| February 2020 National Continuity Training Bulletin |
| 02/06/2020 |
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Training classes enable personnel to develop and enhance their continuity knowledge and expertise. Upcoming courses and locations are provided below. Individuals applying for classes are required to register and obtain a Student Identification (SID) Number. This number is used in place of the Social Security number on the General Admissions Application Form. (Find out how to obtain a FEMA SID at https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid.)
E/L/G 548/549: COOP Program Manager’s Course
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Date:
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Location:
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Region:
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POC/Instructors:
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February 19-20, 2020
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Emmitsburg, MD
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III
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EMI Admissions
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February 24-25, 2020
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Weslaco, TX
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VI
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Benson
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February 25-26, 2020
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St. Lucie, FL
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IV
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Martin
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February 27-28, 2020
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Springfield, VA
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III
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Turner (NGA)
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March 10-11, 2020
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Indianapolis, IN
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V
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Rivero
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March 18-19, 2020
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Phoenix, AZ
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IX
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Metzger (AZ DEMA)
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March 24-25, 2020
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McClellan, CA
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IX
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Hurley
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March 24-25, 2020
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Aiken, SC
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III
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Kretz (DOE)
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April 6-7, 2020
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League City, TX
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VI
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Benson
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April 7-8, 2020
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Colorado Springs, CO
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VIII
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Brinkman
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April 15-16, 2020
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Alexandria, VA
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III
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Malone
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April 22-23, 2020
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Jefferson City, MO
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VII
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Chalifoux
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April 27-28, 2020
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Austin, TX
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VI
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Benson
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June 8-9, 2020
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Linthicum Heights, MD
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III
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Crisp
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June 15-16, 2020
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Fort Worth, TX
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VI
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Benson
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June 22-23, 2020
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Pearland, TX
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VI
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Benson
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June 23-24, 2020
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Chattanooga, TN
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IV
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Martin
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July 22-23, 2020
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Marietta, GA
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IV
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Martin
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August 17-18, 2020
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Austin, TX
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VI
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Benson
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September 3-4, 2020
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Nashville, TN
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IV
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Martin
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September 21-22, 2020
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Richmond, TX
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VI
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Benson
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E/L 550: Continuity Planners Workshop
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Date:
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Location:
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Region:
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POC/Instructors:
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February 11-12, 2020
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Greenwood, MS
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IV
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Martin
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February 19-20, 2020
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Topeka, KS
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VII
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Chalifoux
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February 25-26, 2020
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Raleigh, NC
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IV
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Martin
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February 26-27, 2020
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Weslaco, TX
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VI
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Benson
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February 27-28, 2020
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Monroe, NC
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IV
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Martin
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March 12-13, 2020
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Charlotte, NC
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IV
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Martin
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March 12-13, 2020
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Indianapolis, IN
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V
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Rivero
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March 24-25, 2020
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Columbus, MS
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IV
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Martin
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March 26-27, 2020
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Aiken, SC
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III
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Kretz (DOE)
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April 7-8, 2020
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Emmitsburg, MD
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III
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EMI Admissions
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April 8-9, 2020
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Columbia, SC
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IV
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Martin
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April 8-9, 2020
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League City, TX
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VI
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Benson
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April 9-10, 2020
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Colorado Springs, CO
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VIII
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Brinkman
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April 14-15, 2020
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Linthicum Heights, MD
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III
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Crisp
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April 21-22, 2020
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Biloxi, MS
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IV
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Martin
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April 29-30, 2020
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Austin, TX
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VI
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Benson
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May 5-6, 2020
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Atlantic City, NJ
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II
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Fox
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June 17-18, 2020
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Fort Worth, TX
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VI
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Benson
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June 24-25, 2020
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Pearland, TX
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VI
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Benson
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July 8-9, 2020
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Marietta, GA
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IV
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Martin
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August 19-20, 2020
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Austin, TX
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VI
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Benson
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September 16-17, 2020
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Jefferson City, MO
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VIII
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Chalifoux
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September 22-23, 2020
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Nashville, TN
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IV
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Martin
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September 23-24, 2020
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Richmond, TX
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VI
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Benson
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For course overview, contact your Regional Continuity Manager or the NCP Training Branch at FEMA-Continuity-Practitioner@fema.dhs.gov or visit our web page at www.fema.gov/continuity
REGIONAL CONTINUITY COORDINATION
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| FEMA Stakeholder Advisory: FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council Accepting New Member Applications |
| 02/06/2020 |
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February 5, 2020
Contact: Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Division
Phone: 202-646-3444
Advisory
FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council Accepting New Member Applications
FEMA is seeking applicants for its Youth Preparedness Council. The council offers an opportunity for youth leaders to serve on a distinguished national council and participate in the Youth Preparedness Council Summit in Washington, D.C.
The Youth Preparedness Council offers an opportunity for young leaders to complete a youth preparedness project of their choosing while learning about youth disaster preparedness from FEMA leadership and other national organizations. During their two-year term, council members will complete a national-level group project and share their opinions, experiences, ideas, solutions, and questions with FEMA and other preparedness organizations.
Students in 8th through 11th grade are eligible to apply. Youth interested in applying to the council must submit a completed application form, two letters of recommendation, and their academic records. All applications and supporting materials must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, March 8, 2020.
To access the application materials, read about the current council members, and for more general information about the Youth Preparedness Council visit www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness-council.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of External Affairs, Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Division at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-IGA@fema.dhs.gov.
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| Your February 2020 Individual and Community Preparedness Newsletter |
| 02/06/2020 |
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Ready Tips: Earthquakes Can Happen Any Time – Prepare Now
This year marks the ninth anniversary of the 2011 East Coast earthquake. While earthquakes may be more common in some areas, they can happen anywhere and are unpredictable.
Reduce the chance of injury or loss of life during an earthquake by taking steps ahead of time to protect yourself and others. For example, consider taking FEMA’s free training, You Are the Help Until Help Arrives. This training shares five simple steps that you can take in the event of an emergency, such as an earthquake, that may save a life.
You can also stay safe with these tips from the Ready Campaign:
- Secure all the items in your home that could fall and cause injuries (such as bookshelves, mirrors, and light fixtures).
- If you are in a vehicle, pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.
- If you are in bed, turn face down and cover your head and neck with a pillow.
- If you are outdoors, stay outdoors away from buildings.
- Do not get in a doorway.
- Do not run outside.
- Practice how to drop, cover, and hold on under a desk or table. Watch When the Earth Shakes for more information on what to do if an earthquake happens while you are inside, outside, or driving.
- Plan how you will communicate with family members by making a family emergency communication plan.
Visit www.ready.gov/earthquakes to learn more, and put your preparedness into action
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Updates to CERT Supplemental Materials
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) play a vital role assisting local authorities during response and recovery activities. Because of the required cross-training, CERTs can fill gaps or act as additional resources by learning about topics such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Additional training is also available to CERT members, ranging from Tools for Leadership Success to Animal Response (Module 1, Module 2). These trainings have given CERT members other opportunities to help their communities.
In fact, CERT Animal Response Teams have played important roles in recent wildfires. Read more…
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Webinar—Protecting our Communities: Signs of Terrorism, What to Look For, and How to Help Law Enforcement
Join FEMA Thursday, March 12, 2020 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. ET to learn about the signs of terrorism and related suspicious activity that law enforcement agencies look for to keep Americans safe. The state of New Jersey has undertaken homeland security initiatives that bring law enforcement, first responders, and other private and public partners together to inform communities across the state on threats and hazards. This event features David Kanig from the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness.
Learn more and register by clicking here.
Are CERT Trainers required to be Paramedics, EMTs or Nurses?
No, this is a recommendation only. Program Sponsoring Organizations are responsible for ensuring that all instructors are adequately trained and have appropriate experience to deliver CERT training. Qualified trainers may come from many possible backgrounds and have different relevant skillsets. Read more…
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Earthquake Preparedness by the Numbers
Earthquakes are more widespread around the country than most people think! Did you know that people living in some parts of the Midwest and the South can be just as vulnerable as those living in California and Alaska? According to the data from FEMA’s 2019 National Household Survey (NHS), those living in the Midwest and South tend to be less prepared than those who live in areas more often associated with earthquake risk.
The 2019 NHS also showed that just two out of ten people know that Drop, Cover, and Hold On are the proper actions to take during an earthquake.
You can learn more by reading the 2019 NHS summary and by visiting OpenFEMA. Then, on February 25th from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET, join FEMA for a webinar to dive deeper into the NHS
findings about earthquakes. Register for this webinar here.
ICYMI: Webinars—2019 National Household Survey Findings
In case you missed them, the two-part webinar series on the findings from the 2019 National Household Survey (NHS) were recorded and posted online:
For Part I, click here.
For Part II, click here.
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FEMA’s YPC Application Opens
Young people today are faced with many challenges that previous generations did not encounter. However, many of them are rising to the occasion, leading their peers and their communities. Each year, FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) brings 20 of these young leaders together to learn how to plan and implement preparedness projects in their communities. The application period to serve on the YPC is open until March 8. If you know any young leaders who are interested in helping their communities prepare for disasters, encourage them to apply and read below to learn more about the YPC. Read more…
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America Saves Week 2020
Did you know that according to the 2019 FEMA National Household Survey, almost a third of Americans did not set aside money for unexpected emergencies? What better way to start the new year than with a savings mindset? America Saves, a campaign managed by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America, motivates, encourages, and supports low- to moderate-income households to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth.
Since 2007, America Saves Week has been an annual celebration as well as a call to action for Americans to commit to saving successfully. This year, America Saves Week is from February 24 – 29, 2020. Read more…
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Webinar—Free Tax Preparation with the IRS
Join FEMA on Wednesday, February 12 at noon ET to learn about programs that provide underserved communities with free tax filing assistance. As FEMA works to advance its goal to help more Americans be financially prepared, programs like the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) can make a difference. This event will feature Amelia Dalton from the Stakeholder Partnerships, Education and Communications unit of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
To register, click here.
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Webinar—Emergencies and Disasters: Save for the Unexpected
Join FEMA for a webinar: Emergencies and Disasters: Save for the Unexpected on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m. ET. This 45-minute webinar will provide financial tips, tools, and resources for individuals, communities, and organizations. Speakers include representatives from America Saves, the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Operation HOPE, and FEMA’s Individual and Community Preparedness Division.
To register for the webinar, please click here.
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Disclaimer: The reader recognizes that the federal government provides links and informational data on various disaster preparedness resources and events and does not endorse any non-federal events, entities, organizations, services, or products. Please let us know about other events and services for individual and community preparedness that could be included in future newsletters by contacting
FEMA-prepare@fema.dhs.gov.
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