Submit Promising Practices Proposals by Monday, July 27, 2015;

ADA National Network/FEMA Webinar Series: Emergency Management and Preparedness-Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities The following is provided by the Pacific ADA Center Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.

Reminder: Request for Proposals for Promising Practices Presentation Dear Colleagues, Reminder and Deadline Extension: Submit Promising Practices Proposals by Monday, July 27 The Office of Disability Integration & Coordination (ODIC) at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network, led by the Pacific ADA Center, are seeking proposals for webinar presentations for issues and promising practices in emergency management inclusive of people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs that will begin in the Fall 2015. The webinars will provide an exciting opportunity for emergency managers, people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, first responders, planners, community organizations, and other community partners to exchange knowledge and information on promising practices in inclusive emergency preparedness for the whole community. Topics have related to emergency preparedness and disaster response, recovery and mitigation as well as accessibility and reasonable accommodation issues under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the ADA and other relevant laws. We now invite individuals and organizations across the country to describe inclusive emergency management practices. Reviewers from FEMA ODIC and the Pacific ADA Center (on behalf of the ADA National Network) will select practices that have promise for national dissemination. These promising practices will be presented in monthly webinars sponsored by the two organizations. We encourage proposals that highlight inclusive practices in emergency management, response and recovery, mitigation, as well as practices for integrating people with disabilities in emergency preparation issues. Please note that we have extended the deadline to close of business, Monday, July 27, 2015. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please fill out the attached form and return by July 27, 2015. Please submit your application by fax at 540-504-2830 or by email to Jacob.Rodrigueznoble@fema.dhs.gov. Webinars will be selected by September 29, 2015. Together we can achieve preparedness inclusive of the whole community. Sincerely, Lewis Kraus, Deputy Director Center on Disability at the Public Health Institute 555 12th Street, Suite 215 Oakland, CA 94607 510-285-5615 Voice 510-285-5614 Fax Marcie Roth, Director Office of Disability Integration and Coordination DHS/Federal Emergency Management Agency 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472

FREE Business Preparedness Webinars. July 14, 2015

FYI...
        Small, medium, and large companies....

• Have you planned for the recovery of your business in a disaster?
• Have you considered contingencies in finance, emergency funding, staff individual and family recovery for long-term business outage?

• Do your vendors, suppliers, and service entities have contingency plans?
• Considered contingencies for how long your business will take to recover?

BEMA

Please find below information on two free business preparedness webinars July 14, 2015

The first is being hosted by the organization Business Forward and features FEMA's Private Sector Division Director Rob Glenn. Business Forward has graciously agreed to allow us to extend an invitation to our private sector e-bulletin subscribers.

The second is the monthly SBA/Ability "Prepare My Business" webinar.
Please find information on both webinars below:

Business Forward Webinar -
It’s hurricane, thunderstorm, and tornado season. Is your business prepared?

Join a webinar on what businesses can do to prepare for and mitigate the effects of these and other natural disasters with Rob Glenn, Director of the Private Sector Division at FEMA’s Office of External Affairs. He'll discuss everything from disaster insurance to evacuation plans. 

Rob brings decades of experience to the discussion. Before joining FEMA, he worked as a preparedness and emergency management expert at Booz Allen Hamilton, served as the Homeland Security Advisor and Homeland Security Director for the State of Ohio, served as a member of the National Emergency Managers Association (NEMA) Private Sector Committee, and founded Resilient Standard Ltd., an organization that helps companies prepare for emergencies. 

     Here are the details for the call:

              WHAT:   Disaster Preparedness for Businesses An interactive webinar

   WITH:   Robert C. Glenn, Director, Private Sector Division, FEMA

WHEN:    Tuesday, July 14, 2015 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT

                               WHERE:         You will receive a custom phone number and passcode when you register.

At Business Forward, we help business leaders brief Washington about the policy issues that matter most. This is your chance to speak directly with FEMA about what your business can do to plan for potential natural disasters.
Here's the link to register: http://www.businessfwd.org/blog/webinar-with-femas-robert-glenn
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SBA/Agility Webinar: What Are the Top Five Disaster Risks to Small Businesses?

For some reason, the building where you run your business was hit with a power outage, and you’re forced to shut down for several days. Your customers wonder why your doors are closed, and they decide to spend their money elsewhere. It’s even worse if you run a business like a florist shop or a restaurant, because you’ll lose much of your expensive inventory thanks to the power outage.

Small business losses more often are the result of small, isolated incidents. Assessing your company’s risks, and becoming more aware of those hidden threats, is one of the first steps in creating an effective business continuity plan.
Join Agility Recovery and the U.S. Small Business Administration on Tuesday, July 14, at 2 p.m. EDT for an online discussion on the top five small business disaster risks, and how to protect your assets before a crisis hits.

The SBA has partnered with Agility Recovery to offer disaster preparedness strategies through its “PrepareMyBusiness” website. 

Visit www.preparemybusiness.org to access past webinars.

The SBA provides disaster recovery assistance in the form of low-interest loans to homeowners, renters, private nonprofits and businesses of all sizes. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov/disaster.

WHAT:          “The Top Five Risks for Business Disasters in America”– Disaster preparedness tips from Agility Recovery, followed by a Q&A session.

                      WHEN:          Tuesday, July 14, 2015 – 2 to 3 p.m. EDT

                       HOW:             Space is limited. Register at http://agil.me/sbatop5

Seeking Young Professionals To Speak to Black/Latino High School Scholars (1 Hour Sessions) | NYC & Washington D.C.)

FYI....

       Now is the time!  Actions speak much louder than words.

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Washington,  D.C. -  Professional Panel Session information

Organization: Catalyst Network Foundation Inc. (CNF)

Location: Howard University

Address: 2400 Sixth St NW, Washington, DC – Blackburn Center (Room 148)

Panel Session Time Frame: 12:45 – 1:45pm

Number of Panelist: 4 -5

Audience: 15 CNF Fellowship Scholars (High School Students), Education Programs Manager and Photographer

Week 1:

          Tuesday August 4^th: Business and Finance

          Wednesday August 5^th: Education, Government, NGO & Nonprofit

          Thursday August 6^th: Technology, Media & Fashion

Week 2:

          Tuesday August 11^th: Medical, Nursing & Healthcare

          Wednesday August 12^th: Legal & Compliance

          Thursday August 13^th: Entrepreneurship

If interested in speaking on any of the panel sessions contact Laurel Djoukeng: LDjoukeng@Catalyst-Network.org

About Catalyst Network Foundation Inc.

The Catalyst Network Foundation Inc. (CNF) is a New York City and Washington D.C. - based 501(c) (3) organization, founded in 2011. CNF is a non-profit focused in career and professional development programming our mission is to engage high-potential youth (ages 14-25) and veterans (ages 21-30) with successful projects by providing the proper tools, network, and development opportunities. 

CNF holds a Summer Intensive Program for high school sophomores and juniors in New York City and Washington, D.C. in partnership with local high schools for students who are accepted in their Fellowship Program. The Fellowship Scholars have the opportunity to tour corporate offices and to pitch business ideas, as well as develop professional skills. Through CNFs Mentorship Program; Fellowship Scholars are paired with a Mentor that is a trailblazer in the profession and career field their Fellows aspire to pursue. Through their internship program, CNF fellows are placed in paid internships with top startups, scientific and medical institutions. Several fellows have gone on to attend prestigious colleges and universities. 

Over 120 High School students have been admitted to the Fellowship Program and are CNF Fellows.

Since 2011 the Fellows have participated in corporate tours and created/pitched presentations to corporations such as Google, Goldman Sachs, Nike, LinkedIn, Morgan Stanley, HBO, Microsoft, Essence Magazine, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Hughes Hubbard Reed LLP, Bloomberg, FOX News, BET, and NBC ‎Studios to name a few; pertaining to solving concerning matters that affect their high schools. Career and college preparatory workshops are held throughout the year and educate over 400 high school students in the Washington, D.C and New York City Metropolitan area.

The Catalyst Network Foundation Inc. is truly grassroots, the leadership team in New York City and Washington, D.C. all volunteer and steer the nonprofit. In 2012 the Catalyst Network Foundation Inc. was awarded a Proclamation issued by Ranking Member, Congressman Ed Towns for recognizing the achievements of the Catalyst Network Foundation Inc.

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Laurel Djoukeng
BBM: 2b757dca
Catalyst Network Foundation Inc. (CNF)
www.Catalyst-Network.org
YouTube: http://youtu.be/pc841qNmH9g

Individuals Needed to Evaluate a Government Website - $75

UserWorks, Inc., a user experience design and usability research firm, is currently looking for individuals to look at designs for a new government website for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and provide comments and feedback about the experience.

Sessions are being conducted at a metro-accessible location in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, July 15, through Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Each session lasts about 60 minutes. In appreciation for your help with this research project you will receive $75 cash at the end of the session.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO ANYONE WHO YOU THINK WOULD BE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THIS STUDY.

Who: 

• Adults, age 18 and over who use a laptop or smartphone to search government websites

 What:

• A one hour session

 When:

• Wednesday, July 15, through Tuesday, July 21, 2015

 Where:

• A metro-accessible location in Washington, DC

 If you are interested in participating, please click on the button below to answer a few brief questions.

Answer Pre-Qualification Questions

If you are unable to click the button, simply copy and paste this URL into your browser: 
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R37SBRC

For more information about UserWorks, Inc., a Silver Spring, Maryland-based user experience design and usability research firm, visit our Web site at www.userworks.com.

July 6, 2015. Brown Bag Lunch. G'town Univ. MS in Emergency and Disaster Management

Please join me for a brown bag lunch session with Nancy Suski, the Executive Director of Georgetown University’s Master’s Degree in Emergency and Disaster Management (EDM). 

When: Monday 6 July from 12:00 to 1:00

Where: FEMA Conference Center, room 114 B (outside of the security turnstiles)

What: Informational briefing, Q&A period with the Executive Director and a current student/FEMA Logistics employee.

Details: Come as you are, please feel free to bring your lunch. 

RSVP: Please RSVP to Adam Burpee at adam.burpee@fema.dhs.gov so we can have an idea of the head count in case we need a larger venue.

 POC:  Adam Burpee, 202-802-2700

This one year program is an incredible opportunity to earn a Master’s Degree from one of the most respected schools in the world.  I am in my last few weeks of the program and I have been extremely impressed with the quality of instruction, the opportunity to collaborate with emergency managers from all levels of government and the private sector, and the incredible experiences during the intensive sessions. 

Here is the Georgetown EDM website: http://scs.georgetown.edu/edm

The yearlong cohort program immerses students in the high-intensity field of emergency management, priming them with the strategic and critical thinking skills they need to confidently make decisions, take action, and provide assistance when disaster strikes. Students learn from seasoned emergency management experts through a blend of online courses and on-site intensives, which take them around the world to explore various hazards and understand emerging challenges across diverse environments.

Yearlong Cohort. Five contiguous program modules provide students with rigorous online study and hands-on experiences to impart depth and breadth of knowledge in the emergency and disaster management field.

·        Module 1: Theory & Legal Framework

·        Module 2: Natural Disasters

·        Module 3: Terrorism & WMD

·        Module 4: U.S. Support to a Foreign Disaster

·        Module 5: Capstone

Real-World Experience. Students participate in five, one-week intensives in Shrivenham and London, San Francisco, New Orleans, and Washington, D.C., where they gain experience tackling diverse challenges and develop the competencies needed to manage and lead response efforts.

Unrivaled Access. Through a partnership with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Cranfield University, the program offers access to some of the field’s top resources, experts, and facilities, providing students with the cutting-edge industry knowledge and training they need to become leaders in emergency management.

Hunger doesn’t take a summer break. Meals program for our future leaders.

A book and a sandwich can go a long way.  BEMA

  -What programs are available in your community?
  -Meals program for youth is not just prevalent in the U.S. but throughout the world.
  -Let's get our future leaders started in leading.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/dc-free-summer-meals-program

DC Free Summer Meals Program

 

The program runs June through August with most sites opening June 22 and closing August 22. Meal times and dates vary by location. 

Program Details:

Hunger doesn’t take a summer break.

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), known in Washington, DC as the DC Free Summer Meals Program (FSMP), provides reimbursement for free nutritious meals and snacks served to children 18 and younger. These meals help children in low-income areas get the nutrition they need to learn, play, and grow throughout the summer months when they are out of school.

When school is out, the meals served as a part of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program are not available, and due to families' limited budgets, or other circumstances, children will often miss wholesome meals. The FSMP fills this gap and parents benefit from some help in stretching their food dollars and by knowing that their children are receiving healthy meals in a supportive environment.

The Free Summer Meals Program has served over 1 million meals to children and youth in the District of Columbia in the past three summers. Sponsoring organizations included:

• Public or private local education agencies;
• Entities of state, local, or municipal government;
• Residential camps; and
• Private non-profit organizations with 501 (c) (3) status.

2015 Summer Food Service Program Rates of Reimbursement

For meals served at rural or self-preparation sites:

Cybrary and NSF $27million Grant. BEMA promotion and support of Cybrary and U.S. Funded Sources. $27 million - CyberCorps(R) Scholarship for Service (SFS) - Defending America's Cyberspace

At BEMA we will promote ‘free’ Cybrary (http://www.cybrary.it/ ) cybersecurity education & training for immediate job seekers, and more acceptable and traditional 'long-term' forms of education & training at HBCUs, Tribal, and traditional colleges and universities in the U.S.     CDS.  CEO. Black Emergency Managers Association.

 http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2015/nsf15584/nsf15584.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click

  

CyberCorps(R) Scholarship for Service (SFS) - Defending America's Cyberspace

Award information Anticipated Type of Award: Standard Grant or Continuing Grant

Estimated Number of Awards: 20 to 30

Consisting of 10-15 Scholarship Track awards and 10-15 Capacity Building Track awards

Anticipated Funding Amount: $27,000,000

Pending the availability of funds, in FY 2016 and FY 2017 for new awards under this program solicitation. Scholarship awards are usually funded as continuing grants over a five-year period.

Program Title:    CyberCorps(R) Scholarship for Service (SFS)

Synopsis of Program:

Cyberspace has transformed the daily lives of people. The rush to embrace cyberspace, however, has exposed its fragility and vulnerabilities:  corporations, agencies, national infrastructure and individuals have been victims of cyber-attacks. In December 2011, the National Science and Technology Council with the cooperation of NSF advanced a broad, coordinated Federal strategic plan for cybersecurity research and education to "change the game," examine the misuses of cyber technology, bolster education and training in cybersecurity, establish a science of cybersecurity, and transition promising cybersecurity research into practice. To achieve this strategic plan, the Nation requires an innovative and efficient cybersecurity education system that results in an unrivaled cybersecurity workforce and citizenry capable of advancing America's economic prosperity and national security in the 21st century. The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-274) authorizes the National Science Foundation, in coordination with the Office of Personnel Management and the Department of Homeland Security, to offer a scholarship program to recruit and train the next generation of information technology professionals, industry control system security professionals and security managers.

The CyberCorps(R): Scholarship for Service (SFS) program seeks proposals that address cybersecurity education and workforce development. The Scholarship Track provides funding to award scholarships to students in cybersecurity. All scholarship recipients must work after graduation for a Federal, State, Local, or Tribal Government organization in a position related to cybersecurity for a period equal to the length of the scholarship. A proposing institution must provide clearly documented evidence of a strong existing academic program in cybersecurity. Such evidence can include: designation by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education/Cyber Defense (CAE IA/CD), in Cyber Operations or in Research (CAE-R); a specialized designation by a nationally recognized organization (for example, in forensics); or equivalent evidence documenting a strong program in cybersecurity.

The Capacity Track seeks innovative proposals leading to an increase in the ability of the United States higher education enterprise to produce cybersecurity and focus on efforts such as research on the teaching and learning of cybersecurity, including research on materials, methods and interventions; curricula recommendations for new courses, degree programs, and educational pathways with plans for wide adoption nationally; teaching and learning effectiveness of cybersecurity curricular programs and courses;  integration of cybersecurity topics into computer science, data science, information technology, engineering and other existing degree programs with plans for pervasive adoption; and partnerships between institutions of higher education, government, and relevant employment sectors leading to improved models for the integration of applied research experiences into cybersecurity degree programs.

General inquiries regarding this program should be made to:

Victor P. Piotrowski, Program Director, telephone: (703) 292-5141, email: vpiotrow@nsf.gov

Dongwon Lee, Program Director, telephone: (703) 292-4679, 

email: dlee@nsf.gov

Paul Tymann, Program Director, telephone: (703) 292-2260, 

email:  ptymann@nsf.gov

Free. Training & Education Opportunity. Public Health Principles in Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response

http://www.blackemergmanagersassociation.org/2015/05/ed-and-training-opportunity-freepublic.html

South Sudan: Cholera Outbreak - Jun 2015

 http://reliefweb.int/disaster/ep-2015-000073-ssd


Informing humanitarians worldwide.

South Sudan: Cholera Outbreak - Jun 2015

Overview

At the beginning of the rainy season in South Sudan, eight suspected and one confirmed cholera case were reported in Juba between 22 May and 4 Jun 2015, seven of which were in Juba Protection of Civilians (PoC) site. (UNICEF, 4 Jun 2015) 

Suspected cases of cholera continue to be reported in Juba and surrounding areas, with 73 cases and nine deaths as of 18 Jun (UNICEF, 18 Jun 2015). 

As of 22 Jun, a total of 189 cholera cases including 19 deaths (CFR 10%) had been reported from 44 villages in seven Payams of Juba County. On 23 Jun, the Ministry of Health declared an outbreak of cholera in Juba County. 

Following the declaration, the national cholera taskforce has been mandated to initiate concrete interventions for cholera prevention and control. (WHO/Govt, 22 Jun 2015)

2015. Pilgrimage to Haiti. October 14-18, 2015

2015 marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Haiti Support Project (HSP). During that time, as an Initiative of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century, HSP has emerged as the leading African American organization “building a constituency for Haiti in the U.S.,” partnering with our Haitian sisters and brothers to support the process of democracy and development in the First Black Republic in this hemisphere. Contrary to media portrayals, Haiti is a beautiful nation with vibrant, energetic, resilient, culturally and politically conscious people who yearn for a better future. Haiti’s culture and people are its greatest assets. We believe that every person of African descent should visit Haiti once in a lifetime. This Pilgrimage will afford you an opportunity for a cultural-historical immersion with the Haitian people – the highlight of which will be a tour of the magnificent citadel and Sans Souci Palace. Haiti also has some of the most unique hotels and incredible beaches in the Caribbean and you will experience them. Finally, you will witness the work of HSP in Haiti via our various projects/programs associated with the Model City Initiative in Milot in the northern region of the country at the foot of the Citadel! So, don’t hesitate, sign-up today and embark on the experience of a lifetime with other socially conscious people, interested in learning about and supporting our sisters and brothers in Haiti! For the Love of Haiti! Dr. Ron Daniels, President, Founder, HSP ● Limited to Forty Friends of Haiti on a First Come First Serve Basis ● Cost: $1,600 per person from selected cities inclusive of roundtrip airfare, lodging/hotel based on double occupancy ($400 additional for single occupancy), air and ground transportation in Haiti, tours and receptions  ● Installment payment plan available -- $100 discount for early payment ● Donation of an “education for liberation” gift of school supplies for children in Milot where HSP supports some 4,000 students

Webinar....Getting Youth Involved in Emergency Preparedness. June 23, 2015

Webinar For Faith-based and Community Organizations on Youth Preparedness Resources and Partnerships

The Department of Homeland Security Center for Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships, FEMA’s Individual and Community Preparedness Division, The U.S. Department of Education Center for School Preparedness and Save the Children invite you to join the co-hosted a webinar intended to help connect faith-based and community organizations to tools and resources for youth preparedness activities. Audience members will hear from organizations that are affirmers of the  National Strategy for Youth Preparedness Education and how they can work alongside youth and leverage existing resources and partnerships to increase preparedness in communities.

Title: Getting Youth Involved In Emergency Preparedness

Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm (EDT)

How to Join the Webinar:

·        Adobe Connect Registration Web Link.

·        Please register for the event.  Be sure to test your Adobe Connect connection prior to the meeting.

·        The webinar will conclude with a 10-minute Q&A session and offer closed captioning.

Additional Resources for Faith-based and Community Leaders:

·        National Preparedness Community Faith-based Community of Practice

·        Youth Preparedness Tools and Resources

·        Hurricane Preparedness Toolkit

·        Ready Kids Website