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Friday, June 7, 2013
Training Webinar: June 20, 2013. Reduce Recidivism using Predictive Analytics
Social Media in the Emergency Management Field 2012 Survey Results
Published Date: June 3, 2013
Quite a bit is known about the public’s social media habits, including the public’s expectations concerning emergency management agencies’ use of social media. For example, 76 percent of adults responding to a 2012 American Red Cross survey expect help to arrive in less than three hours if they post an emergency-related request on social media. However, what is not well known are the perspectives of emergency managers toward social media. Do they feel emergency management agencies should be monitoring social media? Do their agencies’ capabilities for social media align with public expectations?
To date, much of the data on social media and emergency management is limited to anecdotal accounts or case studies. Thus, CNA, in partnership with the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA), funded the development and nationwide distribution of a 56-question survey to state, county, and local emergency management and response agencies in late 2012 to answer questions about social media use in emergency management. By taking a survey approach, we were able to provide a broader, complementary perspective to existing anecdotes and case studies. This report provides the key results of that survey.
Sunday, June 2, 2013
TDEM Showcase: May 31, 2013. DPS Hosts Emergency Response Exercise, Urges Texans to Prepare for 2013 Hurricane Season
News Release
May 31, 2013DPS Hosts Emergency Response Exercise, Urges Texans to Prepare for 2013 Hurricane Season
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today hosted a hurricane emergency response exercise and resource showcase in Austin. Various resources, equipment, vehicles and numerous emergency responders from around the state convened at Austin Bergstrom International Airport to conduct interoperability and resource capability assessments, as well as logistical planning. Gov. Rick Perry, DPS Director Steven McCraw, TDEM Chief Nim Kidd and several state officials toured the exercise site today, one day before the start of the 2013 hurricane season, which lasts from June 1 to Nov. 30.
“As a new hurricane season begins tomorrow, the most important element of emergency response starts with the individual. Everybody in Texas, particularly those along the coast, needs to have an emergency plan, an emergency supply kit and an evacuation route in place before a hurricane strikes,” Gov. Perry said. “We use these annual exercises to help us keep our system razor-sharp and ready for action at the first sign of trouble. Through practice, simulation and repetition, we've honed one of the most effective and efficient emergency response teams in the country.”
Emergency responders today showcased an impressive array of equipment: a wide variety of aircraft, including a C-130 Hercules Air Transport, Blackhawk Helicopter and Pilatus PC-12; multiple mobile command and communication trailers; water rescue equipment and several watercraft; and mobile fuel, water, livestock and kitchen units. The agencies and organizations participating in the exercise included the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Military Forces, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Animal Health Commission, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (Texas Task Force 1 and the Emergency Services Training Institute), Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Veterinary Emergency Response Team, The Salvation Army, Austin Fire Department, Civil Air Patrol and other private sector partners.
“Hurricanes are a devastating force of nature, and today’s exercise demonstrates the extensive resources necessary to meet such a threat to the state,” said Director McCraw. “The state stands ready to assist our local partners in the event a storm or other disaster threatens Texas. Since early planning and preparations can greatly increase the protection of life and property, it is imperative that residents also begin taking precautions now.”
As the 2013 hurricane season begins, Texans should be preparing their families and property before a storm develops. Texas residents, especially those living along the coast, are urged to put together an emergency supply kit; learn evacuation routes before a storm hits; have a plan to ensure all family members and pets are able to evacuate safely if necessary; make preparations to protect your property from the impact of a storm; and stay informed about changing weather conditions in and around your area.
To find out more information on how to prepare for the 2013 hurricane season, please visit:www.texasprepares.org.
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Friday, May 31, 2013
Final LinkedIn Poll results: How do you feel about the NY City Decision to create a high school solely for emergency management education?
How do you feel about
the NY City decision to create a high school solely for emergency management education?
By Black Emergency Managers Association Charles
D. Sharp. Chief Executive. • 29 votes • 6 comments •
Ended 05 May 2013
51015202530Agree. Good for community26
(90%)Disagree. Not good for the community3 (10%)
Overall demographics
1.534.567.5918-29130-36337-44045+8
All others
11 male3 female
Comments
Black Emergency
Black Emergency Managers Association • Ron, thank you
for your comment. I agree every organization should be touting this. I
especially like the comment regarding the use of CERT or SERT (Student
Emergency Response Teams) and other training being taught in every school
within the U.S. by Chris Ainsworth. This is not just a local issue, but a
national issue of concern to everyone and every community. Every community have
different threats and risks. Lesson plans can be designed to incorporate this
within school jurisdictions. The Dept of Education, Emergency Management for
Schools is a vital resource in ensuring that these types of curricula can be
implemented in addition to just the creation\formulation of school emergency
plans for a jurisdiction and higher education (colleges and universities) that
these funds are currently being allocated for. $100k to $500k for an emergency
plan? Then community involvement and curricula should be a vital part of the
proposal for allocation of those funds. Communities are the key and both can
play a vital role in ensuring communities are sustainable and resilient.
Charlie
Charlie Fendt, MEP • The concept of a High school
program of this nature is commendable. Any time you can capture young minds and
promote emergency management, great things can happen for future generations.
The one thing that concerns me about this endeavor is that New York state has
very stringent requirements for teachers. I doubt you will find many qualified
EM's and SME's that have not only the background in emergency management, but
also hold the credentials to teach in in NYS, and if they are are qualified in
Emergency management, One has to question just how much forethought was put
into this announcement and if it is feasible, or just a political dream.
about 1 month ago |
Tameka
Tameka Sharp • I think this is a fantastic idea as
well; I see it being similar to performing arts high schools where students
would gain the technical skills and preparation needed for careers in EM. I
have read several news article and other posts about the announcement and none
have indicated that it would be a school for black students only. I think BEMA
is very excited about this announcement and is simply prompting discussion. If
anyone has read differently, I would be interested in having the links.
Chris
Chris Ainsworth • A school whose focus is on EM fails
to identify the many areas education of our youth need in life skills just to
survive. A broader option would be to introduce CERT into the curriculum (it is
only 20 hours) and have each school have a TEEN CERT team with members from all
year levels. Teach them leadership, succession planning as they progress
through the system, taking on new responsibilities each year, respect for team
work and as a community the power of the united many achieves greater goals.
The cost of setting up a single school for EM is elitist and sets the framework
for long term demise of the the concepts of EM - which affects all the
community. A disaster importunately is a great humanity leveller - your place
in society does not matter - you are dependant upon the individual alongside
you for survival. Spread the investment across all schools as a short term
curriculum subject Just $0.02 of my thoughts , .
about 1 month ago | Flag commentVoted for Disagree. Not good for
the community
Teresa
Teresa Smith • I agree. Everyone of all races can
benefit on the effectiveness on preparedness, response and recovery during an
emergency event.
about 1 month ago | Flag comment Voted for Agree. Good for
community
Ron
Ron Tyler • i think that this is a great idea.
However, I have issues that it is only the "Black Emergency Managers
Association" That is touting it. Why are others not coming forward or
being a part of this? If this is a school only for "black" students"
then I object. This High School should be open for anyone that has an interest
in helping their communities and this nation.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
South Africa. Stenden University. Undergraduate. Disaster Management Program.
NOTE: Now is the time for other African nations and the AU to consider the creation and development of disaster and emergency management full educational programs (elementary to college level) for their communities. C.D. Sharp. CEO. Black Emergency Managers Association (BEMA)
Herewith an exciting development at the undergraduate
level in SADC. Please distribute among your networks.
Stenden South Africa in Port Alfred, a campus of Stenden
University of Applied Sciences in The Netherlands, will be launching a
world-first 4 year Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Disaster
Management in January 2014. We invite applications for admission to this
prestigious fulltime programme from interested students. You can obtain more
information on the programme and application forms from our website www.stenden.ac.za, or you can contact the Academic Head of the
School of Disaster Management, Dr Des Pyle:
e-mail: des.pyle@stenden.ac.za
phone: +27 (0)46 6042208
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Queen of Sheba Foundation. Petition to Recognize Emperor Haile Selassie I's Contributions to the OAU.
Rightfully Recognize Emperor Haile Selassie I's Contributions to the Organization of African Unity
The Ethiopian government and the African Union's disassociation of Emperor Haile Selassie I from the history of Pan Africanism and the Organization of African Unity is akin to disassociating Dr. Martin Luther King from the Civil Rights Movement
One of His Majesty Haile Selassie I's greatest accomplishments, and there were many, was to bring two differing political groups together to establish "an organization that wold unite all of Africa," In recognition of this great achievement thirty-two members of the OAU voted HIM "Father of African Unity". Today, the Name of Emperor Haile Selassie I is barely mentioned and His accomplishments are no longer recognized in His own country nor by the by very organization which he caused to be established. It is important that we remember him and boldly speak His Name and His accomplishments at home and abroad and separate history from politics because history must be free of political influence and ethnic ideologies.
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