Disasters Strike....Dental Care is just as important. July 23, 2019

When disasters strike dental care is just as important as mental and physical health.

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Emergency Care for Dental Traumas

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Dental care can be challenging for communities during an emergency or crisis situation. Patients may not have access to proper dental services or quality care, and dentists may have limited access to advanced equipment and supplies. In this 10-minute interactive guide, you will learn basic guidelines for proper care of traumatic dental injuries in an emergency including enamel fractures, crown and root fractures, luxation, and avulsion. This Ready to Go Mobile Guide was created in partnership with White Smile and was designed to benefit dentists and dental assistants working in an emergency or crisis situation.

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FEMA Revises Tribal Consultation Policy. July 2019

FEMA Revises Tribal Consultation Policy

FEMA has updated the FEMA Tribal Consultation Policy, which guides how FEMA engages tribal governments with regular and meaningful consultation and collaboration on policies and programs that have tribal implications. The policy was updated to reflect current authorities, best practices, tribal input, and recommendations from the Governmental Accountability Office (GAO) report titled "Tribal Consultation: Additional Federal Actions Needed for Infrastructure Projects (GAO-19-22)".

This updated policy supersedes the FEMA Tribal Consultation Policy dated August 12, 2014.

 

FEMA Youth Preparedness Council members announced. July 2019

FEMA Announces New Youth Preparedness Council Members

Today, FEMA announces the 2019–2020 Youth Preparedness Council.

FEMA selected eight new and seven returning members of the council based on their dedication to public service and community involvement.

FEMA created the Youth Preparedness Council in 2012 to bring together young leaders from across the country who are interested in supporting disaster preparedness. The council is made up of 15 members who are in the eighth – 11th grade.

New 2019 Youth Preparedness Council Members include:

·        •  Maxwell Hahn of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

·        •  Megan Wright of Calhoun, Georgia

·        •  Jordan Lin of Decatur, Georgia

·        •  Banan Garada of Urbana, Illinois

·        •  Wyatt Reed of Paragould, Arkansas

·        •  Sibi Raja of Broomfield, Colorado

·        •  Madeline Ortiz of Palmer, Alaska

·        •  Hsin Ya Huang of Eugene, Oregon

Returning Youth Preparedness Council Members include:

·        •  Maryam Choudhury of Windsor, Connecticut

·        •  Katerina Corr of New York, New York

·        •  Mackenzie Hinson of Mount Olive, North Carolina

·        •  Hannah Schultz of Marine City, Michigan

·        •  Camden Larsen of Grand Forks, North Dakota

·        •  RJ Cárdenas of Murrieta, California

·        •  Grace Harris of Folsom, California

FEMA created the Youth Preparedness Council in 2012 to bring together young leaders from across the country who are interested in supporting disaster preparedness. The council is made up of 15 members who are in the eighth – 11th grade.  The council provides an avenue to engage young people and hear their perspectives, feedback, and opinions. The members meet with FEMA staff throughout their term to provide input on strategies, initiatives, and projects.

Each council member will participate in the 2019 Youth Preparedness Council Summit, scheduled for July 16–17, in Washington, D.C. The Summit gives members the opportunity to share their ideas and questions with national organizations; plan their preparedness project; and meet with FEMA community preparedness staff, who serve as their ongoing support and mentors.

To learn more about the FEMA Youth Preparedness Council, visit the FEMA Website.

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Homelesss.  If their able to register to vote focus on legislation so that the homeless can vote.

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KEEP LISTING LOCAL ELECTIONS that can pop-up at anytime for important representatives coming into office.

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It begins with a thought.

It begins with a meaning.

It begins by making it a priority following family, and long before the 'financial imperative'



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Imperative (Noun)

something that needs to be done or given attention immediately:

The government has a moral imperative to provide equal access to high-quality education for all children.

BEMA International and NDRN Collaboration. Disability Justice Approaches Nationally and Globally.

The Black Emergency Managers Association International (BEMA International), and the National Disability Rights Network (NRDN) are collaborating on the upcoming National Preparedness Month in September 2019.  Two vital webinars conducted by the NDRN on disability approaches to disaster assistance and humanitarian actions available September 4^th & 5^th at 1:00 PM ET.

Register early to participate.

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Session One | A Disability Justice Approach to Disaster Assistance Date:          September 04, 2019 Time:          01:00 PM [Eastern Time] Duration:     1 Hour 15 Minutes    An interactive virtual workshop on Disability Justice approaches to disaster assistance that recognizes histories of harm and centers communities of color. The session will be co-facilitated by Justice Shorter who serves as the Disaster Protection Advisor for NDRN and Valerie Novack who is currently a Portlight Fellow at the Center for American Progress. Together, they will guide participants through critical questions that call for a nationwide reimagining of how we prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters/emergencies. Interested participants can Click here to register.

Session Two | Disability Justice Approaches to Humanitarian Action Date:          September 05, 2019 Time:          01:00 PM [Eastern Time] Duration:     1 Hour 15 Minutes    With a particular focus on global humanitarian action, this thought provoking session will feature Disability Justice approaches that recognizes historical trauma and centers on underserved communities. Join us as we pose critical questions that call for a collective reimagining of international development, foreign policy and humanitarian interventions. The session will be facilitated by Justice Shorter who serves as NDRN’s Disaster Protection Advisor and Valerie Novack who is currently a Portlight Fellow at the Center for American Progress. We welcome disaster/emergency management professionals worldwide, international development practitioners and anyone else with an interest in disability-centered humanitarian assistance. Interested participants can Click here to register.

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“We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history there is such a thing as being too late. Procrastination is still the thief of time. Life often leaves us standing bare, naked and dejected with a lost opportunity . . . This may well be mankind’s last chance to choose between chaos or community.”         Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., ‘Where Are We Going From Here:  Chaos or Community’.

SBA Awards $100,000 for Veteran Owned Small Business Growth Pilot Training Program. July 8, 2019

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SBA Awards $100,000 for Veteran Owned Small Business Growth Pilot Training Program   WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced a partnership with the Veteran Entrepreneurial Training and Resource Network (VETRN) to establish a pilot training program for military veterans who are small business owners and their immediate family members. The Veteran Owned Small Business Growth Training program will equip these entrepreneurs with the resources and networks necessary to grow their small businesses. An award of $100,000 from President Donald Trump’s salary from the second quarter of fiscal year 2018 will fund the program. Starting in September 2019, this 26-week program based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire will feature 13 weeks of Saturday morning classroom sessions with 12 to 20 participants, as well as 13 weeks of peer-to-peer mentoring sessions. The course curriculum will include strategic planning, financial management, cash flow forecasting, marketing the small business, sales methods, human resources, developing a growth plan, access to capital, legal issues, and government contracting. “While programs exist that help veterans start their small business, there is a critical need for programs that assist existing business owners with growing their business,” said SBA Acting Administrator Chris Pilkerton. “Adding VETRN to the SBA resource network will enable us to fill this gap and empower veterans with the training, mentorship, tools, and network they need to achieve their long-term goals.” Applicants must be a current business owner with at least one year of operation and one employee (not including the owner), and annual revenues of $75,000 or more. Also required is the passion, dedication and commitment to grow the small business. Veteran business owners interested in finding out more information or applying for the September 2019 program can visit the VETRN website to complete an application, or send an email to info@vetrn.org. To learn more about other SBA veterans programs and resources, visit www.sba.gov/vets. ###

Release Date: July 3, 2019  Release Number: MA19-37

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