april 4, 2014      Hangout with America’s PrepareAthon! on April 7 at 1 pm   Click to edit this placeholder text. Hangout with America’s PrepareAthon! on April 7 at 1 pm The White House is getting ready for the first America's PrepareAthon!, a national day of action that will take place April 30, 2014. Join us this Monday, April 7 at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss America’s PrepareAthon!, a community-based campaign to build a more secure and resilient nation by getting people to understand what disasters could happen in their communities and to take action to increase their preparedness. Actions include signing up for mobile alerts and warnings, holding a preparedness discussion to emphasize the steps people should take to be ready should a disaster occur, and conducting a drill so people are familiar with what to do beforehand.   Join us for a Google+ Hangout to hear from the head of FEMA, an award-winning meteorologist, and leaders from across the nation who share a passion for getting prepared. Paulette Aniskoff, White House’s Office of Public Engagement will moderate the live discussion. Participants include:       Craig Fugate, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency       Mike Bettes, The Weather Channel’s award-winning meteorologist     Cameron Clayton, President of the Digital Division for The Weather Channel       Nancy LeaMond, Executive Vice President for AARP’s State and National Group     Jesse Salinas, Director of Alabama’s AARP       Divya Saini, Block Preparedness Coordinator and founder of “Movers and Shakers”       Chief Roy Acree, City of Smyrna, GA Fire Chief     Boyce Wilson, Emergency Preparedness Planner for Heart of Texas Council of Governments Join the conversation now by asking questions on Twitter using #PrepareAthon. And you can watch the Hangout live on Monday, April 7 at 1:00 p.m. by visiting the White House Google+ and YouTube pages. The PrepareAthon! campaign is directed as part of President Obama’s Presidential Policy Directive 8: National Preparedness. On April 30, and throughout the spring, America’s PrepareAthon! activities will focus on preparing individuals, families, workplaces, K-12 schools, institutions of higher education, houses of worship, and community-based organizations for tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. ·        Be Smart: Know your hazards in your community. Download guides to learn how to prepare. ·        Take Part: Plan activities and host an event locally on April 30. ·        Prepare: Practice a drill or have a discussion about preparedness. Participation can include being a part of community emergency planning, hazard-specific drills, group discussions, and exercises.  Get involved by registering as a participant in America’s PrepareAthon! at www.ready.gov/prepare, and stay tuned into the discussion on Twitter by following @PrepareAthon. Disclaimer: The reader recognizes that the federal government provides links and informational data on various disaster preparedness resources and events and does not endorse any non-federal events, entities, organizations, services or products. Please let us know about other events and services for individual and community preparedness that could be included in future newsletters by contacting citizencorps@dhs.gov. Contact Us email: citizencorps@dhs.gov   |   TWITTER: @Citizen_Corps

 

Therapy to military veterans, service members, guards, and reservists experiencing combat-related PTSD

Walter Reed is currently recruiting for a study in which they provide free evidence-based therapy to military veterans, service members, guards, and reservists experiencing combat-related PTSD.  The study is being conducted at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence on the campus of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda. 

All participants receive exposure therapy, which is the gold standard of treatment for PTSD. The study is comparing Prolonged Exposure to Virtual Reality Exposure (VRE) with or without cognitive enhancers.

Walter Reed is also offering two free functional MRI (brain scans) to assess recovery in those receiving VRE therapy, comparing them to healthy veterans, those with a history of blast exposure and those with PTSD receiving usual care.

For more information visit  

 

 http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01990547  and http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01352637.

Click here to learn more about other clinical studies and ClinicalTrials.gov.

Internship Opportunity: Los Angeles Emergency Management Department

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

www.laemuc.org/home/Internship ∙ emergency.lacity.org

POSITION

Emergency Management Intern

SALARY   

 

 

$18.87 per hour or course credit per higher education institution

SCHEDULE

20 hours per week for 10 consecutive weeks, May 19 through July 25, 2014.

DUTIES

The City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department (EMD) is currently taking applications for the Summer 2014 Emergency Management Internship program. This highly competitive internship program, in the nation’s 2nd largest city, is open to graduate students interested in emergency management and pursuing a degree in emergency management, homeland security, public administration, public policy, strategic planning, public health, or a related field. Interns will receive hands-on experience, as they will be fully integrated into the Department and will be assigned projects related to emergency management. Interns will prepare reports, research, recommendations, and correspondence on behalf of EMD.

Participants will have the opportunity to participate in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations; work with representatives from various City of Los Angeles departments, business partners, and non-profit organizations; and will have access to City hosted emergency management training and related meetings as available.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

EMD acts on behalf of the Mayor, the City Council, Emergency Operations Board, and Emergency Operations Organization on all matters of city-wide emergency planning, training, mitigation, recovery, and Emergency Operations Center readiness. The Department strives to increase the preparedness of Angelenos; enhance the City’s collective ability to plan for, mitigate, and respond to emergencies; and expand the City’s continuity of operations/continuity of government capabilities.

REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

 Enrolled in or recently completed a graduate degree program at an accredited university, preferably in emergency management, homeland security, public administration, strategic planning, or a related field

 Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA

 Strong oral and written communication skills; Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision; Detail-oriented; Creative thinker and ability to strategize and solve complex problems

 Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to:

Gabriela Noriega, Program Coordinator, at Gabriela.Noriega@lacity.org

Include "Internship Application" in the subject of your email

Applications are due by April 28, 2014

www.laemuc.org/home/Internship

Children with additional needs: April 30, 2014 Planning for contingencies and their future

Making Your Wishes Known with A Letter of Intent ~ An Adolescent Transition Lecture   When Wednesday April 30, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT Add to Calendar     Where The Arc of Frederick County 620-A Research Court, Training Room Frederick, MD 21703 Driving Directions Greetings,   We hope you can join us on Wednesday, April 30 for an Adolescent Transition Lecture.   --Is all of the important information about your child with a disability organized in one location?   --Could you "Grab and Go" with this information in the event of an emergency?   --Does your child's next guardian know all about your child's likes and dislikes?   Plan NOW for your child's future by starting a  "Letter of Intent" at this workshop! Participants will receive a "Grab and Go" Emergency Booklet.   Bring your laptop or notebook and get started!       This will be a hands-on workshop where families will begin to create a "Letter of Intent," also known as an Individual Plan of Care.  Whether your loved one with a disability is a toddler or an adult, no one knows him or her like you do!       Our presenters will be: --Jean Doyle, LCSW and Support Coordinator --Anjela McNally, Support Coordinator Both are with the Futures and Estate Planning Project of The Arc of Frederick County.     The "Letter of Intent": --includes all of the critical information about your child with a disability. --includes the family's wishes for the child's future. --is used when you are not able or available to direct your child's care. --informs family members, professionals and support staff of the details of your child's life and care, so that your wishes can be carried on in the future.     Lecture is free, and free parking is available.  Snacks and beverages will be provided.     Space is limited, so click below to Register Now!   Register Now! I can't make it Contact Resource Finder via phone or email (see below) if you have questions.    Supported by: Maryland DHMH Office for Genetics and People with Special Heath Care Needs, and the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute.    Inclement Weather Policy: Please note that if Frederick County public schools are closed for the day, or close early, or cancel evening activities due to inclement weather, the Adolescent Transition Lecture will be canceled.    Thank you for your interest in the Adolescent Transition Lecture Series. We hope that you can join us!    Sincerely,    Jenny Jones Resource Finder, a project of the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute 1-800-390-3372 resourcefinder@kennedykrieger.org