NIH Seeks Public Comments to Help Identify Gaps in Women’s Health Research. August 2021

NIH Seeks Public Comments to Help Identify Gaps in Women’s Health Research

In preparation for the congressionally requested Advancing NIH Research on the Health of Women: A 2021 Conference, NIH is inviting comments from the extramural scientific community, professional societies, and the general public to assist in identifying women's health research gaps and pitfalls in clinical practices. More specifically, the comments should focus on research gaps and clinical practices related to rising maternal morbidity and mortality rates, increasing rates of chronic debilitating conditions in women, and stagnant cervical cancer survival rates. Comments received will be used to inform discussion and help shape the direction and scope of the conference. To ensure consideration, responses to the request for information must be submitted by September 15, 2021.

 

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Financing Mechanism for Global Health Security & Pandemic Preparedness August 16, 2021

 

CALLING FOR A NEW MULTILATERAL FINANCING MECHANISM FOR GLOBAL HEALTH SECURITY AND PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS The COVID-19 crisis is a call-to-action to pandemic-proof our present and future. At the 2021 United Nations General Assembly, we are collectively calling on world leaders to launch a 100-day action plan for a new global financing mechanism, or Fund, that can mobilize at least US$10 billion annually over the next five years.  We invite you to read, share, and draw from our policy brief — signed by the Center for Global Development, Pandemic Action Network, and Nuclear Threat Initiative.   Read the Policy Brief

Encouraging State leaders to allocate the historic $3.7 billion budget for climate resilience August 16, 2021

Dear California Adaptation Leaders and Stakeholders, On behalf of the Local Government Commission, San Francisco Estuary Institute, California Resilience Partnership, and Farallon Strategies, we would like to invite you to join us in encouraging State leaders to allocate the historic $3.7 billion budget for climate resilience in a manner that meets the urgency of the crisis at hand. The aforementioned conveners of this effort have developed a budget recommendations letter with the intent of highlighting areas of alignment for adaptation funding priorities based on stakeholder input. Primary sources include the nearly 400 responses we received through a climate resilience participatory budgeting survey and input we heard through stakeholder workshops attended by over 300 participants from across the state. The letter urges the Governor and California's legislative leaders to invest the climate resilience funds to support and advance equitable climate adaptation planning and implementation in California's 500+ tribes, cities, and counties. The letter encourages the prioritization of first-year investments to support strategic planning, capacity building, and technical assistance. We thank all stakeholders who participated in this effort and provided critical insights that established the foundation for these recommendations. We invite you to review the letter and sign on to express your support by Wednesday at noon.   Climate Resilience Budget Recommendations Letter Sign on deadline: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 PM PT   VIEW LETTER SIGN ON FORM   Questions? Please contact Sheila DeBlonk.

National Risk Index with More Customization and Reporting and Data Updates August 2021

 FEMA Advisory 

FEMA Launches Full Application of the National Risk Index with More Customization and Reporting and Data Updates

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FEMA announced the full application launch of the National Risk Index, an online resource that visually identifies traits of the communities most at risk from natural hazards.

This online mapping application provides a holistic view of community risk by providing baseline relative risk scores. It measures a community’s risk for 18 natural hazards, in addition to resilience, social vulnerability and expected annual loss.

The Index helps users understand natural hazard risk and to support informed risk reduction decisions for mitigation planning and emergency management. By providing standardized risk data and an overview of multiple risk factors, this interactive mapping and analysis tool can help communities, especially those with limited flood mapping and risk assessment capabilities, prepare for natural hazards.

Climate change is a top priority for this administration and FEMA. The Index helps to advance the conversation on climate change and emergency response strategies by helping communities enhance disaster resiliency. The tool was originally released in November 2020 at a limited capacity. Now, fully available for use by state, local, tribal, and territorial partners, the Index includes the ability to generate more customized analyses and reports, including community risk profiles and risk comparison reports for any county or Census tract. 

In addition, several data updates and access to more information about the development of the Index is also available.

The Index based ratings on data from the best available resources from 2014 through 2019. Routine updates are expected to keep ratings current.

The tool is free and easy to use, and data from the site can be downloaded. Visit FEMA’s National Risk Index webpage to learn more about the data and the natural hazards that may affect your community.

Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance for Agents Parts One and Two. August 2021 - Register Now!

 

Upcoming Flood Insurance Webinars for Agents Presented by the National Flood Insurance Program August 2021 - Register Now! (Capacity is Limited) Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance for Agents Parts One and Two Please register for both parts of this webinar. Part One: August 25 - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central Time - REGISTER Part Two: August 26 - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central Time - REGISTER Insurance agent continuing education course approval and credits vary by state. CLICK HERE for information about your state.  Can't attend these sessions? Watch for more opportunities soon.   TWO-PART KEY FUNDAMENTALS WEBINAR This webinar is a two-part course on FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. It includes the topics listed in the Federal Register notice on training and education requirements related to Section 207 of the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004, otherwise known as FIRA 2004. It brings participants the latest information on reform legislation impacting the NFIP and reviews the key elements insurance agents need to know about the NFIP and how it works. It also discusses many of the federal flood program’s general rules as well as some more advanced topics. For more information visit our Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance overview. Attendees must complete both sessions in order to cover all topics required by the Flood Insurance Reform Act (FIRA) of 2004. REGISTRATION INFORMATION To register, please use the links above. These webinars are FREE to attend, but spaces are limited so please register early. Can't attend these sessions? NFIP Training conducts webinars on flood insurance topics regularly. Watch for more upcoming opportunities. If you are not a subscriber to NFIP agent training bulletins, please sign up here. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS Continuing education course approval and credits vary by state for insurance agents. Click Here for information about your state. Some states (e.g. California, Illinois, Michigan, Oklahoma, Utah and Virginia) require that both parts of the course be successfully completed in the same offering to receive any credit hours. Both parts of the course must be completed to meet the FIRA 2004 training requirement. Periodic learning checks will be conducted to measure attendee engagement. Learning checks must be completed by each registered attendee to earn continuing education credit. Only registered attendees are eligible to receive continuing education credits. No exam is required. Currently, there are no continuing education credits available in Puerto Rico, Guam or the Virgin Islands. State Mandatory Notifications  (Language is written as provided by the state) Colorado - This two-part course is approved by the Colorado Division of Insurance for Continuing Insurance Education Credit. Connecticut - Approved by the State of Connecticut Insurance Department for insurance producer continuing education credit. Florida - Each part of this course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit.  FL Provider: H2O Partners, Inc. (#365883); Course: Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance for Agents - Part 1 (Webinar) (#106200); Course: Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance for Agents - Part 2 (Webinar) (#106202). New Mexico - This course has been approved by the Insurance Continuing Education Committee as a New Mexico Insurance Continuing Education Course. South Carolina - This course is approved by the South Carolina Department of Insurance for Continuing Insurance Education Credit.

MA Webinar Broadcast: Countering Active Terrorist Cells in the Homeland (C.A.T.C.H.) Presented by InfraGard Los Angeles. August 17 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

 August 17 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Countering Active Terrorist Cells in the Homeland (C.A.T.C.H.)
Presented by InfraGard Los Angeles | Contact: IGLATraining@infragardlosangeles.org

**This class is eligible for 4 ASIS CPE credits.

Featuring a special opening briefing by John Cassara, Regional Representative for the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) for Southern California, Arizona, and Hawaii. Countering Active Terrorist Cells in the Homeland (C.A.T.C.H.) is a unique training course that seeks to provide an all-encompassing approach to the current threat of Terrorism and Homegrown Violent Extremism (HVE) inside the U.S. This one-day training course will outline the foundational factors that contribute to HVE and the radicalization and recruitment of Americans. An understanding of the three main pillars of the Islamic State and Al-Qaida – Radical Ideology, Extremist Doctrine and Strategic Messaging will be provided. New threat vectors – like the increased targeting of Police and Military personnel will be discussed, as well as, recent terrorist Tactics, Techniques and Procedures. Pre-Incident Indicators that are always present in the time-line leading up to a terrorist attack will be illuminated. Finally, Challenges for the Future will be addressed, as a prelude to a presentation on viable Counter-Terrorism Strategies, What Works and Lessons Learned.

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Update: COVID-19 Testing. August 2021

 NIH scientists develop faster COVID-19 test

08/16/2021 11:00 AM EDT

 

Technique avoids RNA degradation and time-consuming extraction.