$5,000 and $10,000 NACCHO is pleased to announce a request for applications (RFA) for the 2021 MRC Operational Readiness Awards.

 

This funding opportunity is intended to build the operational readiness capabilities of MRC units to meet the emergency preparedness and response needs of their local, regional, or statewide stakeholders.  NACCHO will award up to $1.53 million through awards at the $5,000 and $10,000 level through a competitive selection process for eligible MRC units.  

The RFA for the 2021 MRC Operational Readiness Award provides additional information on the intent of the funding, how to apply, project deliverables, important dates, proposal information, and eligibility requirements.  Click here to download a copy of the RFA:  2021 MRC Operational Readiness Award RFA

In addition, NACCHO will conduct a webinar to provide an overview of the RFA and answer any questions that applicants may have.

Webinar:  2021 MRC Operational Readiness Award RFA Overview and Application Process

When: Thursday, November 5, 2020 03:00 PM Eastern Time

Register in advance for this webinar:  https://naccho.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6KySF8_7Tg62fJc_Ivr70g

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

For additional information contact the NACCHO MRC Team at mrc@naccho.org

 

Medical Reserve Corps Team

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Washington, DC  20005

Main:  202-783-555 | Email:  mrc@naccho.org |www.naccho.org  

EMPOWERING AND PROTECTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES DURING AND AFTER COVID-19:

 

 

EMPOWERING AND PROTECTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES DURING AND AFTER COVID-19:  A conversation with the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary General on Disability and Accessibility Friday, October 30, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST American University Washington College of Law                       Live Webinar- Register to Receive the Link                         Presented by: American University Washington College of Law, International and Comparative Legal Studies & Office of the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary General on Disability and Accessibility “Empowering and Protecting Persons with Disabilities During and After COVID-19” webinar presents the mandate of the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary General on Disability and Accessibility and its recommendations to empower and protect persons with disabilities during and after COVID-19 and gives an overview of the World Health Organization (WHO) “Quality Rights Materials for Training, Guidance and Transformation on Mental Health, Disability and Human Rights”; and to explore and discuss areas of technical collaboration to promote and protect more effectively health and other related human rights of persons with disabilities during and after COVID-19. A flyer and additional information can be found at https://www.wcl.american.edu/news-events/events/detail/8718/  If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Special Events & Continuing Legal Education at secle@wcl.american.edu Register for this event Unsubscribe bema@blackemergmanagersassociation.org

Register for Sessions in the Equity and Inclusion National Conference Track

 

CSG National Conference

 

Register for Sessions in the Equity and Inclusion National Conference Track The topics of equity and inclusion are more important than ever in communities across the U.S. and should be reflected in government and the policies that elected officials bring forth. The 2020 CSG National Conference Reimagined offers more than five sessions on the topics of equity and inclusion. Register for those on the conference website.   CLICK TO LEARN MORE

Summary of some of the documents posted to the InfraGard system

.A summary of some of the documents posted to the InfraGard system are listed below.

• Unknown Actors Attempt Local File Inclusion (LFI) Using a Resume on US Cleared Defense Contractor’s (CDC) Website
• Buyers and Sellers of Child Sexual Abuse Material and Commercial Sex Acts Very Likely Use Social Media Platform Onlyfans, Leading to Additional Victimization of Minors
• FBI Counterintelligence Bulletin - October 2020
• Joint Cybersecurity Advisory - North Korean Advanced Persistent Threat Focus: Kimsuky

These documents are located in the following area: Publications > Documents > FBI Report

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• The Counterterrorism Digest – Oct 28 (NCTC)
• Security Awareness Note: Paris: Bomb Threats Show Railways Remain Target of Interest Damage / Disruption (RAN)
• Open Source News – Oct 28 (IT-ISAC)

These documents are located in the following area: Publications > Documents > General Information

To view these documents, you must login to the InfraGard system. Access to the system will require the use of your InfraGard user name and password.

Please contact InfraGardTeam@fbi.gov for account assistance.

Veteran Healthcare. Here’s what military retirees who are affected by new Tricare Select fees should do now

 https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/2020/10/26/heres-what-military-retirees-who-are-affected-by-new-tricare-select-fees-should-do-now/