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Emergency Management
4/19/2013
Hurricane Sandy report captures the participants, issues, discussions, lessons learned, best practices, current solutions, outcomes, opportunities and recommendations from the electric and fuel (gas/oil) sectors.
4/7/2011
In 1900, Congress granted the American Red Cross (ARC) its charter, charging the volunteer organization with providing services to members of military as well as delivering assistance to disaster victims. The ARC web site provides information on domestic and international disaster recovery efforts and provides topical emergency and safety preparedness information.
4/7/2011
Web site of the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM), an organization of professionals committed to the comprehensive management of the nation's floodplains and water resources, including structural and non-structural mitigation measures, with the goal of reducing the deaths and devastation associated with floods and preserving the natural functions and benefits of floodplains.
4/7/2011
The Public Entity Environmental Management System
(EMS) Resource Center serves as a one-stop shop for
EMS information and resources for public organizations.
Local, county and state governments that are developing
and implementing an EMS will find the PEER Center
useful and can share their knowledge and field experience
with others.
4/7/2011
This Broward County Debris Plan could be a good starting point for agencies without a plan. Plans are normally updated based on the lessons learned and we do periodically revise it. Also included in this link is our RFP for procuring contractors’ services for disaster debris management.
4/7/2011
This document contains planning guidance documents and other materials based on the National RTAP work.
11/29/2012
Hyperlinked Table of Contents for the National Emergency Response System
11/29/2012
Archive of webinars addressing a variety of topics which can be used in your community.
6/28/2012
This agreement is provided as a sample, compliments of Bruce Slagoski.
6/28/2012
The City of Beloit, Wisconsin's, reference guide is designed to be useful to individual agencies during a proclaimed emergency -- whether it be to borrow a piece of equipment for a specific job or request crews to assist in repair of a major failure.
4/7/2011
Public Works Basic Hurricane Emergency Plan identifying roles and responsibilities of various PW divisions and supporting City Departments, damage assessment and reference information.
4/7/2011
This document contains information on Storm Policy and The City of Palm Bay Florida's Emergency Preparedness Policy.
4/7/2011
This document contains a copy of The City of Westminster's Emergency Operations Plans
4/7/2011
The caucus provides Members with information and education on preparing for, mitigating against and responding to natural disasters and man-made hazards. The caucus provides Members with an opportunity to demonstrate their concern and commitment to reducing hazard losses. A list of congressional representatives to the caucus can be found on the web site referenced in this posting.
4/7/2011
The 32-page booklet, in English and Spanish, offers Denver residents guidelines to prepare for catastrophic emergencies ranging from natural disasters to terrorist attacks. The English/Spanish document is available on-line.
6/28/2012
This Document is based on existing, nationally-accepted standards. The Public Works Working Group extracted relevant education, training, experience, physical/medical fitness, certification, and licensing criteria to define the recommended criteria for public works personnel to participate in the Incident Management System Division’s National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.
4/19/2013
This document was prepared by IQE Consultants as an example of the direct administrative costs that should be reimbursable under FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program.
4/7/2011
This site provides "Resources for Crisis/Emergency Management and Business Continuity" and is supported by the Emergency Lifeline Corporation (ELC). Emergency Lifeline was founded in 1985 with the purpose of helping businesses, schools, families and individuals prepare for 72-hour self-sufficiency. Since that time, the company has expanded the product line to include preparedness supplies for any type of disaster, including natural and man-made. Emergency Lifeline now works with organizations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and overseas. In addition to their products and services link, the site provides links to articles, organizations, and resources.
11/29/2012
Hyperlinked table of contents (as well as ability to download full version) of Canada's Emergency Management Act (S.C. 2007, c. 15).
6/28/2012
This document provides uniform response, recovery and remediation guidance for water utility actions in response to man-made and/or technological emergencies. The guidance was developed as an initiative of EPA’s Water Protection Task Force. The intent of this guidance is to provide the minimum actions that EPA recommends be carried out by a water utility. Water utilities ought to consider whether the actions contained within this guidance have been thoroughly coordinated with these entities. Throughout this guidance “water system” includes the “system” elements of source water (ground and surface), drinking water treatment, drinking water distribution and storage, wastewater collection and wastewater treatment.
6/28/2012
This document from the EPA is intended to be an action oriented document to assist drinking water utilities, laboratories, emergency responders, state drinking water programs, technical assistance providers, and public health and law enforcement officials during the management of an ongoing contamination threat or incident. The Response Guidelines are derived from the content of the six full modules of the Response Protocol Toolbox. While the Response Protocol Toolbox provides detailed information, the Response Guidelines are to be viewed as the application of the same principles during an actual incident.
11/29/2012
The aim of the Emergency Management Higher Education Program is promoting college-based emergency management education for future emergency managers and other interested personnel.
5/20/2013
Link to FEMA site for requirements for reimbursement of services provided under mutual aid agreements.
5/20/2013
List of 19 job titles most commonly requested in a response
4/7/2011
The purpose of the Mutual Aid Branch of the Florida Division of Emergency Management is to coordinate the activities of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement and requests for federal assistance. A number of sample documents are located on their web page.
4/7/2011
Debris removal and debris monitoring documents from the City of Gainesville which can beused as samples for other agencies.
11/29/2012
The "Get Prepared" campaign encourages Canadians to be prepared to cope on their own for at least the first 72 hours of an emergency, enabling first responders to focus on those in urgent need.
11/29/2012
Provides strategic-level coordination on behalf of the Government of Canada in response to an emerging or occurring event affecting the national interest
4/7/2011
The purpose of this guide is to transmit basic information about programs of assistance available to individuals, businesses, and public entities after a disaster. The information is intended to serve as a starting point for disaster workers and local, State, and Federal officials to locate sources of help as they seek more definitive information, such as eligibility criteria and application processes.
11/29/2012
This presentation provides infomration on the FEMA EMI Higher Education Program.
6/28/2012
Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN) is the Statewide Mutual Aid Program which includes Townships, Unit Road Districts, Public Works, County Highway Departments, water, and wastewater utilities/districts. Their site contains FAQs, sample ordinance, the IPWMAN Mutual Aid Agreement, presentations, minutes of the IPWMAN, and conference information. www.ipwman.org
11/29/2012
Independent Study course IS-100.PWb - Introduction to the Incident Command System for Public Works
5/21/2013
The Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial help or direct services to those who have necessary expenses and serious needs if they are unable to meet the needs through other means.
4/7/2011
The Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS), founded by the former Deputy Director of FEMA, Harvey G. Ryland, is an effort by the insurance industry to reduce the loss of life and property damages caused by natural disasters. IBHS sponsors the Showcase Community Program, the predecessor to FEMA's Project Impact, and is a member of Public-Private Partnerships 2000, a collaborative effort of the Subcommittee on Natural Disaster Reduction.
5/13/2013
A publication that highlights case studies and tools for community officials providing practical guidance on how to incorporate risk reduction strategies into existing local plans, policies, codes, and programs that guide community development or redevelopment patterns.
4/7/2011
Web site of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM). Site contains information on all aspects of emergency management. Numerous links to other Internet sites with information on emergency management.
4/7/2011
The Wildfire Magazine web site includes a complete downloadable issue of the magazine as well as individual articles and the Wildfire On-line Bookstore, which carries books, videos, and software addressing wildfires.
4/7/2011
This link features contract document that Leawood, KS, used when hiring a debris contractor. They had FEMA involved in this clean up, so this is in line with some of the things a consultant in the RFP will be probably wanting to have in their portfolio. Also included are copies of the FEMA forms that we were required to fill out (as samples). Check the FEMA site for more recent documents.
Julie Stasi, Administrative Services Manager
Leawood Public Works Department
4/7/2011
Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS.gov) is the national network of Lessons Learned and Best Practices for emergency response providers and homeland security officials. LLIS.gov's secure, restricted-access information is designed to facilitate efforts to prevent and respond to acts of terrorism across all disciplines and communities throughout the US.
5/13/2013
This guide provides guidance for Federal and State officials responsible for reviewing Local Mitigation Plans in a fair and consistent manner, and to ensure approved Local Mitigation Plans meet the requirements of the Stafford Act and Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §201.6.1.
5/13/2013
The official guide for local governments to develop, update and implement local mitigation plans.
5/13/2013
Provides a range of potential mitigation actions for reducing risk to natural hazards and disasters. Ideas for mitigation actions are presented for the following natural hazards: drought, earthquake, erosion, extreme temperatures, flood, hail, landslide, lightning, sea level rise, severe wind, severe winter weather, storm surge, subsidence, tornado, tsunami, and wildfire.
11/29/2012
Mutual aid legislation for Massachusetts and letter inviting participation
5/20/2013
The Emergency Management Assistance Compact web site features a information on best practices, example legislation, contact information, and other resources.
4/7/2011
The Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA, is a national and international clearinghouse for information on natural hazards and human adjustments to hazards and disasters. The Natural Hazards Center web site allows visitors to download periodicals and publications on all aspects of emergency management, disaster mitigation and recovery. Links are provided to educational institutions offering programs from certification through advanced degrees. Information is also provided on upcoming conferences, workshops and training sessions.
11/29/2012
FEMA's web page providing information and links on the National Incident Management System.
11/29/2012
2-page brochure which provides a quick overview of the system.
11/29/2012
Provides fact sheets for each of the training levels, links to the independent study courses and information regarding on-site training.
11/29/2012
Information on the NIPP, including the actual plan, training courses, newsletter and more.
11/29/2012
Two-page guide for state and local implementatoin of the NIPP.
11/29/2012
Information from the Dept of Homeland Security explaining the National Preparedness Guidelines
11/29/2012
The Department of Homeland Security compiled a list of frequently asked questions regarding the National Response Framework
5/21/2013
State of New Hampshire web site describing statewide mutual aid program. This site provides visitors with the ability to download sample Agreements, Aid Request Letters, Inventory Forms, List of Participating Communities, and Cost Data.
6/28/2012
FLU.GOV contains news, PSA, outreach, an “Ask the Experts” blog and other helpful resources for individuals and businesses. It also contains flu essentials one-pagers in multiple languages that can be downloaded and shared.
11/29/2012
Looking for advice from a public works professional on aspects of emergency management? Consult the Emergency Management Peer Resources Directory.
11/29/2012
Provided by the Govermnent of Canada, this guide contains information on what to do in different emergency situations.
4/7/2011
Meeting the national security challenges of today's world requires collaboration and commitment from all levels of government, the private sector and citizens. With that in mind, the National Homeland Security Consortium has outlined a vision for how the nation should address homeland security in the modern era in a new white paper, Protecting Americans in the 21st Century: Imperatives for the Homeland.
In particular, the paper urges an equal partnership between state, local and private entities and the federal government in setting national homeland security goals, policies and procedures.
11/29/2012
List and contact information for provincial emergency management organizations.
5/21/2013
This 2013 FEMA Fact Sheet provides info on eleigible applicants, the public assistance (PA) process and PA project categories.
11/29/2012
This link takes the user directly to the emergency management section of Public Safety Canada's web site.
4/7/2011
Prior to an Avian Influenza, Public Works Managers need to train employees on proper handling techniques to ensure their safety. In this PowerPoint, Chris Walsh, Director of Operations for the City of Beloit, Wisconsin, uses chocolate syrup to simulate influenza virus and all staff practice with gloves and syrup. This is a large file which may take several moments to download. Save to your computer rather than choosing to open and view.
4/7/2011
Snow and ice removal may be considered emergencies in temperate climates where even small amounts of ice or snow can have a tremendous impact. However, most communities that deal with significant snow events have an emergency snow action plan. Even for those communities, snow events are considered emergency situations whereby considerable planning and varying snow emergency actions are taken before, during and after. An emergency plan must/should be in place to accomplish the unplanned or over extended storm. Without a plan we would jeopardize response time to emergency situations resulting from snow activities, accidents from roll-overs to head-on and worst to fires because of ice and snow to collapsed roofs.
The APWA offers several publications which can be of assistance in establishing a snow and ice removal policy.
4/7/2011
The National Sea Grant has created HazNet, a web site focusing on coastal hazards and the mitigation of coastal hazards. This site collects resources and information from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Sea Grant programs, and other public and private sector programs relating to coastal erosion, storm surge, hurricanes, riverine flooding, and seismic hazards. This site also offers an on-line hazards bulletin board.
5/13/2013
State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding - A Mutual Aid Agreement entered into between States of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, New York & Wisconsin, and the Canadian Provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan.
1/9/2013
A robust review and evaluation of Connecticut’s approach to prevention, planning and mitigation.
1/9/2013
Response of Electrical Utilities to 2011 storm events in Connecticut
11/29/2012
Tennessee mutual aid law and accompanying descriptions from MTAS
1/9/2013
Nashua, NH, After Action Report - 2011 Tropical Storm Irene
1/9/2013
City of New Haven, CT after action review - 2011 Tropical Story Irene
1/9/2013
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities 2011 Hurrican Irene Electric Response Report
1/9/2013
After Action Report/Improvement Plan - 2011 Tropical Story Irene - Western Massachusetts
1/9/2013
Joint after action report regarding 2011 Tropical Storm Irene preparation, response and recovery - Westport Fire Department and Westport Emergency Management
4/7/2011
This document covers all areas of Upper Merion Township's Emergency Operations Plan
6/28/2012
Complete 84-page document from the US Department of Homeland Security, "Pandemic Influenza: Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Guide for Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources."
4/7/2011
Ten-page document from the US Department of Homeland Security - Pandemic Influenza Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Guide for Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources. See the document on their web site at http://www.pandemicflu.gov/ or use the link below.
4/7/2011
“Although the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) developed NIMS compliance requirements for state, local, and tribal governments, they have not developed requirements for individual sectors, such as the water sector. In the absence of specific requirements, this document provides recommended water sector NIMS implementation objectives that integrate NIMS principles into utility operations and planning.” This handout was developed by the EPA.
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