Monday, November 15, 2010

Fwd: [IAEM-USA SR] Spring Internship

See below for a great internship opportunity!

 

 

I am attaching a link to information on our internship program.  Please feel free to share this with anyone you feel would be interested

 

http://www.wakefieldbrunswick.com/pdf/Internship_program-Final.pdf

 

Fwd: Call for Presentations Ends Next Week

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Call for Presentations - Ends Next Week

Submissions Due By: November 26, 2010

All Submissions MUST be ON-LINE. Submissions received by E-mail,
Fax or Hardcopy will not be accepted.

The World Conference of Disaster Management (WCDM) and The Canadian
Centre for Emergency Preparedness (CCEP) is now calling for presentations
for the 21st WCDM taking place June 19 - 22, 2011 in Toronto, Canada.

The 2011 Conference theme is: Innovative Solutions for a Modern World,
Emergency Management and Business Continuity Working Together

For this year's call for presentations we are particularly interested
in receiving abstracts on case studies and resilience as well as
submissions in the categories listed below.

PLEASE REVIEW INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE CLICKING TO SUBMIT

Conferenc Overview & Audience

The 21st WCDM will bring delegates from over 40 countries within the fields
of Emergency Management, Business Continuity, Emergency Response, Risk
Management, IT Disaster Recovery, Disaster Management Research, Emergency
Communications, Emergency Health, Security, HR, Environmental, Community Planning,
as well as for the organizations which supply and service these professions.

A major goal of the WCDM is to offer a program that challenges delegates by
examining traditional concepts and methods, and provides:

  • new ideas and approaches to problem solving
  • both leading edge and topical presentations
  • opportunities to connect with key individuals and organizations across
    the disaster management spectrum

The 2011 Conference theme is: Innovative Solutions for a Modern World,
Emergency Management and Business Continuity Working Together

If you have some knowledge to share with international delegates within
disaster management fields mentioned above and comply with the theme and
objectives below, please submit your abstract today. Or if you know of someone
who might be interested in presenting, please pass on this Call for Presentation
onto them.

Submissions of abstracts have to comply with the Theme and Objectives of the
conference. In addition
For this year's call for presentations we are particularly
interested in receiving abstracts on case studies and resilience as well as
submissions in the categories listed below
:

  • Real Events/Lessons Learned
  • Emerging Trends in Disaster Management
  • The Human Element in Disaster Management
  • Technical Issues/Threats
  • Disaster Management Principles & Practices
  • Academic//Research and Development
  • Resilience
  • Case Studies

Please visit our web site at http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=gkk5lzbab&et=1103923607594&s=200101&e=001V0R7Mg-pjMF9BxhCqigdhhHjY_ClBGcNXAfTDwlCwC8KPhiuIrzpwG6yyg-UzuaCzL27L9xitiuQYVrM60RcvB283eIyNbQFAxZLoqc0PVyLPwSjA77TdPgXk68yeoIW-EiupiWKd2jwpW6JAJWvgA== to access the Call for Presentations

Submitters will be guided through four submission steps:

  1. Create an Account (if you haven't previously OR if you have forgotten
    your log-in
    you can click on the hyperlink within the returning users
    to have your password emailed to you)
  2. Add Speakers (or view the list of "My Speakers" that you already
    submitted. If you would like to update your speaker details please
    email acarley@wcdm.org)
  3. Add Presentation
  4. Assign Speakers to the Presentation (you can assign speakers you
    have previously submitted)
  5. Submit for Review

Submission of abstracts (Deadline November 26, 2010)

If you have any questions please call Adrian Gordon at
(905) 330-4069 or email: agordon@ccep.ca


Friday, November 12, 2010

DHS Publishes the 2nd Edition of the Risk Lexicon

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) improves its ability to make risk-informed decisions by conducting systematic and structured assessments of homeland security risk. This ongoing effort includes the development of processes and tools to gather, integrate, analyze, and communicate information about risk. These tools, like the DHS Risk Lexicon aid the Homeland Security Enterprise in strategically prioritizing efforts and resources.

Clear and unambiguous communication among homeland security risk practitioners, decisionmakers, and stakeholders is necessary to achieve integrated risk management. The DHS Risk Lexicon supports integrated risk management by defining a single language for risk management and analysis. The DHS Risk Lexicon makes available an official set of harmonized risk-related terms and definitions.

http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/dhs-risk-lexicon-2010.pdf

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

GIS in Healthcare

"GIS in Hospital and Healthcare Emergency Management: The Evolving Role"

A GIS Day presentation by Ric Skinner, GISP

Nov. 17 @ noon – 1 p.m. ET.Go to link --

http://www.emforum.org/ 

 


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Monday, November 8, 2010

Introduction to WMD/Hazardous Materials and Their Signs/Symptoms

Robert Feinberg, Philadelphia University Disaster Medicine and Management Alumni is opening up this class: Introduction to Weapons of Mass Destruction Hazardous Materials and their signs and symptoms. This is sponsored by FEMA and Main Line Health.

You can register for one of these dates by emailing Feinbergr@mlhs.org with your name and contact info and which dates you want to attend.

Feb 28, 2011 0800 - 1200 Bryn Mawr Hospital
March 2, 2011 1300 - 1700 Paoli Memorial Hospital
March 4, 2011 1300 - 1700 Lankenau Hospital
March 8, 2011 1300 - 1700 Riddle Memorial Hospital
March 10, 2011 1600 - 2000 Bryn Mawr Hospital

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Fw: Internship Positions Available

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From: "All Hands Volunteers" <intern@hands.org>
Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 22:00:02 +1100
To: aaron<arichman3@gmail.com>
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Subject: Internship Positions Available

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All Hands Volunteers

Internship Positions Available

All Hands Volunteers currently has five open intern positions starting in January, 2011 to help our development and communications managers. The positions require a 90-day commitment, and are on location in Leogane, Haiti.

Airfare and accommodations are provided.

Please forward this listing out to your family and friends.

For more information or to apply visit www.hands.org/intern.

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