade (high school) through Masters Degree Programs (found at San Diego State and California State University, Long Beach). If you are interested in helping out here in the finalization of EM-HS Associate-Bachelors degree program development/implementation, please contact me about assisting with the CEMHS Associates-Bachelors Taskforce within the next week or so. Thanks for your consideration and your willingness to support our efforts here!

Also, if there are any high school career technical education educators who are interested in collaborating on the development of a 12th grade Survey to Public Services Course-- please let me know about your interest there. This course will serve as an introduction to all the public services career clusters including emergency management, emergency medical, homeland security, cyber-security, legal

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professions, etc. that our students may be interested in pursuing upon graduation and entrance into the workforce.

Finally, I have been made aware of a substantial grant to support development/delivery of cyber-security training programs that address national preparedness goals. If you are interested in participating in this proposal and project, please e-mail me asap so we can get started. Note that we are not only looking for cyber-sec content area specialists, but also those who are familiar with training program design and delivery. A CEMHS grants group teleconference will be held on Thursday, July 9th from 3:00-4:00 (Pacific Time) to discuss the specifics and details.  Thanks a bunch for your time and hope you are having a wonderful week!

Best regards, Keith

Keith Clement, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Department of CriminologyCalifornia State University, FresnoChair, University Undergraduate Curriculum CommitteeChair, College of Social Sciences Election Committee

Planning Director, CSU Council for Emergency Management and Homeland Security (CEMHS)www.calstate.edu/cemhshttp://cemhs.blogspot.com/

Red Rocks Community College Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Management and Planning

Red Rocks Community College, part of the Colorado Community College System, is offering an Associate of Applied Science Degree or Certificate, in Emergency Management and Planning. 

The Associate Degree is designed for new entrants into the Emergency Management field while the Certificate is geared toward current practitioners interested in upgrading their skills. The program serves as the focal point for the delivery of emergency management training, including the enhancement of planning skills and operational capabilities required for an effective response to and recovery from disasters. 

The Associate of Applied Science Degree or Certificate in Emergency Management and Planning will prepare a prospective student for career advancement in the field or for employment. It will prepare students to transfer to a four-year school if they have an interest in a Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or Public Administration. The program may be completed totally over the INTERNET, depending on which electives classes are selected.   Our 2015 fall semester starts on August 24th and we will be offering EMP 101, EMP 106, EMP 109, EMP 240, EMP 242, and EMP 250. We also offer an EMP Certificate which just requires the completion of our core EMP courses.

Detailed course descriptions are available at http://www.rrcc.edu/catalogs/14-15/emergency-management-and-planning-aas-degree.htm. Completed courses from other colleges or accredited institutions, which correspond to our EMP course requirements, can be transferred to Red Rocks, at no cost. When requesting credit for courses from non-accredited institutions such as FEMA, a student needs to go through what we call our "Credit for Prior Learning Program" and incur a minimal fee.

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For more information: Contact: Ivo Roospold, Program Coordinator, Phone: (303) 914-6404, Email: ivo.roospold@rrcc.edu

Emergency Management/Homeland Security News :

Disaster Information Outreach by Librarians, DISASTR-OUTREACH-LIB@LIST.NIH.GOV

Webinar: July 9 at 1:30 pm ET - "Where Can I Find...?"

WHAT:  Disaster Information Specialists Program monthly conference call/webinar WHEN:  Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 1:30 PM ET    WHO CAN PARTICIPATE:  The Disaster Information Specialist monthly meeting is open to everyone – please spread the word and invite others in your organizations, send to your email lists, and post to your social media accounts. TOPIC:  Where Can I Find Evidence-based Disaster Health  Information?Representatives from the Disaster Information Management Research Center at the U.S. National Library of Medicine will present on how to use U.S. National Library of Medicine resources to access evidence-based disaster health information.

LOGIN:   To join the meeting at 1:30 pm ET, Thursday, July 9, click on https://webmeeting.nih.gov/disinfo  Enter your name in the guest box and click "Enter Room". A box should pop up asking for your phone number.  Enter your phone number and the system will call you.  For those who cannot use this call-back feature, the dial-in information is: Dial-In:  1-888-757-2790Pass-Code: 745907----------------If you have never attended an Adobe Connect Pro meeting before:Test your connection: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm    Get a quick overview: http://www.adobe.com/go/connectpro_overview   Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat and Acrobat Connect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.----------------Or, if you are in the area you can attend the meeting in person at our offices at 6707 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, Suite 440. Park in the visitor's parking lot (we will validate your parking), walk to the middle building (Democracy Two) and take the elevator to the 4th floor. Suite 440 is around the corner behind the elevators. MORE INFORMATION:  For more information on this and past meetings, see http://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov/dimrc/dismeetings.html    

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FEMA Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for Fiscal Year 2015 Homeland Security National Training Program/Continuing Training Grants Program

 WASHINGTON — Today, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate announced the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity, or NOFO, for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Homeland Security National Training Program (HSNTP) Continuing Training Grants (CTG) program with a total $11,521,000 available for awards in four focus areas.  

The HSNTP/CTG program develops and delivers innovative training programs that are national in scope and play an important role in the implementation of the National Preparedness System by supporting the building, sustainment, and delivery of core capabilities essential to achieving the National Preparedness Goal (NPG) of a secure and resilient nation.  The FY 2015 HSNTP/CTG program focuses on the following four training areas: Cybersecurity; Hazardous Materials; Countering Violent Extremism; and Rural Preparedness.

This highly competitive program attracts on average 80 applicants from state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, along with eligible non-profit organizations to include colleges and universities.  In 2014, 88 eligible organizations competed and six HSNTP/CTG awards were made. Information on the 2014 awards can be found here: www.fema.gov/news-release/2014/09/26/fema-awards-11-million-increase-preparedness-through-continuing-training.

For more information on this opportunity, and to download an application package, go to www.grants.gov.  On Grants.gov, you can find this opportunity by selecting Browse Agencies, and then select Department of Homeland Security. In the Basic Search Criteria, in the CFDA box, enter 97.005; from there, select the Continuing Training Grants (CTG) Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

FY 2015 HSNTP/CTG applications are due no later than August 10, 2015.  Submissions must be made through Grants.gov.

IAEM Dispatch, July 2, 2015

IAEM-ASIA NEWS

Volcano evacuations bill enacted in wake of Mount Ontake disaster The Japan Times The Diet enacted a bill that will oblige municipalities and businesses near volcanoes to compile evacuation plans in the event that a volcano erupts. The change will affect local governments and institutions adjacent to 50 volcanoes. The bill to revise the law on special measures concerning active volcanoes was approved at a plenary meeting of the Upper House following its passage through the Lower House.

IAEM-OCEANIA NEWS

New Zealand announces Cyclone Pam tourism recovery package* PreventionWeb Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced a $26 million package, aimed at helping the tourism sector in Vanuatu recover following Cyclone Pam. "Tourism accounts for 20 per cent of the Vanuatu economy and employs 26 percent of the labor force. Getting the tourism sector back up a running is vital to Vanuatu's long-term recovery from Cyclone Pam," McCully says.

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IAEM-USA NEWS

FEMA publishes new Public Assistance Policy on Insurance IAEM The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on June 29 published the new Public Assistance Policy on Insurance in the Federal Register. This new policy makes several changes, including: clarifying key terms; the scope of insurance needed; and the difference between flood and non-flood events. The policy also provides options to self-insure or modify the insurance requirement with FEMA, and sets standards for a state insurance commissioner certification. Growing out of FEMA’s re-evaluation of aspects of PA policy and guidance, which began last year, as well as consultations with stakeholders and subject matter experts, the new policy takes effect immediately for disasters declared on or after June 29, 2015. FEMA is developing electronic calculation and tracking worksheets to support consistent and accurate implementation of insurance requirements and reductions. FEMA webinars will be announced soon for state and tribal partners to review the new policy and provide information on its implementation in the field.

Entry deadline is Aug. 1 in 2015 IAEM-USA Student Academic Research Presentation Competition IAEM The IAEM-USA Student Region is still accepting entries in its 2015 Student Academic Research Presentation Competition through Aug. 1, 2015, 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. This competition offers an opportunity for IAEM-USA Student members to showcase their research, and have it judged by experts in the field of emergency management. Presentations will be judged in either the undergraduate or graduate category, and prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place. Judging and awards will take place at the IAEM Annual Conference in Clark County, Nevada, and you must be present to compete. Award guidelines and entry instructions are available here.

Flood insurance policyholders have until Sept. 15 to request a review of their Hurricane Sandy claims IAEM The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has set Sept. 15 as the deadline for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders to request a claim of their Hurricane Sandy claims if they feel they were underpaid. Where warranted, additional payments will be made to those policyholders. The Sandy claims review process is intended to be simple, navigable by the policyholder and does not require paid legal assistance. Additionally, there are several nonprofit service providers ready to offer free advice and answer questions policyholders may have. A list of these advocacy groups can be found on the claims review website. To be eligible for the review, policyholders must have experienced flood damage between Oct. 27, 2012 and Nov. 6, 2012, as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Policyholders can call the NFIP's Hurricane Sandy claims center at 1-866-337-4262 or go online to download a form requesting a review.

Airbnb to work with FEMA on disaster response housing Skift Airbnb is teaming up with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to strengthen its program that lets victims of hurricanes, earthquakes and other disasters stay at host homes for free. The online home rental service will send 100,000 hosts in Florida, Louisiana and other states tips from FEMA's Ready campaign on how to prepare for hurricane season. During a disaster, FEMA will also provide Airbnb with real-time information so that the company can better figure out where its help is needed. For example, Airbnb can email hosts in specific neighborhoods to let them know shelter is needed in that

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area. Hosts can then go to the Airbnb's site or app and volunteer to take in victims or rescue workers for free.

Emergency communications bill goes to Obama for signature* Homeland Security Today Following Homeland Security Today's report that the House passed the final version of the Department of Homeland Security Interoperable Communications Act (HR 615) earlier passed by the Senate, author Rep. Donald Payne Jr., D-N.J., the ranking member of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications Subcommittee, said he's elated to see the amended version of his legislation go to the President for his signature. The legislation is the first bill of 2015 to pass out of the Committee on Homeland Security and sent to President Barack Obama for his signature.

IAEM NEWS

IAEM Bulletin articles on 'Marketing Your EM Program' sought by IAEM-Global Editorial Work Group IAEM The IAEM-Global Editorial Work Group seeks articles for the third IAEM Bulletin special focus issue of 2015, on the theme of "Marketing Your Emergency Management Program." Examples of articles could include, but are not limited to: how to reach out to businesses, schools and other groups who don't normally get involved in EM ideas and concepts; lessons learned: what marketing techniques worked for your program and what didn't work; how and with whom you coordinated your marketing program; and methods for integrating or collaborating with stakeholders. Please read the IAEM Bulletin Author's Guidelines prior to emailing your article of 750 to 1,500 words to Karen Thompson, editor, no later than July 10, 2015.

EM NEWS

After decade of disasters, UN shifts its Asia operations Reuters The United Nations is downsizing its humanitarian staff in some Asian countries where governments have stepped up with funds and manpower after a decade of massive floods, storms and earthquakes. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs will close in Papua New Guinea this month and Sri Lanka by the end of the year, while "radically downsizing" in Indonesia, said Oliver Lacey-Hall, the outgoing head of OCHA's Asia-Pacific office in Bangkok.

Preventing the next pandemic* The Atlantic Though the furor has died down, the Ebola outbreak is not over. The latest World Health Organization situation report found 20 cases last week compared with 24 cases the week before. Liberia was declared free of the disease on May 9, but cases in Guinea and Sierra Leone have continued to hover at 20-27 per week. When you compare that to six months ago, when there were hundreds of new cases per week, it certainly seems that things are approaching getting back to normal. But what we've learned from the Ebola outbreak is that, in the face of an unexpected pandemic, normal isn't good enough.

Nepal tells UN to destroy low-quality food meant for quake survivors Voice of America The United Nations must destroy hundreds of tons of substandard food it imported for distribution to survivors of the recent earthquakes in Nepal, a senior Nepali government official said. Two quakes, on

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April 25 and May 12, killed 8,844 people, injured more than 22,000 and destroyed 500,000 homes forcing tens of thousands into temporary shelters and in need of food and medical care.

DHS S&T collaborates with Emergency Management Australian and MIT Lab* Homeland Security Today A strategic partnership to collaborate on advancing information-sharing capabilities for public safety has been formed between the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate Emergency Management Victoria and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE UPDATE

Register today for the 2015 IAEM Annual Conference IAEM Registration is now open for the 63rd IAEM-USA Annual Conference & EMEX in Clark County, Nevada, Nov. 13-18, 2015. View our online program and register today. This is the premiere emergency management event of the year. You will not want to miss what the conference has to offer: CEM®/AEM program offerings and pre/post-conference training from EMI, Naval Post Graduate School, NDPTC, EMAP, and more. There are more than 60 breakout sessions, spotlight sessions on contemporary issues from speakers who have worked disasters in their own communities, general sessions from renowned speakers, and unlimited networking opportunities during special events. "If you want to know what really is going on in emergency management today, this is the place to be," said Thomas E. Drabek, John Evans Professor Emeritus, University of Denver and author of The Human Side of Disaster, Second Edition.

DISASTER TECHNOLOGY NEWS

Teens create CERTPRO app to track volunteer hours during emergency response* Emergency Management In the wake of the 2013 tornado in Moore, Oklahoma, streams of local volunteers helped with the disaster relief effort, but federal emergency response teams were disorganized. The community also may have missed out on some federal aid because of the lack of organization. Three North Texas seventh-graders have created an app that not only would help keep track of volunteers, but also would ensure that disaster-stricken communities get the federal aid they are entitled to.

Virginia Tech students make ant vehicle for disaster relief efforts Composites Manufacturing Magazine Students at Virginia Tech, led by Dr. Christopher Williams of the Design, Research and Education for Additive Manufacturing Systems Lab, have worked with the U.S. Military to create a prototype for a 3-D printed "ant vehicle" they believe can be used in disaster relief efforts. The vehicle, which was made entirely of 3-D printed parts, including nanocomposites, uses six ant-like legs to move. Students have been testing the prototype by creating man-made barriers and making the vehicle walk over natural terrain to determine its functionality in harsh environments.

CEM® UPDATE

Act today to be eligible to receive your certification diploma at the 2015 IAEM-USA Annual Conference IAEM CEM®/AEM candidates in the Class of 2015 who are interested in receiving their diploma at the IAEM-USA Annual Conference during the awards ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, in Clark County,

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Nevada, must have their initial CEM®/AEM credential application approved no later than the September 2015 online review meeting and must take and return their completed exam to IAEM Headquarters by Oct. 12, 2015, as well as receive a passing grade. No supplemental reviews will occur prior to the scheduled November/December 2015 online review meeting.

EM RESOURCES

USDA announces new tool to monitor dams, keep communities safe High Plains Journal Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the availability of DamWatch, a new web-based application that provides real-time monitoring of rainfall, snowmelt, stream flow and seismic events that could pose potential threats to dam safety. "With tools like this, USDA is using the newest technologies to meet our mission" Vilsack said. "This tool provides a 'one-stop' source for accessing critical documents, databases, onsite electronic monitoring devices and geospatial information. The intent is to help keep the public safe and protect infrastructure."

EM CALENDAR

2015 Hurricane Sandy Conference: 'Translating Research into Practice' to be held on Aug. 10-11 in New York City IAEM The U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences will present the 2015 Hurricane Sandy Conference, "Translating Research into Practice," on Aug. 10-11, 2015, at the NYU Kimmel Center, New York, NY. The meeting is open to the public and targeted to public health practitioners, disaster first responders, research scientists, community-based organizations, and members of Hurricane Sandy impacted communities. The conference will allow HHS Sandy Recovery Science grantees to share the outcomes of their Hurricane Sandy research and training projects. All conference participants also will discuss: opportunities to build a community of practice around Hurricane Sandy recovery research; the path forward for translating Hurricane Sandy recovery science research results into practice; and how the Sandy recovery science grants model disaster research science preparedness and benefit Sandy impacted communities. Details and registration are available online.

FEMA Continuity Webinar on Business Impact Analysis scheduled for July 8, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT IAEM The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continuity webinar on "ISO 22317: 2015 Business Impact Analysis" will be presented by George Huff, director of consulting, the Continuity Project. He is a subject matter expert on continuity of operations and founded the Continuity Project to advise organizations of all types on business continuity management, disaster response and preparedness. He also helped to develop the international standards to improve business continuity management. Connect online with the webinar, or connect to audio at 1-800-320-4330, pin #464774.

DHS Regional Supply Chain Resilience Workshop to take place Aug. 13 in Portland IAEM The Department of Homeland Security will hold a Regional Supply Chain Resilience Workshop on Aug. 13, 2015, in Portland, Oregon. The event is free, but space is limited, so please register online in advance. This half-day session will include: supply chain best practices from industry; active monitoring

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solutions with complete cargo visibility and supply chain security; economic espionage threat brief provided by the FBI; port of Portland Operations, and more.

SAME and TISP to offer Aug. 11 infrastructure resilience workshop with a focus on the LA River IAEM The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) and The Infrastructure Security Partnership (TISP) are offering a one-day workshop, as part of the Regional Resilience Workshop and White Paper Series, on "The LA River — Resilience in the System." This workshop on infrastructure resilience will be hands-on and will loosely follow a condensed version of The Goethal's Infrastructure Challenge. Data gathered during the workshop will be compiled and used to inform Homeland Security's National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP). The workshop will focus on three areas: supply chain management and operations; the nexus of cyber security and emergency response; and disaster recovery and economic development. Participants will be divided into teams, be assigned a "wickedly complex" infrastructure problem, and will work with the team and a subject matter expert (from the Department of Defense, private industry, local and state government, plus non-governmental organizations) to come up with innovative solutions. All teams will present their solutions at the end of the workshop, and team results will be compiled and distributed following the workshop. The workshop will take place at the Proud Bird Restaurant, 11022 Aviation Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. Download the event flyer for details on the workshop and how to register.

AROUND THE WORLD

Massive wildfires rip through Washington State CBS News Firefighters are in for another long night in Central Washington State. And thousands of homeowners have been warned they might have to evacuate at any time. A wildfire that kicked up is still burning out of control after tearing through the town of Wenatchee. Those who returned home today found little to salvage. More than a dozen large fires are burning in the West.

Alaska wildfires have burned over a million acres — and fire season still has a long way to go The Washington Post In 2004, Alaska suffered its worst wildfire season on record. Heat, dry conditions and lightning strikes combined to produce 701 fires and a staggering 6,590,140 acres burned — "more than 8 times the 10 year acreage average," according to the state’s Division of Air Quality. It's still early, but this wildfire season — which leapt into high gear after lightning strikes ignited more than 150 fires in Alaska — is starting to prompt sober comparisons with 2004.

Almost 500 injured in explosion at Taiwan water park CNN via WITI-TV Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare put out a call for medical supplies and skin grafts for the hundreds injured after flammable powder exploded in midair at a recreational water park, Taiwanese media reported. No fatalities had been reported, and the total number of injuries had dropped to 498, according to Taiwan's Central News Agency, which cited New Taipei's Public Health Department. The department said some of the injured were inadvertently counted twice in its previous tally of 524.

Indonesia plane crash death toll 141 as search effort ends The Associated Press via ABC News Indonesia's air force promised to investigate whether the aging transport plane that crashed into a city neighborhood, killing 141 people, was violating rules by carrying non-military passengers who paid for their flights. A local military commander said the search for bodies has ended. The dead included all 122

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on the plane, including military personnel and family members, and people in a residential area of Medan city where the C-130 Hercules crashed shortly after takeoff, North Sumatra police Maj. A. Tarigan told TVOne station.

Heavy rains cause severe flooding in central China, killing 15 and leaving 19 others missing Fox News Four days of heavy rain have caused severe flooding in central China, killing at least 15 people and leaving 19 others missing. China's Ministry of Civil Affairs said that the 15 people died from drowning, mudslides and house collapses. It said up to 51.4 centimeters of rain fell in the eastern province of Jiangsu and that water levels of rivers and lakes were dangerously high in a six-province region.

Mediterranean migrants: Italy begins to recover bodies BBC News The Italian Navy is attempting to recover the bodies of about 800 migrants who drowned while attempting to cross the Mediterranean. The trawler carrying up to 900 people had set sail from Libya. Only 28 migrants survived and a few dozen bodies were recovered. After the disaster the European Union stepped up its search and rescue efforts. A record 70,000 migrants have made the crossing to Italy this year, with almost 2,000 dying at sea.

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Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Improving Emergency Response at Airports

http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/acrp/acrp_rpt_095Part1.pdf Analytic Services Inc. Building Codes and Resilience to Natural Disasters in the Asia-Pacific http://www.anser.org/ba-

brief-building-codes Center for a New American Security (CNAS) Enabling Decision: Shaping the National Security Council for the Next President

http://www.cnas.org/sites/default/files/publications-pdf/CNAS%20Report_NSC%20Reform_Final.pdf

Center for Climate and Energy Solutions Options for Mobilizing Clean Energy Finance http://www.c2es.org/docUploads/options-mobilizing-

clean-energy-finance.pdf President Obama's Climate Action Plan: Two Years Later  http://www.c2es.org/docUploads/climate-

action-plan-2-year-update-06-15.pdfCenter for Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security (CIP/HS) CIP Report, June 2015, v. 14, no. 5  Energy Sector

http://cip.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/The-CIP-Report-June-2015-Energy-Sector.pdfCongress. House. Homeland Security Committee Admitting Syrian Refugees: The Intelligence Void and the Emerging Homeland Security Threat

http://homeland.house.gov/hearing/subcommittee-hearing-admitting-syrian-refugees-intelligence-void-and-emerging-homeland

DHS’ Efforts to Secure .Gov http://homeland.house.gov/hearing/subcommittee-hearing-dhs-efforts-secure-gov

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Terror Threat Snapshot http://homeland.house.gov/sites/homeland.house.gov/files/documents/June%20Terror%20Threat%20Snapshot.pdf

Congress. House. Oversight & Government Reform Committee OPM Data Breach: Part II http://homeland.house.gov/hearing/subcommittee-hearing-admitting-

syrian-refugees-intelligence-void-and-emerging-homeland Congress. Senate. Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Update on the Recalls of Defective Takata Air Bags and NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Efforts

http://www.commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=Hearings&ContentRecord_id=a3504ffe-d343-4cff-a73a-2de3f877101c&ContentType_id=14f995b9-dfa5-407a-9d35-56cc7152a7ed&Group_id=b06c39af-e033-4cba-9221-de668ca1978a

Government Accountability Office (GAO) Cybersecurity: Recent Data Breaches Illustrate Need for Strong Controls across Federal Agencies.

GAO-15-725T [testimony] http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-15-725T Combating Terrorism: Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation Process and U.S. Agency

Enforcement Actions. GAO-15-629 http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-15-629 German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA) Collective Self-Blockade? Why the UN Climate Conference in Paris Could Fail http://www.giga-

hamburg.de/en/system/files/publications/gf_international_1504.pdf Heritage Foundation FY 2016 House Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill: Right on Regulations, Wrong on

Spending http://thf_media.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/pdf/IB4426.pdf Islamist Terror Plot No. 70: Congress Needs to Take Terror Threat Much More Seriously

http://thf_media.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/pdf/IB4424.pdf Terrorist Plot No. 71: Rise in Terrorism Calls for Increased Vigilance

http://thf_media.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/pdf/IB4425.pdf White House FACT SHEET: U.S. Government Hostage Policy

https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/06/24/fact-sheet-us-government-hostage-policy Hostage Recovery Activities (EO 13698) http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-06-29/pdf/2015-

16122.pdf Remarks by the President in Eulogy for the Honorable Reverend Clementa Pinckney

https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/06/26/remarks-president-eulogy-honorable-reverend-clementa-pinckney

Remarks by the President on the Supreme Court Decision on Marriage Equality https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/06/26/remarks-president-supreme-court-decision-marriage-equality

Statement by the President on the U.S. Government's Hostage Policy Review https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/06/24/statement-president-us-governments-hostage-policy-review

Support, Defend, and Sustain: The Relevance of U.S. Response to Closing Civic Space https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/06/24/support-defend-and-sustain%E2%80%99-relevance-us-response-closing-civic-space

New York Citizen Corps, July 1, 2015

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All About That Grill: Summer Grilling Safety

Now that summer is here you may be looking to fire up the grill at your next family gathering.  While grilling is a popular way to cook food, it comes with an increased risk of home fires and injuries. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an average of 8,000 home fires are caused by grilling, and close to half of all injuries involving grills are due to thermal burns.

July is the peak month for grill fires. Learn how to grill safely before you throw one on the barbie with these NFPA tips: Only use propane and charcoal grills outdoors; Keep young children and pets away from the grill area; Never leave a lit grill unattended; Maintain a clean grill by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill;

and Keep the grill away from your home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging

branches.  

Protect your family and home this summer! Get more facts about grilling safety with this public service announcement from the U.S. Fire Administration.

NYC Emergency Management's Tip of the Week    School's Out for Summer, but Making a Plan is Still HotSchools might be out for the summer, but that doesn't mean kids have to stop learning. Make sure your kids are Ready New Yorkers: be the teacher by making a plan, and be sure they know it as well as you do. Don't forget to keep it fun by quizzing them about the family emergency plan, and have them practice getting to the family meeting places and putting a Go Bag together. Learn more about preparing kids for emergencies

NYC Citizen Corps and Other Initiatives

(new) Recap: 2015 Disaster Volunteer Conference: Becoming Response Ready - Working with Diverse PopulationsOn June 30th, participants from government agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations attended the 9th annual Disaster Volunteer Conference to share information, skills, and networking opportunities to ensure New York City's disaster volunteer community is prepared for emergencies. This year's theme focuses on skills-based workshops on serving people with varying needs.

After a welcoming address by NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Joseph J. Esposito, this year's keynote Kanhong Lin (Regional Manager for Disaster Preparedness at the American Red Cross - Greater New York) spoke about his experiences addressing diversity in disaster preparedness. NYC Citizen Corps and the 2015 Disaster Volunteer Conference Planning Committee thanks everyone involved in the planning and coordination of the event. Please visit NYC Citizen Corps for photos and other upcoming events. (new) The Annual Individual and Community Preparedness Workshop: "A Whole Community Approach to Bolstering Resilience" Request for Proposals The FEMA Region II Individual and Community Preparedness Workshop will present best practices and lessons learned from the following sectors: Public, Private, Access and Functional Needs, Faith-Based, Voluntary Organizations, and Youth. This whole community approach ensures that through

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collaboration, individuals and communities will be better prepared and more resilient. The workshop will occur August 18-19, 2015. The Committee is now accepting proposals for 60-90 minutes interactive presentations on topics related to this year's theme of resiliency. For more information, please click here or submit submission through link https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M82NC2S.

ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local GovernmentsThe U.S. Department of Justice has published a new technical assistance document, ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments, to help State and local government officials understand how title II of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to their programs, activities, and services. This 16-page illustrated guide addresses general nondiscrimination requirements (program accessibility provisions, service animals, communications, policies and procedures). 

Upcoming Events

July 9th - FEMA Promising Practice: Overnight Shelter Experiences This 90-minute webinar hosted by the ADA National Network/FEMA Webinar Series will highlight the Overnight Shelter Exercise with the Disability Community. Reasons for the exercises is typically the lack of appropriate and accessible services in shelters as one in five people encountered during any disaster will have a disability or about 56.7 million people, approximately 19 percent of the population. Many first responders lack familiarity and working knowledge they require to successfully integrate all members of the community in all aspects of the work they do. Participants will learn how to plan an overnight exercise with the disability community, hear about the challenges encountered in the process and learn how to overcome them. The event begins at 2:30pm. For more information or to register, please visit http://www.adapresentations.org/registration.php

Publications from CRC Press - New and Recent for July 2, 2015

The U.S. Domestic Intelligence Enterprise : History, Development, and Operations By Darren E. Tromblay To Be Published: August 18, 2015 by CRC Press Hardback: 978-1-48-224773-2

Counterterrorism : Reassessing the Policy Response By Benoît GomisTo Be Published: August 3, 2015 by CRC PressHardback: 978-1-48-223715-3

The Complete Guide for CPP Examination Preparation, 2nd EditionBy Anthony V. DiSalvatore (CPP, PSP & PCI)To Be Published: July 26, 2015 by Auerbach PublicationsHardback: 978-1-49-870522-6

Risk Analysis and Security Countermeasure Selection, Second EditionBy Thomas L. CPP/PSP/CSC NormanTo Be Published: July 8th 2015 by CRC PressHardback: 978-1-48-224419-9

A Futurist's Guide to Emergency ManagementBy Adam S. CrowePublished May 19th 2015 by CRC Press

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Hardback: 978-1-48-225391-7

Disaster's Impact on Livelihood and Cultural Survival : Losses, Opportunities, and Mitigation Edited by Michele CompanionPublished March 15th 2015 by CRC PressHardback: 978-1-48-224843-2

Emergency Management and Social Intelligence : A Comprehensive All-Hazards Approach By Charna R. Epstein, Ameya Pawar, Scott. C. SimonPublished December 18th 2014 by CRC PressHardback: 978-1-43-984797-8

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Disaster ManagementBy Brian TomaszewskiPublished December 18th 2014 by CRC PressHardback: 978-1-48-221168-9

Soft Target Hardening : Protecting People from Attack By Jennifer HestermanPublished December 17th 2014 by CRC PressHardback: 978-1-48-224421-2

Homeland Security and Private Sector Business : Corporations' Role in Critical Infrastructure Protection, Second EditionBy Elsa LeePublished December 10th 2014 by CRC PressHardback: 978-1-48-224858-6

Introduction to Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)The U.S. Military’s Role to Support and DefendEdited by Bert B. Tussing, Robert McCreightPublished November 23rd 2014 by CRC PressHardback: 978-1-46-659567-5

Long-Term Community Recovery from Natural DisastersBy Lucy A. Arendt, Daniel J AleschPublished November 20th 2014 by CRC PressHardback: 978-1-46-659302-2

Transnational SecurityBy Marie-Helen MarasPublished October 8th 2014 by CRC PressHardback: 978-1-46-659444-9

Hazards Analysis : Reducing the Impact of Disasters, Second Edition By John C. PinePublished September 9th 2014 by CRC PressHardback: 978-1-48-222891-5

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By Kenneth ChristopherPublished June 19th 2014 by CRC PressHardback: 978-1-46-659163-9

Risk Assessment and Security for Pipelines, Tunnels, and Underground Rail and Transit OperationsBy Anna M. Doro-onPublished June 2nd 2014 by CRC PressHardback: 978-1-46-656932-4

The Silver Lining Circular – A Monthly Open Source Listing of Notable Publications on International Security, War/Conflict, Disasters and Complex All-Hazard Emergencies

“Nepal Disaster Management Reference Handbook” – Recently released by Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DMHA), this 139-page handbook “…is designed to provide decision makers, planners and responders a comprehensive understanding of in-country disaster management plans and structures, including information on key domestic disaster response entities, basic country background, and local and international humanitarian organizations present in the country. On 25 April 2015 during the finalization of this Nepal book, tragically a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck… killing thousands and affecting millions of citizens. This book will not contain detailed information/reference pertaining to response efforts for the earthquake due to the ongoing and evolving disaster situation. The U.S. Embassy Nepal country team and UNOCHA will provide feedback on the report after earthquake recovery efforts subside.” Web Link: https://www.cfe-dmha.org/DMHA-Resources/Disaster-Management-Reference- Handbooks

“Geographies of Resilience: Challenges and Opportunities of a Descriptive Concept” – Released last month in the journal Progress in Human Geography, this article maintains that “…in disaster science, policy and practice, the transition of resilience from a descriptive concept to a normative agenda provides challenges and opportunities. Arguing that both are needed to increase resilience and outlining the concept and several recent international resilience-building efforts to elucidate critical questions and less-discussed issues.” Web Site: http://phg.sagepub.com/content/39/3/249

“Protected Areas as Tools for Disaster Risk Reduction: A Handbook for Practitioners” – Recently issued by Ministry of Environment in Japan and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), this the handbook provides “…practical guidance on the effective use of protected areas as tools to reduce the likelihood and impacts of disasters. The role of healthy ecosystems in providing cheap, reliable protection against natural hazards has been increasingly recognized. Forests and other vegetation help to stabilize slopes, prevent floods and slow or stop soil erosion and desertification. A range of coastal habitats, from corals to mangroves, protect people living near the sea from the worst of storms and tidal waves. In these circumstances, places that maintain functioning natural ecosystems become increasingly important.” Web Site: https://portals.iucn.org/library/sites/library/files/documents/2015-001.pdf

“The Financial Management of Flood Risk: An International Review - Lessons Learned from Flood Management Programs in G8 Countries” – Issued this month by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), this paper focuses on “…identifying key issues specific to flood risk management, best practices and available models for managing the financial impact of floods. Flood risk does not lend itself to the economics of insurance. It inherently leads to adverse selection, which, in turn, hinders the basic insurance principle of diversification through risk pooling. Flood-related losses are often directly

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attributable to under-investment in public infrastructure, poor asset management, obsolete building codes and ineffective land-use planning.” Web Site: http://assets.ibc.ca/Documents/Natural%20Disasters/The_Financial_Management_of_Flood_Risk.pdf

“Community Disaster Resilience: a Systematic Review on Assessment Models and Tools” – Recently released by the Public Library of Science (PLOS) this report seeks to “…provides a critical analysis of the assessment tools available for evaluating community disaster resilience (CDR). Recent years have witnessed community disaster resilience becoming one of the most heavily supported and advocated approach to disaster risk management. However, its application has been influenced by the lack of assessment tools. This study reviews studies conducted using the resilience concept and examines the tools, models, and methods adopted.” Web Site: http://currents.plos.org/disasters/article/community-disaster-resilience-a-systematic-review-on-assessment-models-and-tools/

“Bolstering Critical Infrastructure Resilience after Superstorm Sandy: Lessons for New York and the Nation” – Recently issued by the Center for Resilience Studies (Northeastern University), this 111-page report examines “…the lessons from Superstorm Sandy and implications for major urban areas around the U.S. and should inform both much needed changes to the nation’s approach to managing the risk to infrastructure associated with major disasters and investment in resilience as a central element of post-storm restoration efforts. Bolstering regional capacity to better withstand, more nimbly recover from, and adapt to disruptive events is a national imperative we neglect at our peril.” Web Site: http://www.northeastern.edu/resilience/programs/sloan-foundation/

“Leading in Disaster Recovery: A Companion Through the Chaos” – Recently published by the New Zealand Red Cross, this guidebook “…is about leadership in disaster recovery sharing hard-won wisdom and practical strategies. We have distilled the wisdom of more than 100 leaders in recovery who have gone before…many people have died for the lessons we’ve learnt. We owe it to them to do something in the streets with the people, not just in the universities, with these lessons.” Web Site: http://preparecenter.org/sites/default/files/leading_in_disaster_recovery_a_companion_through_the_chaos.pdf

Researched and compiled by Frank Disimino, contact e-mail: fdisimi1@gmail.com to request to be added or removed from the distribution list. Please contact me should you be unable to download a particular report/publication and I will e-mail the document to you.

Employment Information:

Emergency Management Specialist

How to ApplyA cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job SummaryThe University of Michigan, Division of Public Safety and Security {DPSS) is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist, who will be positioned within the University Of Michigan Health System {UMHS) with a primary focus on the health system. The Division of Public Safety and Security consists of Hospitals and Health Centers Security Services, Emergency Management, Housing Security and Safety Services, University Security Services and the U-M Police Department.

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The Emergency Management Specialist assists in supporting and coordinating a comprehensive all hazards approach within the University of Michigan Health System, which includes all satellite clinic locations as well as the U-M Medical School.  The Emergency Management Specialist maintains strategic partnerships both internally and externally and will be expected to engage regularly with UMHS faculty and staff, community, state and federal partners to further enhance protection, prevention and preparedness efforts.  The Emergency Management Specialist will have a functional working relationship with the Associate Director of UMHS responsible for Emergency Management.

Responsibilities*

This position is responsible for day to day emergency preparedness coordination within the University of Michigan Health System.

For more position information: http://umjobs.org/job_detail/112141/emergency_management_spec

14128   –   IUPUI - Regional Emergency Management Coordinator, Vice President for Planning and Policy

Job Summary: Provides for the development, review, and maintenance of campus public safety plans, policies and procedures for the overall emergency management and continuity program on all regional campuses. Actively facilitates and supports communications and collaboration among campus personnel as to their roles and responsibilities in emergency preparedness and crisis management. Supports and/or provides coordination with internal and external stakeholders within the campus community to ensure compliance with federal, state, local and University policies regarding emergency planning and preparedness for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. In addition, may be called upon to assist the development of policy, strategy and plans to improve and enhance overall campus safety and emergency preparedness capabilities.

Qualifications: Review your qualifications prior to applying to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Resume and cover letter required.

REQUIRED: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Possess or be able to obtain, within two years of hiring, Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certifications. Possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University.

Strong communications skills, both written and verbal. Knowledge of building and fire codes and applicable federal guidelines for emergency preparedness planning. Understanding of Business Continuity or Continuity of Operations Planning and emergency planning, generally. Ability to read, write, and interpret maps and hazard assessments. Ability to control emotions though a variety of highly stressful situations.

Ability to proficiently use Windows based programs and to quickly adapt to changing software/datademands. Knowledge of and ability to clearly communicate the requirements of NFPA Codes and Standards, emergency management laws and authorities, OHSA/IOSHA Standards, and other applicable directives and policies. Ability to effectively present information to large groups and to a widely diverse population. Ability to project a positive, professional image of both the individual and the institution.

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Demonstrated interpersonal skills.

Preferred: Four years of experience in emergency management, fire safety, training, or other similar background related to emergency and/or crisis preparedness planning.

NOTE: Position is located on the IUPUI campus.

Applications accepted until July 2, 2015, or until position is filled.

https://jobs.iu.edu/joblisting/index.cfm?jlnum=14128&search=2

14275   -   IUPUI Emergency Manage Coordinator

Will provide for the development, review and maintenance of campus public safety plans, policies and procedures for the overall emergency management and continuity program on the given campus. Actively facilitates and supports communications and collaboration among campus personnel as to their roles and responsibilities in emergency preparedness and crisis management. Supports and/or provides coordination with internal and external stakeholders within the campus community to ensure compliance with federal, state, local and University policies regarding emergency planning and preparedness for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. In addition, may be called upon to assist the development of policy, strategy and plans to improve and enhance overall campus safety and emergency preparedness capabilities.

To be successful candidates should have strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Be able to effectively present information to large groups and to a widely diverse population. Have knowledge of and ability to clearly communicate the requirements of NFPA Codes and Standards, emergency management laws and authorities, OHSA/IOSHA Standards, and other applicable directives and policies.

Knowledge of building and fire codes and applicable federal guidelines for emergency preparedness planning. Have an understanding of Business Continuity or Continuity of Operations Planning and emergency planning, generally.

Ability to read, write and interpret maps and hazard assessments.

Ability to control emotions through a variety of highly stressful situations and to be able to project a positive, professional image of both the individual and the institution. Should have demonstrated interpersonal skills

Ability to use computers and other technical devices and be proficient in the use Windows based programs and to quickly adapt to changing software/data demands. Should know how to operate general office equipment; have the ability to drive a large SUV and know how to use emergencies radios and weather monitoring software.

Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, plus 2 years’ experience in emergency management, fire safety, training or other similar background related to emergency management and/or crisis preparedness planning. Equivalent education and experience in emergency management, fire safety, training or other similar background related to emergency management and/or crisis preparedness planning may be substituted at a 2:1 ratio. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet the

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university driving privileges policy. Possess or be able to obtain, within two (2) years of hiring, Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification.

https://jobs.iu.edu/joblisting/index.cfm?jlnum=14275&search=2

UCLA - Emergency Coordinator

Job Duties

Under the direction of the Assistant Dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) at UCLA in collaboration with the UCLA Health System Office of Emergency Preparedness, design, implement, oversee and test all elements of the DGSOM Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness programs in coordination with those of the UCLA Hospital System and UCLA Campus. Ensure programs meet the disaster preparedness and response objectives of the School and ensure ability of School to provide for faculty, staff, students, and patients and respond to the needs of the community, during and immediately following a disaster. Ensure program complies with regulatory requirements and is integrated with community activities, plans and expectations.

Major Program Responsibilities:

Emergency Response & Continuity of Mission Planning: The Emergency Coordinator will lead and facilitate emergency response and business continuity planning across all levels of the DGSOM. This ranges from school-wide emergency operations plan to plans for individual business units. A successful candidate will lead an integrated approach between emergency response and business continuity, developing plans tailored to the needs of end users. Emergency plans will support the needs of a broad range of stakeholders ranging from research to ambulatory clinic operations.

Training & Exercise: In conjunction with stakeholders and UCLA Health System Disaster Training Specialist, develop and deliver training for a variety of topics and all levels of audiences. A successful candidate will be able effectively train audiences ranging from line level employees to executive leadership. Additionally, a successful candidate will be able address subject matter ranging from basic disaster preparedness to incident management and action planning. The Emergency Coordinator will also develop and facilitate exercises to test all aspects of the DGSOM Emergency Management program.

Emergency Response: The DGSOM Emergency Coordinator supports DGSOM and Department Leadership in and facilitates the response to internally and externally occurring disasters. The Emergency Coordinator also supports the response of the Ronald Reagan and Santa Monica Medical Centers' to external and internal disasters and participates in the Office of Emergency Preparedness On-Call Schedule. Successful candidates are effective written and verbal communicators with a track record of exercising good judgment during emergencies.

Examples of Major Projects Include:

Expansion of the Warden Program: The Warden program ensures the safety of employees and visitors during an emergency by triggering emergency actions and integrating with first responders. The Emergency Coordinator will:

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Strategically guide the expansion of the Warden Program by training employees as wardens;Integrate Warden protocols with the DGSOM Department Operations Center and first responders;Support Wardens through ongoing training and engagement.

Development of the DGSOM Department Operations Center:

The DGSOM Department Operations Center (DOC) serves as the umbrella structure to ensure employee well-being and continuity of mission essential operations throughout crisis and disaster. The Emergency

Coordinator will:

o Create DOC process and plans;o Train DGSOM executives; create plans and job aids that assist DOC Staff to serve in their roles

effectively;o Develop DOC equipment and supply caches;o Ensure interoperability with Campus Emergency Operations Center and Health System Command

Centers.o Enhance and Maintain Emergency Communications Systems: The DGSOM utilizes several

emergency notification systems to effectively communicate with all populations within the Center for Health Sciences during emergencies.

The Emergency Coordinator will:

Maintain emergency communication systems in a state of readiness;Integrate emergency communications systems into programs.

For more about this employment opportunity: http://www.uclahealthcareers.org/all-jobs/Emergency- Coordinator/H78306

Thank you and have a wonderful and safe 4th of July weekend,

Barbara

Barbara L. JohnsonHigher Education Program AssistantFEMA/EMI/NETCDepartment of Homeland Security16825 S. Seton Avenue, K016Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Ph.: (301) 447-1452Barbara.Johnson3@fema.dhs.gov http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu

“FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.”

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