K12 Schools....From Reactive to Proactive to..... Watch the weather. Free Training Opportunity. SkyWarn Basic Class

Training opportunity provided by the National Weather Service

This training not only teaches what types of incidents would be captured utilizing SkyWarn but also upon completion of the training you will be issued a SkyWarn ID# which will enable you to submit reports yourself. The training is free and open to the public if you have an interest in being trained. Attached is a link to the training to attend.  Disperse this information to your team members and neighbors alike. https://www.weather.gov/lwx/skywarn

FEMA Accepts Youth Preparedness Council Applications. February 2020

FEMA is now accepting applications through March 8 for its 2020 Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) from students in grades 8-11. 

The YPC gives youth the chance to meet peers from across the county to work together on exciting projects. Members will also travel to Washington, D.C., for the annual YPC Summit. 

Since 2012, FEMA has brought youth together, nationwide, who are passionate about preparedness and community service. 

As part of the YPC, members can build leadership skills, represent their schools and communities, and share perspectives, feedback, and opinions with FEMA.

February 13, 2020. ADA National Network Learning Session: Inclusive Emergency Planning

ADA National Network: Emergency Management and Preparedness-Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities The following is provided by the Pacific ADA Center Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.

Announcing a New Webinar - "ADA National Network Learning Session: Inclusive Emergency Planning" February 13th, 2020 Webinars begin at ET: 2.30pm, CT: 1.30pm, MT:12.30pm, PT:11.30am, Hawaii: 9.30am during mainland Standard Time; 8.30am during mainland Daylight Savings Time. Registration: Free on-line at http://adapresentations.org/registrationEM.php Registration closes at midnight, February 12th, 2020. All webinars offer captioning. For all other accessibility questions about Zoom webinar conferencing software, go to https://zoom.us/accessibility. Inclusive emergency planning isn't as scary and out of reach as it sometimes feels. Local emergency managers and FEMA's Region IX Disability Integration Specialist will discuss how they were able to build better plans and engage with the disability community to achieve whole community all hazards emergency plans. Presenter(s): Roxann Crawford, Region IX Disability Integration Specialist, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Daniel Vasquez, Emergency Services Coordinator, San Diego County Office of Emergency Services Jeremy Hynds, Emergency Manager, City of Henderson, Nevada To view upcoming sessions, go to http://adapresentations.org/scheduleEM.php To see previous sessions, go to http://www.adapresentations.org/archiveEM.php The information presented in this webinar is intended solely as informal guidance, and is neither a determination of legal rights or responsibilities by NIDILRR.

Team Rubicon. Updates. December 2019

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TR is Piloting a New Program International environments are complex, demanding, and require unique and sophisticated skills. In order to better serve remote communities, Team Rubicon is piloting a new capability for the organization: Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). This program has the ability to save lives in emergency situations and we need your help to make this a reality. If you have skills and experience working internationally with WASH or other related fields, join us. For this six-month pilot program to succeed, we need Greyshirts who are willing to step into this new, uncharted arena. Step into the arena today. This opportunity closes on January 3, 2020. Don’t wait to sign up! Learn more

How international humanitarian law guides us Team Rubicon was verified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an Emergency Medical Team in 2018. CONTINUE LEARNING Base Camp 2 is now recruiting The Clay Hunt Fellows Program is now accepting applications for Base Camp 2. If you're a veteran, this program is for you. Don't miss this opportunity. TELL ME MORE

Humanitarian Leadership Academy. Monitoring & Eval December 2019

Join the Humanitarian Leadership Academy, Humentum and Catholic Relief Services for a free online course on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)! You will be connected to hundreds of other participants from around the world, working together to build your understanding of MEAL, test your knowledge in targeted scenarios, and complete the course ready to rejoin your organisation with increased capacity. “I found this course to be of great use, it has enriched my knowledge on MEAL activities. The follow-up posts, replies and quiz were very useful in expanding my knowledge of the discussed topics. Thank you very much for this great effort!” – Zaid, course participant Key features of the course:  Duration: 4 weeks (27 January - 28 February 2020)  Audience: non-MEAL specialists & MEAL specialists who are just getting started in their careers  Workload: 3 hours per week  Personalised certificate at the end of the course

Watch this short video to learn more about the course, and click on the button below to secure your place!

Certification: Disaster Ready Humanitarian Training. December 2019

Earn Your Core Humanitarian Certification

Certifications are one of the best ways to demonstrate your professional skills and stand out in your next job search. Thanks to our partnership with Humanitarian U, you can now earn your Core Humanitarian Certification for free. This certification covers four essential topics for humanitarians at all levels: Humanitarian Context, Systems and Standards Building Blocks for Humanitarian Practice Humanitarian Cross-Cutting Themes and Future Directions Disaster Response  Pass the exams to earn a new certification and a verifiable digital badge to add to your CV and online professional profiles. All 100% free. Achieving certification can advance your career, improve your organization, and strengthen your effectiveness as a professional. Invest in yourself and start earning your Core Humanitarian Certification today.

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A “Vaccine” for Violence. December 2019

violence A “Vaccine” for Violence In a country rife with gun violence, Philadelphia still stands out. In the past month alone, 12 children have been shot—the youngest just 10 months old. Increasingly, Philadelphia treats gun violence like a contagion, with several programs to prove it—including a branch of Cure Violence Global at Temple University. What does that mean in practice?  Prevention—not with vaccines—but with community outreach aimed at de-escalating disputes. Identifying risk factors—like poverty and inadequate education—the same way high blood pressure points to heart disease. Deploying point people with close community ties.  All that, plus a heavy dose of patience. The Philadelphia Inquirer