Tuesday, September 10, 2013

GEMA Reservist Program

Check the GEMA website for requirements for this program.

http://www.gema.ga.gov/gemaohsv10.nsf/e1e7a34d3289daca852577260042f7a8/50c79637fb87f0c985257bd300693d76?OpenDocument

Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA) Reservists: Please view the video link for your authorized position(s). After viewing, email the time/date of completion to pao@gema.ga.gov .


The Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA) Reservist Program was developed “to build the state’s response capacity quickly” in the event of a catastrophic event. As a relatively small state agency with approximately 115 employees statewide, GEMA can quickly find itself needing back-up support when a significant incident requires state support for local governments.

Reservists possess the skills and experience needed to perform specialized tasks during an emergency response or recovery operation and are loaned to GEMA by local governments or state agencies not directly impacted or involved in the emergency. The arrangement works like mutual aid _ communities helping communities in time of need.

GEMA formalized the program in 2008 to include application forms, signed agreements and annual training or information sessions, either in the State Operations Centers or online. Reservists serve as public information officers, liaisons to local emergency operations centers, Disaster Recovery Center state managers, data input specialists, situation unit leaders, documentation unit leaders, volunteer/donation unit leaders, project reviewers, and preliminary damage assessment specialists.

To apply for the Reservist Program or for more information, please contact GEMA’s Public Affairs Office at 404-635-7020 or pao@gema.ga.gov.

Finance Division Reservists: Click Here


Operations Division Reservists: Click Here


Planning Division Reservists: Click Here


Public Affairs Division Reservists: Click Here


Public Assistance Reservists: Click Here

Monday, September 9, 2013

Alabama Emergency Management Agency. Certified Local Emergency Manager (CLEM) Process

http://www.ema.alabama.gov/filelibrary/CLEM_Procedures.pdf

In accordance with Act 2007-462, as passed by the Alabama legislature and signed into law by
Governor Bob Riley, the following procedures are to be used in certifying local emergency
management directors.

In order to expedite the certification process, materials for each requirement area should be
submitted in a white, three-ring binder without tabs or page protectors.

You will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your package. A review of your submission
will be conducted and the official results will be sent to you by U.S. mail. Please allow 30 days
for a reply.

The following list outlines the documentation required for validation. See Synopsis of Act 2007-
462 Local Emergency Management Assistance Fund and the Question & Answer for
additional helpful information.

1) Two years of college level education (64 semester or 96 quarter hours). These hours do
not have to be on a transcript, only applicable to a transcript at an accredited institution of
higher education. (Any person serving as a local emergency management director on the
date of passage of this act shall be deemed to satisfy the college requirement providing he
or she has a minimum of five years work experience as a local emergency management
director).

Proof of compliance: Transcript or a degree path showing courses as requirements. A
letter concerning any foreign school credits is attached.

2) Three years of work experience in emergency response, emergency management, or
qualified military service


Proof of compliance: A letter on official letterhead from the agency acknowledging your
employment/involvement with the agency; or proper documentation from branch of the
military stating service and or deployment assignments and the length of service.

3) Two hundred hours of course work in emergency management, as established by the
Alabama Emergency Management Agency Director (See attachment A).

Proof of compliance: A copy of course certificates, transcript with course listed, or copy
of AAEM Advanced certification.

NOTE: IS-275 is no longer available from FEMA. IS-324, Community Hurricane Preparedness
is the accepted replacement.

4) If you are currently a Director of a County Emergency Management Agency, include a
letter, on letterhead, from your county’s emergency management g

Robert T. Stafford Act, as amended, and Related Authorities

https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/15271?fromSearch=fromsearch&id=3564


The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) provides the statutory authority for Federal disaster response activities and for FEMA’s disaster assistance programs for a community’s recovery.




Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000

http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/4596?id=1935

DMA 2000 (Public Law 106-390) provides the legal basis for FEMA mitigation planning requirements for State, local and Indian Tribal governments as a condition of mitigation grant assistance. 

DMA 2000 amended the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act by repealing the previous mitigation planning provisions and replacing them with a new set of requirements that emphasize the need for State, local, and Indian Tribal entities to closely coordinate mitigation planning and implementation efforts. 

The requirement for a State mitigation plan is continued as a condition of disaster assistance, adding incentives for increased coordination and integration of mitigation activities at the State level through the establishment of requirements for two different levels of state plans.

DMA 2000 also established a new requirement for local mitigation plans and authorized up to 7 percent of HMGP funds available to a State for development of State, local, and Indian Tribal mitigation plans.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

EMForum: Tennessee Baptist Convention Disaster Relief. Webinare Recording

The Webinar recording of the August 28th EMForum.org program, "Tennessee Baptist Convention Disaster Relief," with State Disaster Relief Director David Acres, is now available. This is a large file and requires Windows Media Player or Windows Media Components for QuickTime or a similar product to view. The recording is also available in MP4 format for mobile users. The TranscriptAudio PodcastSlides, as well as Ratings and Comments are available from the Background Page. The Audio Podcast and MP4 recordings are also available from the iTunes Store

Thanks to all who participated.  Please take a moment to rate this program for relevance and share your comments.


KABOOM...and child playspaces

KaBOOM! is a national nonprofit that envisions a great place to play within walking distance of every child in America. KaBOOM! recognizes the impact of unstructured play on the health and well-being of children and seeks to create opportunities to provide children with access to safe and engaging places to play. The KaBOOM! and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) missions are very complementary, and you may recall our office teamed with the organization last summer to build a playground at the Children’s Inn on the NIH campus.

KaBOOM! recognizes the importance of creating playspaces, but also wants to determine the quality of existing ones. The existence of a playspace does not necessarily mean it is a viable place for play. To help with this assessment, KaBOOM! developed the Map of Play web site.

MRC volunteers can help by identifying and assessing playgrounds in their communities by utilizing the Map of Play. KaBOOM! has developed a special “team” link for MRC volunteers to sign up.

We encourage all MRC units to participate in this initiative and share the special link established for the MRC (http://mapofplay.kaboom.org/teams/register?token=c4db422de5ff9150a) with your volunteers. Your support can help to ensure that children in your communities have the opportunity to be healthier by having safe places for active play.

Below are instructions for joining the MRC Team on the KaBOOM! Map of Play web site:


1.       Go to http://mapofplay.kaboom.org/teams/register?token=c4db422de5ff9150a. This is a special link for MRC members.

2.       Sign in to your KaBOOM! account or create a new one.

3.       After you’ve signed in/signed up, click the Join the Team button.

4.       Each time you add or edit a playspace, the team can see your collective efforts in the stats area at the top of the team page. You can see your team’s progress at any time by visiting your profile page or the MRC team page (http://mapofplay.kaboom.org/teams/2).

Note that the Map of Play is accessible from mobile devices. If you encounter a problem or need help, you can contact KaBOOM! by visiting http://mapofplay.kaboom.org/help.

We encourage all of you – MRC leaders, volunteers and partners – to explore your community (preferably by walking or biking) and learn about its playspaces. If the playspace is already listed on the Map of Play, rate it or provide comments about it. If not, take pictures and share information about it through the Map of Play.


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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

September is National Preparedness Month....Join the community.

September is National Preparedness Month and FEMA invites you to join the National Preparedness Community and download the 2013 National Preparedness Month Toolkit.

The National Preparedness Community is where more than 29,000 people connect and collaborate on emergency preparedness. You can use the community and the Toolkit to empower yourself to prepare and coordinate preparedness activities with your family, neighbors, and those with whom you worship during National Preparedness Month.
Here are the top 5 reasons to join:
·         Download the 2013 National Preparedness Month Toolkit
·         Get access to preparedness resources
·         Promote your national preparedness event on the calendar
·         Connect and build relationships with emergency management personnel
·         Share and compare preparedness plans


Join the National Preparedness Community Now!

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