DOCSLIB.ORG

A Pre-Disaster Toolkit for Small- to Medium-Size Communities

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
A Pre-Disaster Toolkit for Small- to Medium-Size Communities How to Prepare for Natural Disasters A Pre-Disaster Toolkit for Small- to Medium-Size Communities Prepared by Why a Pre-Disaster Toolkit? ABOUT THIS When major natural disasters, including hurricanes and TOOLKIT catastrophic flooding, strike throughout the nation, The creation of the Pre-Disaster immediate disaster response is at hand through the Toolkit for Small- to Medium-Size Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Communities was inspired by comments made during a as well as other federal, state and local emergency series of flood management response teams, and disaster relief organizations planning workshops for local and regional officials such as the American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, conducted in regions identified Volunteers of America, AmeriCares, and others. But as by the Texas Division of Emergency Management as the incidence of major storms and subsequent flooding being especially hard-hit increases, it is clear that pre-disaster planning for flood- by Hurricane Harvey. What participants requested was a prone communities is vital. This is especially true of one-stop-shop for tools and small- to mid-size communities in counties that lack the resources to help them plan financial resources and extensive social services network for flooding/hurricane events and know where to go for help available in larger metropolitan areas. This Pre-Disaster afterwards. While the toolkit Toolkit for Small- to Medium-Size Communities was includes a number of agency and organization resources created to help address this need. The toolkit is divided specific to the State of Texas, into two sections—one for local government officials comparable resources can likely be found to help communities including Emergency Management Coordinators (EMCs), in other states and regions utility district managers, and local elected officials—and with pre-disaster planning for catastrophic flooding as well as a section for community residents. Within each section other natural disasters. is information about tools and resources available through federal and state agencies. The toolkit also includes a section on disaster relief organizations, At-a- Glance Preparedness Checklists, an Emergency Contact Template, and an Attachment Section with additional tools and resources. The information contained in the toolkit is by no means an exhaustive list of all the pre- disaster planning resources and tools available, but is meant to help local government leaders and residents jump-start their disaster planning process. The toolkit will be updated as new information becomes available. 2 What’s in the Toolkit 2 Why a Pre-Disaster Toolkit? 18 Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) – Federal Surplus Property Program 3 What’s in the Toolkit Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Texas A&M Forestry Service 5 Federal Government Resources & Tools 19 Regional/Local Jurisdictions At-a- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Glance Preparedness Checklist 6 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 7 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 21 Pre-Disaster Planning for Residents & Businesses U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 8 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department of Homeland Security 9 U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 22 U.S. Health & Human Services (HHS) – National Weather Service (NWS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 10 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Natural (HUD) Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Weather Service 11 U.S. Department of Education (ED) U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) 23 U.S. Department of Education (ED) 12 U.S. Forest Service (FS) Small Business Administration U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) General Services Administration (GSA) General Services Administration (GSA) Texas General Land Office (GLO) 13 State/Regional Resources – Texas Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Example 24 Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Texas General Land Office (GLO) Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) 14 Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) 15 Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) – Federal Surplus Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Property Program Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Texas A&M AgriLife 16 Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) 25 At-a-Glance Flood Event Checklist for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Residents 17 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas Association of Regional Councils 27 Other Resources 32 Acknowledgements 33 Attachments 3 Pre-Disaster Planning for Regional/Local Jurisdictions 4 Federal Government Resources & Tools Additional tools and resources are available in Attachment Section of this toolkit. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) https://www.fema.gov/ To assist the local communities in preparing for disaster, FEMA provides annual funding opportunities for pre-disaster assistance to help communities with mitigation projects and mitigation plans. FEMA Mitigation Division includes Grants and Planning, Floodplain Management, and Risk Analysis branches, and all work closely with the State partners to provide assistance to local communities in developing a mitigation strategy to reduce vulnerability to natural disasters. The Grants and Planning branch will assist with the pre-disaster funding opportunities, including Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grants. The Floodplain Management branch will provide the necessary resources on National Floodplain Insurance Programs (NFIP) and other floodplain management activities. The Risk Analysis branch will assist with risk mapping products to provide the best available data for the local communities. In addition, FEMA supports post-disaster long term recovery strategies and initiatives. General Information FEMA Hazard Mitigation Program https://www.fema.gov/hazard-mitigation-assistance Hazard Mitigation Grant Program https://www.fema.gov/hazard-mitigation-grant-program FEMA Map Service Center for flood data and maps https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program https://www.fema.gov/pre-disaster-mitigation-grant-program The one-stop federal government website where states, federally recognized tribes, U.S. territories and communities can research and apply for emergency-preparedness-plan funding grants. Pre-Disaster Recovery Planning Guide https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/129203 General background and how-to FEMA information to help sub-federal-level governments and agencies, as well as private relief organizations, deal with emergency-preparedness and recovery- related issues. Pre-Disaster Recovery Planning Guide for Local Governments https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/129203 Pre-Disaster Recovery Planning Guide for State Governments https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/128572 Pre-Disaster Recovery Planning Guide for Tribal Governments https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/183019 5 Federal Government Resources & Tools Other Resources https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4339/emergency-preparedness A common-sense, step-by-step guide to help individuals, households and businesses prepare for natural disasters and what to do when and after they strike. https://www.fema.gov/preparedness-checklists-toolkits Comprehensive checklists that simplify individuals’, households’ and businesses’ arduous task of preparing for natural disasters. https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/90354 A complement to https://www.fema.gov/preparedness-checklists-toolkits that lists the supplies families need to prepare for natural disasters. https://www.fema.gov/pdf/areyouready/areyouready_full.pdf Access to “Are You Ready? An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness”: A compact booklet that covers emergency-preparedness basics for governments, organizations and citizens; where to go for disaster-preparation and -recovery guidance and assistance; and a “Who’s Who” of private and government operations involved in every aspect of planning and recovery. See Attachment B for FEMA Base Level Engineering (BLE) information. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) https://www.epa.gov/ In addition to spearheading the identification and cleanup of toxic substances and materials released into the environment during natural disasters, EPA has a variety of tools and guidance to support drinking water and wastewater utility preparedness and response. EPA also promotes green infrastructure as a natural-based solution to hazard mitigation. EPA is a lead partner in the Urban Waters Federal Partnership, which promotes community preparedness and resiliency. Urban Waters served as a model for the flood management planning workshops conducted in 2019 in Texas regions impacted by major flooding events. Drinking Water & Wastewater Utilities https://www.epa.gov/waterutilityresponse EPA guidance in determining
Load more

Recommended publications
  • SUSTAINING the PLACES WE SAIL the Cruise Industry’S Commitment to Protecting and Preserving Destinations
    SUSTAINING THE PLACES WE SAIL The Cruise Industry’s Commitment to Protecting and Preserving Destinations In destinations worldwide, the global cruise industry works with communities to grow tourism sustainably while preserving their unique heritage and way of life. The cruise industry listens to the concerns and needs of locals and works with them to strengthen the their economies while preserving their place. • In Dubrovnik, in collaboration with the Mayor’s office and the City Council, CLIA Cruise Lines were instrumental in developing new measures to alleviate significant tourism flow issues. • In Alaska, CLIA Cruise Lines meet more stringent waste water requirements than communities on land; lines also support local environmental efforts and operate vessels to higher environmental standards in sensitive Alaskan waters. Sustainability lies at the heart • In Santorini, the cruise industry is cooperating with local authorities to of all we do. Every day, the ensure the success of a new ship arrival management system that will global cruise industry is hard spread the flow of tourists visiting the island. at work protecting the environment and For years, CLIA Cruise Lines have invested millions of dollars into local strengthening local cruise community projects and offered countless volunteer hours supporting destinations through bold key priorities for local destinations. leadership, innovative stewardship, and strong • Carnival Australia has partnered with The Difference Incubator and the strategic partnerships. Australian Government Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade in a unique project to accelerate the development of local tourism entrepreneurs across the South Pacific. • Costa Cruise Line assisted Norcia, Italy following the devastating October 2016 earthquake – rebuilding schools with earthquake-proof, energy- efficient architecture.
    [Show full text]
  • Pdf Projdoc.Pdf
    April 2019 2018 DISASTER RECOVERY UPDATE IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL: GOOD360 2018 A FOCUS ON RESILIENT RESPONSE DISASTER RECOVERY In 2018, natural disasters cost us more than $155 on long-term recovery efforts in the impacted billion worldwide, claimed more than 10,000 regions. RECAP lives, and left millions of people displaced and suffering additional losses. This was on the Along with nonprofit partner, All Hands and heels of an especially devastating year in 2017, Hearts, and social impact agency, Global Active in racking up more than $300 billion in damage. Citizen, Good360 was proud to kick off the This past year, the US experienced a total of Resilient Response Initiative in 2018. Launched 20 Disasters 11 billion-dollar weather-related disasters, on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria, (domestic and international) including Hurricanes Michael and Florence, Resilient Response is designed to encourage and the unprecedented wildfires in California. donors to focus on strategic disaster giving Both new and prior events required significant for effective long-term recovery. This public Partnered with attention from the Good360 Disaster Recovery awareness project encourages companies team. In all, we distributed more than $30 million and individuals to take a more thoughtful and 130+ Nonprofits in critically needed goods in response to 20 less wasteful approach to disaster response. A disasters at home and around the world. Impact number of organizations joined the Resilient on this level could only be achieved through our Response pledge, and collectively, we are close collaboration with partners large and small, committed to building stronger communities including more than 130 nonprofit organizations that can better withstand future disasters.
    [Show full text]
  • Oriental Woman's Club
    Have A Happy Holidays from All of Us at The Pamlico News Vol. 50 No. 51, 16 Pages The Pamlico News Wednesday, December 19 , 2018 Your County News Source Since 1968 www.thepamliconews.com | 50 Cents Goose Creek Island Christmas Giving ... threatened by Volunteers with the Grinch, but All Hands & Hearts the islanders led giving talents and the green man to time to The County Community newspapers will describe have a change of Christmas as a season of giving in both news and feature stories. Giving heart intangibles is often mentioned in Christmas week issues with the madness of Black Friday removed from the front burner. The Pamlico News was encouraged to report on a group of individuals giving of themselves, changing lives following perhaps what has been the most difficult 3 months ever in the history of coastal communities like Pamlico County. All Hands and Hearts, a disaster Julie Guthrie shares secrets with Santa on Goose Creek Island. relief agency with roots in the recovery efforts after the tsunami of 2004 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005, arrived in New Bern on September 18 as the scope of the devastation caused by Hurricane No state title, but Canes earn Florence was becoming apparent to relief agencies all over the US. Now operating from a base in Pamlico County, this respect for tenacious play till agency has dispatched 270 different volunteers from all over the globe to the very end of the game 140 different sites in Jones, Craven, and Over 200 attended the Goose Creek Pamlico Counties. Those volunteers Island Christmas pageant at the island’s “This season brought the community together.
    [Show full text]
  • Michelle Annette Meyer Lueck
    Michelle Annette Meyer, Ph.D. Curriculum Vitae 2020 Hazard Reduction & Recovery Center Email: [email protected] Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning Office: 979-845-7813 Texas A&M University Websites: hrrc.arch.tamu.edu College Station, TX 77843-3137 michelleameyer.weebly.com EDUCATION: 2013 Ph.D. Sociology, Colorado State University (CSU), Fort Collins, CO Dissertation: Social Capital and Collective Efficacy for Disaster Resilience: Connecting Individuals with Communities and Vulnerability with Resilience in Hurricane-prone Communities in Florida. Advisor: Dr. Lori Peek 2008 M.A. Sociology, CSU Thesis: Economic Returns to College Education: Expectations of First-Year and Senior Students. Advisor: Dr. Michael Lacy 2003 B.A. Sociology with Biology minor, Murray State University, Murray, KY Honors Thesis: Environmentalism: A Study of College Students’ Attitudes, Behaviors, and Knowledge. Advisor: Dr. Edward Armstrong Honors Diploma, Summa Cum Laude PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 2020–present Associate Professor, Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, Texas A&M University (TAMU) 2019–present Director, Hazard Reduction & Recovery Center, TAMU 2018–2020 Assistant Professor, Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, TAMU 2018–2019 Associate Executive Director, Hazard Reduction & Recovery Center, TAMU 2018–present Community Resilience Lead, Institute for Sustainable Communities, TAMU 2014–2018 Assistant Professor, Sociology, Louisiana State University (LSU) 2015–2018 Associate Director of Research, Stephenson Disaster
    [Show full text]
  • Disaster Recovery International Foundation
    Disaster Recovery International Foundation 2018 Annual Review Veterans Giving Volunteerism Women in BCM Statement from the Chair It has truly been a breakout year for the DRI Foundation and we are so proud to share our activities with you in our latest edition of the Annual Review. As you move through this document, you will see how our activities have really grown in both breadth and depth. We are so excited to give you the details on all of our impactful programs including: • The Veterans Outreach Program • The Women in Business Continuity Initiative • The College Scholarship Program • Volunteerism, and • Donations after Disasters. We’ve accomplished a lot, but none of it is possible without you! To celebrate the variety and power of these initiatives, we are thrilled to announce our new tagline: “The DRI Foundation. Giving Back. Moving Forward.” We feel that the new focus really highlights the motivated and giving nature of our community. With that, please enjoy this year’s Annual Review! We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, AnneMarie Staley Chair, DRI Foundation Make a donation 2 Donations were deployed to help the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation combat fires and support its firefighters and paramedics. See Donations after Disasters on page 9. 3 Photo courtesy of Jacob Salzman/ Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. Key Achievements $116,180 raised 500+ volunteers total for July 2018–June 2019 have participated in our Volunteer Day program since 2012 100% of donations received spent on initiatives, 40 volunteers
    [Show full text]
  • Purpose of the Directory 6
    Page | 2 Page | 3 PURPOSE OF THE DIRECTORY 6 UPDATES AND DISTRIBUTION 6 LEADERSHIP 7 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 8 NYVOAD MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS 8 ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES DISASTER RESPONSE 9 AFYA FOUNDATION 12 ALL HANDS AND HEARTS - SMART RESPONSE 13 AMERICAN BAPTIST MEN OF NEW YORK STATE 14 AMERICAN RED CROSS 14 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (ASPCA) 16 AMERICARES 18 Billy Graham Evangelistic Association 19 BONARESPONDS 20 BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION 21 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 22 CHURCH OF THE BRETHERN (CHILDREN’S DISASTER SERVICE) 22 CHURCH WORLD SERVICE (CWS) 23 Delivering Goods 25 FEEDING AMERICA NETWORK 27 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF NEW YORK STATE 29 HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES 30 IsraAID 34 Islamic Relief USA 35 LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE 36 Malteser International 37 MENNONITE DISASTER SERVICES - NEW YORK STATE 38 NECHAMA – JEWISH RESPONSE TO DISASTER 38 NEW YORK STATE CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 39 NEW YORK STATE CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 42 NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL OF CHURCHES 43 NEW YORK DISASTER INTERFAITH SERVICES (NYDIS) 44 Operation BBQ Relief 46 PET SAFE COALITION 46 PRESBYTERIAN DISASTER ASSISTANCE 47 REACH OUT AMERICA 49 THE SALVATION ARMY 50 SAVE THE CHILDREN 53 SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 55 SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION OF NEW YORK DISASTER RELIEF 56 TEAM RUBICON 57 UJA FEDERATION OF NEW YORK 58 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 59 VIBRANT EMOTIONAL HEALTH 61 Page | 4 WORLD RENEW 62 WORLD VISION GREATER NEW YORK 63 (ASSOCIATE MEMBERS) 65 AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE INC.
    [Show full text]
  • St. John Community Recovery Plan September 2018
    St. John Community Recovery Plan September 2018 1 2 TOC 3 FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ENABLING AUTHORITY Boston The Community Planning and Capacity Building Recovery Support Function (RSF) is a FEMA led intergovernmental partnership focused on providing technical assistance to develop local disaster recovery and community capacity. The RSF derives its mandate from the Robert T. Stafford Act Section 402.3 which provides impacted communities relief via technical and advisory assistance in order to perform essential community services, assess disaster impacts, and perform recovery planning. The Community Planning and Capacity Building RSF further coordinates technical and advisory assistance under the direction of Presidential Policy Directive-8 and the National Disaster Recovery Framework. The projects outlined in this plan do not bind the federal or territory government to any actions or any financial or in-kind commitments. UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS St. Thomas St. John The United States Virgin Islands is a part of the Leeward Islands located St. Croix approx. 40 miles east of Puerto Rico and 1100 miles southeast of Miami, Florida. St. Thomas and St. John are separated by a mile wide strait and are both located approx. 40 miles north of St. Croix. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Even in the darkest hours, hope and opportunity emerge. Opportunity begins with a clear vision of the future: “St. John is a cohesive, supportive, culturally-diverse community living in and nurturing a beautiful, clean environment. We endeavor to live in a sustainable and affordable manner, while protecting and enhancing our values, culture, and natural and historic resources.” This plan provides context for this vision while describing the challenges brought by the recent hurricanes that devastated the island.
    [Show full text]
  • Hurricanes Irma and Maria: One Year On
    From early recovery to long-term resilience in the Caribbean Hurricanes Irma and Maria: One year on UNDP Summary Report Index · 3 INDEX Context 04 Overview of key UNDP contributions to national efforts 08 UNDP Strategy 12 A joint effort of recovery partners 18 An Overview of the Results 22 Results by Country 30 Way forward 54 CONTEXT 1 Context · 5 The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season will forever be remembered by the Small Island Hurricane Irma, the ninth named and 125 people were injured in the Developing States (SIDS) of the hurricane of the 2017 Atlantic hurri- devastation. Subsequently, on 18 northern and eastern Caribbean. cane season and the most powerful September, Hurricane Maria made on record, with maximum winds of landfall on Dominica and affected approximately 185 miles per hour BVI the following day. The entire During that season, of the 13 named (mph), made a direct hit on the population of Dominica – approxi- tropical storms, two catastrophic island of Barbuda on 6 September. mately 73,000 people – was directly Category 5 hurricanes – Irma and In its aftermath, 95 percent of the affected by Hurricane Maria. More houses in Barbuda were damaged than 90 percent of all roofs were Maria – made landfall, and caused or destroyed. Barbuda was deemed damaged or destroyed. Critical pow- havoc and devastation in Antigua uninhabitable, and the entire popula- er and water supplies were disrupt- and Barbuda, Dominica, Anguilla, tion of 1,600 persons was evacuated ed, and entire crops destroyed. the British Virgin Islands (BVI), to the main island of Antigua. Sint Maarten, the Bahamas, Saint Hurricanes Irma and Maria resulted Barthelemy, and the Turks and In BVI, where recovery from the in the deaths of at least 37 people.
    [Show full text]
  • Leading in Times of Need: Disaster Volunteering in the Modern Era 1
    Leading in times of need: Disaster volunteering in the modern era 1 “Responding to community Leading in times of need: Disaster volunteering needs in times of disaster in the modern era requires more than just In August of 2017, Hurricane Harvey, a Category 4 storm, made landfall near Houston, Texas. Its logistics and speed. There effects were catastrophic. 41 counties in southeast Texas were designated as federal disaster must be a human element that areas. More than 888,000 individual assistance applications were received by the Federal is driven at the community Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and USD 8.73 billion in federal funds were provided to affected Texans.¹ level. The visceral response that neighbors have to help In response to Harvey, volunteer efforts brought individuals from across Texas and the United States to support the impacted areas. The response was impressive, but the scale of both the their fellow neighbors is more disaster and the response stretched volunteer management systems beyond capacity. effective when those of us who Harvey’s impact put extraordinary stress on volunteer management systems at a time when other are leading organizations work disasters still required assistance. When Hurricanes Irma and Maria followed shortly after Harvey, together to amplify their local they further strained the disaster ecosystem. Issues that might otherwise have been manageable expertise with national were magnified by the sheer size and volume of the aftermath. resources.” Though the mass mobilization of volunteers was impressive, it relied on what could be viewed as the traditional model of volunteerism – organizations recruiting volunteers, training them and Natalye Paquin, President & CEO, Points of Light assigning them to jobs.
    [Show full text]
  • 2018 Annual Report Letter from Founder & Executive Director
    2018 Annual Report Letter From Founder & Executive Director Dear Friends of CLF, When we began this journey in 2012, we couldn’t have imagined where we would be in five years. We are pleased to report that 2017 and 2018 together marked a significant period of growth and innovation for the Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF). We have streamlined our programming to focus on education and emergency response while significantly increasing our impact in each area. We proudly supported students from Central and South America to attend university, successfully installed the final piece of equipment in our state-of-the-art oncology center in Barbados, and responded quickly to the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti as well as hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Maria. We also deepened our education work by extending programs from the Caribbean to Malawi to enable thousands of girls to attend secondary school. We firmly believe in the power of having local impact, taking care to tailor our approach to address the unique needs of the communities in which we work, but we also work strategically to address issues and challenges at a global level. In 2017, we joined forces with Global Citizen and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) to advocate for and unlock hundreds of millions of dollars to support access to education for children across the globe. Our work in the advocacy space will continue to be a priority for the foundation in 2019 and beyond. The diversity and scale of our brand collaborations over the past year are setting new standards for what’s possible when business and philanthropy come together to enact change.
    [Show full text]
  • Michelle Annette Meyer Lueck
    Michelle Annette Meyer, Ph.D. Curriculum Vitae 2019 Hazard Reduction & Recovery Center Email: [email protected] Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning Office: 979-845-7813 Texas A&M University Websites: hrrc.arch.tamu.edu College Station, TX 77843-3137 michelleameyer.weebly.com EDUCATION: 2013 Ph.D. Sociology, Colorado State University (CSU), Fort Collins, CO Dissertation: Social Capital and Collective Efficacy for Disaster Resilience: Connecting Individuals with Communities and Vulnerability with Resilience in Hurricane-prone Communities in Florida. Advisor: Dr. Lori Peek 2008 M.A. Sociology, CSU Thesis: Economic Returns to College Education: Expectations of First-Year and Senior Students. Advisor: Dr. Michael Lacy 2003 B.A. Sociology with Biology minor, Murray State University, Murray, KY Honors Thesis: Environmentalism: A Study of College Students’ Attitudes, Behaviors, and Knowledge. Advisor: Dr. Edward Armstrong Honors Diploma, Summa Cum Laude PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 2018–present Assistant Professor, Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, Texas A&M University (TAMU) 2019–present Director, Hazard Reduction & Recovery Center, TAMU 2018–2019 Associate Executive Director, Hazard Reduction & Recovery Center, TAMU 2018–present Community Resilience Lead, Institute for Sustainable Communities, TAMU 2014–2018 Assistant Professor, Sociology, Louisiana State University (LSU) 2015–2018 Associate Director of Research, Stephenson Disaster Management Institute, LSU 2013–2014 Assistant Research Scientist, Hazard Reduction
    [Show full text]
  • Annual Report 2019
    2019 ANNUAL REPORT HARNESSING THE POWER AND SPEED OF THE AVIATION INDUSTRY TO RESPOND TO DISASTERS AND OTHER HUMANITARIAN CRISES DISASTER RESPONSE DELIVERED 2019 BY THE NUMBERS GROWING AND INNOVATING TO MEET NEED humanitarian responses Message From The President And CEO 28 Our work to mobilize the aviation community to ensure relief supplies and aid workers reach those impacted by natural disasters and other humanitarian crises has never been more important. The growing intensity of storms, urbanization of many parts of the world, and changing socioeconomic conditions are leading to increased human vulnerability. 19 Airlink’s response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake, and the humanitarian44 airline 67 responses that followed in the next decade, built our aid and logistics reputation for being an effective and efficient partner organzations partners for nearly 50 airlines and 130 nonprofit organizations. assisted activated humanitarian aid delivered Ten years after our first humanitarian response, Airlink continues to grow, adapt and innovate to meet the 1,292 needs of crisis-stricken communities and the nonprofit responders 197,993 lb partners serving them around the world. transported In 2019, Airlink responded to 28 humanitarian events Steven Smith with Bahamasair CEO Tracy Cooper in 19 countries, bringing relief to more than two million people. We also invested in a regional approach to humanitarian response, and intensely engaged partners in building location-specific plans before crises occur. And while we remain focused on providing assistance to communities in the immediate aftermath of disaster, we also recognize that once initial distribution of provisions and restoration of basic services occurs, communities total value of face the arduous and often under-supported task of longer-term recovery.
    [Show full text]