Drought Water Security. Globally Emergency and Disaster in the Making.

2% of the worlds water supply available for human consumption. 

For the second decade of the 21st Century a global water supply issue is spreading due environmental issues, over population, and man's never ending need for more land, more construction, and the ever present assumption that the Earth and all its' resources are here for our consumption.

Drought, and water issues in urban and rural communities will continue.  The old approach of "its not affecting me where I live" is not a valid reason for not being getting actively involved worldwide in this issue that affects us all locally and globally.  Flint, Michigan, Cape Town, and other major cities are just the tip of the iceberg in terms of water issues that should be of everyones concern.

Get involved locally, regionally, and nationally in water security issues before it reaches your front door.

BEMA International

2018 National Geographics.  Drying Lakes

• https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2018/03/drying-lakes-climate-change-global-warming-drought/

2018 National Geographics.  Why Cape Town is Running Out of Water.  Who's Next

• https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/02/cape-town-running-out-of-water-drought-taps-shutoff-other-cities/

2018. Forecasting Water, Wastewater, Stormwater Infrastructure Spend: 10-Year Outlook

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U.S. Municipal Water Market Analysis

New 10-Year Water, Wastewater, Stormwater Infrastructure Forecasts of CAPEX Spend, Utility Profiles Don't miss the opportunity to access the most up-to-date municipal water market intelligence including utility profiles, data-backed forecasts, market sizing, and trend analysis. Bottom-up analysis of +100 capital improvement plans has laid the foundation for over $40 billion annually in new build and planned upgrades in water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure over the next decade. The top line numbers only tell part of the story. Our new insight report, U.S. Municipal Water Infrastructure: Utility Strategies & CAPEX Forecasts, 2018-2028,  provides the complete picture, answering these key questions and more: Where will this investment occur? What is the size and growth potential of the opportunity? Which segments hold the most potential for investors? What state policies and demand shifts are driving infrastructure investment? What are the most successful utility strategies and which companies have the most ambitious investment plans? Which utilities are investing in IoT, software solutions, and green infrastructure? How will new technologies -- including trenchless pipes and digital solutions -- impact infrastructure investment? Special Offer: Pre-order in March, receive $500 off and gain immediate access when available later this month. Download the Table of Contents and enter your email to be notified of report's release. Report purchase includes:  Strategy profiles of 100+ utilities in all 50 states (capital improvement plans, year-over-year spend) State by state forecast data of water and wastewater plans to 2028 Supply chain CAPEX forecasts by segment (pipes, plants, pumps, motors, drives, valves, and smart water). New vs rehabilitated pipe forecasts State and utility rankings by planned spend, EPA regulatory enforcement Analysis market drivers and inhibitors to water infrastructure investment, including policy shifts, impact of drought, regional variations, population trends, water conditions and age of networks Transparent methodology detailing bottom-up and top-down market and forecast assumptions. To learn more, or request a sample of the slides and data included, please contact waterexperts@bluefieldresearch.com. In addition to our reports for purchase , Bluefield offers analysis through our U.S. Municipal Water Insight service (clients of this service receive complimentary access to the above report). Follow this link to forward this email onto your colleagues.

March 16, 2018. USAID Diaspora Open House

The United States Agency for International Development's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) will be holding a 2018 Diaspora Open House to celebrate the efforts of U.S. diaspora groups who contribute to disaster relief efforts around the world, and to share best practices in effective and efficient responses to disasters. This Open House will bring 

together USAID/OFDA disaster experts and diaspora groups who will share and receive a broader understanding of USAID/OFDA's unique disaster response capabilities, and diaspora role in promoting the most efficient and effective ways to help their heritage countries.

Please use this link to RSVP  http://bit.ly/2DTAVQ4; RSVP is required to attend the event.  

 In addition, in partnership with Grand Challenges Canada, we will soon be launching a Humanitarian Grand Challenge initiative to find more effective and efficient ways of getting humanitarian aid to people who are hard to reach in conflict-driven crises areas.

 Please register online at: www.HumanitarianGrandChallenge.org; we will be sending detailed information in mid-February.

 Also you can visit the USAID Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI) website at www.cidi.org to learn more about our program.

Friday, March 16, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (EDT)

555 12th Street Northwest Concourse Level, C-10 Washington, DC 20004

BOND RATING tied to Resiliency and Emergency Management. 2018 and Beyond

Can a Nations, and within the United States individual States bond rating be tied into emergency management and resiliency to plan, prepare, educate, respond, and ability to recover from disasters to ensure community engagement and 'whole community' concept participation?


Country Bond Rating

1. https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2010/apr/30/credit-ratings-country-fitch-moodys-standard

U.S. States Bond Rating

1. https://www.spratings.com/en_US/topic/-/render/topic-detail/u-s-state

World Bank.  International Development Association

1. http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2016/09/22/international-development-association-receives-aaa-aaa-credit-rating

Organization of American States

1. http://www.oas.org/en/about/who_we_are.asp

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

1. http://asean.org/

Emergency Preparedness SAVES LIVES. 2018

Hurricane Harvey: FM's Quick Thinking Saves Houston Hospital From Evacuation


At Ben Taub Hospital, a combination of emergency preparedness and the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions - including some flooding - meant the hospital stayed in operation.

1: Hurricane Harvey: Cancer Center's Emergency Preparedness Pays Dividends  Â»

2: Hurricane Maria: Facility Managers Plan Disaster Recovery Amidst Total System Collapse  Â»

3: Hurricane Maria: Shortage of Supplies Complicated Recovery  Â»

4: Hurricane Irma: Buildings Show Resilience Gains Â»

5: Hurricane Irma: More Stringent Building Codes Paying Off Â»

6: Hurricane Irma: Disaster Recovery and Response Lessons Learned  Â»

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Request for Proposals FY2018 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP)

Request for Proposals FY2018 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP)  FY18 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH), in partnership with the Department of Employment Services (DOES) invites the submission of proposals from arts and humanities organizations to serve as host work sites for DC youth ages 14-24 enrolled in MBSYEP. Youth will be paid an hourly rate through the Department of Employment Services and organizations will receive compensation so that they may provide a constructive and enriching professional experience. *Please note that selected organizations will be awarded a contract for their services; this is not a CAH grant program. CAH staff members are available to help applicants by providing group and individual technical assistance. Attend a free workshop and application reviews to learn useful information about the agency's partnership with MBSYEP and how to submit a contract application. More information about the workshop and contract may be found at www.dcarts.dc.gov. CAH urges all applicants to attend. In addition, CAH staff members are available for 30-minute appointments up to two days before the deadline.  Join us in-person at the upcoming workshop. Tuesday, March 13  3:30 pm - 5:00 pm  CAH Friday, March 16  2:30 pm - 3:30 pm  Live Chat  To request a reasonable accommodation for the workshops, please contact Kali Wasenko at Kali.Wasenko@dc.gov or (202) 724-1445 by Thursday, March 8, 2018. Deadline to apply is Friday, March 16, 2018 at 4:00 PM EST. About the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities provides grants, professional opportunities, education enrichment, and other programs and services to individuals and nonprofit organizations in all communities within the District of Columbia. The Commission is supported primarily by District government funds and in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Chair: Kay Kendall | Executive Director: Arthur Espinoza, Jr. Commissioners: Stacie Lee Banks | Susan Clampitt | Edmund C. Fleet Haili Francis | Rhona Wolfe Friedman | Alma H. Gates | Darrin L. Glymph Miles Gray | Lawrence Green | MaryAnn Miller | Josef Palermo | Maria Hall Rooney Cicie Sattarnilasskorn | José Alberto Uclés | Gretchen B. Wharton

March 14, 2018. Webinar. The Psychology of a Disaster

Join us Wed. March 14th, at 2:00 pm for this webinar on the psychology of a disaster.

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From human-caused incidents like mass shootings or terrorist attacks, to natural weather events like hurricanes or wild fires, disasters are typically unexpected and overwhelming. Even if you’re not physically harmed, disasters can take a toll on your emotions and overall health, thus affecting you in the workplace. Join Kathy Scourby, Senior Consultant at Preparis, and Grace Mendzef, Marketing & Communications Coordinator at Preparis, for this webinar to gain a better understanding of the “human factor” in a crisis. Key topics include: What happens when we experience a traumatic event Learning how to prepare your business’ crisis management team for any disaster or crisis Q&A with the speaker You won’t want to miss this educational and interactive webinar. Click here to register. Also, feel free to forward this invitation to your colleagues who may be interested in this important topic. We look forward to you joining us!   JOIN US Date: Wed. March 14th Time: 2 - 3:00 p.m. EST  Cost:  FREE     MEET THE GUEST SPEAKER Kathy Scourby Senior Consultant Preparis Kathy Scourby works with professional service firms to achieve their goals in the areas of  business continuity, disaster preparedness, risk management and compliance. Kathy trains management professionals and all levels of staff at private service firms and facilitates table-top exercises in these focus areas. Kathy retired in 2017 after thirty three years with international law firm Hunton & Williams and has more than thirty-seven years of experience in the legal industry.