FEMA’s Higher Education Program Bits and Pieces

National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD

12 September 2014

Higher Education Program News:

Hi Ed Symposium:

Mark your calendars for the 17th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium scheduled for June 1- 4, 2015 at the Emergency Management Institute, Emmitsburg, MD. Information will be posted to the website in the next few months.

Associate Curriculum Outcomes Focus Group, September 9-10, 2014

Participants:

Kathy Francis – Director of Emergency Management Academic Programs, Frederick Community CollegeStephen Carter – Program Chair, University of Maryland University CollegeRandall Egsegian, Ph.D. – Assistant Dean, Durham Technical Community CollegeWilliam Nash – Dean of Technical Education, Barton Community CollegeRobert Jaffin – Adjunct Faculty Member, Idaho State University

The Associate Curriculum Outcomes focus group met to discuss and refine the outcomes previously agreed upon in the first meeting held August 29-30, 2012. The Principles of Emergency Management and other key documents were taken into consideration during the development process. The group also worked to incorporated additional points of discussion offered by the participants of the associate level breakout session which met during the 2014 Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium held the first week of June. The group was able to provide a sound starting point for the types of knowledge, skills and abilities expected of an individual with an associate level degree in emergency management. The group also developed several topics of concern community colleges with emergency management programs would like to see as breakout sessions during the 2015 Annual EM Hi Ed Conference.

To continue the work of this project, three additional focus group members are being solicited nationwide. The group plans to meet again March/April of 2015 to finalize the document.

Recommendations for future Focus Group activities:1. Identify at least three additional Focus Group members nationwide.2. Maintain this Work Group as an advocacy group for associates level emergency management

programs. 3. Reconvene the Work Group to finalize the Associates Level Curriculum Outcomes document in

March/April of 2015.4. Present the final document be presented during the 2015 EMI Higher Education Conference

breakout session.5. Encourage the sharing of course syllabi with the EMI Higher Education program.6. Recommend the integration of the documents produced by the EMI working groups.

7. Adopt a three- or five-year review schedule for the associates-level program outcomes.8. Investigate creating an EMI Higher Education Board of Mentors.

Recommended Future EMI Higher Education Conference content to include the following topical areas:

1. Developing meaningful internships.2. Creating meaningful capstone courses.3. Developing performance-based/prior learning assessments for emergency management courses.4. Developing classroom tools for practical emergency management exercises.5. Integrating emergency management content from primary education to the college environment.6. Exploring the concept of what does it take to be an emergency management instructor? 7. Exploring open educational resources.8. Sharing best practices in curriculum mapping such as developing syllabi, outcomes, student

assessments and program assessments. 9. Encouraging the development of integrated emergency management, including planning,

environmental services, and emergency management. 10. Exploring the opportunity to create synergy between traditional training and higher education.

A final copy of the report will be posted to the Hi Ed website shortly. Conference topics suggested by this group will be posted to the Hi Ed website 17th Annual EM Hi Ed Symposium page soon.

College and University News and Updates:

The University of Akron welcomes Dr. David Neal

1The Emergency Management faculty at The University of Akron is pleased to announce that Dr. David Neal has joined the program as a Visiting Professor in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Dr. Neal is currently on leave from Oklahoma State University. He was previously at Jacksonville State University and the University of North Texas. His expertise in Emergency Management and Disaster Studies are helping with teaching various courses. In addition, his research concentrates in response along with emergency Management Higher Education. The faculty is currently revising the curriculum in the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree.

Emergency Management/Homeland Security News:

3rd Annual Best Practices in Higher Ed EM Conference

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is proud to announce that The University of Louisville, in Louisville, Kentucky, will host the 3rd Annual Best Practices in Higher Ed Emergency Management Conference (BPHEEMC) on their campus in March 2015. We are thrilled to discover the capabilities and possibilities of this exciting and innovative conference program. Save the Date and registration information soon to follow...

Call for Presentations is now OPEN<http://www.utc.edu/safety-risk-management/docs/3rd-annual-call-for-presentations-final.docx>! As always, the BPHEEMC encourages and prioritizes presentations which capture and share real life application of best practices and lessons learned. The committee also encourages you to submit supplemental training aides and tools with your proposals for consideration.

We hope you will join us next March at the U of L! Come network and share information with other higher education emergency management professionals from around the globe. We look forward to visiting with you...

Shelbey Thompson Hollingsworth - Shelbey-Hollingsworth@utc.eduEmergency Management PlannerThe University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Safety and Risk Management615 McCallie Ave.Chattanooga, TN 37403423.425.5794 office423.425.2176 fax

Center for Disaster Research and Education (CDRE) at Millersville University Invites You To An International Research Symposium:

The Global Katrina Effect, 2005-2015: Hurricane Katrina’s Impact on Disaster Management Systems Worldwide

October 2-3, 2014

All Sessions and the Keynote Address Will Be Held in Lehr Room, Bolger Conference Center, Gordinier Hall,

ALL SESSIONS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

August 2015 will mark the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, considered to be one of the defining historic events within the emergency management field in the United States. Less known is that Katrina also had a powerful impact upon emergency management systems worldwide, over a variety of subject areas, ranging from emergency preparedness to coastal management to vulnerable populations to companion animals.

To highlight the global lessons drawn from Hurricane Katrina, Millersville University will host an international and interdisciplinary research symposium on October 2-3, 2014 which will bring together policymakers, practitioners and academics from Australia, France, New Zealand and the U.S. Gulf Coast region as well as CDRE Faculty Associates, to share their original findings on this important topic.

Symposium Topics Include:              The Effects of Katrina on Forecasting and Managing the Risk Associated with Storm Surge         The Hurricane Katrina Influence on Disaster Case Management Programs and Process         The Role of Local Government in Reducing Social Vulnerability to Climate Related Extreme

Events         Animals in Disaster: From Katrina to the Canterbury Earthquakes         Hurricane Katrina, 2005-2015:  Louisiana’s Lessons Learned (Symposium Keynote)         Lessons From the Katrina Experience in Anticipating and Managing Crime During and After

Disasters         Wealthy Countries as International Aid Recipients:  The United States and the Lessons of

Katrina

For the full symposium agenda, see:  http://www.millersville.edu/cdre/

Disaster Information Outreach by Librarians, NLM/NIH – September , 2014

*Selections from over 100 e-sources**Follow NLM_DIMRC on Twitter:  http://twitter.com/NLM_DIMRC *

***Webinar: Not Just Small Adults: Health Resources on Children in Disasters and Emergencies***National Library of Medicine Disaster Information Management Research CenterThursday, September 11, 2014 at 4:00pm – 5:00pm ET  Needs of children in disasters and emergencies are different than adults; health officials, responders, and providers face unique challenges when planning for and providing care to children. Multiple U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agencies and funded organizations collaborated to develop a comprehensive online guide that will serve as a central source for pediatric-related disaster and emergency health information. This new resource (http://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov/dimrc/children.html) brings into one place professional-level materials, documents, Web sites, and articles distinctly about children from authoritative sources, including government, private, non-profit and international organizations and agencies. Learn about this robust new resource, the collaboration behind it, and how it can make your information searching more efficient.http://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov/dimrc/dismeetings.html  Instructions to join the call: http://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov/dimrc/dismeetings.html#login  

*** Enterovirus Information ****The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a website on Non-Polio Enteroviruses. This website is includes a section for health care professionals as well sections about the viruses, laboratory testing, pregnancy, and outbreaks. http://www.cdc.gov/non-polio-enterovirus/

*The National Public Health Information Coalition has developed a page that provides links to information sources and state health department news releases and statements on the current virus.  http://www.nphic.org/component/jak2filter/?Itemid=1336&isc=1&category_id=335,97&tags_id=146

***Remember 9/11***The World Trade Center Health Program provides medical monitoring and treatment for emergency responders, recovery, and cleanup workers, and volunteers who helped after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the crash site near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. This year, on September 11th, help spread the word about this program by sharing videos made by people who enrolled in the program and received assistance. http://www.cdc.gov/wtc/memberstories.html

***Roles for Information Specialists and Others***Help scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) annotate aerial photographs with keyword tags to identify changes to the coast after extreme storms with the newly launched application “iCoast – Did the Coast Change?”.  Currently, the USGS is looking for online volunteers to classify photos taken before and after Hurricane Sandy.USGS iCoast website: http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/icoast/ Background on iCoast: http://www.usgs.gov/blogs/features/usgs_top_story/usgs-icoast-did-the-coast-change/

***Webinar: Integrating Access and Functional Needs into Evacuation Planning & Response***Federal Emergency Management AgencyMonday, September 15th, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET

Presented by Richard Devylder with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, this webinar will introduce participants to the topic of emergency evacuation and transportation planning inclusive of the needs of individuals with access and functional needs. http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/97495  Flyer: http://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1407160992573-7ca1f0705813fa3f528fdd76615a3cc5/evacuation%20webinar.pdf

***Webinar: Management and Prevention of Pediatric Influenza in Healthcare Settings*** Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA)Thursday, September 18th, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ETBefore flu season arrives, healthcare organizations should consider approaches to optimize influenza prevention and control. Taking action to immunize children and their close contacts, and early and aggressive use of antiviral therapies can lessen the impact of influenza infection. During this COCA webinar, subject matter experts from CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics will discuss strategies to improve influenza prevention and control in children, and will describe ways to leverage seasonal influenza planning to improve pandemic preparedness.http://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/2014/callinfo_091814.asp 

***Webinar: New York State Clinical Data Management System: Use for Medical Countermeasure Response and Population Management***National Alliance for Radiation ReadinessThursday, September 18th 2:00pm ETThe National Alliance for Radiation Readiness will provide an overview of the New York State Clinical Data Management System (CDMS). This electronic documentation system enables point-of-service documentation of recipient demographics, medical screening and medical countermeasure interventions at point of dispensing (POD) locations. The Pre-Reg functionality within the application allows individuals to complete demographic and screening information at home, or wherever there is internet connectivity. Even though CDMS has been primarily used to track antibiotic dispensing and vaccine administration, enhancements are on track to provide more all-hazards response capabilities, such as a radiation release event, and situational report functions. https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=r0d1tmbul3s3

***Two Upcoming Webinars Available from The Network for Public Health Law*** *Public Health Emergency Laws: Emergency Use of Property and Supplies  Co-sponsored by the CDC's Public Health Law ProgramSeptember 18th, 1 pm ETThis webinar examines the legal issues health department personnel and their attorneys may face regarding the protection of property and supplies during a public health emergency, including commandeering or closing facilities, limiting price gouging, procuring and reallocating supplies, and authorizing emergency countermeasures. https://www.networkforphl.org/webinars/2014/08/29/493/public_health_emergency_law_emergency_use_of_property_and_supplies

*Crisis Standards of Care: Public Health Ethics in Light of Evolving Mandates Co-sponsored by the New York State Bar Association Public Health Committee and the Public Health Association of New York CitySeptember 26th,  3 pm ETCrisis Standards of Care (CSC) is a systems framework developed by the Institute of Medicine to provide guidance to health officials in public health preparedness and response. This webinar will

address issues related to CSC planning and discuss the relationship between ethics and law, including the role of formal emergency declarations, legal requirements related to vulnerable populations, and potential liability for public and private entities for failure to plan. https://www.networkforphl.org/webinars/2014/08/28/492/crisis_standards_of_care_public_health_ethics_in_light_of_evolving_mandates

***On the Lighter Side***Fred the Preparedness DogThe Kansas Department of Health & Environment has created a webpage to increase family and pet preparedness for emergencies.  The website uses “Fred the Preparedness Dog” to help parents and teachers make disaster preparedness fun for kids.  http://www.fredthepreparednessdog.org/

***New in Disaster Lit***http://disasterlit.nlm.nih.gov/latest/?pg=&pgSize=100&PubYear=&PubTypeID=&AuID=&SourceID=&ResearchDocument=&period=14

Climate Change and HealthU.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health August 6, 2014This 90-minute presentation features internationally recognized experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Institutes of Health to discuss climate change, which the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers to be one of today's top public health challenges. It includes an overarching national perspective and regional snapshots on climate change, key health findings from the National Climate Assessment, and best practices to build health resilience in communities.http://disasterlit.nlm.nih.gov/search/?searchTerms=ID%3A8892&search.x=25&search.y=19&search=Search

Material on EbolaWe are continuing to add documents from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and others with information on responding to the Ebola virus.http://disasterlit.nlm.nih.gov/search/?searchTerms=ebola+OR+hemorrhagic&search.x=22&search.y=18&search=Search

***Emergency Access Initiative (EAI) extended through October 17***The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Emergency Access Initiative (EAI) has been extended through October 17, 2014 to support healthcare professionals working on the Ebola public health emergency in West Africa.EAI is a partnership between NLM and participating publishers to provide free access to full-text from over 650 biomedical journals and over 4,000 reference books and online databases to healthcare professionals and libraries affected by disasters. It serves as a temporary collection replacement and/or supplement for libraries affected by disasters that need to continue to serve medical staff and affiliated users. It is also intended for medical personnel responding to the specified disaster. EAI is not an open access collection. It is only intended for those affected by the disaster or assisting the affected population. If you know of a library or organization involved in healthcare efforts in response to the Ebola outbreak, please let them know of this service.

***Ebola information resources from NLM***

NLM is continuing to update these resources:

Ebola Outbreak 2014: Information Resources: http://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov/dimrc/ebola_2014.html

Articles in PubMed: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=ebola Resources from Disaster Lit (including info from CDC and WHO): http://1.usa.gov/1oZpqGK Ebola (for the general public): http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ebola.html Ebola (para el público en general en español):

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ebola.html

***Medical Professionals Considering Volunteering in West Africa***

If you are aware of medical professionals interested in volunteering in response to the Ebola outbreak, please refer them to the following:

U.S. Agency for International Development is registering expressions of interest and contact information from medical professionals. Contact information will be shared with U.S. government and non-governmental organizations.

http://www.usaid.gov/ebola/volunteers

CDC Safety Training Course for Healthcare Workers Going to West Africa in Response to the 2014 Ebola Outbreak

http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/hcp/safety-training-course/index.html?s_cid=cs_3923

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CRS: The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP): Issues in Brief http://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43141.pdf

Governor’s Hurricane Conference, Inc. - 2015 Program Committee Survey

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE!

We are pleased to announce the Governor's Hurricane Conference is now offering online registration.  Visit our website at www.flghc.org and see the Registration Page for details!

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IAEM Dispatch, September 11, 2014

IAEM-USA NEWS

Voting begins Monday, Sept. 15, for IAEM-USA Council officers IAEM All current IAEM-USA Individual, Affiliate, and Life members are invited to vote for their council's 2014-2015 Second Vice President and Secretary. The ballot will be open from Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, 9:00 a.m. Eastern time, until Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. Please visit the voting area for details on the candidates, voter eligibility, voting instructions, and a link to the online ballot. Online voting was established eight years ago, to encourage greater participation by providing a convenient and efficient means for IAEM members to review pertinent information about officer candidates — and then cast their votes. The voting process is simple and completely confidential. You are encouraged to review all available information and vote beginning on Sept. 15!

Senators: 'Police militarization' needs more oversight USA Today The federal government is sending more than $1 billion a year to police departments across the country — in the form of equipment and grants — with little assessment of whether that aid is needed and with minimal follow-up on how the weapons or money is used, according to testimony at a Senate committee.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE UPDATE

Reserve your seat at the Oct. 8 IAEM members-only webinar on 'Navigating the IAEM Annual Conference' IAEM The IAEM-USA Conference Committee is hosting an IAEM members-only webinar on "Navigating the IAEM Annual Conference," Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, 1:00-2:15 p.m. EDT. Space is limited, so interested IAEM members should register today. This year's conference has a lot going on and you will want to make sure you get the most out of it. How will you know where things are? What types of events are taking place? Is there anything you should attend on Saturday or Sunday? Will activities be planned for your friend or spouse, while you're attending plenary or breakout sessions? You will get answers to all of your questions in this webinar, making you better prepared to join IAEM members at the 2014 IAEM Annual Conference & EMEX, Nov. 14-19, in San Antonio, Texas.

EM NEWS

IDCE deadline for speaker presentations is Sept. 15, 2014 IAEM The International Disaster Conference & Expo (IDCE) is accepting speaker presentations until Sept. 15, 2014, for its next annual conference scheduled for Feb. 10-12, 2015, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. A successful submission will be innovative and interactive, will relate to the conference theme, "Emergency Management Technology for the Future," and will fit into one of five educational tracks. Tracks include: Resiliency (emergency management, response and recovery, and business continuity); Technology & Innovation (next generation 911, social media, interoperability); Public Health & Medical; Animals in Disasters; and Insurance. Guidelines and request to present form are available here.

Homeland Security on expiring pandemic stockpiles: We know Modern Healthcare The Department of Homeland Security is seeking to downplay a scathing report finding that the department is ill-prepared to handle a pandemic. According to an audit by the department's inspector general, much of the emergency supplies stockpiled since 2006, including personal protective equipment and antiviral medications, are set to expire by next year. A DHS spokesman said Tuesday that the department had already identified and taken action to address most of the issues raised in the report.

Lawsuit alleges DC's emergency planning doesn't serve people with disabilities Gothamist A class action lawsuit alleges that D.C.'s emergency planning doesn't adequately serve people with disabilities. Filed by three individuals, the Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and disability rights advocates, the lawsuit lists alleged issues with the planning "from the District's failure to publicize any information about accessible emergency shelters, failure to plan for emergency communications to persons who are deaf and blind, failure to put accessible evacuation options in place, and failure to plan for supply chain disruptions for medication and replacement of durable medical equipment."

NYC firefighters are being tracked with military-developed radio tags The Washington Post New York City's fire department is experimenting with outfitting its firefighters with $20 radio tags. Think of it as an E-Z Pass for tracking firefighters during the confusion of an emergency. The new tool is, in some ways, part of the ongoing response to the chaos of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Back then, reports the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's Space Systems Development Department, which is working on the project, the technology driving the department's ride lists consisted of paper and carbon copies.

SURVEY REQUESTS

Please take the Emergency/Incident Management Software Survey and share with colleagues IAEM The publisher of the Disaster Resource GUIDE received valuable suggestions from IAEM members as we prepared our survey on Emergency/Incident Management Software earlier this summer. We appreciate that input! The survey has begun and will be open for responses during September. We would like to find out what works, what is important, what is necessary/unnecessary and other valuable feedback on this critical part of managing EOCs or incidents. Please take the survey — and forward it to colleagues so we can gather this important information. Our sponsor, BCG, is giving away a $250 VISA card to one lucky participant! If you have questions about the survey or results, the Publisher can be contacted at survey link. Thanks for your support!

IAEM MEMBER NEWS

Avagene Moore, CEM, and husband receive 2014 First Farmers Achievement Award IAEM IAEM member Avagene Moore, CEM, and her husband Jimmy Moore, jointly received the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award from First Farmers & Merchants Bank. Avagene, the first female civil defense director appointed in Lawrenceburg/Lawrence County and in the State of Tennessee, has built an emergency management career that has taken her around the world. She has lectured extensively on emergency preparedness and disaster management, has testified before Congress, has helped

communities with disaster preparedness, and was long-time director of the EMForum. She served as IAEM President (1987-88), and in 2011, she was inducted into the International Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Hall of Fame. Today, she is semi-retired, but still serves as a consultant to FEMA and other government agencies. Avagene's husband Jimmy Moore has had a wide-ranging, successful career centering on photography and video production. He produced and appeared in the TV show "Hee-Haw" for nine years; has worked with the U.S. military, states, and corporations on photographing and filming events; served as Mission 3 Leader for the National Guard Bureau Documentation Team at Ground Zero 9/11; was nominated for a Grammy; and received a Gospel Music Association Dove Award for best album cover. There is more, and you can read all about it and see photos of the award presentation on the IAEM-USA Region 4 web page.

Carrie Little, MPA, CEM, to become city of Plano (Texas) emergency manager IAEM IAEM member Carrie Little, CEM, a past IAEM-USA Region 6 President, will become the new city of Plano (Texas) emergency manager effective Sept. 29. Most recently, Carrie was EM coordinator for the city of Grapevine (Texas). She has more than 15 years of experience in local government, including previous positions in emergency management with the city of Garland, Halff Associates, and the Fort Worth Fire Department. Among many accomplishments, Carrie composed the first state- and FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, and collaborated on the development and implementation of the first Regional Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee for the DFW region. Carrie holds a master's degree in public administration from the University of North Texas and is recognized by the International Association of Emergency Managers as a Certified Emergency Manager.

EM RESOURCES

NEMA releases history of EMAC, including a report on its impact on national mutual aid policy and operation IAEM NEMA has released the first-ever report tracing the history of EMAC and its impact on national mutual aid policy and operations. A state driven solution, EMAC stands as a tested and proven success story and an example of what determined individuals can accomplish when working together to make a difference for the nation. Download the report.

University of Miami OEM shares successful model for public awareness video campaign IAEM The University of Miami's Office of Emergency Management, led by director Scott Burnotes, wants to share its successful model for a public awareness video campaign with other OEMs. The videos, available for public viewing, include Emergency Notification and Hurricane Preparedness. The purpose of the campaign is to educate students, staff, and the community about the OEM's mission, common hazards, and what tools are in place to help notify about and mitigate risks. The videos have been featured at regional emergency management conferences and have been played at school events, such as athletic events and new student orientation. If you would like to know more, contact Gerald Cowen, project manager.

CEM® UPDATE

Certification Commission releases important clarification for candidates interested in recertifying as an AEM ℠ and upgrading to a CEM® IAEM If an AEM℠ candidate upgrades/recertifies (and documents six professional contributions), that

candidate has a six-month grace period to complete the second application (upgrade/recertify) where the professional contribution requirement will be waived. After the six-month grace period, the candidate will be required to submit six professional contributions during the first upgrade/recertification and then an additional six contributions when submitting the next application. To avoid the possibility of double-dipping, the second set of professional contributions must occur within the time period from the candidate's last application (recertification or upgrade). Candidates should not submit both applications at the same time through the online system. One application (the AEM℠ recertification application or the CEM® Upgrade application) should be submitted and reviewed first. Once the candidate receives the notification letter with the approval result, the second application can be submitted.

EM CALENDAR

SBA Webinar: The Top 5 Steps for Preparedness This Year IAEM The third in a series of free webinars in September hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Agility Recovery will be held Sept. 17, 2014, 2:00-2:30 p.m. EDT. The September series is presented in collaboration with FEMA's Ready Campaign as part of National Preparedness Month. This webinar will address "The Top 5 Steps for Preparedness this Year." What would you do if a fire, flood, server malfunction or health pandemic occurred at your office? If you had 15 minutes to evacuate, what would you take and where would you go? How would you continue servicing your clients? Think it can't happen to you? Statistics show that 94% of small business owners believe a disaster could seriously disrupt their business within the next two years. Are you prepared? This webinar will discuss the top five ways to prepare any organization for interruptions based on the most recent disasters and those most likely to occur. These straight-forward and simple to implement steps could mean the difference between surviving a disaster, and giving in to one. Learn more and register.

'Integrating Access and Functional Needs into Evacuation Planning and Response' webinar IAEM FEMA's Office of Disability Integration and Coordination along with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services will present a webinar titled "Integrating Access and Functional Needs into Evacuation Planning and Response" on September 15 from 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. EDT. This webinar will introduce participants to emergency evacuation and transportation planning inclusive of the needs of individuals with access and functional needs.

AROUND THE WORLD

Raging floods kill over 440 in Pakistan, India The Associated Press via ABC News Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 440 people, authorities said, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as helicopters and boats raced to save marooned victims.

Nevada governor declares emergency after flooding The Associated Press via ABC News Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has dispatched a team to start estimating the cost of damage from flooding that wiped out swaths of a vital interstate and swamped parts of Clark County and a southern Nevada Indian reservation. Sandoval also declared a state of emergency to allow local governments to qualify for state and federal help after the recent storm. Monsoonal moisture combined with remnants of Tropical Storm Norbert to dump water throughout the Southwest.

Health services, economies overwhelmed in Ebola-hit Africa AFP via Yahoo News Health workers in Liberia reported being overwhelmed by new Ebola cases on Wednesday, as the epidemic was blamed for shattering economic growth in neighbouring Sierra Leone. The World Health Organization has predicted an "exponential increase" in infections across west Africa, and warned that Liberia will face thousands of new cases in the coming weeks.

Global drought threatens water, food supplies. Get used to it. NBCNEWS.com The U.S. is hardly alone when it comes to drought. A worldwide weather phenomenon threatens the future of water and food supplies, as well as the global economy, experts say. Colombia, Pakistan, Somalia, Australia, Guatemala, China and Kenya are just a few of the other countries suffering severe drought conditions.

Strong earthquake hits off eastern Indonesia The Associated Press via USA Today A strong earthquake hit off the coast of Sulawesi island in eastern Indonesia, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and authorities said there was no threat of a tsunami. The magnitude-6.5 quake struck at a depth of 13 miles and was centered about 76 miles southeast of Mondayang, a town in northern Sulawesi, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Volcano tornadoes filled with toxic gas emerge from Iceland's Holuhraun International Business Times via Yahoo News Volcano tornadoes containing toxic gas have been filmed emerging from a fissure eruption in Holouhraun, Iceland. The tornadoes were filmed by Nicarnica Aviation in Kjeller, Norway, which released the infrared footage. Scientists said that while they do not know what caused the tornadoes, "it is most likely that the generation mechanism is similar to that of dust devils which are commonly seen alongside volcanic eruptions, but in this case contains SO2 and other hot volcanic gases and ash particles".

Questions raised over Nicaragua 'meteorite' BBC News International experts have raised doubts as to whether a 40ft-wide crater near the Nicaraguan capital, Managua, was caused by a meteorite. Nicaraguan officials announced on Sunday that a "small meteorite" had come down near the airport. But NASA scientists say the fact that no-one reported seeing a fireball in the sky would suggest it was caused by something else. So far no meteorite fragments have been found in the crater.

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Natural Hazards Center - DR 632—Disaster Research News You Can Use - And Now, For Some Good News on the Infectious Disease Front Disaster News Redux: Court Finds BP Grossly Negligent in Deepwater Horizon Spill One Year Later: See Our Updated Colorado Flood Resources - As we approach the one-year

anniversary of the 2013 Colorado flooding, the Natural Hazards Center continues to collect resources related to the event and the ongoing recovery. Check out our Colorado Flood Website for a wealth of great information. Recent additions include:

o The Colorado Flood of Sept 11, 2013: A Tour of Impact Areas —This film, commissioned by the Hazards Center, gives a visual representation of areas affected by the flood event and the magnitude of the event.

o The Record Front Range and Eastern Colorado Floods of September 11–17, 2013 — This report assesses the National Weather Service’s performance before and during the flooding and will guide future NWS education and flooding awareness efforts.

o The Federal Emergency Management Agency Initial Response to the Colorado Flood—This report from the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General examines FEMA’s response to the floods and details the many aspects of the response.

o Quick Response Reports from the Colorado Flood—These reports, funded by the Natural Hazards Center, pertain directly to the Colorado flooding and are part of a larger Center program that enables researchers to enter the field quickly to collect perishable data.

o Differential Vulnerability and Environmental Justice: A Preliminary Report on the 2013 Boulder Floods—This group report is the result of a University of Colorado Environmental Justice course that examined vulnerability and social justice in the context of the record flooding.

o And that’s not all. There’s numerous new media, maps, and links to recovery information from the affected communities. We add more information regularly, so be sure to check back often.

Call Outs: Calls for Papers, Abstracts, Proposals, and Moreo Call for Researchers/Interns

Sandy StorylineSuperstorm Research LabDeadline: Not listed

o Call for ParticipantsWeb Site Usability StudyNatural Hazards CenterDeadline: September 30, 2014

Some New Web Resourceso Ebola Outbreak 2014: Information Resources o Nature Toolbox o Save the Children 2014 Disaster Report Cardo TsunamiEvac Northwesto Natural Disaster Mitigation Video

Conferences and Eventso October 21-22, 2014

Pacific Northwest Advanced Flood Warning System WorkshopNational Hydrologic Warning CouncilGrand Mound, WashingtonCost and Registration: $195, open until filled

o November 17-18, 2014Risk Information Management, Risk Models, and ApplicationsCODATA-GermanyBerlin, GermanyCost and Registration: $263 before October 24, open until filled

o November 25-28, 2014INTERPRAEVENT International SymposiumINTERPRAEVENT International Research SocietyNara, JapanCost and Registration: $240, open until filled

o November 28-29, 2014Reframing DisastersArts & Humanities Research CouncilLeeds, EnglandCost and Registration: $80, open until filled

o December 10-11, 2014Advancing and Redefining Communities for Emergency Management ConferenceEmergency Management Community Collaborative, Veterans Emergency Management Evaluation Center, and othersLos Angeles, CaliforniaCost and Registration: $275 before November 1, open until filled

o January 15-17, 2015Water and Sustainable Development: From Vision to ActionUnited Nations WaterZaragoza, SpainCost and Registration: Free, request invitation by November 31

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs o Emergency and Safety Coordinator

City of ThorntonThornton, ColoradoDeadline: September 12, 2014

o Locum Associate EditorNature Climate ChangeLondon, EnglandSalary: Not listedDeadline: September 15, 2014

o Response and Resilience Team Gender SpecialistOxfamLocation OpenDeadline: September 26, 2014

o Disaster Services AnalystPacific Disaster CenterKihei, HawaiiSalary: $29,508Deadline: October 2, 2014

o Assistant ProfessorYork UniversityToronto, Canada

Salary: Not listedDeadline: October 31, 2014

Webinars, Training, and Educationo Webinar

Public Health Emergency Law: Emergency Use of Property and SuppliesSeptember 18, 2014, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDTThe Network for Public Health LawCost and Registration: Free, register in advance

o Twitter ChatEmergency Preparedness for Little OnesSeptember 17, 2014, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDTU.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesCost and Registration: Free, registration not required

To subscribe, visit http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/dr/

Survey for China Trip 2015

UF FES program is looking to put together a trip to China with a symposium in Beijing and stops in Shanghai and at Three Gorges Dam in October 2015.

It is a study /travel program designed for U.S. professionals to meet their international counterparts and exchange best practices, technologies and research. We are looking for those who may be interested. Price will be based on participation. If you are interested please send your information to jeffrey.lindsey@ufl.edu so we can compile a list of those interested. No commitment at this time.

You can earn 3 credit hours towards your master’s degree in FES. The 3 credit hour will count towards the FES 6735 International Emergency Disaster Response class or FES 6826 Emergency Services Disaster Response. The cost of the program will be based on number of participants plus course tuition ($1950 current rate). The course work will happen during the trip with the student presenting in China, and then completing a report upon arrival back in the U.S. You may also attend if you do not want the course credits.

Information is tentative and additional information will be posted as the program evolves.

If you are interested in attending please contact Dr. Lindsey to be put on the list Jeffrey.lindsey@ufl.edu by October 31, 2014

Volunteer for USGS "iCoast - Did the Coast Change?"

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) just launched a new crowdsourcing, citizen science application called “iCoast   –   Did   the   Coast   Change? ” that asks volunteers to identify changes to the coast by comparing and tagging aerial photographs taken before and after storms. Your contributions help USGS scientists improve the accuracy of USGS coastal   change prediction models  and vulnerability assessments that support pre-storm planning and post-storm rescue, recovery, and mitigation efforts. It is also a great educational tool for teaching students and even coastal residents about coastal hazards. We are looking for online volunteers to classify photos taken before and after Hurricane Sandy, and particularly targeting people with different kinds of disaster expertise and interests. More background information on iCoast is available in this USGS Top Story article and on the iCoast   website .

 Sign up as a digital volunteer, classify a few photos, and help spread the word to your colleagues, students, friends, and family:http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/icoast  OR  http://icoast.us (short link for social media) iCoast is also an open-source project available on GitHub at:https://github.com/usgs/icoast If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email at:sophialiu@usgs.gov or icoast@usgs.gov Thanks for your help!Sophia and the iCoast Team ======================================================Sophia B. Liu, Ph.D.               Coastal and Marine Science CenterU.S. Geological Survey          600 4th Street South, Room C 108Mendenhall Postdoc Fellow   St. Petersburg, FL 33701-4846 Work:  727-502-8093             http://sophiabliu.comCell:    630-729-4216             http://profile.usgs.gov/sophialiuEmail: sophialiu@usgs.gov    @sophiabliu (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn)

Employment Opportunities:

Position of Deputy Associate Administrator for Policy and Programs (DAA) in its Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS).

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) is seeking candidates for the position of Deputy Associate Administrator for Policy and Programs (DAA) in its Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS).   This position is a senior executive position and presents an opportunity to promote public safety, security and the environment as related to the transportation of hazardous materials and dangerous goods. We are seeking a diverse pool of highly qualified candidates from both inside and outside government with proven executive leadership skills and demonstrated experience and success in implementing safety programs.

The DAA will be principally responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to day operations/activities of OHMS in headquarters.  As such, the DAA will work closely with the Associate Administrator and the Deputy Associate Administrator for Field Operations to develop planning and priorities for OHMS operations and program responsibilities. In addition, the individual participates in long range planning and development of program applications.

The DAA will maintain a close, collegial relationship within OHMS to fully integrate all hazardous materials transportation safety initiatives, programs, and responsibilities that fall within OHMS, PHMSA, other modal administrations of the Department of Transportation (DOT), other federal agencies as well as international transportation safety organizations. As a confidential source of information, the DAA advises on program implementation and regulatory impact.  This position also involves engagement with hazardous materials shippers, carriers, public safety organizations and other stakeholders having an interest in the safe transportation of hazardous materials.

PHMSA is seeking applications from a broad, diverse pool of the best and brightest potential candidates.  If you know someone who possesses the leadership competencies and technical skills for the position, please encourage the individual to apply.  Applicants may link to the vacancy announcement at the following website: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/378853200

The closing date for applications has been extended to September 26, 2014

For additional information about PHMSA, visit:  http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/

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Regards,  

Cynthia L. QuartermanAdministrator, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

*I will be in class September 15-19, 2014. Access to emails will be limited. Thank you and have a great week.

Thank you and have a fine weekend,

Barbara

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