Thursday, September 12, 2019

Disagree with everything. Maybe that way we'll make a change.



Margaret Heffernan: Dare to Disagree

Personal Development


Most people avoid conflict but, as Margaret Heffernan shows us, constructive conflict is key to progress. In this short video, you will learn the value and techniques of creating conflict that enables individuals and organizations to innovate and do their very best thinking.






Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Disability Preparedness Summit (Sep 26, 2019). Washington, D.C.


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Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:
Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (EDT)
Kellogg Conference Hotel, Gallaudet University
800 Florida Avenue Northeast
Washington, DC 20002
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When it comes to emergency planning, the District takes a whole community approach that engages individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs (DAFN) before, during and after an emergency. We embrace the disability community’s saying, “Nothing about us, without us,” and look forward to discussing the community's needs and challenges.

In honor of National Preparedness Month, please join us on September 26, 2019 for the District Government and Disability Community's Inaugural Emergency Preparedness Summit. The Summit will launch the Outreach and Engagement component of the District’s Emergency Preparedness Disability Integration Initiative (EPDII.) 
Summit Objectives
  1. Meet the member organizations of the newly-formed Disability Community Advisory Group (DCAG.)
  2. Meet District emergency managers and partner agencies that have a role in EPDII.
  3. Learn how the District and DCAG plan to improve emergency planning.  
  4. Receive a toolkit for creating your Business Continuity Plan.
  5. Receive a toolkit for creating your Personal Emergency Plan
To request reasonable accommodations, please contact Cynthia Jones at Cynthia.Jones4@dc.gov or 202-256-4413 by September 20, 2019. 


Former administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency was arrested Tuesday. September 2019


Stay above reproach.
Assume
    -Someone is always watching even at the local level,
    -If you can’t explain it, don’t do it!
    -I always fly economy on business


https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/10/fema-official-arrested-for-fraud-over-hurricane-maria-recovery-effort-in-puerto-rico.html




A former administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency was arrested Tuesday for taking bribes from the president of a company that landed $1.8 billion in federal contracts to repair Puerto Rico’s electrical grid after Hurricane Maria devastated the island in September 2017.
Federal authorities arrested Ahsha Tribble, FEMA’s former deputy administrator for the region that includes Puerto Rico. Donald Keith Ellison, the former president of Cobra Acquisitions was also arrested.
They were accused of “conspiracy to commit bribery of public officials; acts affecting a personal financial interest; false statements; disaster fraud; honest services wire fraud, Travel Act violations, and wire fraud,” according to a statement from the Department of Justice.
Ms. Tribble and Mr. Ellison had a “close personal relationship” from October 2017 to April 2019, and Mr. Ellison gave Ms. Tribble gifts that ranged from personal helicopter use, hotel accommodations and personal security services, according to the DOJ statement.
In exchange, Ms. Tribble performed “official acts” including influencing, advising, and exerting pressure on Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority and FEMA officials, in order to award restoration work to Cobra and accelerate payments to the company.
“All government officials are entrusted with performing their duties honestly and ethically,” said U.S. Attorney Rosa Emilia Rodríguez-Vélez for the District of Puerto Rico. “The charged offenses are reprehensible, more so in light of PREPA’s and Puerto Rico’s fiscal crisis.”
FEMA said in a statement that the agency takes allegations of employee misconduct “extremely seriously” and added that they are “fully cooperating with federal investigators.”
“FEMA’s mission is to help the American people before, during, and after disasters and our mission can only be accomplished by maintaining the public trust and confidence of those we serve. As such, the Agency takes allegations of employee misconduct extremely seriously and holds all employees to the highest ethical standards – requiring them to protect government resources and place public service over private gain in everything they do.”






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Washington, D.C.  20020
Office:   202-618-9097 
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Friday, September 6, 2019

Stress Management. September 2019

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Stress Management
Feeling stress is normal, but too much of it can hurt your health. Learn about the different types of stress, how you can recognize the signs in loved ones young and old, and simple ways to help your family de-stress. Knowing there are resources out there is important especially during the new school year.

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Disaster Risk Reduction Guide. September 2019

Sustainable Community-Based Disaster Risk Management

Disaster Risk Reduction 



When it comes to community-based disaster risk management (CBDRM), you don’t need to be an expert to design, plan, and implement great CBDRM activities. This guide uses the analogy of cooking to present concepts and examples of successful CBDRM. Learn how to create the perfect recipe for building resilience at a community level in a sustainable and institutionalized manner, even if you are not a world famous chef.
 



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