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FEMA is seeking public feedback for the National Qualification System chemical operations support specialist. This national engagement period will conclude at 5 p.m. ET on July 22.
During hazardous chemical preparedness or response operations, the chemical operations support specialist will identify and provide critical information to responders, key leaders and decision-makers. The specialist will be a state and local subject matter expert with the ability to bridge together response and chemical knowledge in order to minimize the impact of a potential or actual incident involving the release of hazardous chemicals.
National engagement provides an opportunity for interested parties to comment on the draft implementation objectives. Public feedback period also ensures if the chemical operations support specialist is relevant for all implementing partners.
FEMA will host three, 60-minute webinars to discuss the draft implementation objectives and answer related questions. The webinar is open to the whole community. Registration is required and on a first-come, first-served basis:
The webinars will review the Chemical Key Planning Factors during the webinar and allow for comments on the factors.
To review the draft position and for additional webinar information, visit FEMA.gov.
By offering activities ranging from coloring pages to matching games, Pedro the Penguin now helps children learn about disaster preparedness in six languages.
The “Prepare with Pedro: Disaster Preparedness Activity Book” is available for free digital download and mail order in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
To teach young children about emergency preparedness, FEMA created this 28-page activity book in partnership with the American Red Cross.
In “Prepare with Pedro,” kids follow Pedro throughout the United States as he learns how to prepare for hurricanes, wildfires and other hazards. The book also teaches the basics of creating an emergency kit and a family communication plan. Kids learn about these topics by participating in fun activities such as crossword puzzles, mazes and games.
In 2020, “Prepare with Pedro” was ordered or downloaded nearly 200,000 times. These downloads include 52,000 copies in Spanish, which was the first available translated version.
Translated copies of “Prepare with Pedro” present preparedness education to children and families for whom English may not be their first language. Since studies show that kids are trusted messengers in bringing safety information to their families, ordering these books in both English and a family’s native language can help engage the entire family in emergency preparedness.
How to access the “Prepare with Pedro: Disaster Preparedness Activity Book:”
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Funding for Regional Preparedness Grants Now Available
FEMA released the funding notice for the fiscal year 2021 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program. The application period will close at 5 p.m. ET on July 16.
Applicants are encouraged to consider the needs of underserved and socially vulnerable populations and to involve representatives from the affected communities in the proposed project to ensure their needs are sufficiently addressed.
Awards will be made on a competitive basis to applicants who present an ability to successfully meet the requirements described in the funding notice.
For additional information and to review the notice of funding opportunity, visit FEMA.gov. Applicant submissions must be made on grants.gov.
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FEMA Announces Funding Opportunity for High-Hazard Dams
FEMA announced $12 million in funding is available for non-federal dams to reduce dam risk, increase community preparedness and provide flood protection.
The annual funding is part of the Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams grant program for fiscal year 2021. The application period will close June 25.
In a state or territory with an enacted dam safety program, the state administrative agency, or an equivalent state agency, is eligible to apply for the grant. Each eligible state may submit only one grant application. Eligible subrecipients, including local governments and nonprofit organizations, are encouraged to review the notice of funding opportunity announcement on Grants.gov.
Email the Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams grant program with comments or questions. For more information about the grant or general program information, visit the Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams grant program or the National Dam Safety Program webpages on FEMA.gov.
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FEMA Releases Guidelines for Resource Management Preparedness
FEMA released the “National Incident Management System Guideline for Resource Management Preparedness” containing resource management preparedness information and best practices.
The document supplements the National Incident Management System resource management component by providing additional details on resource management preparedness processes, best practices, authorities and tools.
FEMA will host a 30-minute webinar at 3 p.m. ET on June 23 to discuss the NIMS "Guideline for Resource Management Preparedness" and answer related questions. All webinars are open to the whole community. Advance registration is required and on a first-come, first-served basis.
To review the draft National Qualifications System implementation objectives and for additional webinar information, visit FEMA.gov.
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FEMA Releases Incident Complexity Guide
FEMA released the "Incident Complexity Guide: Planning, Preparedness and Training." The guide is intended for use during planning, preparedness and training efforts and not as a decision-making tool during a response.
FEMA will host two, 30-minute webinars to discuss the Incident Complexity Guide and answer related questions. All webinars are open to the whole community. Advance registration is required and on a first-come, first-served basis.
To review the Incident Complexity Guide and for additional webinar information, visit FEMA.gov.
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FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test
In coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, FEMA will conduct a nationwide test to assess the capabilities of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alert at 2:20 p.m. ET on Aug. 11 with a backup date of Aug. 25.
The Emergency Alert System test is made available to Emergency Alert System participants (i.e., radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers and wireline video providers) and is scheduled to last approximately one minute. The test message will be similar to regular monthly test messages with which the public is familiar.
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