Training Webinar Opportunity. FEMA Continuity Webinar. Wednesday, June 1, 2016 2-3 PM ET

Dear Continuity Professional:

Please join us on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, for the Continuity Webinar titled: “Texas Continuity Initiative Webinar – Exercises.”  This is the second of a two part webinar.  This month’s speakers are Mr. Kevin Clement and Mrs. Maureen Clement.  Mrs. Clement is Texas’ Statewide Continuity Coordinator, State Office of Risk Management and Mr. Clement is the Strategic Planner for Texas Homeland Security, Texas Department of Public Safety.  They are located in Austin, TX.

In 2013, the State of Texas began a major initiative to address shortcomings in Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) by Texas State agencies.  The webinar provides a description of this initiative, obstacles addressed, and the tools, training, and exercises developed, and those promising practices and lessons learned in support of this effort.  This is the second presentation of two webinars:  The first webinar, May 4, 2016, focused on planning and training; and this webinar will focus on the planning and conduct of continuity exercises and sustainment of the initiative. 

Invited By:     FEMA-Continuity Webinar (FEMA-ContinuityWebinar@fema.dhs.gov)
When:            Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Time:             2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Speaker:        Mr. Kevin Clement and Mrs. Maureen Clement, Strategic Planners, Texas Homeland Security, Texas Department of Public Safety and Statewide Continuity Coordinator, State Office of Risk Management.

Connection Options for Webinar:   

1) Webinar (Do not need to dial into Audio Conference. Webinar can be heard through computer speakers.) 

Click:   https://share.dhs.gov/jun2016

• Enter as a guest.
• Type your FIRST and LAST name.
• Click “Enter Room.”

  
2) Audio Conference (Can be used if having trouble hearing Webinar through computer speakers. Please Dial In Prior to the Meeting Start Time.) 

While participating in the teleconference, please mute your phone.

• Audio Conference Dial-In Number: 1-800-320-4330
• Audio Conference pin: 470435

  

Technical Support 
If your screen freezes or locks up during the Webinar, click the “Refresh” button, or close the window out and reopen.

For technical support questions, contact:  

• Adobe Connect Help Desk: 800-422-3623 or
• E-mail: FEMA-ContinuityWebinar@fema.dhs.gov         

If you have never attended a Connect Pro meeting before, please use the following instructions to test your computer connection before the meeting:

Conduct an Adobe Connect connection diagnostic test at: http://helpx.adobe.com/adobe-connect/kb/connection-test-connect-meeting.html If the test run is successful, your computer should be ready for any Adobe Connect web meeting.  If not, you may be advised to install some “add on” features after the test, please do so as advised.  If the Internet cannot display the page, please go to the advanced tab, Internet Options, and under Security check the box use TLS 1.0. 

Test your connection: http://helpx.adobe.com/adobe-connect/kb/connection-test-connect-meeting.html
To get a quick overview: http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html

 “NCP’s vision is to be the Nation’s center of excellence for government continuity planning, guidance, and operations. Our mission is to serve the public by protecting our Nation’s constitutional form of government”. 
  
For additional information please contact us: 
  
Email:
FEMA-STTLContinuity@fema.dhs.gov: continuity of operations information for State, Territorial, Tribal and Local government.
FEMA-ContinuityWebinar@fema.dhs.gov: information on the monthly webinar series

Website:
http://www.fema.gov/continuity-operations: continuity news, tools, guidance, and other useful resources.

Continuity Updates:
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U.S. Trusted Traveler Programs.

Comparison Chart

The following chart outlines the Trusted Traveler programs offered by the Department of Homeland Security.

TSA Prev               DHS\Global Entry             NEXUS                      SENTRI

Website	www.tsa.gov/tsa-precheck	www.globalentry.gov	NEXUS	SENTRI
Eligibility Required	U.S. citizens and U.S. lawful permanent residents.	U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents and citizens of certain other countries.1	U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, Canadian citizens and lawful permanent residents of Canada.	Proof of citizenship and admissibility documentation.
Application Fee	$85.00 (5 year membership)	$100.00 (5 year membership)	$50.00 (5 year membership)	$122.25 (5 year membership)
Passport Required	No	Yes; or lawful permanent resident card	No	No
Application Process	Pre-enroll online, visit an enrollment center; provide fingerprints and verify ID.	Pre-enroll online, visit an enrollment center for an interview; provide fingerprints and verify ID.	Pre-enroll online, visit an enrollment center for an interview; provide fingerprints and verify ID.	Pre-enroll online, visit an enrollment center for an interview; provide fingerprints and verify ID.
Program Experience	TSA Pre✓™ expedited screening at participating airports.	Expedited processing through CBP at airports and land borders upon arrival in the U.S.. Includes the TSA Pre✓™ experience.	Expedited processing at airports and land borders  when entering the U.S. and Canada. Includes Global Entry benefits. Includes the TSA Pre✓™ benefits for U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents and Canadian citizens.	Expedited processing through CBP at land borders. Includes Global Entry and TSA Pre✓™ benefits for U.S. citizens and U.S. lawful permanent residents.
Ready to

apply?	Apply for TSA Pre✓® here						Apply for Global Entry here									Apply for NEXUS here	Apply for SENTRI here

¹For a list of eligible citizens, visit www.globalentry.gov

American Red Cross (AmRC). Volunteer Collection System.

Community members registration in the American Red Cross Collection System, in addition to working at the community level in your local jurisdictions CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is a start for our future leaders to get involved in the community recovery from disasters.

Volunteer Opportunities can lead to a part-time, or full-time position.  The possibilities are endless.

Communities, BEMA, and the AmRC coming together for sustainable communities to recovery from crisis.

BEMA

Volunteer Connection

Posted October 16, 2012 , Albany , NY 

The American Red Cross has officially launched Volunteer Connection, a new volunteer management system, which will transform the way people are connected to the Red Cross.

“This is a game-changer for us, the functionality of Volunteer Connection will dramatically enhance our capacity to communicate with and engage our volunteers,” said Skip Zimmerman, Director of Volunteer & Community Services for American Red Cross Northeastern New York Region. “We are part of a nationwide implementation that will bring this new system to more than 500,000 volunteers and we are very excited about it.”

With Volunteer Connection, people will be able to manage their involvement with the Red Cross by learning about and applying for volunteer opportunities that are available, scheduling volunteer shifts and being able to view the calendar of shifts and schedule of events.

It also gives volunteers the ability to build their Red Cross record by administering their own member profiles, recording volunteer hours, and registering for chapter events and disaster response shifts.

This new system makes it simpler to stay connected by downloading important files and documents, learning more about local chapters and regions, as well as communicating with other volunteers working in similar positions.

Volunteer Connection is made possible through the generous support of W.W. Grainger Inc... It will be beneficial for the Red Cross, its volunteers and the communities they serve. For more information, contact the volunteer resources department at the local Red Cross chapter.

Volunteers can start using Volunteer Connection now by logging ontohttp://volunteerconnection.redcross.org to register.

Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Habana Village. Peace Thru Culture Fundraiser

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Peace thru Culture presents

The Experience Lounge 2016 ... Cuba!

Join us for an evening of culture featuring the music, dance, food and art of Cuba.

Your participation will help send a youth from DC to Culture Camp and/or Global Trek.

Suggested Event Donation:  $25 (includes a Mojito or Cuba Libre)

Can't make it? Click on "Get Tickets" to make a tax deductible donation.

WHEN

Wednesday, May 4, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EDT) - Add to Calendar

WHERE

Habana Village - 1834 Columbia Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20009 - View Map

Contracting Opportunities. Debris Removal Registration (FEMA).

This registry tool was developed to assist state and local governments in identifying and contacting debris removal contractor resources. The information herein is provided and maintained by contractors and their representatives. FEMA does not verify and takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this database. FEMA does not endorse, approve, or recommend any contractors. State and local governments should perform all appropriate due diligence prior to entering into a contract. Contracting with any of the entities in this database does not assure a state or local government of reimbursement under a federal grant. State and local governments should follow their own competitive procurement procedures when selecting a contractor.

http://asd.fema.gov/inter/drcr/organizationAdd.htm