OK Students – Let’s discuss the results of this survey. Here’s some questions to lead us off:
So, what? — what does this mean?
What are the 2 or 3 most important issues this study point out, in your opinion.
Then, given your thought on the above questions, what do we (which ‘we’ are you talking about…) do about these important issues?
For National Preparedness Month, FEMA has weekly themes focusing on different aspects of preparedness, including emergency planning, saving early for unexpected costs of disasters, and community preparedness efforts. This week, the theme deals with the importance of youth preparedness on building cultures and communities of preparedness. FEMA released two important resources, including a podcast and the launch of the updated Kids Prepare webpage. The updated website is a one-stop shop with interactive search features, tools and resources to help engage kids and young people on emergency and disaster preparedness. It also includes games and activities for kids to teach them about being prepared for disasters. Check it out and make sure to share with your kids! We especially enjoyed the Prepare with Pedro activity book.
News & Publications
Banks Worth $47 Trillion Adopt New U.N.-Backed Climate Principles (Rueters) Banks with more than a third of the assets of the global industry, adopted new U.N.-backed “responsible banking” principles to fight climate change on Sunday that would shift their loan books away from fossil fuels. “These principles mean banks have to consider the impact of their loans on society – not just on their portfolio,” according to the United Nations Environment Finance Initiative.
Integrating Jurisdiction Plans (Dom Prep) Many emergency managers consider the emergency operations plan (EOP) the foundation of emergency and disaster plans, but the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101 (CPG 101) acknowledges that it is not the only plan that supports emergency management within a jurisdiction.
Zero-Carbon Cities Could Be Worth $24 Trillion (Coalition for Urban Transitions) A new report finds that if cities worldwide transitioned to zero-carbon, the worldwide benefits would be enormous: nearly $24 trillion in economic returns, millions of jobs, and better health
‘Sonic Weapon’ Used On Diplomats In Cuba May Have Been Pesticide, Study Finds (Fox) The mysterious high-pitched buzzing sound associated with the so-called “sonic attacks” on nearly 40 U.S. and Canadian diplomats living in Cuba may have been caused by a neurotoxic agent used to kill mosquitoes, a new study commissioned by the Canadian government claims.
30 Years After Hugo, South Carolina Danger Zones Are More Built-Up (The State.com) Despite causing $7 billion worth of damage on Sept. 21-22, 1989, Hurricane Hugo did little to discourage new or more intense development on many stretches of South Carolina’s coast. More people than ever are living in the path of storms and rising seas.
We Cannot Plan For Disaster Recovery Based On Unpredictable Federal Aid (The Hill)
Flood the Market: What to do with Houston’s Perpetually Flooded Homes (Grist)
‘We cannot wait.’ Sinking Alaska village Finds New Home (E&E news)
Wildfire Risks Spark a Move to Microgrids in California (Future Structure)
This Tech Could Completely Change How We Predict Volcanic Eruptions (Pop Mechanics)
Device Offers a Way to Communicate During Disasters (Nextgov)
Federal Flood Policy Is, and Isn’t, Addressing Climate Change (Curbed)
Former Emergency Managers: Act Now Before the Next Storm (Rt. Fifty)
Types of Information Compromised in Breaches of Protected Health Information (Annals of Internal Medicine)
Training & Professional Development
Webinar: How Cities Are Paying for Climate Resilience (Security and Sustainability Forum) Join city leaders, authors of the recent report “How Cities Are Paying for Climate Resilience: Playbook 1.0,” and professionals supporting resilience in hundreds of cities around the globe to explore the strategies that reflect the leading-edge of urban climate-resilience financing practices
Webinar: “How To: Next Generation Emergency Response (Rt. Fifty) Route Fifty will explore the role information gathering and sharing across both traditional and new platforms such as social media play in emergency response and take a deep-dive into the technologies enabling state and local governments to better prepare for and respond to disasters.
Key Resources
Executive Order on Modernizing Influenza Vaccines in the United States to Promote National Security and Public Health (White House)
A World At Risk: Annual Report on Global Preparedness For Heath Emergencies (Global Preparedness Monitoring Board / World Health Organization) The Board commissioned seven review papers that explore the challenges of preparedness through various lenses: governance and coordination; country preparedness capacities; research and development; financing; enhancing community engagement and trust; preparing for and managing the fallout of a high-impact respiratory pathogen pandemics; and lessons learned and persistent gaps revealed by recent outbreaks of Ebola virus disease in Africa.
Citing climate risk, investors bet against mortgage market
• Emergency Management Specialist (Recovery), IC 09, CLOSE 9/30/2019, FEMA-19-CTG-318978-CORE (https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/546506400), Washington, DC
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (https://www.mwcog.org/about-us/human-resources/jobdetails/?JobPositionId=V57O3ejrVbVXWRCeM2vRMH4KcjxbsYabfKxkRx%2f2Il4%3d) – Homeland Security and Emergency Planner
internships
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Ethical and Responsible Research (https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2019/nsf19609/nsf19609.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click)
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Emergency
Coastal Resilience Fund (https://www.nfwf.org/coastalresilience/emergency/Pages/ecrf-2019rfp.aspx)
Articles
WHO Deploys Technical Team to Tanzania to Support Investigation of A Rumor of Unknown Illness (ReliefWeb)
Even As Sea Levels Rise, U.S. Flood Zones See More Housing (Ins Journal) Scientists find more homes are being built in high-flood areas along the U.S. Coastal states, even though global warning has made living in these areas much more risky.
| Preparing for the Unexpected Disaster (HSNW) “What if a massive earthquake suddenly struck Middle America?” – Insights into the 2019 Shaken Fury exercise.
The New Target That Enables Ransomware Hackers to Paralyze Dozens of Towns and Businesses at Once (Rt. Fifty) Cybercriminals are zeroing in on the managed service providers that handle computer systems for local governments and medical clinics. |
Helping an Iowa Town Recover from Tornado Through Research, Outreach (HSNW)
Federal Flood Program Takes Years to Complete Home Buyouts (Rt. Fifty) The five years it takes to complete a buyout of homes damaged by floods is too lengthy for many homeowners to endure, a new Natural Defense Resources Council study says.
Florida Seniors Left Vulnerable Because Of Generator Rules (EM GovTech) , thousands of elderly at nursing homes and adult living facilities were at risk in facilities without generators or backup power.
Is The US Ready As Ebola Threatens To Return? (EM GovTech)
State Looks At Disaster Management Model (The Hindu) The State government is looking to put in place a ₹140-crore disaster risk management tool with the help of the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to reduce the damage caused by floods, as recently witnessed in parts of western Maharashtra.
In the Event of a Killer Asteroid, Volcanic Apocalypse, or Nuclear Holocaust, Mushrooms Could Save Humanity from Extinction (HSNW) Tthe new book, End Times, posits that in order to survive people would need to adopt sunlight-free agriculture — cultivating mushrooms, rats, and insects.
Training & Events
Webinar: “Smart Land Use Drives Hazard Mitigation” (NHMA) A look at the importance of applying land use solutions to reduce natural hazard risk and hear about one Colorado community’s ongoing land use planning efforts. (See the attached flyer for more details.)
Webinar: How Cities Are Paying for Climate Resilience (Security and Sustainability Forum) Join city leaders, authors of the recent report “How Cities Are Paying for Climate Resilience: Playbook 1.0,” and professionals supporting resilience in hundreds of cities around the globe to explore the strategies that reflect the leading-edge of urban climate-resilience financing practices
Webinar: “How To: Next Generation Emergency Response (Rt. Fifty) Route Fifty will explore the role information gathering and sharing across both traditional and new platforms such as social media play in emergency response and take a deep-dive into the technologies enabling state and local governments to better prepare for and respond to disasters.
Fire Prevention Week (FPW): October 6-12
This year’s FPW campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.
Homeland Security Week: November 20-22
To be held in Washington, D.C., Homeland Security Week will bring together 50+ speakers and 350+ executives and attendees from DHS, local law enforcement, military, industry, and academia to discuss the ever changing challenges and threats facing our borders, trade, critical infrastructures, and local law enforcement.
2019 National Disaster Resilience Conference November 20-22, 2019, Clearwater Beach, FL Keynote presentations, discussion panels, and spotlight topics will focus on the latest in science, policy, and practice to create more resilient buildings and disaster-resilient communities in the face of earthquakes, floods and natural disasters.
2019 Water Infrastructure Conference: October 20-23 the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) 2019 Water Infrastructure Conference in St. Louis, MO, October 20-23, 2019.
Resources
FEMA releases 2018 survey results on preparedness (IAEM) Every year, FEMA surveys the American public to assess how the culture of personal disaster preparedness and resilience has changed over time. The 2018 National Household Survey (NHS) survey includes both a nationally representative sample and hazard-specific oversamples, including tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes and urban events
White paper, Functional Recovery: A Conceptual Framework, (EERI) The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) This paper will inform a new NIST-FEMA working group mandated by recent national legislation and others considering new functional recovery standards and practices, including those involved in the implementation of California Assembly Bill 393, if passed. Click here to view or download the paper.
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This is the post excerpt.
The purpose of this blog is to provide myself a platform for retaining information, ideas, etc.*, mainly in the areas we shall refer to as:
Professor Vocino: Adjunct Professor, University of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C. (2015 to present). Expertise: disaster management, U.S. emergency preparedness and disaster resilience.;
Coach John: Assistant (volunteer) Coach, Eastern HS, Washington, D.C. / Principal: Red/White/Blue-HardBall (Baseball, Slo-pitch, Fastpitch Softball) program –
*Included but not limited to: observations, insights, factiods, epiphanies, bad ideas, unfinished thoughts, sniglets, incomplete sentences, fuzzy reminiscences of what i learned in college – that i didn’t recall ever paying attention to before– deconstructed concepts, personal revisionist histories, lists of what i want to be when i grow up, hopeless fears and fearless hopes. )
From Brassville to... (working title) 