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FEMA’s Higher Education Program Bits and Pieces

National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD

20 February 2015

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.

Application and pertinent information for the symposium is now posted to the Hi Ed website at http://www.training.fema.gov/hiedu/educonference15.aspx. When submitting the application complete, signed and returned to the NETC Admissions office at [email protected]. The applicant’s signature is the only signature required on the application. Deadline for submitting applications is May 8, 2015. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. All non-U.S. citizens attending the symposium must have a security clearance conducted and completed before they are accepted. A security clearance takes 8-12 weeks to complete. Non-U.S. applicants must submit a complete and signed application by February 13, 2015. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.

Application Information - Course Code - E0392 Annual EM Hi Ed Symposium

Everyone attending or presenting at the Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium must submit an application and be notified of acceptance. Individuals without an accepted application will not be granted admittance to the NETC.

Symposium applicants will be notified by email of their acceptance to the higher education symposium. Make sure your email address is legible on the application. If you have not heard from the Admissions office 1 week after receipt of your application please contact Admissions at [email protected] or the Higher Education Program Office for assistance.

 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - SECOND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT THEORY AND RESEARCH WORKSHOP

Monday June 1, 2015 Emergency Management Institute, National Emergency Training Center Emmitsburg, Maryland

Most established academic disciplines have research conferences wherein advances in theory development and new research findings or data from research underway are shared. This sharing creates the opportunity for researchers to receive feedback on their work; exchange new knowledge; and, build on this new knowledge through discourse and debate. This sharing also provides the opportunity for those conducting research to offer presentations that are meaningful for achieving tenure and develop synergies that will enhance scholarship in the field.

In 2014, the first such conference was held at the Emergency Management Institute the day before the FEMA Higher Education Symposium. Building on the success of last year’s event, we invite EM students and faculty scholars to submit abstracts for the second conference which will again be held the day before the Higher Education Symposium—Monday, June 1, 2015.

Abstracts for research presentations that fall within the following categories are welcomed: analysis based on a literature review or results of basic or applied research.

THE DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS April 6, 2014 at midnight.

Workshop Selection Process: A. Selection of abstracts for presentation at the Workshop will be made based on the following criteria: 1. Literature Reviews a. A research question or problem statement related to emergency management guides the literature review b. Synthesis of the literature places emphasis on existing academic scholarship c. Analysis of the literature results in new understanding and/or new ways of applying existing knowledge in addition to identification of theme, strengths, and weaknesses d. Review makes a contribution to the development of emergency management as an academic discipline and/or profession 2. Basic or Applied Research a. Submitter certification that the research met the Draft Research Standards for the Academic Discipline of Emergency Management Updated as of June 30, 2014. The DRAFT Research Standards are available for download at http://training.fema.gov/hiedu/emtheoryresearch.aspx b. Research question is central to the development of emergency management as an academic discipline and/or profession c. Clarity of research design (e.g., data collection and analysis) d. Clarity of research findings e. Statement of research findings that appear to fit with the research design used f. Research contributes to the development of emergency management as an academic discipline and/or profession 3. Additional considerations that will be used across categories in the selection process a. The number of abstracts received versus the amount of time available for the workshop b. A desire to balance presentations across the categories in which submissions have been requested B. The peer review process will be double-blind. Each submission will be reviewed and evaluated by a minimum of 3 individuals from the emergency management higher education community. C. The Workshop coordinator, Jessica Jensen, will not participate in the review process as a peer reviewer. D. All evaluations will be conducted using a standard form entailing a combination of Likert scale rating statements and space for open-ended comments. E. Decisions regarding submitted abstracts will be made the week of April 6-10, 2015. F. Notification of selection will be sent the week of April 13-17, 2015 along with additional information to assist Workshop presenters in the development of their presentation.

PLEASE CONTACT JESSICA JENSEN WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE THEORY AND RESEARCH WORKSHOP AT [email protected] OR 701-219-4293. Guidelines for Submission: 1. Develop a presentation abstract of no more than 500 words. 2. Ensure your abstract fits into one of the categories identified above. 3. Ensure that your abstract demonstrates the criteria that will be used to evaluate it (also described above). 4. Ensure that your proposed presentation can be delivered within a 20-30 minute time period. 5. Submit your abstract for consideration at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EMTandRWorkshop2 6. If you wish to attend AND/OR present at the Workshop, you MUST complete the FEMA General Admissions Application (FEMA Form 119-25-1) provided in the invitation package and return it to the Admissions Office by May 8, 2015. Applications received after that date will not be accepted . Send completed application(s) to:

Admissions Office, Room I-216 National Emergency Training Center 16825 South Seton Avenue Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727-8998 Phone: (301) 447 - 1035 Fax: (301) 447 - 1658 Email: [email protected]

Applications must be returned to the NETC Office of Admissions for processing. Applications sent to the Higher Education Program Office cannot be accepted by the NETC Admissions Office. All non-U.S. citizens attending the symposium must have a security clearance conducted and completed before they are accepted. A security clearance takes 8-12 weeks to complete. Non-U.S. applicants must submit a completed application by February 13, 2015. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.

Everyone attending or presenting at the Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium must submit an application and be notified of acceptance. Individuals without an accepted application will not be granted admittance to the NETC. Individuals applying to the symposium will be required to register using the FEMA Student Identification (SID) number. This number will be used in place of the Social Security Number (SSN) on your application form. The SSN number is no longer required. If your symposium application does not contain a SID number it will not be processed by the Admissions office. Non-U.S. applicants are also required to have a SID number on the application.

Obtaining a FEMA SID number?  Step 1: To register, go to https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid  Step 2: Click on the “Need a FEMA SID” button on the right side of the screen.  Step 3: Follow the instructions and provide the necessary information to create your account.  Step 4: You will receive an email with your SID number. You should save this number in a secure location.  Forgot or misplaced your number? You can also use the SID website to retrieve your number.

Symposium applicants will be notified by email of their acceptance to the higher education symposium. Make sure your email address is legible on the application. If you have not heard from the Admissions office 1 week after receipt of your application please contact Admissions at [email protected] or the Higher Education Program Office for assistance.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Johnson, Higher Education Program Support Assistant, at [email protected], phone (301) 447-1452 or Shannon Cool, Higher Education Program Staff, at [email protected], phone (301) 447-1587.

PLEASE CONTACT JESSICA JENSEN WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE THEORY AND RESEARCH WORKSHOP AT [email protected] OR 701-219-4293.

 Student Volunteer Information

Students currently enrolled in a college/university emergency management program are needed as student volunteer interns for the 17th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education (Hi Ed) Symposium. Students will be assigned one or more breakout session for reporting assignments and will be expect to perform general conference duties. The reports will be incorporated into the post- symposium proceedings posted to the FEMA Emergency Management Higher Education Program website.

Generally graduate students will be assigned primarily to take detailed notes during the concurrent breakout sessions and to write summaries of those breakout sessions which will be posted to the post- symposium “proceedings”. Reports will be 3-4 pages per session and will highlight the most significant aspects of the session. Graduate students will be assigned at least one breakout session to report but may be assigned up to three reports during the conference.

Generally undergraduate students are assigned various aspects of the symposium i.e., passing microphones during plenary sessions, assisting with symposium registration, passing out symposium folders, taking hard copies of presentation materials to classrooms, posting breakout session classroom assignments and various other duties.

In addition one or more students will be assigned to assist the Hi Ed Program Manager and as well as the Hi Ed Program Assistant throughout the week.

Student volunteer interns are required to attend 100% of the symposium beginning with Monday workshops and ending on Thursday afternoon with the last breakout sessions. The typical volunteer obligations comprise about 20% of the symposium. When not acting in a volunteer capacity students are free to attend breakout sessions at their leisure.

We currently have 9 students committed to volunteering at the symposium. Schools with students participating are Jackson State University, Arkansas State University Jonesboro, York University, Canada, and University of Akron.

If interested contact Barbara Johnson, Hi Ed Program Assistant, at [email protected] or (301) 447-1452.

College / University News and Information:

 Penn State Homeland Security Programs Information Session

You are invited to our Penn State Homeland Security Programs Information Session event held on March 23rd in Washington, DC, at the

The Willard InterContinental - Washington D.C. Douglas Room 1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC, 20004

THE PROGRAM

Monday, March 23, 2015, Washington, DC

10:30 - 10:40 a.m. Welcome - Alison Shuler, Program Coordinator, Penn State Intercollege Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security 10:40 - 10:50 a.m. Overview of Penn State Homeland Security Programs and its curriculum enhancement and evolution activities - Alexander Siedschlag, Chair of Penn State Homeland Security Programs 11:50 - 11:00 a.m. Discussion 11:00 - 11:10 a.m. Current perspectives on Public Health Preparedness - Gene Lengerich, Director of the Public Health Preparedness Option in the Penn State Intercollege Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security 11:10 - 11:20 a.m. Educating leaders to address ethics aspects of homeland security - Joe Balay, Penn State College of Liberal Arts 11:20 - 11:30 a.m. The study and practice of performance management for homeland security - Patria de Lancer Julnes, incoming Director, School of Public Affairs, Penn State Harrisburg 11:30 - 11:40 a.m. Discussion 11:40 - 11:50 a.m. End-user comments 11:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Discussion 12:00 p.m. Conclusion of program

Register Today on Eventbrite.

We're looking forward to seeing you in Washington in March!

 Wheaton College, HDI 2015 Disaster Ministry Conference, June 8-11, 2015

Expanded to include pre-and post-conference workshops!

Help your congregation develop effective disaster ministries by learning from a wide breadth of experts in the field. Participants will have their choice of eight plenary and twelve breakout sessions in the areas of disaster relief, public health emergencies and humanitarian crisis.

Keynote: Philip Yancey

Topics:  How to start a disaster ministry  Spirituals First Aid  Resilience  Compassion Fatigue HDI is excited to announce several new speakers presenting on a wide range of disaster ministry topics that you won't want to miss. Register by April 1st, 2015 for an early bird discount. Here are some examples of the great new speakers we've recently added:  Shayne Moore, author, Refuse to Do Nothing: Finding Your Power to Abolish Modern Day Slavery  David Myers, Department of Homeland Security's Center for Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships  Tim Morgan, Christianity Today  Patrice Penney, Initiative for Children at Risk Africa  Marcus Coleman, Department of Homeland Security's Center for Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships  Gil Odendall, World Relief  Wendy Bovard, UMOJA  Vincent Davis, Walgreens & Preparedness Matters  Roger Sandberg, Medical Teams International  Charles Bailey, Chaplain (Brigadier General), Deputy Chief of Chaplains, United States Army  Tom Albinson, International Association for Refugees  John Houlette, Asian Access & Three Stream Ministries  Dave Duecker, Teracore & Federal Emergency Management

For more information: http://www.wheaton.edu/HDI/News/Disaster-Ministry-Conference

Emergency Management/Homeland Security News:

 3 rd GRF One Health Summit, October 4-7, 2015 – Davos Switzerland

The 3rd GRF One Health Summit from 04 – 07 October 2015 in Davos, Switzerland will be held under the theme of Fostering transdisciplinary collaboration for global public and animal health. This year’s summit will put a particular focus on how to tackle the global challenge of emerging and re- emerging infectious diseases by creating opportunities for synergies between public human and animal health professionals as well as policy makers, scientists and practitioners of related fields.

The call for abstracts is open until February 28, 2015.

Join us at the 3rd GRF One Health Summit 2015. Register now!

 CEMHS California EM-HS-Cyber Career Pathways Progress Report

There is a variety of interesting news to briefly report on as we finish closing the loop on the implementation of emergency management, homeland security, and cyber-security state-wide career pathways in California. The key to success in the design and development of EM-HS-Cyber career pathways is found in the facilitation and collaboration and the linking of many critical parts and arranging them into a whole coordinated of education and training and workforce development programs and related initiatives. One important step in this process is to work together and collaborate with all the interested stakeholders to design a framework or structure that meets the many needs of the many involved partners.

First of all, there is extensive work at the K-12 level. To support the development of career pathways, the California Department of Education (CDE) has designed and promulgated Career Technical Education Model Curriculum and Standards (CTE) in a variety of key Industry Sectors relevant to EM-HS-Cyber disciplines. Relevant career Industry sectors include Information and Communications Technologies (for Cyber) and Public Services (for EM-HS and career clusters in fire services, law enforcement, corrections, law, social work, and related.) Please see the following links: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/sf/documents/pubservices.pdf and http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/sf/documents/infocomtech.pdf. Over the course of the week, I am working with a curriculum integration initiative (through the University of California Office of the President) to integrate CTE standards into core academic knowledge course like English, Math, Science, and History that may be used anywhere state-wide (once the courses are approved). In this way, we are able to include EM-HS-Cyber career education into academic courses for graduation and admission into CSUs and UCs. Furthermore, we are working with a variety of state and local organizations to roll out "Public Safety Academies" that will emphasize these CTE standards, academics, and professional development activities at the 9th-12th grade and help prepare students interested in moving into these fields. Very exciting!

At the undergraduate level, we will be holding a key planning meeting at Citrus College (in Glendora) with our colleagues from many California Community Colleges, including Coastline and El Camino College to discuss the lower and upper division components of EM-HS (including cyber) associates and bachelor’s degree programs. We will be reporting back to the California Community College Chancellor's Office Public Safety Education Advisory Committee on further action state-wide on these programs. Will keep you posted on these developments shortly!

Finally, in terms of EM-HS-Cyber Ph.D. programs, I have heard from California higher education institutions that there is progress in developing doctoral degree programs in all three areas. Very exciting developments! In this way, we are looking to have a state-wide career pathway in emergency management, homeland security (and cyber-security) that stretches from the 9th grade through doctoral degree to serve the residents of California and across the country. Of course, will keep you posted as we move forward here!

Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions--

Best regards, Keith

Keith Clement, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Criminology California State University, Fresno Chair, University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Chair, College of Social Sciences Election Committee

Planning Director, CSU Council for Emergency Management and Homeland Security (CEMHS) www.calstate.edu/cemhs http://cemhs.blogspot.com/  DHS S&T First Responders Group (FRG) Capacity Building Webinar Series

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 Disaster Information Outreach by Librarians [email protected]

***CBRN Courses*** European Union (EU) CBRN (chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) Center of Excellence The EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Center of Excellence Initiative is implemented jointly by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute. The seven modules on this website provide mid-to-senior level officials with responsibilities in CBRN detection, response and mitigation with the technical knowledge necessary for the development of appropriate policies in these fields. They may also serve as a valuable source for educating other audiences, such as civil society and the private sector on CBRN threats and risk mitigation strategies. http://cnscourseware.com/

***America’s PrepareAthon!*** FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Division PrepareAthon! Day of Action is an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and communities to prepare for specific hazards through drills, group discussions, and exercises. The spring PrepareAthon! Day, April 30th, is approaching. It will revolve around taking the actions to prepare for six specific hazards: earthquake, flood, hurricane, tornado, wildfire, and winter storms. Find ways to participate in a national discussion and set up activities in your community: http://www.community.fema.gov/connect.ti/AmericasPrepareathon Find information from the National Library of Medicine Disaster Information Management Research Center website to support your PrepareAthon! events: http://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov/dimrc/disasters.html

***Webinar: 2015 Measles Outbreak: Exploring the Role of Public Health Law*** Network for Public Health Law Thursday, February 19th, 1:00-2:30 pm ET This webinar examines the current measles outbreak in the U.S. and associated legal issues. Speakers will describe current vaccination recommendations, provide an overview of vaccination laws and exemptions, explore state temporary exclusion laws related to unvaccinated students, and highlight lessons learned by LA County in implementing legal disease control measures. https://www.networkforphl.org/webinars/2015/02/04/544/the_2015_measles_outbreak_exploring_the_r ole_of_public_health_law ***Get Ready: Set Your Clocks, Check Your Stocks Emergency Preparedness Campaign*** March 8, 2015 The American Public Health Association “Get Ready: Set Your Clocks, Check Your Stocks” campaign provides free emergency preparedness tools and resources to share on social media, your website, or in your community. http://getreadyforflu.org/clocksstocks/index.htm

***Partnering with Members of the West African Community*** The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will present the second call in this bi-monthly call series to discuss stigma and the Ebola outbreak for audiences with ties to West Africa and members of the West African community. Tuesday, February 24 from 2-3 pm Eastern Time. •USA Toll Free: 800-857-6659 •International: 517-623-4962 •Verbal Passcode: EBOLA This call will include an update on the state of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and a review of several resources for West Africans living in the United States with an opportunity for Q&A. Call participants are encouraged to dial in at least 15 minutes before the call and to email questions to [email protected] ahead of the call. For more information about this call and call series, please contact [email protected].

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Program Manual: Radiological Emergency Preparedness

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), January 2015

This 332-page document serves as the principal source of policy and guidance for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program. It is an update to the June 2013 Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Manual, and incorporates changes to clarify and update guidance based on information provided through the Frequently Asked Questions Committee, the National Frameworks, and other federal documents. http://disasterlit.nlm.nih.gov/search/?searchTerms=ID %3A10122&search.x=0&search.y=0&search=Search

Normative Frameworks' Role in Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Disaster Settings

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), January 2015

This 32-page document explores gender-based violence in disaster settings from a legal perspective, and addresses how both national and international legal frameworks address this issue or how could they be used to address it. It defines gender-based violence, presents a brief overview of the international normative framework for gender-based violence, examines selected documents on the issue of violence against women and the applicability of the human right to be free from it in disaster settings, and discusses women's increased vulnerability following a disaster. http://disasterlit.nlm.nih.gov/search/?searchTerms=ID %3A10063&search.x=0&search.y=0&search=Search

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 IAEM Dispatch, February 19, 2015

ANNUAL CONFERENCE UPDATE

IAEM Call for Speakers closes tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 20 at 5:00 p.m. EST IAEM The last opportunity to enter a submission for a breakout session at the IAEM 2014 Annual Conference & EMEX is Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. EST. The conference will take place Nov. 13-18, 2015, in Clark County, Nevada. Please review the Speaker Guidance for all requirements and enter your online submission today! For tips on successful speaker proposals, view the recorded IAEM-USA Conference Committee webinar.

Recordings of selected speakers from the IAEM 2014 Annual Conference are now available IAEM Don't miss this special opportunity to view some of the highly acclaimed speakers from the 2014 IAEM Annual Conference. Hear speakers Dr. C. Ryan Akers and Dave Nichols on "Engage Us or Enrage Us: Reframing Youth Preparedness Effort," Christopher Godley on "Climate Change — It's Here," Dr. Brenda Phillips on "Volunteering: Building a Therapeutic Community through Acts of Service," Ben Kalina on "Climate Change, a Slow-Moving Emergency," James Chiles on "Living in the Red Zone," and Hong-Eng Koh on "Cloudy with a Chance of Big Data: The New Normal in Emergency Management." Thanks to the IAEM-Global Student Council, IAEM-USA Digital Engagement Committee, and IAEM-USA Conference Committee for their combined efforts in offering this added benefit to IAEM members. Not an IAEM member? Join here today!

DISASTER TECHNOLOGY NEWS

Robots, drones and apps in disaster relief Nonprofit Quarterly Think about drones, mesh networks, and ride-sharing apps. Mix them with Hurricane Sandy, mudslides in Washington State, and Oklahoma tornadoes. Add volunteers. What's your result? A fairly new nonprofit, Field Innovation Team, which uses incredible technology creations to aid with disaster relief. Their goal: Technology and innovation as a resource in solving emergency disaster problems.

IAEM NEWS

IAEM Bulletin call for articles on 'Consequence Management and Public Health Implications' has been extended to Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015 IAEM The IAEM-Global Editorial Work Group is extending the deadline until Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, for article submissions for the first 2015 IAEM Bulletin special focus issue on "Consequence Management and Public Health Implications." Examples of articles could include, but are not limited to: what emergency managers need to know about the difference between infectious diseases and contagious diseases; public health implications for emergency management programs; responding to pandemics; lessons learned; and international public health vs. emergency management issues. Read the Author's Guidelines prior to submitting your article of 750-1,500 words via email to Karen Thompson, editor, by Feb. 24, 2015.

EM NEWS

Experts brainstorm ways to fund cities to withstand disasters Reuters via Business Insider Governments must persuade businesses to invest in protecting cities from natural disasters, and climate and development experts should heed the needs of poor communities hardest hit by climate catastrophes, experts said. Some 80 percent of global wealth is generated in cities, so the private sector has an interest in protecting those assets, according to Peter King, who works for a USAID project that helps Asia- Pacific countries polish climate adaptation projects and access funding.

Report: NYC could see up to 6 feet of sea level rise this century The Huffington Post Climate change is already impacting New York City with rising temperatures and sea levels, which will only worsen as the century continues, according to a report released from a panel of scientific experts. In its 2015 report, the New York City Panel on Climate Change found that the most populous city in the United States is expected to see more frequent heat waves and extreme precipitation events. This is in line with the national and international trends other leading scientific bodies have observed.

Rising sea levels are already making Miami's floods worse Wired You don't have to look 85 years into the future to see what a sinking world looks like — you only need to look as far as Miami. Climate scientists have been warning the world about sea level rise for years, pleading with governments to cut back on carbon lest all our coastal cities go the way of Venice. In 2014, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its fifth Assessment Report, predicting that oceans would rise more than 3 feet by 2100. Those projections make for some alarming visions of the future — cities water-logged, monuments submerged, islands created.

IAEM-ASIA NEWS

Indian Navy completes humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise Naval Technology The Indian Navy has successfully completed a large-scale humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise in the Lakshadweep Islands. More than 20 vessels from the Western and Eastern Fleets, as well as several navy aircraft, took part. The exercise involved a simulation of a major cyclone hitting the Lakshdweep Islands and disrupting vital services and causing extensive property destruction, loss of life and dislocation.

IAEM-USA NEWS

Reminder to local US emergency managers: please respond by Feb. 27 to IAEM-USA's 8th annual survey on EMPG return on investment IAEM IAEM-USA is conducting its eighth annual survey seeking information from US local government emergency management offices about Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funding. If you are a local government emergency manager, your participation is needed. Significant progress has been made in recent years in educating members of Congress on the importance of building and maintaining strong emergency management programs at the local level, as well as the role of funding, particularly EMPG funding, in building such programs. This is expected to be a challenging year, and it is vital that Congress has information on the value EMPG provides as the only source of direct federal funding for state and local governments to provide basic emergency coordination and planning capabilities including those related to homeland security. The narrative questions at the end of the survey are of particular importance and will help paint the picture of how EMPG supports state and local government initiatives for planning, training, exercises, public education, as well as response and recovery during actual events. IAEM is seeking input from local jurisdictions, while NEMA will seek state-only input from state directors. IAEM and NEMA will write a joint report on the results. The survey is available here, and the deadline for responses is Feb. 27, 2015.

IAEM MEMBER NEWS

Dr. Keith Taylor, CEM, appointed assistant commissioner of the New York City Department of Correction's Intelligence Bureau and Emergency Management IAEM Dr. Keith Taylor, CEM, was recently appointed assistant commissioner of the New York City Department of Correction’s Intelligence Bureau and Emergency Management. The mission of the Intelligence Bureau is to enforce departmental policies through effecting arrests of individuals who commit criminal acts, and to be a hub of information whereby the bureau investigates, deciphers and disseminates information relative to violent crimes. The Intelligence Bureau is also a member of the New York/New Jersey High Intensity Drug Traffic Area, a multi-jurisdictional task force that gathers and disseminates information among various law enforcement agencies. The department's Office of Emergency Preparedness is responsible for the development of its emergency management plans, drills and exercises, and helps coordinate complex responses to emergencies and disasters through the department's EOC. Dr. Taylor was previously a New York Police Department supervisor for 23 years, where he served as a detective investigator/supervisor; policy analyst; internal investigations supervisor; and FEMA Urban Search and Rescue NY Task Force 1 Planning Team manager.

SURVEY REQUESTS

Participation requested in study on critical success factors in EM projects IAEM Emergency managers are asked to participate in a study on critical success factors in emergency management projects by completing a 10-15 minute online survey to provide input about how you perceive 10 project management critical success factors in relation to one of your emergency management projects. Project managers use 10 factors, such as top management support, communication and personnel management, to determine the success of a project. Do emergency managers use these factors to manage their projects? Is there a relationship between the use of these factors and emergency management project success? Provide your valuable input by responding to this online survey request, and direct any questions to researcher Stephan Kaser, PMP.

CEM® UPDATE

The Certification Prep Course & Exam will be offered at the IAEM-USA Region 2 Conference; register by Mar. 5, 2015 IAEM IAEM is offering the CEM®/AEM℠ Prep Course and Exam on Mar. 24, 2015, in Long Beach, New York, in conjunction with the IAEM-USA Region 2 Conference. Interested individuals can register through the IAEM website by Mar. 5, 2015. IAEM requires a minimum of 10 participants.

EM CALENDAR

National Weather Service to hold discussion on the proposed NWS FY 2016 Budget on Feb. 25; attend in person or via webinar IAEM The National Weather Service (NWS) Director, Dr. Louis Uccellini, will present a constituent briefing followed by Q&A discussion about the NWS Fiscal Year 2016 President's Budget on Feb. 25, 2015, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST, at the NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction, College Park, Maryland. Those who wish to attend in person, should RSVP to [email protected]. A second option is to join the NWS meeting via webinar by registering here. You will receive a confirmation email with information on joining the webinar. If you have any questions about this event, please email [email protected].

IAEM-USA Region 2 Conference on 'Recovery' to be held Mar. 24-26, 2015, in Long Beach, New York IAEM IAEM-USA Region 2 has scheduled its "Recovery" Conference Mar. 24-26, 2015, in Long Beach, New York, with online registration available now. Speakers will share their experiences, lessons learned, and best practices recovering from storms, tornadoes, active shooters and bombings. Participants will learn about some of the tools available for long-term housing recovery, buyouts and disaster recovery funding. For complete details on speakers, registration fees, and hotel rates, visit the conference web page. Online registration with early bird discount is open through Mar. 16. Non-members are invited to attend the Region 2 Conference and experience IAEM firsthand.

IAEM-USA Emerging Technology Caucus offers Feb. 27 IAEM members-only webinar on 'Social Media Monitoring in Action: Napa Earthquake' IAEM Space is limited, so IAEM members should register online now for the Feb. 27, 2015, 1:00 p.m. EST webinar on "Social Media Monitoring in Action: Napa Earthquake." This webinar is offered for IAEM members by the IAEM-USA Emerging Technology Caucus. Now that you've learned the basics of finding information using social media channels, learn how monitoring and engagement work during actual incidents. Our speaker, Jennifer Lazo, managed local Red Cross social media networks and organized a group of digital volunteers following the August 2014 earthquake in Napa. This webinar will share examples of how intelligence gathered from social media was acted on, as well as lessons observed during the earthquake aftermath.

NDPTC offers two training courses on 'Tornado Awareness' and 'Conducting Damage Assessments,' May 13 and 15, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania IAEM The National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC) is offering "Tornado Awareness" on May 13, 2015, at Franklin County Department of Emergency Services, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Tornadoes can strike anywhere within the United States, so every community needs to be ready for hazards associated with them. This awareness level course will fulfill the goals of the "whole community" approach to emergency management, with participants consisting of members from all sectors of the community. On May 15, 2015, NDPTC will offer "Learning Tools for Conducting Damage Assessments" at the same location. This performance-level course will provide participants with the knowledge necessary to more effectively conduct damage assessments. One of the keys to successful response and recovery efforts is accurate and timely assessments of damages and needs. This training emphasizes collaborative strategies for conducting multi-agency damage assessments, lessons learned in data collection and analysis, and communication of findings to decision makers. Participants also will engage in hands-on applications of both traditional and emerging technologies in damage assessment. Click on the links above to download each course’s flyer with complete details.

AROUND THE WORLD

7 dead, 4 missing in floods in central Argentina The Associated Press via Yahoo News Seven people are dead and four others are missing in central Argentina after heavy rain led to street floods that swept up several people, including a 5-year-old girl. Civil Defense director Diego Concha told the television station TN that more than 1 foot (32 centimeters) of rain fell during a 12-hour span in the province of Cordoba, about 700 kilometers (435 miles) northwest of Buenos Aires.

Death toll rises to 28 in Mozambique cholera epidemic Agence France-Presse via Yahoo News The death toll from a cholera epidemic in Mozambique that broke out after widespread flooding has climbed to 28, the government said. There are fears the outbreak is accelerating with the number of infections hitting 2,400 compared with 1,702 cases and 19 deaths previously reported.

6.7 earthquake jolts northern Japan, triggers tsunami warning NBC News A shallow 6.7-magnitude earthquake jolted northern Japan, triggering a tsunami warning and advisories cautioning people to stay away from the coast. The warning and advisories ended later. The quake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, where authorities had issued a tsunami warning and expected 3-feet- high waves. The quake's epicenter was 50 miles north of Miyako and 330 miles north of Tokyo, at a depth of 14 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Deadly cold grips most of US as South hit with snow and ice Fox News Freezing cold temperatures hit most of the U.S. as New England began digging out of its fourth winter storm in a month, while the mid-Atlantic region and parts of the south were hit with their own blast of snow and ice. The latest storm has been blamed for two deaths. Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh said the storm has left one person dead, apparently due to a heart attack while shoveling snow.

State of emergency declared in West Virginia after train derails, explodes Los Angeles Times A train derailment in West Virginia caused multiple explosions and a massive fire, and the CSX-owned train is leaking crude oil into the Kanawha River, officials said. Nearly three hours after that declaration, the fire was still burning, and 1,000 people had been evacuated, according to Lawrence Messina, the state's public safety spokesman.

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 Naval Postgraduate School - Greta E. Marlatt; email: [email protected]/, February 13, 2015 New or Updated Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports:  House Committee Funding Requests and Authorizations, 104th-113th Congresses. RL32794  Implementation of Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS): Issues for Congress. R43346  Major Disaster Assistance from the Disaster Relief Fund: State Profile. R43883  Cybersecurity: Legislation, Hearings, and Executive Branch Documents. R43317 American Security Project (ASP)  Effective Measures for Tackling Climate Change: An Analysis of the Divestment Movement https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Ref-0186-Effective- Measures-for-Tackling-Climate-Change.pdf Arthur D. Simons Center  InterAgency Journal 6-1 (Winter 2015) http://thesimonscenter.org/iaj-6-1-winter-2015/ o Filling the Gap: A Strategy to Harmonize Joint and Interagency Planning o Disaster Response: Lessons Learned from the May 2007 Greensburg Tornado o USAID: What You Don’t Know Center for Climate & Security  Climate Change as Threat Multiplier: Understanding the Broader Nature of the Risk https://climateandsecurity.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/climate-change-as-threat- multiplier_understanding-the-broader-nature-of-the-risk_briefer-252.pdf Congress. House. Homeland Security Committee  Countering Violent Islamist Extremism: The Urgent Threat of Foreign Fighters and Homegrown Terror http://homeland.house.gov/hearing/hearing-countering-violent-islamist-extremism-urgent- threat-foreign-fighters-and-homegrown  Emerging Threats and Technologies to Protect the Homeland http://homeland.house.gov/hearing/subcommittee-hearing-emerging-threats-and-technologies- protect-homeland Congress. House. Science, Space and Technology Committee  Bridging the Gap: America’s Weather Satellites and Weather Forecasting http://science.house.gov/hearing/subcommittee-environment-and-subcommittee-oversight-joint- hearing-bridging-gap-america-s  Can Americans Trust the Privacy and Security of their Information on HealthCare.gov? http://science.house.gov/hearing/subcommittee-research-and-technology-and-subcommittee- oversight-joint-hearing-can-americans Pew Research Center U.S. Politics & Policy  83% Say Measles Vaccine Is Safe for Healthy Children: No Partisan Differences in Views of Vaccine Safety http://www.people-press.org/2015/02/09/83-percent-say-measles-vaccine-is-safe-for- healthy-children/ Rand  When Jihadis Come Marching Home: The Terrorist Threat Posed by Westerners Returning from Syria and Iraq http://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PE130-1.html  A Simple Approach to Assessing Potential Health Emergency Interventions: A Proof of Concept and Illustrative Application to the 2014–2015 Ebola Crisis http://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PE148.html  Intra-Action Report — A Dynamic Tool for Emergency Managers and Policymakers: A Proof of Concept and Illustrative Application to the 2014–2015 Ebola Crisis http://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PE147.html Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)  Out of Reach? The Role of Community Policing in Preventing Terrorism in Canada https://www.rusi.org/downloads/assets/201502_OP_Out_of_Reach.pdf

Securing America's Future Energy  Energy Security Fact Pack: Q4 2014 http://www.secureenergy.org/sites/default/files/Q4_2014_ESFP_final.pdf Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)  Age of the Wolf: A Study of the Rise of Lone Wolf and Leaderless Resistance Terrorism http://www.splcenter.org/sites/default/files/downloads/publication/lone_wolf_special_report.pdf United Kingdom Parliament  UK’s Response to the Outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in West Africa http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/868.pdf  Counter-terrorism: Government Response https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/403103/46905_Cm_9 011_accessible.pdf White House  The Authorization of Military Force Against ISIL Terrorists: What You Need to Know http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2015/02/11/authorization-military-force-against-isil-terrorists- what-you-need-know  Proposed Joint Resolution of Congress http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/aumf_02112015.pdf  Letter from the President -- Authorization for the Use of United States Armed Forces in connection with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press- office/2015/02/11/letter-president-authorization-use-united-states-armed-forces-connection  Remarks by the President on Request to Congress for Authorization of Force Against ISIL http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/02/11/remarks-president-request-congress- authorization-force-against-isil  Remarks by the President at the Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection Summit http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/02/13/remarks-president-cybersecurity-and- consumer-protection-summit  Remarks by the President on America's Leadership in the Ebola Fight http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/02/11/remarks-president-americas-leadership- ebola-fight  Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco Strengthening our Nation’s Cyber Defenses http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/02/11/remarks-assistant-president-homeland- security-and-counterterrorism-lisa-  FACT SHEET: White House Summit on Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/02/13/fact-sheet-white-house-summit- cybersecurity-and-consumer-protection  FACT SHEET: Executive Order Promoting Private Sector Cybersecurity Information Sharing http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/02/12/fact-sheet-executive-order-promoting- private-sector-cybersecurity-inform  Statement by the President on the Death of Kayla Jean Mueller http://www.whitehouse.gov/the- press-office/2015/02/10/statement-president-death-kayla-jean-mueller

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 Vax Romana? Peace with Measles (and Vaccination Exemptions) Could Soon Be at an End  Shooting the Messenger: Forecasts and Failed Predictions  Disaster News Redux: The Trials of Creating Ebola Drugs  Call Outs: Calls for Abstracts, Papers, Proposals, and More  Some New Web Resources  Conferences, Training, and Events  Jobs, Jobs, Jobs  Webinars, Training, and Education

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 New York Citizen Corps Communications Network, February 11, 2015

Fire Safety for Older Adults We all have an important role to play when it comes to preventing fires, especially during the winter season when home fires increase. As the mercury plunges, help ensure the safety of individuals in your family or community that are most at-risk for fires - older adults. According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), adults age 65 or over are twice as likely to suffer fatal injuries in a home fire.

Follow these tips from the USFA to help older loved ones safely enjoy the winter months:  Make sure there is a working fire alarm installed on each level of their home;  Conduct a home assessment to identify existing fire hazards;  Educate them and their caregivers on how to prevent fires; and  Have a fire escape plan with easily accessible escape routes. For community-wide fire education, the USFA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention developed the "Fire-Safe Seniors" program to plan and implement fire safety interventions for older adults. Access the free toolkits, handouts, and other resources to prepare your community today!

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NYC Emergency Management's Tip of the Week

Upcoming Events

March 5th - Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) will be hosting MHFA trainings, an evidence-based training to empower non-mental health professionals to better identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness. The one-day, 8-hour training will cover mental health topics such as depression, anxiety, psychosis and substance use. For more information about MHFA, please visit www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org. The training will be held on February 9th and 27th (sold out), and March 5th and 16th. You only have to attend ONE session. Event is from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please click this link to register.

March 24-25th - Volunteer Disaster Chaplain Training Course The Metropolitan College of New York, Emergency & Disaster Management Program, through a training partnership with the National Disaster Interfaiths Network, invites religious leaders, spiritual caregivers of all faiths, emergency managers, and disaster mental health professionals to take this two- day Disaster Chaplain Training. This training is being co-sponsored by NYDIS (New York Disaster Interfaith Services). New York City area participants who complete this certification can volunteer as disaster chaplains with NYDIS. NDIN can also assist unaffiliated volunteers in finding disaster spiritual care volunteer opportunities in local communities across the United States. For more information, please click here for training brochure and tuition. To register, please click here.

Thank you and have a very lovely weekend,

Barbara

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