FEMA’s Higher Education Program Bits and Pieces
National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD
14 June 2013
Higher Education Program Information:
 Higher Education Program Virtual Symposium
The Emergency Management Institute is happy to announce the dates and themes of the 2013
Emergency Management Higher Education Virtual Symposium.
The Higher Education Program will host four sessions during the Virtual Symposium:
Date
July 25, 2013
September 26, 2013
November 21, 2013
January 9, 2014
Time
11:00 am – 1:00 pm EDT
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
11:00 am – 2:00 pm EST
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST
Theme
“Getting Ready For the New Semester”
“What’s New in Emergency Management?”
“Thinking Outside the Box”
“Getting Students Experience”
All sessions will be conducted using Adobe Connect and will include an opportunity for presenters to
respond to questions from on-line participants. We will provide registration information before each
session and will post it on the Emergency Management Higher Education website at
https://training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the number or email below.
Houston
Dr. Houston H Polson
Director, Emergency Management Higher Education Program
FEMA/EMI
16825 S Seton Ave K011
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
(O): 301-447-1262
(C): 301-938-7583
Houston.polson@fema.dhs.gov
https://training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu
College and University News:
 CSU Council for Emergency Management and Homeland Security (CEMHS) Update:
Happy Friday CEMHS Colleagues,
Hope that you are doing great! Just two quick things FYI:
1. The California EM-HS Education and Training Strategic Initiative is off to the publisher on Monday.
Yay! It has been a tough few days finishing up the writing and putting everything together but it looks
great! If you would like a sneak preview of Strategic Initiative sections in advance of publication, please
check our blog at http://cemhs.blogspot.com/ over the next week or so! Likely the first post will be the
very exciting Table of Contents (which runs over 3 pages!)
2. Please see the attached meeting (contact Keith for agenda) CEMHS Cybersecurity Workgroup
Meeting Agenda for our meetings at San Jose State University (The Mineta Transportation Institute) on
6/24/13 from 9:30-2:30 and San Diego State University (The Viz Center) on 6/26/13 from 9:30-2:30.
Once again, I would like to thank Frannie Edwards (SJSU) and Eric Frost (SDSU) for hosting these
meetings.
In a nut shell, at these meetings, we will be providing an update on CEMHS, Public-Private Partnership
Development; Cyber-Security Model Curriculum Design (graduate and under-graduate); Program
Development and Implementation; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); and
grant proposal/research initiatives discussion on a proposed $5-10 million dollar multi-campus
consortium based project. Interested K-12, Community Colleges, CSU, UC, and private institution
partners should let me know of their interest in working with us on proposal development/submission.
Please RSVP to the Cyber-Security Workgroup Meeting by next Wednesday June 19th by the close of
business.
Thanks a bunch and have a wonderful weekend!
Best wishes, 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
 Red Rocks Community College
Emergency Management & Planning Degree and Certificate Programs
Fall Semester Starts on August 19th 2013
Through Red Rocks Community College, students can earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree or a
Certificate in Emergency Management Planning. All courses are offered ONLINE. To complete our
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Management and Planning requires the completion
of 60 credit hours of courses, including 15 hours of General Education courses, 15 hours of Electives
and 30 credit hours (ten courses) of core EMP courses.
The Red Rocks fall semester starts on August 19, 2013. This fall we will be offering EMP 101, EMP
106, EMP 109, EMP 247, EMP 244, and EMP 250. More detailed information about our program is
available at: http://www.rrcc.edu/catalogs/sheets/EmergencyManagementAndPlanning.pdf
Students can take a course without the need for long distance travel and can set their own schedule.
Since ONLINE courses don't have a set classroom time, students can participate at any hour.... now the
school is coming to the student, saving time and money. Prospective students can apply to Red Rocks
and register for classes totally ONLINE at http://www.rrcc.edu/.
Completed courses from other colleges or accredited institutions, which correspond to our EMP course
requirements, can be transferred to Red Rocks, at no cost, after submitted transcripts are reviewed for
applicability toward our EMP Program. When requesting credit for courses for which you have
certificates or are from non-accredited institutions such as FEMA, you need to go through what we call
our "Credit for Prior Learning Program". At least 15 hours (5 EMP courses) must be taken through Red
Rocks.
This program was started in 1999 and is recognized by FEMA as one of the pioneering national
ONLINE Emergency Management programs and is supported by the Colorado Office of Emergency
Management. Floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, train wrecks, terrorist attacks and hazardous chemical
spills are examples of emergencies in which life and property are endangered. The EM professional’s
ability to perform essential work in a disaster requires skills in emergency operations and management.
How well a community or an organization prepares for and deals with these and other kinds of disasters
can affect not only their economic viability but people’s lives.
For more information:
o Contact Name:
Ivo Roospold
EMP Coordinator
o Phone . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .303.914.6404
o E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . .. . . ivo.roospold@rrcc.edu
o Fax . . . . . . . …. . .. . . . .303.914.6803
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:
FEMA Job Announcements:
 Reports Analyst, Denton, TX; Close Date: 6/17/13
 Senior Mitigation Planning Specialist, Philadelphia, PA; Close Date: 6/19/13
 Chief Component Human Capital Officer, Washington, D.C.; Close Date: 6/24/13
DHS:
 Northeast Regional Director, Burlington, VT; Close Date: 6/20/13
 Operations Research Analyst, Arlington, VA; Close Date: 6/19/13
Job Application Tips:
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Review all announcements duties, qualifications and evaluations
Ensure your uploaded documents are current. Uploaded documents may include:
o Resumes
o College transcripts (graduate and undergraduate)
o Portfolios (For example: writing portfolio)
Check your professional references contact information and make updates as needed
Contact the job announcement point of contact listed on the job announcement for specific questions
about a certain position (found on the right side of the job advertisement)
Monitor your job application status using the USAJobs.gov e-alerts
For a complete list of all announcements, visit www.USAJobs.gov
 Global Risk Forum – GRF DAVOS – May 30, 2013
“From Thoughts to Action”
We are pleased to present an outstanding set of upcoming events 2013/2014
 Resilience Conference – 29-30 Aug 2013
 IDRC Singapore 2013 – 21-22 Oct 2013
 2nd One Health Summit - 17-20 Nov 2013
 Disaster Surgery Workshop - 6-7 Dec 2013
 IDRC Davos 2014 - 24-28 Aug 2014
 Risk Award 2014 - Call for applications
For more information: http://www.grforum.org/
 IAEM Dispatch, June 13, 2013
IAEM-USA NEWS
 DHS requests comments on National Infrastructure Protection Plan Rewrite - The Department
of Homeland Security (DHS) invites interested persons to contribute suggestions and comments for
the rewrite of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) by submitting written data, views,
or ideas. Learn more and submit comments here
IAEM ANNUAL CONFERENCE UPDATE
 Welcome Party provides a great kick-off for the IAEM 2013 Annual Conference - Don't miss
the Sunday Welcome Party at the IAEM 61st Annual Conference & EMEX 2013, Oct. 25-30, 2013,
Reno, Nev. New this year, we are hosting the Welcome Party off-site at Harrah's Automobile
Museum. Get your tickets when you register for the IAEM Annual Conference.
 Virtual EMEX is an invaluable year-round resource for emergency management professionals
Visit Virtual EMEX today!
 Now is the time to commit and become a certified professional - Register today.
o July 9, 2013 (Exam Only) — Brier, Wash.
o July 12, 2013 (Exam Only) — New York, N.Y.
o October 7, 2013 (Prep Course & Exam) — Atlantic City, N.J.
o October 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.
 Earthquake sounds its own tsunami warning
 Scale, velocity, ambiguity: What's different about a Type 1 event
 Disaster preparedness in the parks department
 Social media disaster response
 7 sites for disaster tourism
 New tool helps disaster victims find emergency shelter
 Deadly flooding continues to swamp Europe
 Study: Pacific coast due for megathrust earthquake
 Colorado fires scorch state; thousands evacuated
 Bloomberg unveils sweeping disaster protection plan for New York
IAEM Dispatch Subscribe here -- it's free!
 Learning in Disaster Health: A Continuing Education Workshop
When: September 17-18, 2013
Where: Georgetown University Conference Center, Washington, DC
What: A unique opportunity to assist with the Nation's disaster health preparedness by bringing
together disaster health, human resource development and adult learning professionals.
Registration: FREE! Click HERE to register now!
Links: Poster Abstract Submission (deadline June 28, 2013), Agenda, complimentary Continuing
Education Credits for 15 different professions, Registration
Opening General Session by Charles L. Rice, MD, President, Uniformed Services University of the
Health Sciences
Closing Remarks by Senator Tom Daschle, Former Senate Majority Leader
 New York Citizen Corp Council, June 5, 2013
Give Dad the Gift of Preparedness! Looking to get your dad a great gift for Father's Day? Before you
head out and buy him a tie or coffee mug, consider giving him the gift of preparedness by making him a
Go Bag. Every member of a household should have their own Go Bag -- a sturdy, easy-to-carry
container, such as a backpack or suitcase on wheels -- in the event of an emergency. Click here to learn
more.
NYC CITIZEN CORPS COUNCIL INITIATIVES:
 A Stronger, More Resilient New York
 Emergency Alerts - 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 - 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
 Health Department Confidential Counseling Services for New Yorkers Affected By Sandy Click here to learn more.
 Citizen Corps Council Seventh Annual Disaster Volunteer Conference - On May 9th, the Citizen
Corps Council held its 7th Annual Disaster Volunteer Conference: It Takes A City. Click here to
view photos from the conference.
 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:
 NYC Build it Back Program - On May 10th City and Federal officials announced that 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 Resource List
 Check out these great tools to see some of the resources available to New Yorkers in the wake of
Hurricane Sandy.
 NY Hurricane Sandy Disaster Recovery Resources (UPDATED)
 NYDIS: Online Sandy Recovery Guide & Resources (with Widgets)
RESOURCES:
 Lessons for Business Resiliency in 140 Characters or Less - Click here to view highlights that
were live tweeted during FEMA's recent "Weathering the Storm: How Properties Can Prepare and
Respond" event.
 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. 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.
 WTC Health Program: Reaching Out to 9/11 Recovery Volunteers - The World Trade Center
Health Program is conducting a new outreach program to former 9/11 recovery workers and
volunteers. Volunteers, mental health workers, faith-based responders, government employees, and
many others are eligible for services. To find out if you are, call 1-888-982-4748 or visit
www.cdc.gov/wtc/
WEBINARS/EVENTS:
 Be Red Cross Ready - Join 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:
 Community Services Block Grants (CSBG): Background and Funding. RL32872
 Wildfire Fuels and Fuel Reduction. R40811
 Congressional Primer on Major Disasters and Emergencies. R41981
 Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources. R42507
 U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Trade Facilitation, Enforcement, and Security. R43014
 Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2014.
R43086
 Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes in the United States. R40097
Congress. House. Science, Space and Technology Committee
 Federal Efforts to Reduce the Impacts of Windstorms
http://science.house.gov/hearing/subcommittee-research-and-subcommittee-technology-jointhearing-federal-efforts-reduce
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STEM Education: The Administration’s Proposed Reorganization
http://science.house.gov/hearing/full-committee-hearing-stem-educationadministration%E2%80%99s-proposed-re-organization
Department of State
 2012 Country Reports on Terrorism http://www.state.gov/j/ct/
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
 2013 National Preparedness Report http://www.fema.gov/national-preparedness-report
Pew Research Center for the People & the Press
 Most Say Disaster Spending Does Not Require Offsetting Cuts http://www.peoplepress.org/2013/05/29/most-say-disaster-spending-does-not-require-offsetting-cuts/
 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).
 The CIP Report – Center for Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security, Volume 11
Number 12
This month’s issue of The CIP Report focuses on the Energy Sector. Consisting of electricity,
petroleum, and natural gas, Presidential Policy Directive-21 identifies the Energy Sector as particularly
crucial because of its “enabling function” across all other sectors.
 Oil and Gas Boom and the Future of Energy in the United States
 Virginia—The Center for Nuclear Energy?
 Testimony Before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce May 21, 2013
 Critical Infrastructure Protection and Transformer Stations: An Overlooked Cog in our Energy
Infrastructure
 Protecting U.S. Pipelines from Cyber-Attacks
 Data-Driven Energy Management Delivers Enterprise Savings and Business Continuity
 GMU CIP/HS Research Partnerships in Energy Research and Education

6th Annual Homeland Defense and Security Education Summit - September 27-28, 2013 - Boston,
MA
 8th Annual Homeland Security Law Institute
When - June 19 - 21, 2013
Where - Capital Hilton Hotel, 1001 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036-5794,
Sponsored by the ABA Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice
To Register Click Here
The Center for Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security (CIP/HS) works in conjunction with
James Madison University and seeks to fully integrate the disciplines of law, policy, and technology for
enhancing the security of cyber-networks, physical systems, and economic processes supporting the
Nation’s critical infrastructure. The Center is funded by a grant from the National Institute of Standards
and Technology (NIST).
If you would like to be added to the distribution list for The CIP Report, please click on this link:
http://listserv.gmu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=cipp-report-l&A=1
Thank you and have a fearless weekend,
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
http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu
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together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover
from, and mitigate all hazards.”
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