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Upcoming Flood Insurance Webinars for Agents Presented by the National Flood Insurance Program September 2019

Upcoming Flood Insurance Webinars for Agents Presented by the National Flood Insurance Program September 2019 - Register Now! (Capacity is Limited) Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance for Agents Parts One and Two Please register for both parts of this webinar. Part One: September 24 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT - REGISTER Part Two: September 25 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT - REGISTER Insurance agent continuing education course approval and credits vary by state. CLICK HERE for information about your state.  Can't attend these sessions? Watch for more opportunities soon. TWO-PART KEY FUNDAMENTALS WEBINAR This webinar is a two-part course on the National Flood Insurance Program. It includes the topics listed in the Federal Register notice on training and education requirements related to Section 207 of the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004, otherwise known as FIRA 2004. It brings participants the latest information on reform legislation impacting the NFIP as it reviews the key elements that insurance agents need to know about the NFIP and how it works. It also discusses many of the federal flood program’s general rules as well as some more advanced topics. For more information visit our Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance overview. Attendees must complete both sessions in order to cover all topics required by the Flood Insurance Reform Act (FIRA) of 2004. REGISTRATION INFORMATION To register, please use the links above. These webinars are FREE to attend, but spaces are limited so please register early. Can't attend these sessions? NFIP Training conducts webinars on flood insurance topics regularly. Watch for more upcoming opportunities. If you are not a subscriber to NFIP agent training bulletins, please sign up here. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS Insurance agent continuing education course approval and credits vary by state.  Click Here for information about your state. Some states (e.g. California, Illinois, Michigan, Oklahoma, Utah and Virginia) require that both parts of the course be successfully completed in the same offering to receive any credit hours. Currently, there are no CE credits available in Puerto Rico or  Guam. Both parts of the course must be completed to meet the FIRA 2004 training requirement. Periodic learning checks will be conducted to measure attendee engagement.  Learning checks must be completed by each registered attendee to earn CE credit. Only registered attendees are eligible to receive CE credits. No exam is required. As the course provider, we will collect agents' license numbers for the purpose of roster submissions. State Mandatory Notifications: Colorado - This two-part course is approved by the Colorado Division of Insurance for Continuing Insurance Education Credit. Connecticut - Approved by the State of Connecticut Insurance Department for insurance producer continuing education credit. Florida - Each part of this course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit.  FL Provider: H2O Partners, Inc. (#365883); Course: Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance for Agents - Part 1 (Webinar) (#106200); Course: Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance for Agents - Part 2 (Webinar) (#106202). New Mexico - This course has been approved by the Insurance Continuing Education Committee as a New Mexico Insurance Continuing Education Course. South Carolina - This course is approved by the South Carolina Department of Insurance for Continuing Insurance Education Credit. Questions? Contact Aaron Montanez at: producer@h2opartnersusa.com  Please do not reply to this email. If you have questions regarding NFIP Training, please write to nfiptraininginfo@h2opartnersusa.com. Sign Up for NFIP Agent Training Bulletins

Cocopah Tribe to bring drinking water facility into compliance. September 17, 2019

For Immediate Release: September 17, 2019

Media Contact: Margot Perez-Sullivan, 415-947-4149, perezsullivan.margot@epa.gov

Cocopah Tribe to bring drinking water facility into compliance

YUMA, Ariz. —The Cocopah Tribe has agreed to bring the Cocopah Bend RV Park and Golf Resort’s drinking water system into compliance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act as part of a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The resort is located outside of Yuma, Arizona. 

“We are pleased this system will make critical investments to prevent drinking water contamination,” said EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Mike Stoker. “EPA will ensure all requirements of this agreement will be met for the long-term protection of the community.”

During a May 2019 inspection, EPA identified significant deficiencies with the system’s elevated storage tank, including inadequately sealed hatches and tubes that could introduce contaminants into the drinking water. The system serves approximately 1,095 residents with 901 connections. The system's current source of drinking water is groundwater from two wells that serves its customers.
The system is developing a compliance plan for EPA approval and will meet federal standards by Feb. 28, 2020.

For more information on EPA's drinking water program, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/sdwa
Learn more about EPA’s Pacific Southwest Region. Connect with us on Facebook and on Twitter.

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Fellowship Opportunity: Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program. Deadline October 15, 2019

APPLY FOR A 2020-2021 FELLOWSHIP!

Deadline for Applications: October 15, 2019 Deadline for Letters of Recommendation: October 22, 2019 The deadline to apply for the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program has been extended to October 15, 2019. The fellowship is an international exchange program that offers five-month fellowships to leading democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders, and scholars from around the world to conduct independent projects at the National Endowment for Democracy. During their time in residence at NED's International Forum for Democratic Studies, in Washington D.C., fellows reflect on their experiences and consider lessons learned; conduct independent research and writing; engage with colleagues and counterparts in the United States; and build ties with a global network of democracy advocates.   We encourage qualified candidates to apply or share this call for applications with other democracy advocates! Click here to view our promotional video! Eligibility: The program is intended primarily for practitioners from developing and aspiring democracies, and those from nondemocratic countries. Distinguished scholars from the United States and other established democracies are also eligible to apply. Practitioners include activists, journalists, lawyers, and civil society professionals who have substantial experience in their field. Scholars include professors, researchers, and other writers who have a Ph.D. or academic equivalent at the time of application. A working knowledge of English is required. Support: Fellows receive monthly payments to cover living expenses, plus basic health insurance, travel reimbursement, and research support. Fellowship Dates: Fall Session: October 1, 2020–February 28, 2021; Spring Session: March 1–July 31, 2021. For more information and to apply, visit www.ned.org/fellowships.

Disagree with everything. Maybe that way we'll make a change.

Margaret Heffernan: Dare to Disagree Personal Development Most people avoid conflict but, as Margaret Heffernan shows us, constructive conflict is key to progress. In this short video, you will learn the value and techniques of creating conflict that enables individuals and organizations to innovate and do their very best thinking. Watch Video Forgot your password? Click here to create a new one.

Disability Preparedness Summit (Sep 26, 2019). Washington, D.C.

Disability Preparedness Summit

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (EDT) Kellogg Conference Hotel, Gallaudet University 800 Florida Avenue Northeast Washington, DC 20002 View Map

Your event password is: DCAG This event is password-protected. Register with the password above to attend this event.

When it comes to emergency planning, the District takes a whole community approach that engages individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs (DAFN) before, during and after an emergency. We embrace the disability community’s saying, “Nothing about us, without us,” and look forward to discussing the community's needs and challenges. In honor of National Preparedness Month, please join us on September 26, 2019 for the District Government and Disability Community's Inaugural Emergency Preparedness Summit. The Summit will launch the Outreach and Engagement component of the District’s Emergency Preparedness Disability Integration Initiative (EPDII.)  Summit Objectives Meet the member organizations of the newly-formed Disability Community Advisory Group (DCAG.) Meet District emergency managers and partner agencies that have a role in EPDII. Learn how the District and DCAG plan to improve emergency planning.   Receive a toolkit for creating your Business Continuity Plan. Receive a toolkit for creating your Personal Emergency Plan To request reasonable accommodations, please contact Cynthia Jones at Cynthia.Jones4@dc.gov or 202-256-4413 by September 20, 2019.

Former administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency was arrested Tuesday. September 2019

Stay above reproach.

Assume

    -Someone is always watching even at the local level,

    -If you can’t explain it, don’t do it!

    -I always fly economy on business

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/10/fema-official-arrested-for-fraud-over-hurricane-maria-recovery-effort-in-puerto-rico.html A former administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency was arrested Tuesday for taking bribes from the president of a company that landed $1.8 billion in federal contracts to repair Puerto Rico’s electrical grid after Hurricane Maria devastated the island in September 2017. Federal authorities arrested Ahsha Tribble, FEMA’s former deputy administrator for the region that includes Puerto Rico. Donald Keith Ellison, the former president of Cobra Acquisitions was also arrested. They were accused of “conspiracy to commit bribery of public officials; acts affecting a personal financial interest; false statements; disaster fraud; honest services wire fraud, Travel Act violations, and wire fraud,” according to a statement from the Department of Justice. Ms. Tribble and Mr. Ellison had a “close personal relationship” from October 2017 to April 2019, and Mr. Ellison gave Ms. Tribble gifts that ranged from personal helicopter use, hotel accommodations and personal security services, according to the DOJ statement. In exchange, Ms. Tribble performed “official acts” including influencing, advising, and exerting pressure on Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority and FEMA officials, in order to award restoration work to Cobra and accelerate payments to the company. “All government officials are entrusted with performing their duties honestly and ethically,” said U.S. Attorney Rosa Emilia Rodríguez-Vélez for the District of Puerto Rico. “The charged offenses are reprehensible, more so in light of PREPA’s and Puerto Rico’s fiscal crisis.” FEMA said in a statement that the agency takes allegations of employee misconduct “extremely seriously” and added that they are “fully cooperating with federal investigators.” “FEMA’s mission is to help the American people before, during, and after disasters and our mission can only be accomplished by maintaining the public trust and confidence of those we serve. As such, the Agency takes allegations of employee misconduct extremely seriously and holds all employees to the highest ethical standards – requiring them to protect government resources and place public service over private gain in everything they do.”

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Office:   202-618-9097 

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Stress Management. September 2019

Stress Management

Feeling stress is normal, but too much of it can hurt your health. Learn about the different types of stress, how you can recognize the signs in loved ones young and old, and simple ways to help your family de-stress. Knowing there are resources out there is important especially during the new school year.

Disaster Risk Reduction Guide. September 2019

Sustainable Community-Based Disaster Risk Management Disaster Risk Reduction

When it comes to community-based disaster risk management (CBDRM), you don’t need to be an expert to design, plan, and implement great CBDRM activities. This guide uses the analogy of cooking to present concepts and examples of successful CBDRM. Learn how to create the perfect recipe for building resilience at a community level in a sustainable and institutionalized manner, even if you are not a world famous chef.

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