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Wed, 2012-10-03 18:01 — mdmcdonald
The mission of this working group is to focus on discussions about emergency management.

The mission of this working group is to focus on discussions about emergency management.

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Understanding The Phases Of Emergency Communication

Fri, 2013-08-09 00:38 — Kathy Gilbeaux

submitted by Albert Gomez

inddist.com - by Hannah Snyder - July 26, 2013

Technology advancements have given us the ability to communicate in real time. The ability to send emergency notifications over any device or platform enables targeted messages to successfully reach and warn large numbers of people about imminent or existing danger, potentially taming an incident or emergency from turning into a crisis or catastrophe. However, every situation is different, and unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. In order to be able to respond effectively during an incident that requires an emergency communication - analysis, planning, preparation and practice are critical.

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FEMA Employed Rumor Control Center in Wake of Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 2013-08-06 21:58 — Kathy Gilbeaux

 

submitted by Mike Kraft

hstoday.us - by Judi Hasson - July 9, 2013

In the days following the devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey and New York, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) launched a “Rumor Control” operation to dispel the considerable gossip that emerged from the massive storm, a top FEMA official said during a House subcommittee hearing on Tuesday.

FEMA senior manager of digital engagement Shayne Adamski outlined FEMA’s increasing use of social media before the Committee on Homeland Security subcommittee on emergency preparedness, response and communications.

Mozilla Ignite Challenge - Real-Time Emergency Response

Tue, 2013-07-23 23:48 — Kathy Gilbeaux

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mozillaignite.org - March 31, 2013

Mozilla Ignite is an open innovation challenge hosted by Mozilla and the National Science Foundation as part of the US Ignite initiative. The goal: imagine and build apps that show the full potential of next-generation networks, in areas that matter -- like healthcare, education, energy, manufacturing and public safety.

Real-Time Emergency Response - What problem are you intending to solve?

Detection, observation, and assessment of situations requiring intervention by emergency responders depends on high-quality "live" data.

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Anonymous claims hack of US's Fema in retaliation for 'implied threats'

Thu, 2013-07-18 11:01 — Gina Angiola
Amanda Holpuch in New York
guardian.co.uk,  Wednesday, 17 July 2013

The Anonymous hacking collective claims it has compromised US Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) servers and has posted the contact information of people connected to the agency online.

Anonymous said it released the information because recent events, including the NSA surveillance revelations, have brought "oblique and cowardly implied threats against Anonymous very much back into the forefront of the hive's consciousness"....

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Teenage Girl Killed in Asiana Crash was Hit by Fire Truck, S.F. Police Say

Tue, 2013-07-16 18:58 — Kathy Gilbeaux

      

In this undated photo made available Monday, July 8, 2013, Ye Mengyuan, left, and Wang Linjia, right, pose for photos with other classmates in the classroom in Jiangshan city in eastern China's Zhejiang province. Both were killed in the Asiana Airlines crash. / AP Photo

cbsnews.com - July 12, 2013

One of the Chinese teenagers who died in the Asiana Airlines disaster was struck by a fire truck while she was covered in foam that crews had sprayed to douse the fire aboard the plane, police said Friday.

It wasn't clear, however, whether 16-year-old Ye Meng Yuan was already dead or whether she was alive after the crash Saturday at San Francisco airport.

Authorities were still trying to determine the cause of death, and San Mateo County coroner Robert Foucrault said his initial results would likely be released sometime next week.

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Multi-State Fleet Response Working Group - All Hazards Consortium Webinar Series

Mon, 2013-07-15 17:44 — Kathy Gilbeaux

When
Tuesday July 23, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT

Tuesday, July 30, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT

Tuesday, August 6, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT                                 
 

Where
This is an online event.
Details will be provided after registration

Earthquake-Proof Table Uses Geometry to Save Lives

Fri, 2013-07-05 22:47 — Kathy Gilbeaux

cnn.com - by Arion McNicoll and Stefanie Blendis - July 4, 2013

(CNN) -- "Drop to the ground; take cover by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and hold on until the shaking stops."

This is the official advice issued by FEMA for anyone unlucky enough to be caught in an earthquake.

C-CERTs Allow Colleges to Take Quick Action During an Emergency

Tue, 2013-06-18 14:20 — Kathy Gilbeaux

Photo - Eckerd (Fla.) College Emergency Response Team

submitted by Samuel Bendett

emergencymgmt.com - by Lauren Katims - May 8, 2013

When disaster strikes on or near a college campus, local first responders don’t always have the staff or resources to help immediately — especially when the campus is as big as a small city.

That’s why thousands of students, faculty and staff on campuses nationwide are being certified to help.

Campus Community Emergency Response Teams (C-CERT) are modeled after the national Community Emergency Response Team program, which educates civilians about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills like fire safety, search and rescue, team organization and basic medical operations.

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Highway Evacuations in Selected Metropolitan Areas: Assessment of Impediments

Mon, 2013-06-17 23:16 — Kathy Gilbeaux

ops.fhwa.dot.gov

Executive Summary

Almost 5 years after hurricanes Katrina and Rita battered Louisiana and Texas, respectively, public officials remain focused on the Nation's ability to safely evacuate large numbers of people. As a part of the Fiscal Year 2010 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) appropriations (Public Law 111-117), the U.S. Congress requested the DOT, in cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to:

How Social Media Is Changing Disaster Response

Sun, 2013-06-09 23:48 — Kathy Gilbeaux

 

 

Image: Flickr/John

submitted by Robyn Wyrick

Congress is grappling with the benefits and risks of using Facebook, Twitter and other social media during emergencies

scientificamerican.com - by Dina Fine Maron - June 7, 2013

When Hurricane Katrina ravaged the U.S. Gulf Coast in 2005, Facebook was the new kid on the block. There was no Twitter for news updates, and the iPhone was not yet on the scene. By the time Hurricane Sandy slammed the eastern seaboard last year, social media had become an integral part of disaster response, filling the void in areas where cell phone service was lost while millions of Americans looked to resources including Twitter and Facebook to keep informed, locate loved ones, notify authorities and express support.

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