Protection of our children. Introduction to Comprehensive School Safety. January 2019

Protection and safety of our family, our children is an ongoing process.

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Education and Disaster Risk Reduction Introduction to Comprehensive School Safety Education plays a large role in building sustainable and resilient societies and contributes to the achievement of all other sustainable development goals. Comprehensive School Safety (CSS) is a key component of Disaster Risk Reduction. In honor of International Education Day, learn the CSS Framework in this online course from Save the Children.   Get Started

Black Emergency Managers Association            International
1231  Good Hope Road  S.E.
Washington, D.C.  20020
Office:   202-618-9097
bEMA International

     

“Our lives are not our own. We are bound to others, past and present, and by each crime and every kindness, we birth our future.” ¯   David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas

Cooperation, Collaboration, Communication, Coordination, Community engagement, and  Partnering (C5&P)             A 501 (c) 3 organization.

1/22/2019. UDC Law School. Discussion Public Awareness on the Impacts of childhood trauma in DC on academic success

On Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from 6:30 to 8 pm (reception to follow) for a panel discussion to increase public awareness about the impacts of childhood trauma in DC on academic success and to galvanize the community, particularly professional and civic leaders, to demand the government increase in-school mental health funding and services, including a mandatory system-wide assessment of each child enrolled in public schools--traditional and charter-- over the next year.

Free, but please REGISTER HERE.

Welcome

John C. Brittain, Acting Dean, UDC Law

Panel Discussion

Rose Shelton

DC Attorney General Karl Racine

DC Councilmember David Grosso

Davon Harris

Prof. Lauren Onkeles-Klein, Director, UDC Law Juvenile and Special Education Law Clinic

Moderator: Jonetta Rose Barras

This event is free of charge but please REGISTER HERE.

This panel is brought to you by University of the District of Columbia Cable Television, the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law and Esther Productions Inc

January 2019. PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL IS NOW ACCEPTING LOCAL IMPACT GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR FY 2019

January 18, 2019 OFFICE OF THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY EXECUTIVE ANGELA D. ALSOBROOKS  PRESS RELEASE  THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL IS NOW ACCEPTING LOCAL IMPACT GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR FY 2019 Non-profit organizations serving the impact area surrounding MGM National Harbor are encouraged to apply Largo, MD – The Prince George’s County Local Development Council (PGCLDC) announced today the release of the FY 2019 Local Impact Grant application. The Local Impact Grant Program is for non-profits that serve Prince George’s County in the defined impact area around MGM National Harbor.  Local, non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations are encouraged to apply for funding that will assist them in providing community-based programs and services within the three-mile radius around the MGM National Harbor gaming facility.  Working with non-profits, the PGCLDC hopes to positively impact residents and communities in the affected area. Organizations interested in receiving funding must submit their application via email at PGCLDCGrants@co.pg.md.us and by mail or hand delivery by February 15th. Email applications (without five hard copies received) will NOT be accepted, and any application submitted after the deadline will be disqualified from competitive review.  The PGCLDC, in consultation with the Prince George’s County Office of the County Executive and the Prince George’s County Office of Management and Budget, will offer an optional Grants Workshop on Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at the Addison School, 7100 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill Maryland 20745 for those applicants that would like additional information prior to submitting their application.  For a list of the FY2018 Awardees, please see this link. The PGCLDC was created by state law as a mechanism for ensuring the public is engaged and has input into how the government mitigates any negative impacts a new gaming facility may have on the surrounding area. According to state law, each jurisdiction where a gaming license is in operation must establish a local development council. The Prince George’s County Local Development Council also consults with the County on the following: The development of a multi-year plan for the expenditure of local impact grant funds, and The development of a comprehensive transportation plan for the gaming facility. WHO CAN APPLY? Non-profits located or providing services within the defined three-mile radius surrounding MGM National Harbor gaming facility in Prince George’s County. WHEN ARE THE APPLICATIONS DUE? By 5:00 PM on Friday, February 15th, 2019. WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION? LINK TO APPLICATION on PGCLDC Webpage WHERE DO I SUBMIT MY COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE? Via Email at PGCLDCGrants@co.pg.md.us AND five (5) hard copies mailed or hand delivered to: Prince George’s County Local Development Council Local Impact Grants Attention: Renee Adams Prince George’s County Administration Building 1301 McCormick Drive, Suite 4000 Largo, MD 20774 301-952-4264

Internship Opportunity: Spring 2019. New York City (NYCEM)

 Good question: during process with NYCEM:  Are there any stipends with this position?

This is an unpaid internship.  For information on NYCEM go to www.nyc.gov/oem  Division/Unit:  Operations/Operations Planning Supervisor:    Kevin Clark Number of Interns Needed: 1 Preferred Education Level:  Undergraduate or Graduate Description of Project/ Intern Responsibilities: Take direction and directly assist the Intern Supervisor in production of assigned aspects of plans, programs, and projects.  This would involve writing, editing, meeting coordination, and communications with assigned groups or individuals. The range of projects and responsibilities include: Ø  Special event operational plan development (Fleet Week, large public concerts and parades, race events, UNGA / VIP visits, etc.) Ø  Aspects of coastal storm and other emergency plans Ø  Community outreach program support Ø  Interagency briefings and meetings for related plans, programs and projects Ø  Development of training and standard operating procedures Interested candidates should be prepared to discuss how their career and academic interests relate to emergency management operations, especially how their abilities and skills could match available assignments. Requirements/special skills needed: Successful candidates will be in their third or fourth year of undergraduate study, or pursuing advance degrees in government policy, international relations, law, applied science or any field with a bearing on emergency plans / programs / project specific disciplines Interested Applicants:      E-mail resume and cover letter to:   Jobs@oem.nyc.gov                                               Mail to:   HR Coordinator,                 NYC Emergency Management                 165 Cadman Plaza East,                 Brooklyn, NY 11201

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Black Emergency Managers Association            International
1231  Good Hope Road  S.E.
Washington, D.C.  20020
Office:   202-618-9097
bEMA International

     

Change without Sacrifice is an Illusion.  Lisa Ellis

Postponed. January 2019. FEMA NQS Supplemental Guidance National Engagement Webinar #3 & #4

The following FEMA webinars have been cancelled due to federal budget shutdown.

1.  Event "NQS Supplemental Guidance National Engagement Webinar #3" has been cancelled.

       https://fema.connectsolutions.com/sgng3/event/event_info.html

2. 
Event "NQS Supplemental Guidance National Engagement Webinar #4" has been cancelled.

       https://fema.connectsolutions.com/sgne4/event/event_info.html