FEMA’s Higher Education Program Bits and Pieces
National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD
24 June 2013
Higher Education Program Information:
College and University News:
 CSU Council for Emergency Management and Homeland Security (CEMHS)
Good afternoon Colleagues,
Sorry for a Sunday afternoon update email, but am traveling extensively this week and wanted to
provide info on several events/activities:
First, we are gathering with key partners in San Jose and San Diego this week to talk cyber-security
curriculum, program, partnerships, and grant development. There are several multi-million dollar multicampus consortium based projects in progress. We will not be hosting a call bridge to these meetings as
initially planned. Instead, we will be sharing some of the outcomes of these meetings at our Cybersecurity Workgroup Meeting Teleconference on Tuesday 7/09 (3:00-4:30) on the CSU conference call
bridge. Please let me know if you need the number and access code.
The Campus Preparedness and School Safety Workgroup Meeting Teleconference is scheduled for this
Thursday (6/27) from 3:00-4:30. We will be discussing the results of our capability-need analysis, the
specifics of our "train the teacher" and "train the administrator" education programs, project timeline,
and details on our Campus Preparedness Workgroup Meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 25th at
Loyola Marymount University-- a very special thanks to Devra Schwartz for hosting us!
Finally, looking forward to a meeting next week to see the newly designed title page and format for the
California Emergency Management and Homeland Security Education and Training Strategic Initiative.
We are getting close to report distribution shortly (July 2013). This is a very important step in the
development of EM and HS Model Curriculum and Standards.
Have a great week (and pardon any e-mail delays next week due to travel).
Best Regards, Keith
Keith Clement, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Criminology
California State University, Fresno
Chair, University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
Chair, College of Social Sciences Election Committee
Graduate Coordinator,(CAS) Homeland Security Program
Coordinator, Department Internships
Planning Director, CSU Council for Emergency
Management and Homeland Security (CEMHS)
www.calstate.edu/cemhs
http://cemhs.blogspot.com/
http://www.fresnostate.edu/cge/programs/certs/homeland/index.html
Emergency Management and Homeland Security News:
 Deadline for Rescorla Award Nominations is Extended to June 30, 2013
DHS has extended the deadline for nominations for the 2013 Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS)
Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience. DHS Secretary, Janet Napolitano announced the creation
of this award in memory of Richard “Rick” Rescorla, a hero of 9/11 who gave his life helping his
colleagues safely evacuate the World trade Center. The Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience
recognizes non-governmental individuals or organizations who emphasize leadership in effective
disaster preparation, response and recovery efforts. Find out more about the award and how you can
nominate a leader in your area! The new deadline is June 30, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).
 Employment Opportunities:
General Engineer, DHS, FEMA, NPD, CDP
A vacancy announcement has been posted for a General Engineer, GS-0801-13 in the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Preparedness
Directorate, Office of Grants and Training, Center of Domestic Preparedness (CDP). It opened on June
20th and closes on July 5th. Thanks!
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/345797800 MP
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/345796500 DEU
Two Supervisory Program Specialists, DHS, FEMA, NPD, NPAD
A vacancy announcement has been posted for (2) Supervisory Program Specialists, GS-301-14 in the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National
Preparedness Directorate, National Preparedness Assessment Division (NPAD). Open Period: Monday,
June 17, 2013 to Friday, June 28, 2013
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/345773600
National Council on Disability (NCD) Legislative Affairs Outreach Vacancy Announcement
NCD is looking to fill a vacancy in the Legislative Affairs and Outreach Directorate with a Legislative
Affairs Specialist. Open Period: Friday, June 14, 2013 to Friday, June 28, 2013
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/345412700
 IAEM Dispatch, June 20, 2013
 China to spend billions on disaster planning, response and recovery; join IAEM Pavilion at
Beijing ERE for great business opportunities - To learn about the IAEM Pavilion and exhibiting
at China ERE, contact Mike Rosenberg at 301-493-5500 or via email.
 IAEM Bulletin Call for Articles: students in emergency management - The IAEM Editorial
Work Group seeks articles for a special focus issue on the theme of "Students in Emergency
Management." Please keep your article to no more than 750 words, and read the IAEM Bulletin
Author's Guidelines before submitting your article to IAEM Bulletin Editor Karen Thompson no later
than July 10, 2013.
 IAEM-USA Student Academic Research Paper Presentation Awards Competition deadline is
August 1 - The IAEM-USA Student Academic Research Paper Presentation Awards Competition
offers IAEM-USA Student Members the opportunity to showcase their research, and have it judged
by experts in the field of emergency management. The competition is open only to IAEM-USA
Student Members, who will compete in one of two categories, undergraduate and postgraduate. The
entry deadline is Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. Download the competition
guidelines.
 Call for Nominations: IAEM-USA Second Vice President and Treasurer IAEM-USA will elect new officers at the IAEM 61st Annual Conference & EMEX 2013, set for
Oct. 25-30, in Reno, Nevada. Candidates for IAEM-USA Second Vice President and IAEM-USA
Treasurer must submit credentials by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, to IAEM
Headquarters. For more information, see the IAEM-USA Administrative Policies & Procedures at or
email IAEM Membership Manager Sharon Kelly.
 Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience deadline extended - The deadline for the Rick
Rescorla National Award for Resilience has been extended to June 30, 2013. Find out more about
the award and learn how to nominate someone from your community.
 Need help getting approval to attend the IAEM Annual Conference? - Getting approval to attend
an educational conference can be challenging. It is important to ensure that you are getting the best
value for your dollar and that your employer knows that too. To assist in getting approval, download
our sample Letter to Your Supervisor that you can customize to help build your case for attending.
The IAEM 61st Annual Conference provides many attendance benefits.
 Education and Training
 Collaboration: Improve job proficiency through critical information sharing with other
emergency management professionals in all levels of government, private sector, public health
and related professions with more than 2,500 participants.
 Hands-On Training
 Products and Services: EMEX 2013 will showcase the industry's best technologies, products
and services.
There is a great return on investment for the organization sending their employee to the IAEM
Annual Conference. Attendees overtly and intuitively gain knowledge with attendance and the
organization benefits by the networks that the employee builds with other organizations. Learn more
about the conference.
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IAEM issues call for CEM Commissioners - The IAEM Oceania-Asia CEM® Commission and
the USA CEM® Commission are accepting applications for new commissioners. The deadline to
submit your application is July 1. Learn more.
Register today for upcoming CEM®/AEM℠ Prep Courses and Exams - Register today.
 July 9, 2013 (Exam Only) — Brier, Wash.
 July 12, 2013 (Exam Only) — New York, N.Y.
 Aug. 26, 2013 (Exam Only) — St. Louis, Mo.
 Oct. 7, 2013 (Prep Course & Exam) — Atlantic City, N.J.
 Oct. 27, 2013 (Prep Course & Exam) — Reno, Nev.
Are you interested in having a CEM®/AEM℠ Prep Course and/or exam scheduled in your area?
Email Kate Walker to discuss possibilities.
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 New York Citizen Corp Council, June 5, 2013
#KnowYourZone. New York City's Hurricane Evacuation Zones have changed. Hurricane Evacuation
Zones 1 through 6 replace Zones A, B, C. Learn what Hurricane Evacuation Zone you live in by going
to the Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder, or by calling 311.
Click here to read the updated Ready New York: Hurricanes and New York City guide.
NYC CITIZEN CORPS COUNCIL INITIATIVES:Ready School of the Year - The New York City
Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Department of Education (DOE) presented the
Ready School of the Year Award to Principal Maria Anaya at P.S. 151, the Lyndon B. Johnson
School, in Brooklyn for its outstanding commitment to preparedness education. To learn more about
the Ready School of the Year, click here.
 Hurricane Mitigation Plans Must Include Pets, ASPCA Reminds Public - The 2013 hurricane
season is here, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction
Center expects this season to be an active one. Click here to read more.
 A Stronger, More Resilient New York - A comprehensive plan that contains actionable
recommendations both for rebuilding the communities impacted by Sandy and increasing the
resilience of infrastructure and buildings citywide. Click here to view the plan.
 Emergency Alerts - Public safety officials use reliable systems to alert you and your family in the
event of natural or man-made disasters. Click here to learn more and click here to sign up for Notify
NYC or follow @NotifyNYC on Twitter.
 Coming up this Fall: "We Are New York" Episode on Emergency Preparedness - In
partnership with CUNY and the NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, Citizen Corps will be
producing a 25 minute episode as part of the We Are New York series geared towards Englishlanguage learners (ELL). If you are interested in learning more about this project and using these
materials in your outreach please contact Emily Accamando at eaccamando@oem.nyc.gov
 Spread the Word - NYC Citizen Corps Council News (For Nonprofit and Community
Organizations) - If you would like to include information in the NYC Citizen Corps Council News,
or if there is anyone in your organization or another organization that would benefit from this weekly
communication, please email citizencorps@oem.nyc.gov with the relevant information.
Visit our website for more resources at www.NYC.gov/citizencorps
SANDY NEWS:
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Health Department Confidential Counseling Services for New Yorkers Affected By Sandy The Health Department has launched an ad campaign highlighting the free, confidential crisis
counseling services available to help New Yorkers cope with the effects of Hurricane Sandy,
particularly in Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. Click here to learn
more.NYC Build it Back Program - New York City will receive $1.77 billion in federal disaster
relief aid, including $648 million to help New York City residents whose primary homes were
damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. If you are a New York City resident whose primary
home or multi-family building was destroyed or damaged during Hurricane Sandy and you need
help, you may be eligible for the Build it Back program to help you rebuild, repair or relocate. Click
here for more information.
 FEMA Extends Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program in New York - The Federal
Emergency Management Agency has approved a 39-day extension to the Transitional Sheltering
Assistance (TSA) program, which allows eligible survivors from Hurricane Sandy who cannot return
to their homes to stay in participating hotels. To learn more about FEMA Public Assistance in New
York, click here.
 Learning from Hurricane Sandy Champions of Change - The White House Champions of
Change event honored people and organizations directly involved in response and recovery efforts
following Hurricane Sandy. Click here to read more.
HURRICANE SANDY NY RESOURCES LIST:
 Check out these great tools to see some of the resources available to New Yorkers in the wake of
Hurricane Sandy.
o NY Hurricane Sandy Disaster Recovery Resources (UPDATED)
o NYDIS: Online Sandy Recovery Guide & Resources (with Widgets)How Businesses
Maintained Continuity of Operations During Sandy - How a business responds to emergency
situations reveals much about the company's management skills and disaster preparedness. Creating
a business continuity plan to stay in touch with both employees and customers in the case of a
natural disaster, can save companies the suffering from a storm's scars - which can often be as harsh
as putting a company out of business permanently. Click here to learn more.
 Colorado Wildfires Continue to Burn - A destructive Colorado wildfire that's consumed 14,198
acres continues to burn, with firefighters reporting the Black Forest fire northeast of Colorado
Springs as 65 percent contained and predicting full control soon. The fire has been called the most
destructive in Colorado history, destroying at least 482 structures according to a preliminary
assessment and killing two. Click here to learn more.
 The Role of Mapping in Assessing Disaster Damages - After a devastating event, assessing the
damages and painting a picture of the affected community is of utmost importance. The better
information first responders and emergency managers have about damaged areas, the more
effectively they can prioritize areas of need and deliver services. Click here to find out more on how
geospatial analysts produce information maps for response teams.
 National Preparedness Report Released - Presidential Policy Directive 8: National Preparedness
requires an annual National Preparedness Report (NPR) that summarizes national progress in
building, sustaining and delivering the 31 core capabilities outlined in the National Preparedness
Goal released in September 2011. The newly released 2013 NPR reviews the past year and shares
the progress that whole community partners - including all government, private and nonprofit
sectors, faith-based organizations, communities and individuals - have made in strengthening
national preparedness and to identify where preparedness gaps remain.
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Be Red Cross ReadyJoin the American Red Cross for a free 1-hour training sessions on June 22 and
receive emergency supplies from the American Red Cross Centennial Circle that will help prepare
you and your loved ones for disasters. Click here for details
Advocacy Today: Emergency Preparedness in a Post-Sandy Era On June 21, Con Edison will be
holding a forum to maximize awareness of and encourage participation in disaster planning, and
establish best practices that enable New Yorkers to take simple, proactive steps to prepare for
emergencies. Click here for more details.
Volunteer Disaster Chaplain Training Course The Metropolitan College of New York,
Emergency & Disaster Management Program), through a training partnership with the National
Disaster Interfaiths Network invites religious leaders and spiritual caregivers of all faiths to take this
two-day Disaster Chaplain Training from July 16-17. New York City area participants who complete
this certification can volunteer as disaster chaplains with NYDIS. Emergency managers and disaster
mental health professionals may take this course to develop their knowledge of disaster spiritual care
best practices. Click here for more details.
 Received from: Greta E. Marlatt; email: gmarlatt@nps.edu/;
New or Updated Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports:
 Wildfire Protection in the Wildland-Urban Interface. RS21880
 Earthquake Risk and U.S. Highway Infrastructure: Frequently Asked Questions. R41746
 Wildfire Management: Federal Funding and Related Statistics. R43077
 Assistance to Firefighters Program: Distribution of Fire Grant Funding. RL32341
 Forest Fire/Wildfire Protection. RL30755
 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response: The SAFER Grant Program. RL33375
 Wildfire Damages to Homes and Resources: Understanding Causes and Reducing Losses. RL34517
 Terrorism and Transnational Crime: Foreign Policy Issues for Congress. R41004
Center for Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security (CIP/HS)
 The CIP Report, June 2013, v. 11, no. 12 - Energy
http://cip.gmu.edu/images/The_CIP_Report/June2013_Energy.pdf
Congress. House. Homeland Security Committee
 Protecting the Homeland Against Mumbai-Style Attacks and the Threat from Lashkar-e-Taiba
http://homeland.house.gov/hearing/subcommittee-hearing-protecting-homeland-against-mumbaistyle-attacks-and-threat-lashkar-e
 Why Can’t DHS Better Communicate with the American People?
http://homeland.house.gov/hearing/subcommittee-hearing-why-can%E2%80%99t-dhs-bettercommunicate-american-people
Congress. Senate. Homeland Security and Oversight Committee
 Reducing Duplication and Improving Outcomes in Federal Information Technology
http://www.hsgac.senate.gov/hearings/federal-information-technology
Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
 Federal Debt and the Statutory Limit, June 2013 http://www.cbo.gov/publication/44324
 Status of Discretionary Appropriations: FY 2014 House http://www.cbo.gov/publication/44333
Defense R&D Canada
 Risk Assessment http://pubs.drdc-rddc.gc.ca/PDFS/unc121/p536959_A1b.pdf
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Emergency Management British Columbia Community Resilience Project http://pubs.drdcrddc.gc.ca/PDFS/unc120/p536810_A1b.pdf
 Modelling Public Security Operations http://pubs.drdc-rddc.gc.ca/PDFS/unc120/p536791_A1b.pdf
 National Search and Rescue Literature Review http://pubs.drdcrddc.gc.ca/PDFS/unc121/p537112_A1b.pdf
 DRDC Support to Emergency Management British Columbia’s (EMBC) Hazard Risk Vulnerability
Analysis (HRVA) and Critical Infrastructure (CI) Programs http://pubs.drdcrddc.gc.ca/PDFS/unc122/p537219_A1b.pdf
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
 Export-Import Bank: Recent Growth Underscores Need for Improved Risk Management and
Reporting. GAO-13-703T [testimony] http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-13-703T
Heritage Foundation
 Government Cyber Failures Reveal Weaknesses of Regulatory Approach to Cybersecurity
http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/06/weaknesses-of-a-regulatory-approach-tocybersecurity
Rand
 Lashkar-e Taiba and the Threat to the United States of a Mumbai-Style Attack [testimony]
http://www.rand.org/pubs/testimonies/CT390.html
 The Threat of a Mumbai-Style Terrorist Attack in the United States [testimony]
http://www.rand.org/pubs/testimonies/CT391.html
 Using Behavioral Indicators to Help Detect Potential Violent Acts: A Review of the Science Base
http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR215.html
World Health Organization (WHO)
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Pandemic Influenza Risk Management: WHO Interim Guidance
http://www.who.int/influenza/preparedness/pandemic/GIP_PandemicInfluenzaRiskManagementInte
rimGuidance_2013.pdf
 U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Healthy Students and its Readiness and
Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center
On Thursday, June 27th and again on Friday, June 28th, 2013, the U.S. Department of Education's
Office of Safe and Healthy Students and its Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools
(REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center will host 90-minute webinars
http://remstacenter.org/webinars/WebinarsJune2728.aspx that provide an overview of two recently
released guides:
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Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans; and
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Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Institutions of Higher
Education.
In January 2013, the President put forward his "Now is the Time" plan to reduce gun violence. One of
the executive actions put forth in his plan was the development of these new guides that have been
developed by the Departments of Education; Justice, led by the FBI; Homeland Security, led by FEMA;
and Health and Human Services.
These new guides will help schools and institutions of higher education develop and implement highquality emergency operations plans (EOPs), and describe the principles and processes that will help
ensure planning efforts are aligned with the emergency planning practices at the national, state, and local
levels.
These webinars will be done in collaboration with all of the Federal agencies that worked together to
develop the guides, and will provide an overview of:
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the key principles for developing a comprehensive EOP for a school or IHE;
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the planning process for developing, implementing and refining an EOP for a school or IHE;
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the form, function, and content of a school or IHE EOP plan; and
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topics that support emergency operations planning including, but not limited to, information
sharing, school climate, active shooter situations, and psychological first aid for schools.
In order to accommodate as many interested parties as possible, there will a 90-minute school guide
webinar and a separate 90-minute IHE guide webinar on June 27th and these two webinars will be
repeated on June 28th. In addition, both webinars will be archived for those unable to participate on the
27th or 28th.
The webinars will include a 60-minute presentation on a guide and a 30-minute question and answer
session, along with information on how to access more information and resources.
The webinars are first come, first serve; we strongly encourage you to pre-register! Registration can be
accessed at: http://remstacenter.org/webinars/WebinarsJune2728.aspx.
Webinar dates and times are as follows:
Thursday, June 27th, 2013
* 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET (90 minutes) An Overview of the Guide for Developing High-Quality School
Emergency Operations Plans.
* 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET (90 minutes).An Overview of the Guide for Developing High-Quality
Emergency Operations Plans for Institutions of Higher Education.
Friday, June 28th, 2013
* 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. ET (90 minutes) An Overview of the Guide for Developing High-Quality
Emergency Operations Plans for Institutions of Higher Education.
* 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET (90 minutes) An Overview of the Guide for Developing High-Quality School
Emergency Operations Plans.
If you are unable to do so, these webinars will be archived on the REMS TA Center website
(http://rems.ed.gov) for you to access at your convenience.
Thank you and have a fair week,
Barbara
Barbara L. Johnson
Higher Education Program Assistant
FEMA/EMI/NETC
Department of Homeland Security
16825 S. Seton Avenue, K016
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Ph: (301) 447-1452
Barbara.Johnson3@fema.dhs.gov
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