CERTCON 2021 Virtual Conference. May 18-23, 2021 Be proactive.

 CERTCON 2021

 

Is anything similar taking place in your community?  Why not start one!   CERT Teams are not just a resource for special event traffic control. CERT Teams must be controlled by the community leaders. The ‘C’ on CERT is community.  Interfacing and coordinating with Fire\EMS, Law Enforcement builds back trust lost.   A separate funding entity for your community before, during, and after a disaster strikes.   BEMA International CERTCON 2021 - The Virtual Conference CERTCON 2021 is Here, May 18th - May 23rd DON'T MISS OUT!! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR TO GET MORE INFORMATION The Fairfax County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is sponsoring the 2021 CERT conference in the National Capital Region. The conference will provide education and training to CERTs in the Mid-Atlantic region. The CERTCON 2021 theme is “Celebrating You, the Everyday CERT” and is the foundational concept for this year’s classes, lectures, workshops and training exercises. CERTCON is open to CERT-trained individuals, Campus CERT, Teen CERT, Emergency Management Professionals and Citizens interested in CERT and emergency preparedness.   Don't delay, register today. Summary of what is scheduled for the event. More information coming soon.   Launching and Maintaining a CERT Program Tabletop Exercises Introduction to the Emergency Response Guidebook 2020 Virtual Classroom Success Social Media in Disasters Confident Responders, a Panel Discussion Teen Talk: A Discussion about Youth Preparedness Programs Emergency Meal Prep Until Help Arrives Miscommunication or Missed Communication? The Challenges of Hearing Loss for Emergency Responders Advanced Disaster Prep Psychological First Aid/COVID Edition Managing SUVs SWARM Leadership Growing your Bilingual CERT Program, a Panel Discussion CERT Teams and the Communications Chain So, You Completed Basic CERT.  What Happens Next? Disaster Prepping on a Dime: Cost Effective Ways to Prepare for Disasters Talk Saves Lives Teen CERT Panel Discussion Scene Safety and the Killers Don't delay, register today at http://certcon.org/ Jeffrey Katz Volunteer Liaison Fairfax County Fire and Rescue

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hurricane Preparedness Week. Infrastructure Security. Webinar: Thursday, May 20, 2021. 10:30am - 12pm ET.

 

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WEBINAR: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security 2021 Hurricane Season Preparedness  Thursday, May 20, 2021 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET  The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) invites you to participate in a webinar discussion on its role and resources in annual hurricane preparedness. CISA staff and partners will discuss plans on how we plan to execute improved preparedness and response activities during the approaching hurricane season. This webinar will address how the COVID-19 pandemic can affect disaster preparedness and recovery, and what you can do to keep yourself, others and our critical infrastructure safe and secure. Representatives from CISA’s National Risk Management Center, National Coordinating Center for Communications (ESF#2), Cross Sector Business and Infrastructure (ESF#14), and together with FEMA's National Business Emergency Operations Center (NBEOC), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will highlight capabilities and plans for this coming Hurricane Season. Register: CISA 2021 Hurricane Webinar Tickets, Thu, May 20, 2021 at 10:30 AM | Eventbrite

Hurricane Preparedness Week. Health and Human Services. Public Health during Federally Declared Emergency. Webinars: 5/12, 5/14, 2021

 

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WEBINAR: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: “Public Health and Primary Care During a Federally Declared Emergency" Wednesday, May 12, 2021 10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ET English Friday, May 14, 2021 11 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. ET Spanish The Puerto Rico Caribbean Area Office for FEMA Region 2 is partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to host a webinar on public health and primary care during a federally declared emergency. Speakers will be featured from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They will discuss the role of their agencies during disasters, and the unique context of response during COVID-19 in preparing for 2021’s Hurricane Season. They will also share lessons learned from the Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Who should attend? The whole community, individuals and families, local, state, federal government officials, volunteer and community-based organizations, and private sector. Register English: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/week4femahhs/event/registration.html  Register Spanish: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/week4hhsspa/event/registration.html

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Hurricane Preparedness Week. Be prepared. Webinar Get Ready for Hurricane Season. Tuesday, May 11, 2021. 11am - 12pm ET.

 

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May 9-15, 2021 is Hurricane Preparedness Week Plan Ahead for Disasters!  WEBINAR: Get Ready for Hurricane Season Tuesday, May 11, 2021,  11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET Please join FEMA Region 2 for Hurricane Preparedness Week, which  encourages everyone to evaluate their personal hurricane risk before hurricane season begins on June 1. This webinar will cover hurricane basics, information resources, and how to find out if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone. We will also discuss preparedness measures for people living in hurricane-prone areas, such as emergency supplies, insurance, preparing your home, and making an individual or family hurricane plan. Who should attend? The whole community – individuals and families, volunteer and faith-based organizations, local, state, federal government and private sector. Register: Get Ready for Hurricane Season (connectsolutions.com)