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E.M. NEWS 2009
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 DHS Announces Guidance for More than $500 Million in Recovery Act-Funded Preparedness Grants (29 May 2009) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released application guidance for more than $500 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) preparedness grants for fire station construction, port and transit security—funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). These Recovery Act funds will strengthen our economy while improving our ability to prepare for terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies,” said DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano. “The grants announced today will go directly to local projects, revitalizing communities while updating our nation’s infrastructure and enhancing our security.” The guidance released today includes $150 million for the Port Security Grant Program, $150 million for the Transit Security Grant Program and $210 million for the Fire Station Construction Grant Program. Signed into law by the President on Feb. 17, ARRA committed more than $3 billion to DHS and GSA in support of homeland security programs across the country.
FEMA Announces National Citizen Corps Achievement Awards (13 May 2009)
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce the National Citizen Corps Achievement Awards—Celebrating Resilient Communities. These awards will recognize innovative practices and achievements of Citizen Corps Councils across the nation that are making our communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to manage any emergency situation. Winning Citizen Corps Councils will exemplify excellence in community emergency planning, foster successful public-private partnerships, prioritize collaboration, demonstrate creative and innovative local problem solving, and implement sound programs that can be modeled for use by other communities.
There is one award for State Councils and five award categories for tribal, regional, and local Councils who may submit applications for multiple categories. The categories are:
- Outstanding State Citizen Corps Initiatives Award
- Outstanding Citizen Corps Council Award
- Collaborative Preparedness Planning Award
- Preparing the Public Award
- Preparing Community Organizations Award
- Volunteer Integration Award
Two representatives from the winning Council in each award category will be FEMA’s honored guests at an awards ceremony during the National Conference on Community Preparedness, August 9-12, 2009, in the Washington, DC area. FEMA will also work with each award recipient to develop a case study to be posted on the Citizen Corps website, featured in outreach activities, and shared with other Councils nationwide. To be eligible for consideration, entries must be received no later than June 12, 2009. Download the complete application kit and instructions here.
2009 Lacy E. Suiter Award Nominations Now Being Accepted (08 May 2009) Nominations for the 2009 Lacy E. Suiter Award for Distinguished Service in Emergency Management are now being accepted. Please submit nominations to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Headquarters office by July 31, 2009. The Award will be presented on Oct. 12, 2009, at the NEMA 2009 Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio.
IAEM Members Participated in Development of Demos Paper "Resilient Nation" (23 Apr 2009) Demos, a think-tank focused on power and politics, has launched "Resilient Nation," a paper uthored by Charlie Edwards and supported by ARUP. IAEM-Europa members Martin Fenlon, Mark Kimberlin and David Alexander contributed to this work, and IAEM-Oceania Past President Tony Pearce is quoted in it.
The premise of the paper is that next generation resilience relies on citizens and communities, not the institutions of state,
and calls for a radical rethink of resilience. Instead of structures or centralised services, it argues that citizens and communities are the true source of resilience for our society. Using numerous case studies it highlights what policy makers can learn from people’s resourcefulness and points to new tools that can transform our ability to respond when disaster strikes. Download the paper here.
The mission of the Demos think-tank is to search for and communicate ideas to give people more power to shape their own lives. Demos' vision is a democracy of free citizens, with an equal stake in society.
8th Advisory Group on Environmental Emergencies Meeting Announced by EU (20 Apr 2009) The Advisory Group on Environmental Emergencies (AGEE) brings together disaster managers and environmentalists from developed and developing countries to exchange ideas and experiences on global environmental emergency response issues. The Advisory Group on Environmental Emergencies (AGEE) will hold its 8th meeting from Wednesday 6 May to Friday 8 May 2009 in Brussels. The meeting will be co-organized by the European Commission's Monitoring and Information Centre and the Joint Environment Unit. The AGEE is an international forum that brings together environmental specialists, disaster managers, and emergency policy makers from around the world to share information, expertise and lessons learned to improve preparedness and response to environmental emergencies. meeting details
IAEM Participated in Development of Final Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101 Just Released by FEMA (15 Apr 2009) The U.S. Dept. Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the release of the final Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101: "Developing and Maintaining State, Territorial, Tribal, and Local Government Emergency Plans." IAEM participated in the development of CPG 101. CPG 101 completes the requirements of HSPD-8, Annex I to develop a "national integrated planning system." Combined with the Integrated Planning System (IPS) guidance provided by the Department, the vision of a vertically integrated planning system providing for a consistent planning process across all levels of government is realized. CPG 101 serves as the emergency plan foundation for both public and private sector planning in the United States. Planners in all disciplines and organizations may find portions of the guide useful in the development of their emergency response plans. download CPG 101 here
DHS Announces Nearly $970 Million in Preparedness Grant Final Allocations (08 Apr 2009) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today final allocations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Preparedness Grants for 10 federal grant programs, totaling nearly $970 million in federal funding to assist state, local and tribal governments and private industry in strengthening community preparedness. Awards will be made on a rolling basis over the summer. From 2003 through 2009, more than $26.7 billion will have been provided to strengthen our nation’s ability to prevent, protect, respond and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters or other emergencies. news release | download FAQ sheets, guidance and complete details
Three UK Communities Receive
£1 Million for Local Flood Protection Projects to Demonstrate How Natural Resources Can Help Protect Against Flooding (18 Mar 2009) Three projects in Somerset, North Yorkshire and Derbyshire have received a total of £1 million from the
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
(DEFRA) to demonstrate how natural resources can help protect against flooding. The funding is part of £28 million which DEFRA has allocated to fund projects that help communities adapt to changing flood risks in the face of climate change. Learn more.
FEMA Partners with NOAA on Flood Safety Awareness Week (16 Mar 2009) Floods are consistently the most common, costly and deadly natural disaster Americans face each year; 90% of all U.S. natural disasters involve flooding. As part of Flood Safety Awareness Week (Mar. 16-20, 2009), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will partner with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Weather Service (NWS) to demonstrate flood risks across the country and provide important information about steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. In partnership with NOAA, the NFIP has developed a Web site featuring an interactive map depicting historical information about how floods have impacted millions of Americans in recent years. The site also provides tools and resources for understanding your risk and knowing what to do: before a flood, during a flood, and after a flood. To learn more about Flood Safety Awareness Week and to utilize these resources, visit www.floodsmart.gov/noaafloodweek.
EU Civil Protection Announces Call for Proposals for Cooperation Projects on Prevention and Preparedness (13 Mar 2009) EU Union (EU) Civil Protection has announced its 2009 call for proposals for cooperation projects on prevention and preparedness in the field of civil protection. The call for proposals covers two separate sections, prevention and preparedness, each with its own objectives and specific budget. complete details
- Objectives of prevention projects - No specific objective or target group is set for prevention projects. However, the general requirement for eligible projects is to contribute to the development of a knowledge–based disaster prevention policies approach on prevention. Prevent and mitigate long term damage by improving risk assessment and management. Ideally, consistency should be promoted in the 'response-preparedness-prevention-remediation' chain, by matching general policy and civil protection requirements.
- Objectives of preparedness projects
 Exchange of information, experience, good practices and knowledge aiming at increasing the performance of civil protection actors (professional and volunteers) operating in the Member States as well as increasing public awareness.
Cross border civil protection cooperation regarding the direct response to natural and man-made disasters.
Enhancement of the availability of Civil Protection modules and other resources.
IAEM Supports Member Participation in BC Management Inc.'s 8th Annual Emergency Management Compensation Benchmarking Survey (26 Feb 2009) IAEM supports the participation of association members in BC Management Inc.'s 8th Annual Emergency Management Compensation and Program Benchmarking Study, a leading global survey for EM-related professions.
Survey Link: http://www.keysurvey.com/survey/233170/18e6/
Download flyer or read below for details.
This is your exclusive invitation to join thousands of emergency professionals around the globe who complete this survey annually. Once completed, you will receive a complimentary copy of the completed study and be entered into a raffle drawing for the following prizes:
- Amazon Gift Certificates valued at $200 (2 raffle prizes)
- Customized Compensation Benchmarking Reports (3 raffle prizes valued at $800/ report). Each report will assess average compensation based on geography, job title, years of experience, certification, degree and much more.
- Customized Program Management Benchmarking Reports (5 raffle prizes valued at $2,500 - $15,000/ per report (based on customization). Each report will assess your program’s maturity as compared to your competitors based on your program’s current status, program budget, number of dedicated personnel, reporting structure within the organization and much more.
Note: Your complete survey response must be submitted by March 15, 2009 to be entered into the raffle drawing. Contact information at the end of the survey will be required for entry into our raffle drawing.
Survey Tips
- This is an extensive survey with advanced logic and branching. For this reason, the survey does progress slowly. Please allow 30 to 45 minutes to complete.
- If you leave the survey for any reason, the cookies on your computer will remember you and take you back to where you exited the survey.
- The survey accommodates a limited number of respondents at one time. Please visit the survey at a later time if you are unable to log on. Participation is encouraged by Mar. 15, 2009.
- Survey is available in English, French, Spanish (compensation portion only), Chinese and Japanese.
Survey Facts
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Is the survey confidential? Your contact information is not required as a survey participant. Any information disclosed in this survey will NOT be shared outside of BC Management, Inc.
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When will results/reports be available? Results for this study will be available late March - May 2009.
Thanks
Your patience and effort to respond is greatly appreciated. The data collected from these reports have been instrumental in assisting in compensation reviews as well as elevating emergency management programs. Please visit www.bcmanagement.com for previous benchmarking reports.
Contact Info
For further information, please contact Zoey Boyles, 714-843-4370, zboyles@bcmanagement.com.
EU Calls for Better Disaster Planning (26 Feb 2009) The European Union called Monday for better planning to curb the impact of disasters across the world, saying global warming may trigger more of them and cause worse damage. link to news article
DHS Publishes 2009 National Infrastructure Protection Plan (19 Feb 2009) The U.S. Dept of Homeland Security has released the 2009 National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), which sets national priorities, goals, and requirements for effective distribution of funding and resources which will help ensure that our government, economy, and public services continue in the event of a terrorist attack or other disaster. download 2009 NIPP | learn more
Vancouver (BC, Canada) Conducts "Exercise Silver" to Test Security, Safety and EM Frameworks (15 Feb 2009) The Vancouver V2010 Integrated Security Unit and its public safety and security partners are conducting Exercise Silver this week in the Vancouver and Whistler areas. Exercise Silver is a functional, integrated command and coordination exercise developed to test security, safety and emergency management frameworks from local to national levels. Scenarios include criminal activities, weather, health, seismic, marine and aviation-related themes.
Exercise Silver is a national exercise and will see more than 1,000 safety and security personnel, from more than 100 departments, agencies or authorities work together across Canada. The purpose of Silver Exercise is to prepare the whole of government response to Olympic-related scenarios. It will provide a believable and realistic environment and will test relationships and organizational limits.
The exercise will include both simulated and live action events. On Tuesday, a marine exercise was to be conducted in close proximity to Canada Place. The public were advised that there would be an increase in marine security vessel activity during this time.
The exercise was expected to take place over a two-hour period.
White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Issues Report that Includes Disaster Preparation, Response, and Recovery (19 Jan 2009) On Jan. 12, 2009, the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (OFBCI) released its final report, Innovations in Compassion - The Faith-Based and Community Initiative: A Final Report to the Armies of Compassion. The report details the accomplishments of the President’s FBCI through new and creative partnerships with the “armies of compassion” to address needs from disaster recovery, addiction and homelessness here at home to HIV/AIDS in Africa. Through these grassroots partnerships, the principles advanced by President’s FBCI have impacted the lives of millions battling poverty, disease and other social ills.
National Hazards Center Announces Call for Applications for Mary Fran Myers Scholarship (19 Jan 2009) The Mary Fran Myers Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for 2009 scholarship awards. Scholarship recipients will receive financial support allowing them to attend the 2009 Natural Hazards Research and Applications Workshop in Broomfield, Colorado, July 15-18, 2009. Scholarships can cover part or all of transportation, meals, and Workshop registration costs.
The Mary Fran Myers Scholarship is awarded annually to at least one potential workshop participant. Recipients are recognized at the workshop and may be asked to serve as panelists, where they can highlight their research or practical experiences with hazards and disasters.
As the longtime co-director of the Natural Hazards Center, Myers recognized that many of the people and organizations that could benefit from and contribute to the workshop, including local practitioners, students and international professionals, were among those least likely to afford it. The scholarship was established in 2003 to fulfill Myers' request that qualified and talented individuals receive support to attend. details and online application
European Civil Protection to Hold Information Day on How to Prepare Proposals Under the Civil Protection Financial Instrument (19 Jan 2009) The Directorate-General for Environment of the European Commission (Civil Protection Unit) will hold an Information Day in Brussels (Belgium) on "How to Prepare Proposals Under the Civil Protection Financial Instrument." The aim of the Information Day is to provide potential applicants with useful information on how to prepare proposals to be submitted under the next calls for proposals and calls for tender in 2009 under the Civil Protection Financial Instrument. The Instrument deals with civil protection prevention, preparedness and response and will provide funding opportunities for a number of activities such as cooperation projects on prevention and preparedness, simulation exercises, specific exercises on modules, etc., in particular in the framework of the Community Mechanism to facilitate reinforced cooperation in civil protection assistance interventions. details and registration
FEMA Announces National Disaster Housing Strategy (19 Jan 2009) The U.S. Dept. Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Jan. 16 announced the release of the National Disaster Housing Strategy. The Strategy summarizes, for the first time in a single document, the many sheltering and housing capabilities, principles, and policies that guide and inform the disaster housing process. The Strategy also charts the new direction that our disaster housing efforts must take to better meet the disaster housing needs of individuals and communities moving forward. The Strategy promotes a national housing effort that engages all levels of government, the nonprofit and private sectors, and individuals to collectively meet the urgent housing needs of disaster victims and enable individuals, households and communities to rebuild and restore their way of life when a disaster threatens or strikes.
NFPA Issues Request for Comments on Recommended Changes for 2010 Edition of NFPA 1600 (02 Jan 2009) The public comment period is open for recommended changes for the 2010 edition of NFPA 1600: Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs. The Report on Proposals, a compilation of NFPA Technical Committee Reports on Proposals for public review and comment, is available for download here. The public comment deadline is Mar. 6, 2009. Please copy Steve Charvat on the comments that you send to NFPA.
NIMS Public Works Working Group Requests Feedback from Stakeholders on Public Works Typed Resources Document (2 Jan 2009) The NIMS Public Works Working Group (PWWG) has listed a variety of Teams as recommended additions to the Public Works Typed Resources Document. On behalf of FEMA and the Public Works Working Group, Cabezon Group, Inc. requests that stakeholders participate in the review of the Public Works Teams document.
Submit all comments directly to pwwgteams@cabezongroup.com no later than Feb. 15, 2009. When submitting your feedback specific to a credentialed team, please include the name, resource type, and page number along with your comment.
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