Shared Article. Earl R. Brown | National Partner Relations & Agreements| National Disaster Partnerships

 The following was shared with me, I wanted to share the attached article with you.

 

This article focuses in on how disaster affect low-income housing.

 

Please share as appropriate.  Interested in your thoughts.

 

The following is the link to the entire article:

https://theconversation.com/4-reasons-affordable-housing-is-slow-to-recover-after-disasters-like-hurricanes-and-what-communities-can-do-about-it-192001

The following are excerpts from the article:

·        Neighborhoods have a life cycle. As they age, they are either redeveloped or gentrified, or they decline. As a neighborhood declines, homes are more likely to be occupied by renters. They also become more affordable, and they tend to be less well maintained. Apartment buildings that are designed for renters go through a similar life cycle.

·        Because most affordable housing becomes affordable by becoming old and dilapidated, rebuilding the same size home will also be more expensive than the original, especially amid the current construction market’s supply chain disruptions.

·        Affordable housing is often in less desirable areas, including low-lying areas prone to flooding.

·        For low-wage workers, the uncertainty of whether they will be able to return to rental units can mean they decide to seek work and housing elsewhere.

·        Recovery of apartments and duplexes are more volatile than single-family housing and takes much longer. Because these housing types are owned by businesses rather than occupants, the decision to rebuild is less urgent and less emotional.

·        Ensuring that a community will have affordable housing after a disaster starts well before that disaster strikes. Creating a community recovery plan can emphasize the importance of affordable housing to the community’s economic resilience. 

·        Homes that were less expensive…were slower to recover their value than more expensive homes. 

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Earl R. Brown | National Partner Relations & Agreements| National Disaster Partnerships

Journal of Emergency Management: Call for Research and Applied Papers. October 2022

 

Climate Change in Emergency Management

Call for Research and Applied Papers     Journal of Emergency Management ®     Climate Change and Sustainability in Emergency Management      The special issue will focus on the intersection of Emergency Management and Climate Change as well as the trend toward integrating new, leading-edge sustainability research and practice into pre-disaster planning and mitigation and post-disaster reconstruction.    The special issue will be led by guest editor Professor Attila J. Hertelendy, PhD, MHA, MS, who has extensive experience as an emergency management and disaster medicine practitioner and an academic researcher with the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education, Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health. Dr. Hertelendy is joined by current Editor-in-Chief, Dr. William L. Waugh, Jr., who will team up with a special group of peer reviewers focused on reviewing research and content as quickly as possible to disseminate real-time information to the field. We will have a series of guest editors who will share their thoughts on the changing role of emergency managers. Click here to submit your manuscript now. Background    We present this call for papers with a statement. Climate Change is real and ongoing. This special issue will not debate the cause of climate change. The focus is on the future integration of emergency management and sustainability research to manage the effects of climate change through risk mitigation and loss prevention at the emergency management level.    This special issue will present the latest research and practice as emergency managers integrate with sustainability committees across the globe to mitigate the trend toward the rising frequency and intensity of major weather events across the US and the world. This special issue will be a must-read for those in emergency management, government, sustainability, and public health professions. The goal is to create a reference work that can be utilized by those in the field, including actionable research, case studies, and practical applications. This special issue will be available as a print issue, and a “living issue” will be updated continuously online as new manuscripts are received. All manuscripts will be processed through the standard JEM double-blinded peer-review process. Click here for more details on the special issue. Journal of Emergency Management invites academics and professionals in private and public organizations to submit papers for this special issue and suggests the following partial list of topics for submission: ·    Exploring the Intersection of Climate Change, Emergency Management, and Public Health ·    Legislative and Public Policy Changes to Improve Pre- and Post-Disaster Sustainability and Resilience ·    Emergency Managers and Their Integration with Community Sustainability Committees ·    Cost-Effective Mitigation Techniques that Enhance Local Community Sustainability and Resilience ·    Educating Politicians on the Importance of Integrating Sustainability into Pre-Disaster Mitigation Efforts ·    Integrating Established and New Practices to Mitigate Disaster Losses in At-Risk Populations and Underserved Communities ·    Improving Resilience Utilizing State-of-the-Art Sustainability Practices at the Local, State, and Federal Level ·    Health Resiliency and Climate Change Policy ·    Public-Private Partnerships in Climate Change and Health Education ·    Catastrophic Planning and Response through the Sustainability and Resilience Lens ·    And more! Review Process: We will conduct a quick initial review of submissions to ensure a fit with the type of articles published in this special issue. A full double-blinded peer-review will follow. If you want to be considered for the pool of reviewers for this special issue, please send an email of interest and your CV or short resume to jem@pnpco.com. Manuscript Submission and Information: Author information and manuscript submission is available on the Journal of Emergency Management Manuscript Submissions page located here: https://www.wmpllc.org/ojs/index.php/jem/pages/view/Manuscript Deadlines: Manuscript submissions will be accepted through December 31, 2022, for publication in Q1-2023. Article Types: We will review articles across the spectrum, including original papers, research, best practices, creative solutions, brief communications, short reviews of existing programs, as well as innovative private-public partnerships. Additional documented modalities for managing the topics above will be reviewed with the goal of sharing useful cutting-edge tools to improve and/or address emergency management and sustainability research to manage the effects of climate change through risk mitigation and loss prevention. Article Length: Our target article length is 3,500-6,000 words. We will address length limitations on a per-article basis with the author. Additional Media Formats: We will accept non-paper-based submissions (video, PowerPoint, etc.) as long as they include the standard JEM abstract format, all citation details, and all rights are cleared and assignable. Please contact our office for more details. Help: Questions may be directed to our staff at 781-899-2702 Ext. 114 or 108, Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm EST. Or, email us at jem@pnpco.com     Journal of Emergency Management | 781-899-2702 | 470 Boston Post Road, Suite 301, Weston,MA 02493 USA | www.emergencymanagementjournal.com Photo Credit: Photo 174248918 / Climate © Elovkoff | Dreamstime.com

Domestic Violence. A concern even in emergency sheltering. October 2022

 

TO: Blacks In Government Members    FROM: Honorable Shirley A. Jones, Esq., National President SUBJECT: My Niece Erykah, One of the Newest Faces of Domestic Violence

What would make a young man (21 years old) shoot a young mother (18 years old) in the back of the head as she reached down for her baby, presumably to leave? That is the question that my family has been asking as we mourn the death of my niece, Erykah Manora. While we will never know the answer, we do know that we want to use Erykah’s story to shine a light on domestic violence. And, while we had hoped Erykah would survive to share her own story, I am sharing it with you today through her mother’s words in this news article and live interview below. By doing so, I hope that it will help someone walk away from their abuser before it is too late, as Erykah tried to do. This tragedy tells us that domestic violence can start at a very young age, even in high school relationships. As adults, we must look for the signs in our young people and our young people must heed the advice of those around you who can see things that you don’t yet see. My family and I thank you all for the out pouring of support and ask that you share Erykah’s story as we close out October and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The printed article is set out here and the link to the live interview follows: Montgomery mother speaks out after losing daughter to gun violence By Rosanna Smith Published: Oct. 21, 2022 at 4:55 PM EDT  MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A heartbroken mother is speaking out after the murder of her daughter. “She would be upset with me right now for crying,” said Tammy Jones. “I’m strong because she kept me strong. She always made me smile. I just want people to remember her as being a beautiful soul. She was happy and loving and she never met a stranger.”  18-year-old Erykah Manora graduated from Lee High School in May and was enjoying life as a new mom to twins. “They’re just like their mom. Personality and everything,” Jones added. Jones said it was on August 31 when their whole world was turned upside down. She still remembers getting the call that Erykah had been rushed to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the head. “She fought the entire time,” said Jones. “At first, I was told she was going to live 48 hours. They told me that eventually her brain would die. The first five days, she got stronger and stronger and everything that they said turned out not to be true. She proved them wrong.” Erykah remained in the hospital for six weeks until she passed way. Jones said while she doesn’t know all the details of the shooting, she does know the suspect charged was her daughter’s boyfriend of three months. She offers this message to young people: “Listen to your parents. I warned Erica, I warned her. Your parents know judgment of character. They know some people who are good for you to be around and some of the people who are not,” said Jones. “I hate I have to bury my child. There are so many other teenagers that I loved as well, and I have attended their funerals due to gun violence. I’m just sick it.” A GoFundMe has been set up for the 10-month-old twins Manora leaves behind. All donations collected will go toward a trust fund for the children. Her funeral will be held Saturday at noon at Fresh Anointing House of Worship in Montgomery. The Montgomery Police Department has charged 21-year-old Keondre Haynes with capital murder. He remains in the Montgomery County Detention Facility without bond. To view the live interview, click on the following link and click the link in the middle of the photo: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.wsfa.com/2022/10/21/montgomery-mother-speaks-out-after-losing-daughter-gun-violence/__;!!E4HZMw!FR0cDKI55zh86HVe2YLhyIzw1YBa-Q6PFmgcpfYgpp9kylnDLwZOimrdenYGahNjiyG5H4B97jOYGVuqMVolhT_afg$ Copyright 2022 WSFA. All rights reserved.    One of America's Most Influential Organizations    "Thank You For Thinking BIG!"

Authentic Caribbean Foundation, Inc. Doing it in Boston and the Diaspora. Upcoming events. October 2022

 

Fall Events

Webinar - ADA Learning Session: "Geographic Differences in Disaster Risk Vulnerability for People with Disabilities in the U.S.: A Look at Data and Mapping"

 

Announcing a New Webinar - ADA Learning Session: "Geographic Differences in Disaster Risk Vulnerability for People with Disabilities in the U.S.: A Look at Data and Mapping" November 10th, 2022 Registration for this webinar is now open Webinars begin at ET: 2.30pm, CT: 1.30pm, MT:12.30pm, PT:11.30am, Hawaii: 9.30am during mainland Standard Time; 8.30am during mainland Daylight Savings Time. Registration: Free on-line at http://adapresentations.org/registrationEM.php Registration closes at midnight, November 9, 2022. All webinars offer captioning. Requests for sign language interpreters must be made the Monday before the webinar to support@adapacific.org. For all other accessibility questions about Zoom webinar conferencing software, go to https://zoom.us/accessibility. This webinar will highlight findings from a set of research projects examining geographic differences in natural disasters risk for people with disabilities across the United States. The webinar will share community-level data on disability and natural disaster risk, as well as showcase a series of interactive maps that can be accessed by users. We will highlight differences in demographic characteristics of people with disabilities including race/ethnicity, gender, and impairment type. We will discuss the potential implications of this research to individuals with disabilities and their families, as local emergency management agencies, and policymakers and stakeholders across the country. Learning objectives: Learn how to access data about disability and natural disasters for one's local community, and understand the advantages and limitations of these data. Understand how natural disaster risk for people with disabilities differs across U.S. communities, and also by demographic characteristics and differences in types of disability. Learn about research methods used to analyze and better understand disaster risk for people with disabilities. Presenters: Amal Harrati, Ph.D., is a policy researcher at Mathematica whose research focuses on improving the economic and social well-being of people with disabilities. Dr. Harrati specializes in analyzing and informing a wide range of disability-related policies and programs, and is particularly passionate about studying the effects of climate change and natural disasters on people with disabilities. Dr. Harrati's research has been funded by the Social Security Administration, the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, and the National Institute of Health. To view upcoming sessions, go to http://adapresentations.org/scheduleEM.php To see previous sessions, go to http://www.adapresentations.org/archiveEM.php The information presented in this webinar is intended solely as informal guidance, and is neither a determination of legal rights or responsibilities by NIDILRR.

Charles R. Drew University Gets Approval to Establish Its Own Medical Doctorate Program

 

Up to now, medical students at Charles R. Drew University complete their training in a joint program with the University of California, Los Angeles. Now, the university has received preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education to establish an independent medical doctorate program.

DHS Announces New Cybersecurity Performance Goals for Critical Infrastructure

 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs

DHS Announces New Cybersecurity Performance Goals for Critical Infrastructure  CISA Developed Cross-Sector Recommendations to Help Organizations Prioritize Cybersecurity Investments

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security released the Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs), voluntary practices that outline the highest-priority baseline measures businesses and critical infrastructure owners of all sizes can take to protect themselves against cyber threats. The CPGs were developed by DHS, through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), at the direction of the White House. Over the past year, CISA worked with hundreds of public and private sector partners and analyzed years of data to identify the key challenges that leave our nation at unacceptable risk. By clearly outlining measurable goals based on easily understandable criteria such as cost, complexity, and impact, the CPGs were designed to be applicable to organizations of all sizes. This effort is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing work to ensure the security of the critical infrastructure and reduce our escalating national cyber risk.  “Organizations across the country increasingly understand that cybersecurity risk is not only a fundamental business challenge but also presents a threat to our national security and economic prosperity,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “The new Cybersecurity Performance Goals will help organizations decide how to leverage their cybersecurity investments with confidence that the measures they take will make a material impact on protecting their business and safeguarding our country.”  CISA developed the CPGs in close partnership with the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST). The resulting CPGs are intended to be implemented in concert with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Every organization should use the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to develop a rigorous, comprehensive cybersecurity program. The CPGs prescribe an abridged subset of actions – a kind of “QuickStart guide” – for the NIST CSF to help organizations prioritize their security investments.  “To reduce risk to the infrastructure and supply chains that Americans rely on every day, we must have a set of baseline cybersecurity goals that are consistent across all critical infrastructure sectors,” said CISA Director Jen Easterly. “CISA has created such a set of cybersecurity performance goals to address medium-to-high impact cybersecurity risks to our critical infrastructure. For months, we’ve been gathering input from our partners across the public and private sectors to put together a set of concrete actions that critical infrastructure owners can take to drive down risk to their systems, networks and data. We look forward to seeing these goals implemented over the coming years and to receiving additional feedback on how we can improve future versions to most effectively reduce cybersecurity risk to our country.”  “The Biden-Harris Administration has relentlessly focused on securing our Nation’s critical infrastructure since day one,” said Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies Anne Neuberger. “CISA has demonstrated tremendous leadership in strengthening our critical infrastructure’s cyber resilience over the last year. The Cyber Performance Goals build on these efforts, by setting a higher cybersecurity standard for sectors to meet.” “Given the myriad serious cybersecurity risks our nation faces, NIST looks forward to continuing to work with industry and government organizations to help them achieve these performance goals,” said Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and NIST Director Laurie E. Locascio. “Our priority remains bringing together the right stakeholders to further develop standards, guidelines and practices to help manage and reduce cybersecurity risk.”  In the months ahead, CISA will actively seek feedback on the CPGs from partners across the critical infrastructure community and has established a Discussions webpage to receive this input. CISA will also begin working directly with individual critical infrastructure sectors as it builds out sector-specific CPGs in the coming months.  To access these new CPGs or provide feedback, visit CISA.gov/cpgs.

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