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FEMA’s Higher Education Program Bits and Pieces National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD 18 November 2011Hi Ed Website (submitted today to webmaster for posting next week):I attended training class this week which left me with very little time to compose an activity report. All website updates will be included in the November 23rd activity report. We will also be launching a new look to the Hi Ed website. I haven’t been given an ETA but I know the webmaster is working to have it ready very soon. Let me know what you think of the new look when it is operational. Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference Update15th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference is scheduled June 4-7, 2012. College and University News: Shannon continues to be hard at work with the yearly update of the Hi Ed website college list. The college list is the section most used by potential students seeking program information as well as being used by other colleges and universities that are investigating the possibility of an emergency management program in their school. For these and other reasons it is essential for us to have the most current and up to date information for your programs. Please respond to Shannon’s email as soon as possible when she contacts you. We appreciate the time you take to inform us of changes to your program. Hi Ed Statistical Update for November 2011:Emergency Management Higher Education Programs – 254 68 Certificate, Diploma, Focus-Area, Minor in EM Collegiate Programs48 Schools Offer Associate Degree Programs42 Schools Offer Bachelor Degree Programs86 Schools with Master-Level/Concentrations/Tracks/Specializations/Emphasis Areas/Degrees10 Schools Offer Doctoral-Level ProgramsU.S. Homeland Security/Defense and Terrorism Hi Ed Programs – 123 U.S. International Disaster Relief/Humanitarian Assistance Programs – 15Public Health, Medical and Related Program – 26 Listing of Related Programs – 27 2012 Student Conference Scholarship Program,26th Annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference May 13-18, 2012 in Fort Lauderdale, FloridaAll students interested in Emergency Management are invited to apply for a Student Scholarship to attend the 26th Annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference May 13-18, 2012 in Fort Lauderdale, FloridaEligibility:Students currently enrolled in a public or private institution of higher education, at the graduate or undergraduate levels, and who have taken or are taking emergency management related courses as part of their academic program, are eligible to apply. While a student’s major or minor concentration of study need not be “emergency management” specifically, they should demonstrate that their field of study has a direct impact to overall emergency preparedness, response, recovery and/or mitigation.Additional Eligibility Considerations:Recent Graduates: Students who complete their degree requirements no more than 6 months prior to the conference are also eligible to apply.Florida Residents: Students who are Florida “residents for tuition purposes” (as per § 1009.21, F.S.) will be given priority. Out-of-state or online students may also be considered based upon review committee recommendation.Institutional Limits: The total number of students from any single institution will be limited based on total funding availability.How to Apply:Apply online between December 15, 2011 and February 15, 2012.Email ghcrene@ to be added to the email distribution list for future notifications, including availability of the application portal. Applicants will be notified of their status in March.For more information on the 2012 GHC, visit .The 2nd Annual National Alabama State University HBCU Conference is March 5-7, 2012.?The theme is Entrepreneurship: Transforming Education, Government and Industry.Facebook - click hereTwitter - click here Conference website – click here?Please click here to sign-up to receive updates as the conference draws near. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter today. Register online today at asu-!Emergency Management and Homeland Security News: Autumn has arrived and so has the very changeable weather. Check the FEMA website when preparing your home, car and work place for cold weather emergencies. Important information can be found at Received some good autumn driving tips from FEMA this week that I felt is applicable to everyone traveling the highways and byways. Autumn brings a distinct change in deer behavior. During this time of year drivers should be particularly cautious. The passiveness of spring and summer is gone, replaced by the frenzy of wandering deer. Mature bucks become aggressive and roam widely in search of other deer. Deer become most active and unpredictable during the fall season.? At this time of year, deer are much more likely to dart into roadways without warning. ?Drivers need to be extra alert to avoid collisions that could result in serious injuries or even death.? According to the Insurance Information Institute, over 1.6 million deer-vehicle collisions occur each year.? These accidents result in vehicle damage, injuries and sometimes fatalities at a cost of about $4.6 billion. In addition, the recent disaster activity in the Northeast adds to the importance of driving cautiously.Caution when driving is particularly important during the morning and evening commutes when visibility may be poor and deer are more active.? Triggered by shorter days and cooler weather, deer disperse and move around more as they search for other deer. Deer behavior is likely to be sudden and unpredictable.? Deer movements will pick up in the coming weeks as temperatures cool and breeding season begins. Commuters should be especially alert when daylight saving time ends -- November 6th. Normal driving times will be more closely aligned with peak deer activity periods after this time.? For winter driving, we offer the following safe driving tips:If you spot a deer, slow down and pay attention to sudden movements. If the deer doesn’t move, do not go around it. Wait until the deer passes and the road is clear.Pay attention to “deer crossing” signs.Use your car’s high beams when there is no oncoming traffic. High beams are reflected in the deer’s eyes.If you see one deer, watch for others.? Deer are pack animals. Be assured if there is one, then others are usually close by.? Items like deer whistles, deer fences and reflectors have not been proven effective at deterring deer crossing roadways. Do not tailgate. The driver in front of you may have to stop suddenly to avoid a deer.Wear your seat belt.If a collision with a deer is inevitable, do not swerve to avoid impact. The deer may counter-maneuver suddenly. Brake firmly, but stay in your lane. Collisions are more likely to be fatal if a driver swerves to avoid a deer and instead collides with oncoming traffic or a fixed structure.Immediately report any deer-vehicle collision to a law enforcement agency. ?If you strike a deer and have damage to your vehicle, or damage to some else’s property, notify your insurance representative as soon as possible and provide necessary details.If you do strike a deer, don’t approach it.? An injured deer is frightened and can injure you as well as further injuring itself.? If the deer is blocking the roadway, it poses a threat to other drivers; so call the authorities immediately.Thanksgiving Day Safety Tips from the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) Safety CommitteeThanksgiving is a holiday that brings friends and family together to share a good meal, conversation and laughter. But Thanksgiving also comes with several health hazards, including an increased chance of fires, food poisoning and choking. Take a few minutes to review these Thanksgiving Day safety tips, and enjoy the holiday without worry.FireThe U.S. Fire Administration reports that, on Thanksgiving Day, more than 4,000 fires occur. The average number of cooking fires doubles on the holiday. In addition to installing a fire detector in the kitchen, there are several easy ways to avoid fires:Don't leave the kitchen while frying and grilling. Use a timer and do kitchen checks when simmering, baking, broiling and roasting. If deep frying a turkey, keep the fryer outside, away from walls, fences and other structures. Also, keep the fryer away from moisture to avoid burns from steam and spattering oil.Keep pot holders and food wrappers 3 feet away from the stove or other hot surfaces. Kids should stay 3 feet away too. Make sure the handles of pots and pans are facing inward. Avoid loose clothes, especially those with long sleeves, while cooking. And make sure all candles and smoking materials are put out after the guests leave.TurkeyEating undercooked turkey is another Thanksgiving health problem. If a turkey is thawed at a temperature above 40 degrees Fahrenheit, salmonella or other bacteria that cause food poisoning can grow.Safely cooking a turkey starts with correct defrosting. There are three methods for safe defrosting. The turkey can be thawed in the refrigerator—one day for every 5 lbs. of the bird. The turkey can be submerged in water if it is in leak-proof packaging—30 minutes for every pound. The water should be changed every half hour. It's also safe to defrost a turkey in a microwave. Remove any packaging and follow the manufacturer's instructions.With all three methods it's important to cook the turkey immediately after thawing. Don't slow cook or partially cook the turkey, and check the temperature with a meat thermometer to determine if it's done. Even if the turkey came with a pop-up thermometer, it's necessary to check the innermost part of the thigh and wing, and the thickest part of the breast. The turkey needs to be at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit (and the stuffing, too).Let the turkey rest before carving. This gives the juices time to set.ChokingThe most common cause of choking is talking while eating. If a person is unable to cough, breathe or speak, the first thing to do is call 911. Next, the Red Cross recommends a technique called FIVE-and-FIVE for choking victims.The first step is giving the choking victim five sharp blows on the back, using the heel of the hand. If the obstruction is not dislodged by this move, the next step is to give the victim five quick, upward abdominal thrusts.Some people run from the table when they start choking. It's important to stay with other people so they can give assistance. If the victim is alone, he can give himself the five abdominal thrusts using his hand or by pressing his abdomen firmly against the back of a chair.LeftoversEating Thanksgiving leftovers that have been improperly stored can also lead to food poisoning. Leftovers need to be put away within two hours after serving the food. (This includes pumpkin pie.) They go in the refrigerator if they are going to be eaten within three days; otherwise they go in the freezer. Food should be stored in shallow containers. Meat should be removed from the bone before being put away.Reheated leftovers should be cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy should be brought to a vigorous boil.PetsThanksgiving brings health hazards to dogs and other pets as well as humans. Don't give turkey bones to pets. Turkey bones and other bird bones are hollow, which makes them likely to splinter. This can cause tears in an animal's esophagus, stomach or intestines.Fatty holiday foods, like turkey skin and gravy, can contribute to pancreatitis. More pets are brought to vets for pancreatitis after their owners have had a party or holiday dinner.Be careful about leaving chocolate candies out (or kids dropping candy on the floor). Chocolate can cause illness and even death when dogs ingest it. In addition, dogs shouldn't be fed grapes, raisins, onions, alcohol or anything with caffeine. It's also important to keep the string used to tie the turkey and other food wrappings out of reach of pets.Dogs also tend to be excited when there are lots of people in the house. When they are excited, they often eat too quickly, and this can lead to bloating, a very dangerous condition. Feed your dog before the guests arrive and don't let them be too active before or after eating.National Emergency Management Agency Learning Resource Center (NETC LRC) Update Current Awareness: Weekly News Roundups - Just updated All-Hazards News and Information:? ?Some of what you’ll find includes - Effective Emergency Management: A Closer Look at the Incident Command System'Epic' Storm Damages Buildings In AlaskaIt happened today..Great Boston Fire of 1872Fire Service Deployment: Assessing Community Vulnerability'Tragedy trimmed in mink:' 50 years after the Bel Air fire disasterNew at the LRC Last Week All new library materials (174 new items this week) Downloadable titles Dissertations/ThesesSelected Fire/EMS/Emergency Mgmt topics:Disaster planning/preparedness Emergency Management Emergency response Geographic Information Systems Homeland Security Interagency Cooperation Mass casualties Mass Evacuation? Natural disasters Nuclear/Radiological Hazards Public Health Resiliency/Critical Infrastructure Risk communications/social media Risk evaluation/management Terrorism Training - Emergency Mgmt Wildfires Disaster Bookstore – Emergency Management Books and Related Products Press Release Announcing a new online bookstore, featuring high-quality, low-cost books on emergency and risk management, hazards, and disasters, as well as related products, such as disaster time line charts. This site is the successor to the bookstore operated by the Public Entity Risk Institute (PERI). As such, it is the exclusive seller of the book Emergency Management: The American Experience, 1900-2005 and a number of other PERI-sponsored products.Additional titles available include:Managing for Long-Term Community Recovery in the Aftermath of Disaster;Challenges of Emergency Management in Higher Education: Planning and Strategies;Holistic Disaster Recovery: Ideas for Building Local Sustainability After a Natural Disaster;Characteristics of Effective Emergency Management Organizational Structures;Are you Ready? What Lawyers Need to Know About Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery;Integrating Emergency Management Studies into Higher Education: Ideas, Programs, and StrategiesIdeas From An Emerging Field: Teaching Emergency Management in Higher Education; and Emergency Management in Higher Education: Current Practices and Conversations.Our online store offers convenient and prompt service. We look forward to your patronage, and we welcome comments and suggestions.Visit the bookstore online today at ! The?text transcript?of the?November 9th Program, "The Tennessee Fusion Center: Changes in Information Sharing Since 9/11," with center Co-director Steve Hewitt, is now available.?Please take a moment to rate this program for relevance and share your comments.??EIIP and Jacksonville State University are now partnering to offer CEUs for attending Webinars.? See for details.?Is your organization interested in becoming an EIIP Partner? Click here to review our Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles and access the Memorandum of Partnership.Newsletters/Periodicals: American Journal of Disaster Medicine?To subscribe to the American Journal of Disaster Medicine About the PublisherAt Weston Medical Publishing, our mission is simple: to provide the highest quality professional journals and we take great pride in our company, our commitment to customer service and in the journals we publish.CEMR Network Broadcast: feel free to invite other EM professionals, researchers, professors, or others that you think would be interested in participating in the CEMR Network. If you have any suggestions or comments regarding the CEMR Network, please feel free to post on the CEMR Network profile wall or send us an email.If you would like to broadcast an announcement to the CEMR Network, please let us know at inqury@cem-.New York City Citizen Corps Council News: The NYC Citizen Corps Council News is an excellent source for emergency preparedness information.? This robust weekly newsletter for organizations includes information about:?? ??Organizations wishing to subscribe should contact Justin Land, Community Outreach Coordinator–NYC Office of Emergency Management at citizencorps@oem..Black Emergency Managers Association (BEMA) MISSION: Provide information, networking, professional development opportunities to African-American emergency managers. To advance the emergency management and homeland security profession within African-American communities. To assist and ensure African-American and minority community involvement in all phases of emergency management to include grant opportunities, training, preparedness, etc. with emphasis on the long-term recovery of the community. To provide mentoring opportunities to high school and college level students so that these individuals will return with skills for their communities. BEMA is an 'all inclusive' association and does not exclude any individual, organization, or entity that adheres to our primary mission & vision.To join send an email to BlackEmergManagersAssociation@ Emergency Management Solutions is a free monthly newsletter written by Lucien G. Canton, CEM. It is intended to share ideas, tips and tricks that will help improve your emergency programs. To subscribe to the newsletter or to view the current issue . Natural Hazards Observer, DR 578—November 17, 2011 is now available Call Outs: Calls for Papers, Abstracts, Proposals, and MoreNew Web ResourcesConferences, Training and Events Jobs, Jobs, JobsContributions of jobs, conferences, and other content to this newsletter can be sent to jolie.breeden@colorado.edu. Please include “for Disaster Research” in the subject line.To subscribe, visit or e-mail jolie.breeden@colorado.edu.Visit the Natural Hazards Center Web site to read the November and past editions of the Observer.Emergency Management Magazine – Management is the award-winning, all-hazards publication of record for emergency management, public safety and homeland security stakeholders charged to protect our communities, critical infrastructure and the security of our nation.For more information, contact 800-940-6039 or Journal of Emergency Management Journal of Emergency Management is a professional, bi-monthly journal with a simple but urgent goal: to better equip all those responsible for emergency preparedness and response to deal effectively with everything from acts of terror, fires, floods, and weather emergencies to gas explosions and catastrophic accidents on land, in the air, or at sea.With a well-focused game plan carried out by an unbeatable team of emergency preparedness and response experts, Journal of Emergency Management is already being hailed as long overdue and a "must have" for anyone responsible for the safety and well-being of both personnel and property.For JEM subscription information: Center for Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security (CIP/HS)The CIP Report is a monthly, electronic newsletter for professionals in industry, government, and academia who have an interest in critical infrastructure protection (CIP). The newsletter provides the latest information about CIP including emerging legislation, government initiatives and leaders, and academic endeavors. All versions of The CIP Report are available in The CIP Report Archive with a complete listing of all volumes of The CIP Report organized by date and topic.The Center for Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security (CIP/HS), originally called the CIP Project, is located in the George Mason University School of Law.? The Center received initial funding in 2002 and enjoyed subsequent renewal through the current fiscal year.? Executive management of the grant is through The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).? As the project expanded, on-going activities were leveraged to generate new funding that matured the project scope to address unexplored areas of critical infrastructure protection.? By 2004, the CIP Project grant had evolved into a family of projects under the overall umbrella of the Center for Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security (CIP/HS), featuring core research (NIST-funded) and contracted research projects.? Additional funding sources include, but are not limited to, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Battelle, and SANDIA National Laboratories.To subscribe to the CIP/HS Report: Notes from the Hi Ed Program:Note: FEMA email addresses have changed. If you need to contact us please remember to use our updated email addresses. Barbara – Barbara.L.Johnson@fema. Shannon – Shannon.Cool@associates.fema. We are accepting news and events to be placed in our “Bits and Pieces” reports each week. Let us know what emergency management or homeland security activities are happening at your college, university, and state or local emergency management office. Have an unrivaled weekend,Barbara Barbara L. JohnsonHigher Education Program AssistantFEMA/EMI/NETCDepartment of Homeland Security16825 S. Seton Avenue, K016Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Ph: (301) 447-1452Barbara.L.Johnson@fema. Emergency Management Institute A 60-Year Legacy of Training and Education in Emergency Management“FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.” ................
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