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Sunday, October 27, 2013
International Rescue Committee (IRC): Central African Republic: Forgotten?
International Rescue Committee (IRC): Syria: Winters Threat
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Friday, October 25, 2013
Emergency, Disaster, Crisis & Risk Management Information 'One Stop Shopping'
BEMA
Network (All):
So
much information, so many links to track, so many miles before I sleep.
If
there is one internet link\url to keep your situation awareness on local and
global communities, try the CBS News Disaster Link at http://www.cbsnews.com/digitaldan/disaster/disasters.shtml
as your
one stop shopping location for emergency, disaster crisis and risk management
site.
Be safe,
be prepared.
Black Emergency Managers Association
1231 Good Hope Road S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20020
Office: 202-618-9097
bEMA
"Leaders don't force people to follow, they invite them on
a journey" - Charles S Lauer
Thursday, October 24, 2013
UNISDR: Guidance Note on Disability and Emergency Risk Management for Health
http://reliefweb.int/report/world/guidance-note-disability-and-emergency-risk-management-health
Informing Humanitarians Worldwide.
from UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, IFRC, International Organization for Migration, World Health Organization, UN Children's Fund, CBM
Published on 10 Oct 2013 —
People with disabilities are disproportionately affected in emergencies and experience particularly high rates of mortality in these contexts. To mark International Day for Disaster Reduction 2013, CBM, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Organization for Migration, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and the World Health Organization release today a guidance note to highlight the needs of people with disabilities before, during and after emergencies.
Emergencies can increase the vulnerability of people with disabilities, as people with disabilities may be less able to escape from hazards; may lose essential medications or assistive devices such as spectacles or hearing and mobility aids; or may be left behind when a community is forced to evacuate. People with disabilities may also have greater difficulty accessing basic needs, including food, water, shelter, latrines and health-care services. Following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan in 2011, statistics showed that the fatality rate for people with disabilities was twice that of non-disabled people.
Emergencies also create a new generation of people with disabilities due to injuries, poor basic surgical and medical care, emergency-induced mental health and psychological problems and breakdown in support structures and preventive health care. Estimates from some countries suggest that up to one quarter of disabilities before, during and after emergencies may be associated with violence and injuries. It is estimated that for every child killed as a result of violent conflict, three are injured and permanently impaired.
The Guidance note on disability and emergency risk management for health is a short, practical guide that covers actions across emergency risk management, such as risk assessment, prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and reconstruction. Developed primarily for health actors working in emergency and disaster risk management at the local, national or international level, and in governmental or nongovernmental agencies, the guidance note points out the health-related actions that are required to ensure that both mainstream and specific support are available and accessible to people with disabilities in emergencies.
International Organization for Migration:
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013
REMINDER: October 24, 2013 Psychological First Aid Training
Reminder:
Upcoming
training in PFAT.
Keep
in mind that psychological first aid is not something for implementation to
address disaster and traumatic events within the U.S. but is a practice that
should and must be practiced internationally as part of disaster risk reduction
planning for the mental health and well-being
of communities.
Think
of obtaining training, and courses in your community.
BEMA
Subject: RAPID Psychological First Aid Training - October 24, 2013
RAPID~PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID
The Johns Hopkins Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Center and the DHMH Office of Preparedness and Response are pleased to offer the Johns Hopkins~RAPID Psychological First Aid Workshop. It is a 6-hour, interactive training that provides non-mental health professionals with the concepts and skills associated with Psychological First Aid. Utilizing the RAPID model (Reflective listening, Assessment of needs, Prioritization, Intervention, and Disposition), this specialized training provides perspectives on injuries and trauma that are beyond those physical in nature. Additionally, the RAPID model is readily applicable to public health settings, the workplace, the military, faith-based organizations, mass disaster venues, and even the demands of more commonplace critical events, e.g., dealing with the psychological aftermath of accidents, robberies, suicide, homicide, or community violence.
DATE: October 24, 2013
TIME: 9:00am - 4:00pm (registration begins at 8:00 am)
LOCATION: Best Western Grand Venice Hotel, Hagerstown, MD 21740
ACCOMMODATIONS: For those requiring overnight accommodations, a room rate of $65.90 is being offered.
REGISTRATION: https://trams.jhsph.edu/trams/index.cfm?event=training.catalogDisplay&trainingID=660
Additional Details Can Be Found Here: http://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/johns-hopkins-center-for-public-health-preparedness/training/calendar/index.html
CONTACT INFORMATION: Katurah Bland, 443-287-6735/kbland@jhsph.edu