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July 10, 2013. V-0011 - Virtual Tabletop Exercise Series (VTTX) – Fixed Facility - Hazardous Material (HAZMAT)

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V-0011 - Virtual Tabletop Exercise Series (VTTX) – Fixed Facility - Hazardous Material (HAZMAT)

Emmitsburg, MD — You are subscribed to EMI News for FEMA. This following information has recently been updated, and is now available on http://training.fema.gov/EMI/

970 - Training Opportunity - V0011 VTTX Fixed Hazmat Incident Focus - July 10 2013

Exercise Description:

This exercise is the eleventh in a series of 12 Virtual Tabletop Exercises (VTTX) that will be offered monthly by the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). The VTTX involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be used to assess plans, policies, training, and procedures. This VTTX differs from other Tabletop exercises in that it will be conducted using Video-Teleconference (VTC) technology (not web-based), and is intended to provide an opportunity for responders across the nation to simultaneously participate in a hazard-specific facilitated discussion. Lead facilitation for the exercise will be coordinated by EMI, with local facilitation provided by the participating agency. This format will allow the common delivery of exercise materials, scenarios, modules, and discussion questions among those participating in the exercise. New to the VTTX program is the addition of an After-Action Report/Improvement Plan (AAR/IP) template for completion by the participating organization. Read more...

*IMPORTANT DATA FOR ALL VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS*

*ALL VETS SHOULD COPY THIS*

*Comment:** Someone has gone to a lot of trouble. If this helps one
person, then it was worthwhile. Please pass this on to all Veterans on you
e-mail list.*
*Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how
to file/ask for them. Accordingly, there are many sites that explain how to
obtain books, military/medical records, information and how to appeal a
denied claim with the VA. Please pass this information on to every Veteran
you know. Nearly 100% of this information is free and available for all
veterans, the only catch is: you have to ask for it, because they won't
tell you about a specific benefit unless you ask for it. You need to know
what questions to ask so the right doors open for you and then be ready to
have an advocate who is willing to work with and for you, stay in the
process, and press for your rights and your best interests.*
*Appeals **http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch05.doc*
*
Board of Veteran's Appeals
**http://www.va.gov/vbs/bva/*
*
CARES Commission **http://www.va.gov/vbs/bva/* *

CARES Draft National Plan
**http://www1.va.gov/cares/page.cfm?pg=105*
*
Center for Minority Veterans **http://www1.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans/
* *
Center for Veterans Enterprise
**http://www.vetbiz.gov/default2.htm*
*
Center for Women Veterans
**http://www1.va.gov/womenvet/*
*
Clarification on the changes in VA healthcare for Gulf War Veterans **
http://www.gulfwarvets.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000016.html*
*
Classified Records - American Gulf War Veterans Assoc **
http://www.gulfwarvets.com/ubb/Forum18/HTML/000011.html*
*
**Compensation for Disabilities Associated with the Gulf War Service
*
*http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/part6%20/ch07.doc*
*
Compensation Rate Tables, 12-1-03 **
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Rates/comp01.htm*
*
Department of Veterans Affairs Home Page
**http://www.va.gov/*
*
Directory of Veterans Service Organizations **
http://www1.va.gov/vso/index.cfm?template=view*
*
**Disability Examination Worksheets Index, Comp
*
*http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Benefits/exams/index.htm*

*Due Process **http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch02.doc*
*
Duty to Assist **http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch01.doc
* *
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
**http://www.gpoaccess.gov/ecfr/*
*
Emergency, Non-emergency, and Fee Basis Care **
http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/fedben.pdf*
*
Environmental Agents
**http://www1.va.gov/environagents/*

*Environmental Agents M10 **
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1002*
*
Establishing Combat Veteran Eligibility **
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=315*
*
EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR GULF WAR AND IRAQI FREEDOM VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL
EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)**
http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/DUHandbook1303122304.DOC*
* and **http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1158*
*
See also, Depleted Uranium Fact Sheet **
http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/DepletedUraniumFAQSheet.doc*
*
EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR NON-GULF WAR VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO
DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)**
http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/DUHANDBOOKNONGW130340304.DOC*
*
Fee Basis, PRIORITY FOR OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND INPATIENT HOSPITAL
CARE **http://www1.va..gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=206*
*Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependants 2005 **
http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/fedben.pdf*
* OR, **http://www1.va..gov/opa/vadocs/current_benefits.htm*
*
Forms and Records Request
**http://www.va.gov/vaforms/*
*
General Compensation Provisions **
http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title38/partii_chapter11_subchaptervi_.html
*
*
Geriatrics and Extended Care
**http://www1.va.gov/geriatricsshg/*
*
Guideline for Chronic Pain and Fatigue MUS-CPG **
http://www.oqp.med.va.gov/cpg/cpgn/mus/mus_base.htm*
*
Guide to Gulf War Veteran's Health **
http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/VHIgulfwar.pdf*
*
Gulf War Subject Index **
http://www1.va.gov/GulfWar/page.cfm?pg=7&template=main&letter=A*
*
Gulf War Veteran's Illnesses Q&As **
http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/GWIllnessesQandAsIB1041.pdf*
*
Hearings*
*http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch04.doc*
*
Homeless Veterans **http://www1.va.gov/homeless/*
*
HSR&D Home **http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/*
*
Index to Disability Examination Worksheets C&P exams **
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/benefits/exams/index.htm*
*
Ionizing Radiation **http://www1.va.gov/irad/* *

Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom Veterans VBA
**http://www.vba.va.gov/EFIF/*
*
M 10 for spouses and children <**
*
*http://www1..va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1007*
*
M10 Part III Change 1 **
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1008*
*
M21-1 Table of Contents
**http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/M21_1.html*
*
Mental Disorders, Schedule of Ratings **
http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_130.DOC*
*
Mental Health Program Guidelin es **
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1094*
*
Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers **
http://www.mirecc.med.va.gov/* *
MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Centers of Excellence **
http://www.va.gov/ms/about.asp* *
My Health e Vet **http://www.myhealth.va.gov/*
*
NASDVA.COM **http://nasdva.com/* *

National Association of State Directors
**http://www.nasdva.com/*

*National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention **
http://www.nchpdp.med.va.gov/postdeploymentlinks.asp*

*Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders, Schedule of Ratings **
http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38cfr/bookc/part4/s4%5F124a.doc*
*
OMI (Office of Medical Inspector)
**http://www.omi.cio.med.va.gov/*
*
Online VA Form 10-10EZ
**https://www.1010ez..med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/*
*
Parkinson's Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disorders **
http://www1.va.gov/resdev/funding/solicitations/docs/parkinsons.pdf*
*
and, **http://www1.va.gov/padrecc/* *
Peacetime Disability Compensation **
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=browse_usc&docid=Cite:+38USC1131
*
*
Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability or Death **
http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title38/partii_chapter15_subchapteri_.html*
* and,**
http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title38/partii_chapter15_subchapterii_.html
*
*
and, **
http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title38/partii_chapter15_subchapteriii_.html
*
*
Persian Gulf Registry **
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1003*
*
This program is now referred to as Gulf War Registry Program (to include
Operation Iraqi Freedom) as of March 7, 2005:**
http://www1..va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1232*
*
Persian Gulf Registry Referral Centers **
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1006*
*
Persian Gulf Veterans' Illnesses Research 1999, Annual Report To Congress **
http://www1.va.gov/resdev/1999_Gulf_War_Veterans'_Illnesses_Appendices.doc*
* Persian Gulf Veterans' Illnesses Research 2002, Annual Report To
Congress **http://www1.va.gov/resdev/prt/gulf_war_2002/GulfWarRpt02.pdf*
*
Phase I PGR **
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1004*
*
Phase II PGR **
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1005*
*
Policy Manual Index
**http://www.va.gov/publ/direc/eds/edsmps.htm*
*
Power of Attorney **
http://www.warms.vba..va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch03.doc*
* Project 112 (Including Project SHAD)
**http://www1.va.gov/shad/*
*
Prosthetics Eligibility **
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=337*
*
Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home Page **
http://www.vethealth.cio.med.va.gov/*
*
Public Health/SARS
**http://www..publichealth.va.gov/SARS/*
*
Publications Manuals **
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/publications.cfm?Pub=4*
*
Publications and Reports **
http://www1.va.gov/resdev/prt/pubs_individual.cfm?webpage=gulf_war.htm*
*
Records Center and Vault Homepage **http://www.aac.va.gov/vault/default.html
* *
Records Center and Vault Site Map **http://www.aac.va.gov/vault/sitemap.html
* *
REQUEST FOR AND CONSENT TO RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM CLAIMANT'S RECORDS **
http://www.forms.va.gov/va/Internet/VARF/getformharness.asp?formName=3288-form.xft
*
*
Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses April 11, 2002 **
http://www1.va.gov/rac-gwvi/docs/Minutes_April112002.doc*
*
Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses
**http://www1.va.gov/rac-gwvi/docs/ReportandRecommendations_2004.pdf*

*Research and Development **
http://www.appc1.va.gov/resdev/programs/all_programs.cfm*
*
Survivor's and Dependents' Educational Assistance **
http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title38/partiii_chapter35_.html*
*
Title 38 Index Parts 0-17
**
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?sid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dc&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title38/38cfrv1_02.tpl
*
*
Part 18
**
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?sid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dc&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title38/38cfrv2_02.tpl
*
*
Title 38 Part 3 Adjudication Subpart A"Pension,
Compensation, and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation**
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dc&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title38/38cfr3_main_02.tpl
*
*
Title 38 Pensions, Bonuses & Veterans Relief (also § 3.317
Compensation for certain disabilities due to undiagnosed illnesses found
here)**
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dc&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title38/38cfr3_main_02.tpl
*
* Title 38 PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart
B--DISABILITY RATINGS
**
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=ab7641afd195c84a49a2067dbbcf95c0&rgn=div6&view=text&node=38:1.0.1.1.5.2&idno=38
*
*
Title 38 § 4.16 Total disability ratings for compensation
based on unemployability of the individual. PART
4¬"SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart
A¬"General Policy in Rating **
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dc&rgn=div8&view=text&node=38:1.0.1.1.5.1..96.11&idno=38
* *
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
**http://www.vetapp.gov/*
*
VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) **
http://www.avapl.org/pub/PTSD%20Manual%20final%206.pdf*
*
VA Fact Sheet **http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/gwfs.html*
*
VA Health Care Eligibility **
http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/home/hecmain.asp*
*
VA INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF) **
http://www.avapl.org/gaf/gaf.html* *

VA Life Insurance Handbook ¬" Chapter 3 **
http://www.insurance.va.gov/inForceGliSite/GLIhandbook/glibookletch3.htm#310
*
*
VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans **
http://valoans.com/va_facts_limits.cfm*
*
VA MS Research **http://www.va.gov/ms/about.asp*
*
VA National Hepatitis C Program
**http://www.hepatitis.va.gov/*
*
VA Office of Research and Development
**http://www1.va.gov/resdev/*
*
VA Trainee Pocket Card on Gulf War **
http://www.va.gov/OAA/pocketcard/gulfwar.asp*
*
VA WMD EMSHG **http://www1.va.gov/emshg/* *
VA WRIISC-DC **http://www.va.gov/WRIISC-DC/* *

VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Address **
http://www.va..gov/oig/hotline/hotline3*
* .**htm* *
Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling Service **
http://www.va.gov/rcs/Eligibility.htm*
*
Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page
**http://www.vba.va.gov/*
*
Veterans Legal and Benefits Information **http://valaw.org/*
*
VHA Forms, Publications, Manuals
**http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/*
*
VHA Programs - Clinical Programs & Initiatives **
http://www1.va.gov/health_benefits/page.cfm?pg=13*
* **http://webmaila.juno.com/webmail/new/UrlBlockedError.aspx*
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VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page http: // **
www.publichealth.va.gov/* *
VHI Guide to Gulf War Veterans¬(tm) Health **
http://www1.va.gov/vhi_ind_study/gulfwar/istudy/index.asp*
*
Vocational Rehabilitation
**http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/*
*
Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence **
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/InterSubsistencefy04.doc*
*
VONAPP online **http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp*
*
WARMS - 38 CFR Book C
**http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/bookc.html*
*
Wartime Di sability Compensation **
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=browse_usc&docid=Cite:+38USC1110
*
*
War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jersey **
http://www.wri.med.va.gov/* *
Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site **http://www.gibill.va.gov/
*
*What VA Social Workers Do
**http://www1.va.gov/socialwork/page.cfm?pg=3*
*
WRIISC Patient Eligibility
**http://www.illegion.org/va1.html*
*

Webinar Opportunity : Wednesday, May 15th. NFPA 1600:2013, Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs – Report on Revisions

ACP Webinar Opportunity :: Register Today! NFPA 1600:2013, Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs – Report on Revisions NFPA 1600 is critical for emergency management officials in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, and professionals charged with business continuity. Click here to join us for ACP's upcoming webinar! This webinar will focus on: Integration of: Emergency Management, Business Continuity /COOP, Crisis Management, & Crisis Communications. A requirements and guidance Standard in a single document. A new Chapter on Training and Education. An updated cross-walk between the Standard, DRII Professional Practices and the Canadian Standard is created as a new Annex. New Annexes have been developed to specifically address issues within the field of emergency management and business continuity, including a new Annex allowing NFPA 1600 to be used as a management systems standard. Recognized information makes the document easier to reference and use. Click here to register today! Webinar Specifics: Date: Wednesday, May 15 Time: 1pm EST Title: NFPA 1600:2013, Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs – Report on Revisions Presenters:George Huff, ACP Board of Directors, ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board; Mike Morganti, ACP Board of Directors, DRII International; and Orlando Hernandez, Staff Liaison, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)   Thank You Webinar Host System Requirements (for ALL Webinars) PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server Macintosh®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer Mobile attendees Required: iPhone®/iPad®/Android™ smartphone or tablet

FEMA Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP)

EMPP is intended to provide: foundational knowledge and skills for entry into the field; requisite skills to practicing professionals within specific programs or operational areas; knowledge and skills for mid-level professionals; and strategic leadership and critical thinking for senior leaders and policy makers involved with national and international events and policy.

The EMPP consist of two major components: The Emergency Management Academies and Specialized and Technical Training Programs. The Emergency Management Academies include required attendance at the Emergency Management Basic Academy, the Emergency Manager Leaders Academy and the Emergency Manager Executive Academy. The Specialized and Technical Training Programs are grouped in common areas such as, Planning, Training, Exercises, and COOP.

Details of the program are located at the following web address:

http://training.fema.gov/EMPP/.

The EMPP is a significant step in developing a professional status for Emergency Managers.

SBA: Creating Winning Proposals: Proposal Principles for Technical Volume

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. SBA Washington Metropolitan Area District Office Creating Winning Proposals: Proposal Principles for Technical Volume Wednesday, May 29, 2013 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. DC SBDC GADGET Center at Howard University School of Business Washington, DC Phone: (202) 319 1393 Fee: $85 Every for-profit business is in business to make a return that is competitive, reasonable, and sustainable. This course provides small business owners with the resources, framework, and reference materials to create proposals that are compliant, competitive, and compelling. This program also provides information about the lens through which the evaluators evaluate and respond to business proposals for both services, products and solutions. Designed to be both informative and interactive, this workshop is a “must-attend” for firms dedicated to increasing their proposal win rate while decreasing their proposal frustration level. Participants will learn practical skills for planning, resourcing, submitting, and winning proposals. Speaker(s): Tami Mullen & Kim Watters, nTuitive nGen Creating Winning Proposals - Proposal Principles for Technical Volume Course Outline Creating Winning Proposals: Proposal Principles for Technical Volume PayPal Payment Link Advance payment via PayPal required to ensure registration. Cash payments will not be accepted. Register for this event online. Already Registered? Sign in for more information.

Hurricane Preparedness for Coastal and Inland Communities Tuesday, May 21, 2013

We are just over 3 weeks away from the start of Hurricane Season! In preparation for that, FEMA is hosting a webinar in which they will discuss some lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy as well as the 2013 forecast. See below to register:

***Webinar Announcement***

Hurricane Preparedness for Coastal and Inland Communities

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

3:00 p.m. EDT

Join us at 3:00 p.m. EDT on May 21 for a discussion of hurricane preparedness activities in coastal and inland communities.

Hurricanes can cause catastrophic damage not just to coastlines, but also several hundred miles inland. Hurricanes often produce winds exceeding 155 miles, tornado outbreaks and severe flooding. Know how to be ready. Know how to be prepared.

As a lead-in to National Hurricane Week (May 26 to June 1), FEMA will be hosting a free webinar featuring FEMA’s Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO), Michael F. Byrne, who will discuss hurricane preparedness lessons from Superstorm Sandy. In addition, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will provide an outlook of the 2013 hurricane season.

Local emergency response personnel will also present innovative ways and promising practices to engage coastal and inland communities in hurricane preparedness activities. These speakers will highlight important effective local preparedness initiatives.

To register, please visit: http://connect.hsin.gov/hurricane2013a/event/registration.html  

If you have already registered for this webinar, have registered for a previous webinar or are already a registered HSIN user, you can login here: http://connect.hsin.gov/hurricane2013a/event/registration_login.html

Training Opportunity: June 18-19, 2013. Threat and Risk Assessment (CG 7)(Free)

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Title	TEEX MGT 310 Threat and Risk Assessment (CG 7)(Free)
Dates	6/18/2013 - 6/19/2013
Time	7:30 AM - 4:30 PM EST
Location	Howard Co Public Safety Building, 2200 Scott Wheeler Dr.
City	Marriottsville
State	MD 21104
Description	This course prepares participants to conduct a jurisdictional Threat Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA). Participant activities focus on allowing the jurisdiction to understand threats and hazards and how the impacts may vary according to time of occurrence, season, location, and other community factors. This knowledge helps a jurisdiction establish informed and defensible capability targets. Participants will identify threats and hazards of concern, give the threats and hazards context, examine the core capabilities, set capability targets, perform vulnerability and consequence assessments, and apply the results. The course delivery combines lecture, small group discussions, participant activities, and multimedia scenarios to improve the jurisdiction’s capability to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to, or recover from all-hazards events. Participant Audience: Emergency response level, supervisory and/or management personnel who respond to or have oversight responsibility for incidents caused by terrorism, natural disaster, major accidents and all other hazards. Course participants include responders from the following disciplines/services: • Law Enforcement • Fire Service • Emergency Medical Services • Hazardous Materials • Public Health • Public Works • Emergency Management • Health Care • Emergency Communications • Governmental Administrative Personnel from the private sector, non-governmental organizations, schools, and the military are also allowed to attend if invited or approved by the host jurisdiction. Prerequisites: Participants should work in one of the listed disciplines, have completed a WMD/terrorism awareness level course, or be approved by the local jurisdiction host. Completion of the online courses IS-700.a (NIMS - An Introduction) and AWR-160 (WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders) is recommended but not required. The DHS/FEMA NTED course AWR-160 is offered online by TEEX at: www.teexwmdcampus.com.
Sponsors	MEMA
Contacts	John Broaddus-410-517-3609 John Reginaldi-443-865-9514
Contact Email	john.broaddus@maryland.gov
Topic	None
Frequency	Daily
[Register For TEEX MGT 310 Threat and Risk Assessment (CG 7)(Free)]

HHS Advisory Committee on Minority Health. Nominations DEADLINE: May 31, 2013

HHS: Announces Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Advisory Committee on Minority Health. Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on May 31, 2013. View Full Announcement [PDF | 196KB]

Demystifying Autism. May 20, 2013

WMRO - Demystifying Autism.........presented by Bill Stillman

When Monday May 20, 2013 from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM EDT Add to Calendar   Where Hager Hall Conference Center 901 Dual Highway Hagerstown,, MD 21740 Driving Directions

It's not too late to register for May 20th's presentation by Bill Stillman.  To find out more about the day, click on "Get More Information".......we hope you consider spending the day with us.   Get more information Register Now! As always, feel free to contact me with questions/comments.   Sincerely,   Kathy Balint DDA.WMRO kathy.balint@maryland.gov 240-313-3865

Training: Biosurveillance Symposium. June 17, 2013. Alexandria, Virginia

The 2^nd Annual Oak Ridge National Laboratory Biosurveillance Symposium 

is being held June 17, 2013 in Alexandria, VA.   

For more information, please visit 
http://www.knowledgefoundation.com/viewevents.php?event_id=295&act=evt.

Scholarship Opportunity: Shawn Carter Scholarship. Deadline: May 31, 2013

Scholarships to single mothers, children who attend alternative schools,  students who have earned a GED, students with grade point averages of  2.0 and students who have previously been incarcerated, etc. but desire a  higher educational opportunity. This group is generally not the  recipients of college scholarships and is typically ignored by the Board  of Education.

This may be just the right information for someone we know.  APPLICATION DEADLINE is May 31, 2013, Eligibility Requirements!

CLICK LINK TO APPLY TODAY!!!

http://www.shawncartersf.com/apply/

 Gloria Carter

Ms. Carter is currently the CEO of the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation. The Foundation was established by her and her son Shawn Carter after her retirement. The Foundation was essentially formed because Ms. Carter wanted to create “something that would enhance the future of our young people.” The Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation is unique in that it offers scholarships to single mothers, children who attend alternative schools, students who have earned a GED, students with grade point averages of 2.0 and students who have previously been incarcerated, etc. but desire a higher educational opportunity. This group is generally not the recipients of college scholarships and is typically ignored by the Board of Education. The Shawn Carter Foundation offers scholarship opportunities to any under-served student across the United States who desires a higher education. One of the key questions asked by the Foundation when students apply for a scholarship is: What are your plans to give back to the community?”.

Training Opportunity: Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) on Campuses Wednesday, May 8

***Webinar Reminder***

Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) on Campuses 

Wednesday, May 8 

3:00 p.m. EDT 

Next week, on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT, FEMA’s Individual and Community Preparedness Division (ICPD) will host a free webinar entitled, “Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) on College Campuses.” This event serves as the kick-off for ICPD’s nationwide Campus CERT promotion and implementation effort, which is designed to increase the number of CERTs at higher education institutions across America.

With presentations from current Campus CERT programs at the University of Southern California, Michigan State University and North Carolina Central University, the webinar will provide the opportunity to learn more about Campus CERT and ICPD’s plans to develop tools and resources to support the implementation of Campus CERT programs.

To register, please visit: http://connect.hsin.gov/campuscert2013a/event/registration.html 

If you have already registered for this webinar, have registered for a previous webinar or are already a registered HSIN user, you can login here: http://connect.hsin.gov/campuscert2013a/event/registration_login.html

Can’t make the date? Technical difficulties get in the way? All of our webinars are recorded and transcribed, so you can view past events in our webinar library. Please be sure to visit the webinar library for a recording of the event.  

Do Emergency Managers Have a Personality?

Do Emergency Managers Have a Personality?

April 23, 2013

by Adam Crowe: Practical and strategic application of social media for emergency managers

Of course we do, but we don't often show it.

That's why I was so happy to see the Emergency Management Magazine article last week that was profiling various public safety and emergency management agencies in Edmond (OK), Albany(NY), and Tampa (FL) who had made videos of their version of the "Harlem Shake" internet fad.  While I don't know exactly what happened, I imagine some ambitious public safety personnel went to their boss (who then went to their boss) to a ask permission to this make this video.  The conversation probably went something like this:

"Can we make a Harlem Shake style video where we all dress up in strange outfits and dance around for 30 seconds?"

"Why?"

"Because everybody is doing it and it's HOT on the internet."

"Uh huh."

"It will be great.  They'll love it."

"Uh huh."

But somewhere in there, somebody realized that it's okay to have some fun and show a little personality.  It's important to maintain professionalism and purpose, but it's also okay (especially in an ever changing social media world) to relax and enjoy the ride.  While some members of your community (possibly including your boss or elected official) may object to fun imitation videos (see Gangham Style and Call Me Maybe as well) the community will greatly enjoy it because you show that you are human just like them.  You are more likable, more approachable, and far more apart of the community which is critically important before, during, and after emergency events.

I don't emergency managers will ever start an internet fad, but we can always ride the wave with our community and have a little fun while we do it!

http://www.emergencymgmt.com/emergency-blogs/disasters20/can-emergency-managers-have-personality-042313.html

USDA Food and Nutrition Service: FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR CHILDREN

Free summer meals (breakfast, lunch, or snacks) will be served to children in low-income areas at sites such as neighborhood parks, libraries, schools, places of worship, mobile buses, and recreation centers. To find free summer meals near you, call the toll-free National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY or visit www.whyhunger.org/findfood. If you work for an organization that serves low-income children, you can learn more about addressing childhood hunger when school is out by watching the Summer Food training videos. Learn more about the summer meals program. You can also get childhood nutrition e-mail updates from the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service.

Application Deadline Extended for New Youth in Custody Certificate Program

Application Deadline Extended for New Youth in Custody Certificate Program The Council of State Governments Justice Center (CSG Justice Center) and the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (CJJR) at Georgetown University’s Public Policy Institute have extended the application period for CJJR’s inaugural Youth in Custody Certificate Program. CJJR is partnering with the CSG Justice Center, the Missouri Department of Social Services' Division of Youth Services, and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's National Center for Youth in Custody to offer this professional development opportunity, which is designed to help juvenile justice system leaders improve outcomes for youth in custody. Advances in research have revealed much about how to best serve youth in the juvenile justice system. For example, research shows that low- and moderate-risk youth are best served in the community in non-residential placements, which produce better outcomes at lower costs. For higher-risk youth who require residential placements, facilities should be safe and operate according to best practices that include family engagement, use a treatment-oriented approach, promote non-residential program options, and engage other youth agencies. To ensure youth are served in a manner that promotes positive outcomes, jurisdictions must develop a strong assessment system, a robust continuum of effective services, and aftercare processes. This is particularly necessary for the highest-risk population of juvenile offenders. Most efforts to date have focused on ensuring that low- and moderate-risk youth are not placed in juvenile justice facilities. Less attention has been paid to best practices for serving high-risk youth who are in the custody of the juvenile justice system. And while research has shown the juvenile justice field “what works” for this population, it is often difficult for juvenile justice systems to reform accordingly. Although the Youth in Custody Certificate Program stresses the need for a continuum of services and placements throughout the juvenile justice system, the curriculum focuses on youth in post-adjudication custody. The program offers leaders the opportunity to develop capacity, effectuate change, and sustain and build on system improvements over time. Upon completing the coursework, participants will design a capstone project —a plan of action to be implemented within their organization or community that fosters collaboration among stakeholders and improves outcomes for youth in the custody of the juvenile justice system. Once faculty evaluates and approves the capstone projects, Georgetown University awards participants an Executive Certificate and offers technical assistance to implement the projects. In addition, alumni of the program become part of the CJJR Fellows Network. The Youth in Custody Certificate Program will be held from Monday, August 19, to Friday, August 23, 2013, at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Applications were originally due by April 23, 2013; however, the deadline has been extended. The new deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. (in the applicant's local time zone) on Friday, May 17, 2013. For more information about the Youth in Custody Certificate Program, click here.