Funding for Wildfire Projects: Webinar Wednesday, April 24, 2024 1pm PT

 

 

HAZARD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE     Webinar Date    Change   Wildfire Webinar   Dear Hazard Mitigation Partners,   The Cal OES Hazard Mitigation Assistance Division will be hosting this webinar to discuss HMGP funding for wildfire projects. Interested partners and subapplicants with approved Notice of Interest (NOIs) for DR-4750 should register to attend the webinar below: DR-4750 Wildfire Webinar   UPDATED Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 1 PM to 2:30 PM Pacific   Register Here   Subapplication due to Cal OES June 10, 2024 via the Engage Portal.   Sign up for our listserv to receive funding updates, webinar invites, and other mitigation announcements. Cal OES is pleased to provide technical assistance to support your subapplication development. We strongly encourage you to set up a project scoping call with our team to discuss your project idea by emailing HMA@caloes.ca.gov. We look forward to partnering with you on your subapplication! Thank you, Cal OES Hazard Mitigation Section

Community Emergency Response Team | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services April 2024

 

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) provides training and certification for Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) throughout California. This includes basic training in disaster preparedness, fire safety and search and rescue. CERT teams are trained volunteers that assist during emergencies.

Overview

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.

California CERT Program

There are over 450 CERT programs in California. The State CERT Administrator provides technical support and CERT updates to programs in California. Currently, the State CERT Administrator in California is Suu-Va Tai.  You can reach Suu-Va at suuva.tai@caloes.ca.gov.

FEMA CERT Information

The CERT program is administered and supported nationally by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  Click here to visit the FEMA CERT website: Ready.gov/Cert.

Visit the FEMA CERT website to:

1. Find a CERT programs near you based on zip code or city name
2. Register your CERT program and complete an annual certification survey
3. Download CERT Basic training materials in multiple languages

Grant Funding

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services has released five Request for Proposals for the Listos California Grant Program. The grant application deadline is Monday, March 4, 2024.

Listos California’s mission is to ensure every Californian, regardless of age, ability, income or language, deserves culturally competent education to prepare for earthquakes, floods, and the immediate threat of wildfires. Listos California has reached millions of Californians with low incomes, disabilities and language barriers, older adults, and other highly vulnerable Californians since its inception in 2019.

The five grant types available are:

Statewide Grants ($8 million)
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with a 501c(3) status. Applicants must subaward funds (via Second-Tier Subawards) to a variety of local CBO partners to provide disaster training and resources to diverse populations disproportionately impacted by emergencies.

2023-24 Listos California Statewide Grant (LS) Program RFP

Target Grants ($6 million)
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with a 501c(3). Applicants can work independently or subgrant with local CBOs to provide disaster training and resources to diverse populations disproportionately impacted by emergencies

2023-24 Listos California Target Grant (LG) Program RFP

Tribal Government Grants ($1 million)
Eligible applicants must be a federally recognized Tribal Government with administrative offices in California with a goal to increase their communities’ disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities.

2023-24 Listos California Tribal Grant (LI) Program RFP

Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) Grants ($500,000)
Eligible applicants include CERT programs registered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), new CERT Programs approved by the California State CERT Administrator, CERT Program Sponsoring Agencies or a fiscal agent representing the CERT Program to support projects that help prepare vulnerable and underserved populations.

2023-24 Listos California CERT Support Grant (LC) Program

Youth Developmental Grant (LY) Program ($1 million)
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with a 501c(3) or CERT programs registered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), new CERT Programs approved by the California State CERT Administrator, CERT Program Sponsoring Agencies or a fiscal agent representing the CERT Program to support projects that help prepare vulnerable and underserved populations.

2023-24 Listos California Youth Developmental Grant (LY) Program

Organizations interested in applying can visit the Cal OES website and the California Grants Portal for additional details, background and application instructions.

Cal OES will be hosting a Request for Proposal and Grant Subaward Application Training on January 24, 2024. The training will provide a general overview of the Listos Grants Program and instruction on how to complete application forms. Any organization interested in attending the training should contact ListosGrants@caloes.ca.gov.

CERT Program Manager Course

Here is the schedule of virtual CERT Program Manager Course deliveries being offered by FEMA:

• November 14 through November 17, 2023
• January 9 through January 12, 2024
• March 26 through March 29, 2024
• April 9 through April 12, 2024
• May 21 through May 24, 2024
• August 13 through August 16, 2024

You can register to take this course at https://training.fema.gov/emicourses. The course code for the CERT Program Manager training is 0427.

CERT Train-the-Trainer Course

Here is the schedule of virtual CERT Train-the-Trainer Course deliveries being offered by FEMA:• December 5 through 14, 2023

• February 6 through 15, 2024
• March 12 through 21, 2024
• April 16 through 25, 2024
• July 16 through 25, 2024
• September 9 through 19, 2024

You can register to take this course at https://training.fema.gov/emicourses. The course code for the CERT Program Manager training is 0428.

Cultural Understanding: Learn to Speak Hausa. Join from anywhere.

 

Hausa is one of Nigeria's major languages and is also spoken in parts of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Ghana, Niger, Sudan, and Togo. It is the language of Hausa people all over the world – including those of us here in the United States. This is a virtual program, participants can join from anywhere. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

California Residents Only: PSA: $$ E-GIFT CARD for Completing Survey!

Dear Community Members

The Together for Wellness team is seeking feedback on their website through surveys. Your feedback can guide its improvement! You can receive up to $110 in e-gift cards if you participate! 

Who is conducting the evaluation:

UCLA, UC Davis Health, and Chorus Innovations, alongside community partners 

You may be eligible if you:

Live in California

Are over the age of 13 

Have internet access 

If interested:

CLICK THE LINK TO START: https://app.joinchorus.com/m/tfw-2/acphc

For questions, contact the project manager at: 

DFloresRomero@mednet.ucla.edu

 

April is Autism Acceptance Month!

 

Pacific ADA Updates, April 2024

April is Autism Acceptance Month! There are many benefits to hiring neurodivergent people. More and more companies are now looking to add autistic people to their workforce because of their unique perspectives. The facts don’t lie: from better financial performance and increased productivity to improved company culture, hiring neurodivergent people is good for everyone! The following resources provide helpful information on hiring and supporting employees on the autism spectrum:  Autism research and resources (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) Neurodiversity in the workplace (Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion) About autism spectrum (Job Accommodation Network) Real work for real pay: a self-advocate’s guide to employment policy (Autistic Self Advocacy Network) As always, reach out to us if you need help! Many individuals with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are protected under the ADA. If you have any questions about these resources or any other ADA-related inquiries, please contact us. The Pacific ADA Center's website is also full of up-to-date, useful information and resources.

The Pacific ADA Center has a new resource to share! Enjoy and share our new infographic on Service Animals & The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)   Supporting employees with Long COVID: a guide for employers - An Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) news brief shared helpful information for employers about how to support and accommodate workers dealing with Long COVID. It also talks about the impact of Long COVID on employment, especially for those from underserved communities. The news brief includes stories from people with Long COVID, a list of symptoms, and advice for dealing with challenges in the workplace related to Long COVID.   EEOC releases two reports on the federal workforce and disabilities - One report focuses on the impact of telework on the Personal Assistance Services (PAS), and how agencies changed their PAS programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The other report looks at how government agencies hire people using Schedule A, and what's working well. Schedule A lets federal agencies hire people with certain disabilities without needing them to go through the usual competitive hiring process.   Share ideas about disability inclusion in very small businesses – The Department of Labor (DOL) wants to hear from people about how to support small businesses owned by individuals with disabilities, or that plan to hire or have workers with disabilities. They're asking for ideas on how to support the success of small businesses and improve job opportunities for people with disabilities.     Vertical Access: Elevators, Lifts, and Stairs - April 4, 2024 Ask an ADA Professional Questions RE: High-Stakes Testing Accommodations - April 10, 2024 Effective Communication and the ADA - April 10, 2024 Emergency Preparedness - April 11, 2024 Including the Arts in Adapted Recreation Programs - April 11, 2024 Disabilities in the Hospitality Industry: Accessible DEI and Belonging - April 16, 2024 Substance Use and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - April 25, 2024 The ADA, Addiction, Recovery and Employment – May 6, 2024     Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – communications services for people with disabilities in prison The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says companies that offer communications services to people in prison must give them access to relay services for telephone calls and point-to-point video services if they're deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or have a speech disability.   How we can make AI less biased against disabled people – The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing, but we aren’t fully addressing AI bias. This can lead to discrimination against marginalized groups like people with disabilities. Some people think we need new laws to fix this problem. Others think we need to have neutral third parties check the AI for bias.     FCC wants feedback on ASL and multilingual emergency alerts - The Federal Communications Commission’s new rules say that wireless providers must put out certain emergency alerts in 13 of the most commonly spoken languages in the US, as well as in American Sign Language (ASL). Now the FCC is asking people to share their thoughts on 18 different emergency message examples in these languages and ASL.   ADA charges based on neurodiversity continue to rise - The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) says that the percentage of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) charges based on neurodiversity-related conditions has been increasing since 2016. Experts think it is because more people understand what neurodiversity is and are asking for accommodations.   Accessibility devices to make solar eclipse an inclusive experience – Accessibility advocates are working together to make sure that eclipse events are inclusive and accessible to people with vision and hearing disabilities. Resources and specially designed materials and technology are available to make sure that everyone can experience the eclipse together.