Water Conference. CAWST at the UNC Water and Health Conference October 16-20, 2017

WHERE:   University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s main campus CAWST at UNC Water and Health View this email in your browser

CAWST at the UNC Water and Health Conference October 16-20, 2017 Connect with Laura, Candice and Naomi! We are excited to participate in the 2017 Water and Health Conference: Where Science Meets Policy. Meet the CAWST team traveling to the conference: Here's where they'll be:   Monday, 16 October 10:30am-12:00pm Annual Meeting of the WHO/UNICEF International Network on Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS Network) CAWST is a co-convener with the WHO, UNICEF and The Water Institute 12:00-1:00pm Lunch Discussion about the HWTS Network’s Latin American Regional Workshop: Advancing the Water Safety Agenda 4:00-5:00pm Household Filtration Verbal Presentation Session Candice is presenting “Priorities of Emergency WASH Practitioners when Selecting Household Water Filters” 6:00-7:00pm Young Professionals Networking Session Naomi is participating as a speaker 6:00-8:00pm HWTS Network Happy Hour Tuesday, 17 October 8:30am-12:00pm Choosing a Household Water Treatment Product that Works: Product Performance and Quality in Emergencies CAWST is a co-convener with the WHO, ELRHA Humanitarian Innovation Fund and University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland   2:30-3:30pm Latrines Verbal Presentation Session Candice is presenting “Motivators and Barriers to Latrine Uptake in Rural Haiti” Friday, 20 October 8:30-10:00am Biosand Filter Updates: Implementer Support Tools, Research and Inquiry CAWST is a co-convener with Lehigh University and Pure Water for the World

Dominica PM calls for climate action. Message from the Prime Minister of Dominica, Mr Roosevelt Skerrit

#IDDR2017: Dominica PM calls for climate action

Message from the Prime Minister of Dominica, Mr Roosevelt Skerrit:
                               http://www.unisdr.org/files/55378_pmdominicastatementiddr17.pdf



PM Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit (left), meeting with UN Secretary-General, António Guterres in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria - UN Photo/Rick Bajomas 

 
Geneva, 12 October 2017 - Following the devastation wrought on his Caribbean island home by Hurricane Maria, the Prime Minister of Dominica, Mr. Roosevelt Skerrit, is calling on the world not “to turn its back” on the problem of climate change and for greater investment in disaster risk reduction. In a message for International Day for Disaster Reduction which is celebrated around the world tomorrow, Mr. Skerrit says: “Both this year and last year all 72,000 people living on Dominica have been affected by disasters. Some have lost their roofs and livelihoods for the second time as a result of Hurricane Maria.

See the full story here: http://www.unisdr.org/archive/55378




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10/12/2017. FEMA. Private Sector Advisory. California Wildfires

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Federal Emergency Management Agency
                           Private Sector Division/
National Business Emergency Operations Center
FEMA-NRCC-NBEOC@fema.dhs.gov
Fema-private-sector@fema.dhs.gov

Private Sector Advisory

FEMA Coordinating with State, Local, and Tribal Officials in Support of
Wildfire Firefighting Efforts in California

October 12, 2017

FEMA, through its regional response coordination center in Oakland, California and deployed teams, continues to closely coordinate with state, local, and tribal officials supporting firefighting response activities in California.
There are eighteen large fires burning approximately 156,000 acres of state and private land, in parts of northern California.  Evacuations are in effect in some areas. Critical infrastructure is also threatened or damaged.
A FEMA Incident Management Assistance Team remains on site at the California emergency operations center to coordinate directly with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to support response activities and ensure there are no unmet needs.
Federal agency representatives are also working to support federal and state requirements at the state operations center in Sacramento. Representatives from the Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense, General Services Administration, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Energy, and the American Red Cross are deployed.
On Oct. 10, President Donald J. Trump approved a major disaster declaration for the state of California to supplement state, tribal and local efforts in areas affected by the wildfires that began on October 8, 2017 and continuing. The action makes federal assistance available to the state and eligible local government and certain nonprofit organizations, on a cost-share basis, for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance, in Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Sonoma, and Yuba counties.  The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is available statewide.  
The American Red Cross activated the Safe and Well program to allow survivors to let family members know they are safe and for family members to search for loved ones.
On Oct. 11, FEMA and the state began joint damage assessments in support of the California Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr’s. request for Individual Assistance for Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Sonoma, and Yuba Counties. The assessments leverage state-developed imagery and remote sensing information.      
Due to worsening fire conditions new evacuation orders were issued by local officials for areas of Sonoma County and the entire city of Calistoga in Napa County.
FEMA is staging ambulances at several safe locations closer to the fire areas with the majority traveling to Travis AFB, and continues to support anticipated shelter and evacuation needs by moving water, meals, cots and blankets to the federal incident support base. 
Preparedness and Safety Tips

• The state of California’s Office of Emergency Services website is a resource with links to fire information, air quality information, updates on evacuation centers and shelters, including shelters for animals and pets, volunteer opportunities and donations needs.
• Residents are reminded to continue to monitor local radio or TV stations for updates emergency information, and follow the instructions of state and local officials.
• If ordered to evacuate during a wildfire, do so immediately- make sure and inform someone where you are going and when you have arrived.
• If you see a wildfire and haven't received evacuation orders yet, call 9-1-1.  Don't assume that someone else has already called.
• If there is a wildfire in the area, be ready to evacuate on short notice.
• As soon as safe, individuals affected by the fires can contact their home and auto insurance agent or company.  Survivors can document damage by taking photos and keeping receipts. 
• Additional volunteer and donation opportunities are available on the website of the National Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters, http://www.nvoad.org, and the website of California Volunteers http://www.californiavolunteers.org/index.php/Disaster_Volunteering/current_disasters/.
• The FEMA app (available in English and Spanish) provides a customizable checklist of emergency supplies, directions to open shelters and recovery centers, disaster survival tips, and weather alerts from the National Weather Service.  The app also enables users to receive push notifications reminding them to take important steps to prepare their homes and families for disasters.
• Visit www.ready.gov or www.listo.gov to learn more about these and other preparedness tips.
• Businesses of all sizes should prepare in advance of wildfires to prevent loss of life, property, or disruption to operations. Businesses can review and update their business continuity plans and ensure their workforce knows what to do before and during the storm. Resources are available on web sites such as  www.ready.gov/business  and www.SBA.gov/disaster-planning.

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Powering Up with Technology Conference (PUWT). November 11, 2017. Oxon Hill, MD.

With a budget of nearly $2 billion, Prince George’s County Public Schools is one of the largest K-12 districts in the United States.

For over 20 years, the district has been gathering to learn about and celebrate the use of technology in district classrooms and administrative offices and it’s not too late for you to join the 350+ K-12 education leaders at the Powering Up with Technology Conference (PUWT) on November 11 in Oxon Hill, MD.

This interactive Conference gives sponsors the opportunity to connect with Prince George’s County Public Schools’ administrators, faculty and technologists as they explore innovative techniques and strategies to educate the 21st century student in and beyond the classroom using digital tools and incorporating new technology to increase student engagement.

As Lisa Spencer, Executive Director of Instructional Technology & Support at Prince George’s County Public Schools states, “The ultimate purpose of our PUWT Conference is to inform our educators of ways to enhance teaching and learning using technology; increase student engagement; share information, resources and digital tools to enhance curriculum, and apprise staff of emerging technologies and current trends in instructional technology.”

If you’re interested in connecting with some of the D.C. area’s top K-12 education leaders, contact us here for more information on how to participate. 


Alan Cox, Executive Vice President and Publisher, Converge magazine
Center for Digital Education | centerdigitaled.com/events