FEMA Bulletin Week of October 12, 2020

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Week of October 12, 2020

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In this Edition:

Important Dates & Reminders

Oct 14

Webinar on Prioritizing Equity.


October 15

Webinar on the Trafficking Victims Protection Act;

Webinar on Firefighters Grant Application;

International ShakeOut Day


Oct 27

Comment Period for Mitigation Planning Updates Closes

National Exercise Program Application Ends November 1

FEMA is accepting nominations to the National Exercise Program. Fall round nomination submissions are due no later than Nov. 1 and decisions will be sent by Dec. 1. 

 

To request exercise support, local, state, tribal, territorial and federal government agencies and their private, nonprofit or other whole community partners can download the nomination form and send the completed form with any supporting documentation to the National Exercise Division. For jurisdictions not ready to submit a request at this time, the program will hold additional exercise nomination rounds in spring and fall of 2021.

 

Send an email to the National Exercise Division with any questions you may have.

 

FEMA, through the National Exercise Program, offers no-cost assistance for exercise design, development, conduct and evaluation to validate capabilities across all mission areas.


FEMA Podcast Episode 78: ShakeOut

This week's episode of the FEMA podcast features the annual International ShakeOut day. It discusses earthquake preparedness and what to expect during this year’s ShakeOut.

 

Earthquakes can happen anywhere and at any time. ShakeOut helps us prepare for the potential impact of earthquakes. The drill takes place at 10:15 a.m. in every time zone on Oct. 15. This year’s drill can be adapted to fit your daily environment. Visit the website to learn how you can register and participate

 

On the day of your ShakeOut drill, show your friends, family and colleagues the actions you take to remain safe and prepared! Take a picture that is representative of what a real earthquake disaster situation may look like. Tag @FEMA on social media using #ShakeOut. 

 

For more information, visit ShakeOut.org or ready.gov/earthquakes.

Podcast

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Week 2

Week two of National Cybersecurity Month focuses on securing devices at home and work.

 

This decade has made us more technologically connected than ever, and this year, the coronavirus pandemic changed the way we work, learn and socialize. The world’s technological advancements also come with vulnerabilities that cannot be understated. It is important to adhere to the three key principles of cybersecurity: confidentiality, integrity and availability.

 

Cybersecurity awareness helps to identify actions you can take both at home and in the office to protect your all Internet-connected devices including phones, tablets or computers, household appliances and even your car.

 

Visit DHS’s NCSAM and Stop. Think. Connect. TM  Campaign websites to learn more about what you can do to improve cybersecurity.


FEMA Releases NIMS Resource Typing Documents: Geology Field Reconnaissance and Pipeline Inspector

The FEMA National Integration Center released the Geology Field Reconnaissance and Pipeline Inspector positions and the Geology Field Reconnaissance resource typing document on the Resource Typing Library Tool.

 

Today’s release includes:

  • Geology Field Reconnaissance Team
  • Geology Field Reconnaissance Specialist
  • Geological Survey Support Specialist
  • Pipeline Inspector

 

The geology field reconnaissance and pipeline inspector positions and the geology field reconnaissance resource typing document will facilitate the sharing of deployable positions at all jurisdictional levels.

 


Upcoming Deadlines and Reminders


FEMA Holds Webinar on Application Process for Pandemic Assistance to Firefighters Grant

Volunteer and combination fire departments have another chance to apply for funding under this year's Assistance to Firefighters COVID-19 Supplemental grant.

 

FEMA will host a live webinar at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 15, demonstrating the application process and walking through the application questions. The training schedule is posted on the FEMA website.

 

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. ET on Nov. 13. There is $31 million in funds remaining to be awarded. Find more information on the FEMA website.

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FEMA Co-Hosts Webinar Series on Equity

 

FEMA partners with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to host a virtual webinar series on "Alliances for Equity."  Every Wednesday in October, this series will discuss current efforts to adopt equitable practices across the field of resilience. Each session is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. ET. The topics include:

  • Oct 14 – Prioritizing Equity
  • Oct 21 – Planning for an Equitable Future
  • Oct 28 – Building a Foundation for Action

Visit the event website for more information about the series, register and to review the agenda and speakers schedule.

 

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DHS Offers Webinar on Countering Human Trafficking

 

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives is hosting a webinar to highlight the contributions of faith and community leaders, our frontline service providers who diligently work to counter the detrimental effects of modern day slavery in all of its forms. The TVPA is the first comprehensive law in the United States to address the transnational crime of human trafficking, child sexual exploitation and forced labor. 

 

The webinar will be held at 2 p.m. ET on Oct. 15. Register on FEMA Adobe Connect.

 

For information, contact partnerships@fema.dhs.gov.

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FEMA Accepts Public Comments on Inundated and Submerged Roads Draft Guidance

FEMA and the Federal Highway Administration developed guidance for federal assistance for the restoration of inundated and submerged roads damaged or destroyed by a declared major disaster. The draft policy and comments matrix are located on the FEMA website.

 

All comments must be submitted to FEMA-Recovery-PA-Policy@fema.dhs.gov by October 14. Any comments received during the public comment period will be reviewed and considered for the final version of the policy.

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FEMA Holds Comment Period for Mitigation Planning Updates

On Aug. 28, FEMA published updates to the Flood Mitigation Assistance grant program and mitigation planning regulations for public comment in the Federal Register. The updates synchronize the requirements enacted by the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (BW-12). 

 

The 60-day public comment period is open until Oct. 27. Visit  Regulations.gov and provide comments to Docket ID: FEMA-2019-0011.