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From: cometupdates-bounces@comet.ucar.edu
[mailto:cometupdates-bounces@comet.ucar.edu] On Behalf Of Joseph Lamos
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 12:44 PM
To: Announce
Subject: [Cometupdates] New Publication: Community Hurricane
Preparedness:2nd Edition

Greetings,

The COMET Program is pleased to announce the publication of "Community
Hurricane Preparedness: 2nd Edition". This 6-hour module is intended
primarily for emergency managers in communities that deal with impacts
from tropical cyclones. In addition to discussing the science behind
hurricanes, their formation, and their hazards, the module provides an
overview of forecast products and tools that emergency managers can use
to help prepare their communities for these threats. The culmination of
the module is a decision-making exercise, based on an actual hurricane,
in which the learner will review information and make decisions at
various stages as a hurricane threatens.

The original module was published in 2000. This 2nd edition provides
updated information on hurricane science and National Weather Service
forecast products. In addition, a new section on Emergency Management
discusses decision-making tools that can help emergency managers in
response and evacuation decision-making during hurricane threats.

Please follow this link to start the module:
http://www.meted.ucar.edu/hurrican/chp/.

This module is also available in Spanish as Huracanes: Preparación de la
comunidad, 2a Edición. You can find the Spanish-language version at:
http://www.meted.ucar.edu/hurrican/chp_es/

This module requires a web browser with Flash Player version 9 (or
higher). For technical support, please visit the MetEd Support page:
http://www.meted.ucar.edu/about_support.htm#C.

NOTE TO NWS and other NOAA EMPLOYEES: This module is available in the
Commerce Learning Center @ National Weather Service
(https://doc.learn.com/noaa/nws). Please access it in that system in
order to get credit.

We welcome any comments or questions you may have regarding the content,
instructional approach, or use of this module. Please e-mail your
comments or questions support@comet.ucar.edu.


Sincerely,

Joseph P. Lamos, Ph.D.
Deputy Director, Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology,
Education and Training (COMET)
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Fwd: FW: FEMA independent study course

FYI a new FEMA independent study course:

IS-200.HCa – Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations New 6/11/2010

Fw: Looking for Health Cluster Coordinator for Haiti

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From: disaster@paho.org

Date: 12 Jun 2010 04:11:12 -0400

To: <arichman3@gmail.com>

Subject: Looking for Health Cluster Coordinator for Haiti

The World Health Organization/Pan American Health Organization is accepting CVs for the position of Health Cluster Coordinator in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The period for submission of CVs begins June 11, 2010 and closes June 18, 2010. The duration of the position posting is minimum 6 months, with possibility of extension.

The Health Cluster Coordinator will ensure the good performance of the country Heath Cluster, promoting and upholding the Humanitarian Principles and the Principles of Partnership. The country Health Cluster performance, in turn, will be monitored and evaluated according to the extent by which the activities and programs of the cluster partners meet the health needs of the crisis-affected populations.

Please send emails with CVs to: hai.clustersante@paho.org. The subject line should read: CV For Health Cluster Coordinator

Qualifications

Education: Essential: Degree in medicine and/or Public Health., social science

Experience: Essential: Minimum of 6-10 years international field experience, of which at least 3 in managing and coordinating health programs in sudden-onset emergencies.

Languages

• Essential: Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and French
• Desirable: Working knowledge of a another international/UN and/or local language.

Summary of duties

Identify Health Cluster partners

• Identify key humanitarian partners for the health cluster, respecting their respective mandates and program priorities; Identify other key partners, including national authorities, peacekeeping forces etc; Closely work with Nutrition and WASH Clusters and ensure effective links with Food Security and the Shelter Cluster (with OCHA support).

Assessment

• Promote and adopt standardized methods, tools and formats for common use in health needs assessments to ensure predictable action within a common strategy;
• Assess medical supplies available in the country or in the pipeline (map medical stocks);
• Ensure predictable action and a common strategy within the health cluster for the identification of gaps in the health sector and in the humanitarian health response.

Coordination of program implementation

• Ensure the establishment/maintenance of appropriate health coordination mechanisms, including working groups at the national and, if necessary, local level;
• Ensure and, whenever applicable, chair health coordination mechanisms including health cluster meetings and working groups in close collaboration with National authorities;
• Secure commitments from cluster participants in responding to needs and filling gaps, ensuring an appropriate distribution of responsibilities within the cluster, with clearly defined focal points for specific issues where necessary;
• Promote emergency response actions while at the same time considering the need for early recovery planning as well as prevention and risk reduction concerns;
• Ensure timely, effective and coordinated health responses based on participatory and community based approaches.

Planning and strategy development

• Develop/update agreed response strategies and action plans for the cluster and ensure that these are adequately reflected in overall country strategies
• Draw lessons learned from past activities and revise strategies and action plans accordingly;
• Prepare work and a strategy for the recovery phase and the handover to national and local health authorities.
• Lead and participate in weekly Health Cluster Staff meetings in Port-au-Prince or other department offices
• Produce Progress Reports every 6-8 weeks
• Monitor the status of professional staff contracts and provide recommendations for action to the WR

Application of standards

• Ensure that health cluster participants are aware of relevant policy guidelines, technical standards and relevant commitments that the Government has undertaken under international human rights law;
• Ensure that health responses are in line with existing (TASC) policy guidance, technical standards, and relevant Government human rights legal obligations.
• Review and monitor all health cluster staff and provide regular reports to Washington Office
• Ensure application of the long-term Health Cluster Strategic Plan
  

Fw: Jobs

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From: scot phelps <phelps.scot@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 08:50:10
To: IAEM Healthcare<iaem-healthcare@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Jobs

Emergency Management/Disaster Specialists (43150)
Dewberry - Los Angeles, CA
emergency management and disaster recovery support in... Utility
Expertise, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Fire and Rescue, Response,
and Public Information...
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Program Operations Specialist
USAID/Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance - Washington, DC
and robust disaster response. Disaster Operations... medical costs
incurred. In the event of a medical emergency, the Medical and Health
Program may authorize... $74,872 - $97,333 a year
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ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston, MA
all emergency preparedness sub-committees as needed. Updates and
publishes the MGH Emergency Preparedness... staffs the hospital
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DIR EOC/EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Reno, NV
Medical Center in Reno, NV, is a 380-bed hospital... and standards.
Certifications in Safety, Emergency Preparedness fields preferred.
Minimum of five years...
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Director Emergency Services *
Mary Greeley Medical Center - Ames, IA
Security, and Emergency Preparedness. Departments... disaster and
emergency preparedness plans for the medical center and for emergency
medical services to the...
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Director of Safety, Security & Emergency Management
Eisenhower Medical Center - Rancho Mirage, CA
Emergency Management programs, with major emphasis on Safety,
Security, and Emergency Preparedness. Duties... and Emergency
Management programs for the medical...
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Manager - Emergency Management Job
Mayo Clinic - Rochester, MN
focus on internal emergency preparedness and response... emergency
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the Emergency Preparedness...
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CNA - Medical Surgery- F/T Nights
Health Care District of Palm Beach County - Belle Glade, FL
care as needed or scheduled when hospital emergency preparedness plans
are activated. Pa rticipates in hospital community activities and
promotes the hospital...
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Health and Medical Surge Planner
ICF International - Washington, DC
medical field 6-10 years of practical health care, medical and/or
public health emergency preparedness and... medical surge plans,
regional emergency preparedness...
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Emergency Management/Disaster Specialists (43150)
Dewberry - Los Angeles, CA
and intermittent staff to perform emergency management and disaster
recovery support in California. Our... Public Health, Fire and Rescue,
Response, and Public...
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Program Analyst (Security and Preparedness) GS-0343-11/12/13
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration - Washington, DC
OFAA) Security and Preparedness Staff. The incumbent... Directives
(HSPD), Management of Domestic Incidents, National Incident Management
System (NIMS), National... $62,467 a year
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Disaster Planning Coordinator
San Diego, CA
of the disaster preparedness program of the hospital... County of Los
Angeles Emergency Management Services Agency. Requirements/
Qualifications Prior Disaster...
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Director-Emergency Management
Stanford Hospital & Clinics - Stanford, CA
hospital-wide emergency/disaster management... to emergency
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all emergency management...
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ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston, MA
staffs the hospital emergency preparedness committee... to support
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Emergency Preparedness chair and...
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Emergency Management Coordinator *
Mary Greely Medical Center - Ames, IA
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Life Safety and Emergency Preparedness Compliance Coordinator
Saratoga Hospital - Saratoga Springs, NY
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Emergency Preparedness Planning Manager
Claremont University Consortium - California
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CORE Emergency Management Program Specialist -12
Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) -
Everett, WA
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State of Iowa Talent Gateway - Polk County, IA
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Hands On Disaster Response

Volunteer Info

The Basics

• We are a 'response' organization, not an search and rescue organization. This means that we try to come in quickly, but after the search and rescue phase, and fill in gaps left by governmental and non-governmental agencies in clean-up, community
  recovery and reconstruction projects. Our projects typically focus on the initial 1-6 months following a disaster.
• We do not charge a participation fee to volunteer. You get yourself to the project, and in return we provide shelter, food, and a rewarding and unique volunteer experience. You are welcome to volunteer with us even if you choose to stay elsewhere. If you're looking for an easy way to support HODR or engage your friends and family, you can create your own personal HODR sponsorship page on Firstgiving.com or through Facebook Causes!
• Typically, we work six days a week.
• Our minimum age is 18 years old, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian. Parents, please contact us at info@HODR.org for more information.
• HODR does not have medical capacity and strongly suggests that volunteers acquire travel insurance – it is very affordable and can go a long way in time of need.
• For project-specific info, please click on one of the Project buttons above.

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There are lots of easy ways for you to support HODR and make a direct impact – from our projects, your home, and even right now from your computer! Check out all the ways you can make a huge difference! Thanks for all you do!!

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Hospital Emergency Management Disaster Tabletop Exercises for Health Care Providers

Disaster Tabletop Exercises for Health Care Providers

The DRC Group in coordination with Florida's Department of Health invites health care providers to participate in one of the scheduled tabletop exercises being facilitated via the internet during the month of June.

These exercises have been designed specifically for health care providers to evaluate and enhance existing Business Continuity and / or Emergency Operation Plans. In addition providers who do not currently have such plans will have an opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of what should be in their plan.

There is NO CHARGE for participation in any of the exercises.

Two distinctive types of exercises are available. One of the exercises will feature a hurricane scenario while the other involves a commercial fire which heavily damages your facility.

For additional information and registration please access the following web site:

www.drc-group.com/healthcare

Access, download and print the Health Care Provider Tabletop Exercise flyer