| Training Opportunity! E0386 Residential Coastal Construction |
| 06/20/2019 |
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Training Opportunity! E0386 Residential Coastal Construction
Please see below for details regarding an upcoming training opportunity at FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute for engineers, architects, and building code and floodplain management officials. This is an excellent once-a-year offering of technical guidance for residential coastal construction. We hope you’ll consider participating this August!
Course Dates: August 12-15, 2019
Location: Emergency Management Institute (EMI) National Emergency Training Center (NETC) Emmitsburg, Maryland
Course Description: This course is designed to train participants to effectively use FEMA P-55, Coastal Construction Manual (4th Edition). The course and publication provide a comprehensive approach to planning, siting, designing, constructing, and maintaining homes in the coastal environment. The course contains in-depth descriptions of design, construction, and maintenance practices that, when followed, will increase the durability of residential buildings in the harsh coastal environment and reduce economic losses associated with coastal natural disasters.
Course Goals:
- Understand the basic principles of designing in coastal environment: Design premise, Design framework, Constraints, Defining a “successful” building.
- Understand the differences in design requirements and expected performance between coastal construction and inland construction.
- Understand the significance and “lessons” of historical events at the coast.
- Describe minimum requirements and “best practices” for coastal construction.
- Identify coastal hazards at potential building sites and identify where to obtain pertinent information.
- Understand how to calculate design loads and conditions.
- Understand the continuous load path principle.
- Identify siting, design, construction, and maintenance defects that result in vulnerable buildings.
To Apply: Complete a FEMA Form 119-25-1, General Admissions Application, with student signature and signature of supervisor or sponsoring agency official/State Emergency Management Training Office. Please apply early as this is a popular course. Mail, scan, or fax it to:
NETC Admissions Office (Room I-216) National Emergency Training Center 16825 South Seton Avenue Emmitsburg, MD 21727-8998 Phone: (301) 447-1035 Fax: (301) 447-1658 Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
Click the link to get information on how to apply for EMI courses: http://training.fema.gov/Apply/
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| June 2019: Pet Preparedness, Student Tools for Emergency Planning, CERT and Listos Conference |
| 06/20/2019 |
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Prep Your Pets!
All dogs are good dogs, but even the best-trained pups can’t pack their own emergency kit! When making an emergency plan for the whole family, don’t forget to include your pets. Follow the tips below to get started:
- Make sure your pet’s ID tag is up to date.
- Don’t forget your pet’s needs in your emergency kit. Include items such as:
- Pet food
- Additional bottled water
- Copies of important documents, like adoption papers and veterinary records.
- Extra medication
- Leashes or harnesses
- Pet crate or carrier
- Towels or bedding supplies
- Veterinary contact information
- Your pet’s comfort items or toys
- Identify pet-friendly hotels or shelters in case you evacuate. For public health reasons, many emergency shelters cannot accept pets. Most pet-friendly shelters will need your pet’s medical records to make sure all vaccinations are current, so keep extra copies in your kit.
- If you have large animals like horses, cattle, sheep, goats, or pigs, make sure they all have a form of identification. Ensure vehicles and trailers are available for use for an evacuation. Research destinations ahead of time to ensure they have food, water, veterinary care, and proper equipment to handle large animals.
- Take a selfie with your pet! This can help prove ownership if you are separated.
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Ready Your Business for Hurricanes
Hurricane season is here! In addition to preparing yourself and your family, make sure your business or organization is prepared. A disaster preparedness plan can help protect your employees and customers. After a disaster, it can also help your organization continue operations. Start by identifying your organization’s risks and developing a plan with the Ready Business Hurricane Toolkit. Read more…
CERT Train-the-Trainer and Program Manager Course Dates Announced
Course dates for CERT Program Manager (E0427) and Train-the-Trainer (E0428) for Fiscal Year 2020 have been announced. Students are strongly encouraged to take both courses. The courses will take place at the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) in Emmitsburg, Maryland on the following dates:
CERT Program Manager (E0427)
November 21-22, 2019
March 5-6, 2020
June 11-12, 2020
CERT Train-the-Trainer (E0428)
November 18-20, 2019
March 2-4, 2020
June 8-10, 2020
Prerequisites for the courses include IS-317: Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams and a letter from your sponsoring agency/state training officer. You can apply through the EMI application site.
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Invitation for Public Comment: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
Until July 15, 2019, FEMA is inviting the public to comment on the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. BRIC is being developed and implemented as part of the National Public Infrastructure Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Comments are welcome from all levels of government and key stakeholders to help implement BRIC to better serve the nation.
You can share comments on the Ideascale site or through email at BUILDBRIC@fema.dhs.gov.
FEMA will also host a webinar series in June. These webinars will provide a brief overview of the topic areas that are important for the development of the BRIC program followed by discussion. For more information and to join a webinar, click here.
Fireworks Safety Webinar
Join FEMA this Firework Safety Month to learn about the emergency planning and coordination that goes into large, public firework events. This webinar will feature Chief Joseph Meyers, head of the New York City Fire Department Explosives Unit, as he talks about his experiences overseeing the Macy’s 4th of July Spectacular. This presentation will cover topics including firework safety, public-private partnerships, cross governmental collaboration, and ensuring public safety. For more information and to register, click here.
Share Your Stories
Do you have a story, event, or resource you would like to share about community preparedness or CERTs in action? Let us know at FEMA-prepare@fema.dhs.gov.
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Students and Teachers STEP towards Emergency Preparedness
Disasters impact children and youth across the United States. But when they prepare and practice for an emergency, it improves their ability to take immediate action. With training, they can actively take part in preparedness in their communities, from home to school. But students, teachers, and parents know that between classes, testing, and extracurriculars, making the time can be challenging. Read more…
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Protecting your Property from Floods
Floods are the most common and costly natural disaster. In the United States, they cost $8.2 billion per year, on average.
However, even a small amount of water can be costly. Just one inch of water inside a building can cost around $25,000. Homeowners’ and renters’ insurance usually do not cover flood damage. A flood insurance policy can help protect your property and your peace of mind. Read more…
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Flood Insurance Webinar
Join FEMA Tuesday, June 25 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT for the webinar “Flood Insurance: Its Importance, Upcoming Changes, and Controlling Cost while Promoting Safety.” For more information and to register, click here.
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Share Your Stories
Do you have a story, event, or resource you would like to share about financial preparedness for disasters? Let us know at FEMA-prepare@fema.dhs.gov.
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