Saturday, September 2, 2017
Friday, September 1, 2017
Hurricane Irma. Sit Awareness. Sept 2017 Prepare NOW for future weather events in September
To our members and friends in the Caribbean, Southern and Eastern Seaboard Region.
Situation:
Hurricane
Irma is currently a Category 3 Hurricane located in the eastern Atlantic Ocean
with forecast to become a Category 4 Hurricane by Tuesday, September 5th. While
the forecast is uncertain, current projected timeframes for a Tropical Storm
force winds affecting Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as early as
Wednesday, September 6th 2017.
Review individual, family, and community emergency plans.\
Ensure emergency kits are stocked, and as recommended include a
personal water purification kit.
Follow instructions of local emergency management office\agency,
If you have family members in the regions that may be instructed
establish a communications\contact system NOW
For additional information on storm tracking review you local MASS NOTIFICATION SYSEM in place in your jurisdiction, and review National Weather Service reports.
BEMA International
Sept 2017. Rumors, Misinformation, Fraud
Main Content
FEMA Advises Disaster Applicants to Beware of Rumors, Misinformation, and Fraud
Release date:
August 31, 2017
Release Number:
HQ-17-076
WASHINGTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is raising awareness that Hurricane Harvey disaster survivors, and their friends and family, must be alert for false rumors, scams, identity theft, and fraud. Although many Americans are working hard to help their neighbors now, during chaotic times, some will always try to take advantage of the most vulnerable.
To dispel some of the false rumors circulating on the internet and social media, FEMA created a dedicated website to address some of the most common themes. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Visit https://www.fema.gov/hurricane-harvey-rumor-control to get the most accurate information from trusted sources.
Here is how to protect yourself, or someone you care about, from disaster fraud:
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Wednesday, August 30, 2017
FEMA Official Emergency and Disaster Declaration information.
Please refer to the following FEMA website for initial information on the current Disaster Declaration in Texas, and the Emergency Declaration for Louisiana.
Additional information on FEMA, State, County websites and information to follow on response, recovery, and mitigation for both significant events.
Due to the nature and severity of these events of 'national significance' the Department of Homeland Security are constantly review the effects of these events on the 16 Critical Infrastructure Sectors listed below. the national critical infrastructure protection.
Separately, daily conference calls are held with DHS Critical Infrastructure Sectors members, and FEMA on status response and recovery.
Additional information to be forwarded when received.
BEMA International
Incident period: August 23, 2017
Major Disaster Declaration declared on August 25, 2017
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Incident period: August 27, 2017
Emergency Declaration declared on August 28, 2017
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Department of Homeland Security. Critical Infrastructure Security
-16 Critical Infrastructures....16 critical infrastructure sectors
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Scholarship opportunity for asylum seekers. Immigrant CERT awareness, education & training.
Our link to the West Coast Los Angeles Immigrant Community.
Additionally we are promoting with all BEMA International members with a large immigrant community CERT (community emergency response team) awareness, education & training to prepare our 'whole community' to address planning, preparing, responding, and recovery from disasters.
BEMA International
Additionally we are promoting with all BEMA International members with a large immigrant community CERT (community emergency response team) awareness, education & training to prepare our 'whole community' to address planning, preparing, responding, and recovery from disasters.
BEMA International
The African Coalition is collaborating with Hearts of Mercy ( a non-profit ) organization, in bringing
education opportunity for refugees and asylum seekers. Hearts of Mercy is
working hard advocating and supporting asylum seekers' education
dream.
Currently, Hearts of Mercy at UCI is launching a
scholarship fund to provide financial grants to asylum seekers who are
incoming or continuing students admitted at a University of California
campus.
If you are / or know an
asylum seeker looking to complete your higher education at a UC campus please
contact Senait Admassu (sadmassu@africancoalition.org) or Iman
Siddiqi (ihsiddiq@uci.edu).
Please visit Hearts of Mercy's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/heartsofmercyUCI/ Sincerely,
Senait Admassu
President
African Communities
Public Health Coalition
3731 Stocker St. Suite
211
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Office : (213) 909-0885
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