 CNCS staff members and AmeriCorps NCCC members and respond to flooding in Detroit, MI
MI: Flooding
- On August 11-12 the Greater Detroit area had record breaking flooding that affected homes in and around Detroit, MI.
- The Michigan Community Service Commission is the state’s lead agency for coordinating volunteers working closely with local and National VOAD partners. For more information on the Michigan Community Service Commission response to the flooding follow them on their Facebook page
- One CNCS staff member with the DSU and two CNCS staff members with the Disaster Response Cadre have been deployed to Detroit, MI to support the Michigan Community Service Commission in their response efforts.
- Four AmeriCorps NCCC Teams (29 members) from the North Central Region Campus in Vinton, Iowa have been deployed to assist the Michigan Community Service Commission, NECHAMA Jewish Disaster Response, and ICNA Disaster Relief with recovery efforts. Members are supporting the Recovery Coordination Center and Multi Agency Resource Centers by registering affected home owners for volunteer support, doing home damage assessments, and leading volunteers in mucking and gutting homes.
White House
Innovation for Disaster Response and Recovery Demo Day
More than 1,500 people participated online and in-person at
the White House Innovation for Disaster Response and Recovery Demo Day.
Below are links to the blog post summarizing the
event, the video of the event, and a link to the White House Fact Sheet
highlighting commitments from Federal and local departments and agencies,
organizations and tech companies.
Executive
Masters in Emergency Management & Preparedness
Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies (SCS)
will provide Segal Award recipients an additional 15% scholarship each semester
for all Master of Professional Studies (MPS) programs, Executive Master of
Professional Studies (EMPS) programs, and the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal
Studies (BALS) program. Tuition rates are adjusted annually and go into effect
at the conclusion of each spring semester. This scholarship shall not apply to
study abroad programs or any additional fees levied by Georgetown University.
Students must remain in good academic standing according to the standards set
forth by the SCS Office of Academic Affairs in order to continue receiving the
scholarship.
Contact Information
Contact Name: SCS Scholarships
Phone: 202-687-8715
Fax: 202-784-7230
Email: scsscholarships@georgetown.edu
Website: http://scs.georgetown.edu/admissions/scholarships
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