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Best Practices for Incorporating Building Science Guidance into Community Risk MAP Implementation
"As the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) floodplain mapping program has evolved, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) data and maps have become more detailed and more accurate through improved computer models and greater use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). In addition, the technical requirements of the FEMA Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) program have resulted in an expansion of the amount of useful flood data. As the data have improved, the use of the data has extended beyond floodplain management permits and flood insurance. For example, the data are being used to increase the flood resistance in the design of new buildings and retrofits of existing buildings. Design information, which is available in the FEMA Building Science Branch library, includes enhanced design, siting, construction, and retrofit guidance and requirements for buildings in or adjacent to Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs). The library consists of publications, technical bulletins, training descriptions, and tools, all of which are available online. The flood risk data available from the Risk MAP program provides FEMA with additional resources to inform communities, property owners, and other interested parties about the vast library of Building Science resources. The resources can be used together with flood risk maps and other flood hazard products to reduce the loss of life, number of injuries, and property damage from flood events. The purpose of this report is to present the best practices for incorporating Building Science flood mitigation information into the Risk MAP program and strategies for informing interested parties of the Building Science resources."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2012-11
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Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report: November 1, 2012
This daily report provides a snapshot of stories related to the different infrastructure sectors. This report highlights many of Hurricane Sandy's impacts.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-11-01
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Integrated Public Alert and Warning System IPAWS: Increasing Resiliency in Our Communities Through IPAWS [presentation]
This presentation discusses public alerts and warnings necessary for IPAWS (Integrated Public Alert and Warning System) to be effective. Topics include identifying who is authorized to create and manage alerts; how the public should be educated; the kinds of tests and exercises that should be used and at what frequency; and best practices for wireless emergency alert systems.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2012-11
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Emergency Relief Program: Federal-Aid Highway Assistance for Disaster-Damaged Roads and Bridges [November 1, 2012]
"The major highways and bridges damaged during Hurricanes Sandy in 2012 and Irene in 2011 are examples of disaster damaged federal-aid highway infrastructure that is eligible for assistance from the Emergency Relief Program (ER) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). ER assistance is restricted to roads and bridges on the federal-aid highway system, which essentially includes all public roads not functionally classified as either local or rural minor collectors. For disaster-damaged roads that are not federal-aid highways, states may request reimbursement for emergency road repairs and debris removal from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FEMA may also allow limited funding under its Public Assistance Program for such things as snow removal and related operating costs during extreme snowfalls, which are not eligible for ER funds. This report describes FHWA assistance for the repair and reconstruction of highways and bridges damaged by disasters or catastrophic failures (such as a bridge collapse). It begins with a brief discussion of the legislative origins of federal assistance and describes the ER program in its current form. The report then discusses eligibility issues and program operation."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
2012-11-01
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Denver UASI All-Hazards Regional Recovery Framework (Version 1.1)
"The 'Denver UASI [Urban Area Security Initiative] All-Hazards Regional Recovery Framework' is a document that was developed through a collaborative effort by the Denver UASI and the State of Colorado in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate and other federal agencies called the Wide Area Recovery and Resiliency Program. It is designed to lay the foundation for a regional and collaborative recovery approach. Attached are the Denver UASI Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Incident Annexes that address unique aspects of anthrax, agent yellow, and cesium-137 when compared to allhazards recovery approaches."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2012-10-31
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Federal Involvement in Flood Response and Flood Infrastructure Repair: Storm Sandy Recovery [October 31, 2012]
"Storm Sandy was a reminder that the United States is vulnerable to significant weather hazards, and that infrequent but intense flood events can cause significant damage and disruption. In addition to wind damages and electricity disruptions, the storm's surge damaged property and infrastructure in coastal and inlet areas, while the storm's rains and snowmelt swelled rivers and creeks. These impacts contributed to public safety concerns and private and public property loss. Although the storm was not notable for its wind intensity, Sandy's significant size, its unusually low atmospheric pressure, and the astronomic high tide combined with other weather systems to amplify flooding consequences and economic and transportation disruptions. With events like Storm Sandy, common questions for Congress include: Which federal programs can assist with flood-fighting? Which federal programs can assist with repairing damaged dunes, levees, and other flood protection? What are the policy and funding issues that may arise during recovery?"
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Carter, Nicole T.
2012-10-31
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Coffee Break Training: Hazard and Risk Assessments
"Federal requirements established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) in 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response require that the individual in charge at a hazardous materials emergency must be able to identify, to the extent possible, all hazardous substances or conditions present and must address as appropriate site analysis, use of engineering controls, maximum exposure limits, and hazardous substance handling procedures. Furthermore, the IC [Incident Commander] is responsible for assuring that the personal protective equipment (PPE) worn is appropriate for the hazards to be encountered. To fulfill that obligation, the IC must implement a process commonly referred to as a hazard/risk assessment."
United States Fire Administration
2012-10-22
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Isaac 4080: Leading the Way for Louisiana Recovery [October 12, 2012]
This issue of the newsletter 'Isaac 4080: Leading the Way for Louisiana Recovery' contains the feature article "FEMA Corps Members Answer the Call to Serve." An excerpt from the article: "As FEMA Corps members, we are excited to be the very first group of FEMA Corps, even when a few surprises come our way. Already, we have all heard the phrase 'FEMA flexible' more times than we can remember and have definitely embraced that lifestyle. For example, multiple FEMA Corps teams currently reside in the Initial Operating Facility. We sleep on cots, take showers in portable trailers, and avoid the non-potable water. […] Throughout the experience in AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps training In Vicksburg, Miss., FEMA-specific training in Anniston, Ala., and arriving here at the JFO [Joint Field Office], FEMA Corps members have been struck by an overarching sense of family. We have not only been embraced by our AmeriCorps team but have now been accepted into a new FEMA family. Corps member Sarah Howe said, 'Walking into the office where we will be working almost felt like home. It was so welcoming.' Katy Cobb, a FEMA Corps member working with logistics, added, 'Everyone is very nice and patient while instructing us on how to use the machines and such.' We appreciate the hospitality we have found within the FEMA employees and feel privileged to serve alongside such inviting individuals."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
Webb, Heather
2012-10-12
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Missouri River Flood 2011 Vulnerabilities Assessment Report, Volume II-Technical Report
From the Abstract: "The purpose of this report is to present results of evaluations, assessments, and repairs that have been done, will be done, or still need to be done for facilities and infrastructure that are under Corps of Engineers jurisdiction or responsibility. It is a snapshot in time, as some evaluations and assessments are yet to be completed, but this effort provides an overall picture of immediate and longer term needs to bring flood risk management on the Missouri River to its fullest potential. In the near term, repair of facilities damaged during the flood is our priority effort. Other actions will be necessary to restore many features of reservoir and river corridor infrastructure to their originally designed, or intended, level of function. And in the long term, enhancements can be made subject to feasibility, authority and funding, that will increase the flood risk reduction capability of federal and non-federal infrastructure and related governance in the Missouri basin."
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
2012-10-10?
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Cyber Exercise Trends: Key Observations, Good Practices, and Challenges
This trend analysis of the Department of Homeland Security, Cyber Exercise Program highlights key observations, good practices, and persistent challenges that have emerged during cyber exercises. These trends relate to several fundamental cyber security objectives.
United States. Department of Homeland Security. National Cyber Security Division
2012-10-08?
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Isaac 4080 - October 5, 2012
This issue describes the deployment and activities of more than 300 Community Relations (CR) specialists in Louisiana following Hurricane Isaac. FEMA Region 6, state leadership, and External Affairs launched this regional effort to determine the immediate needs of survivors. FEMA leadership used resources already on the ground to staff the CR. This included personnel from the Louisiana Recovery Office, regional staff, reservists, and approximately 150 more specialists from FEMA Headquarters.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2012-10-05?
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FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin: October 2012
This edition of the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Law Enforcement Bulletin contains the feature entitled, "Community Policing to Prevent Violent Extremism" by Dan Silk. Other articles include: "Mastering Rapport and Having Productive Conversations" by Robin K. Dreeke; "Strengthening Police Organizations Through Interpersonal Leadership" by Peter J. McDermott and Diana Hulse; and "Becoming More Resilient" by Jean G. Larned. The regular "ViCAP Alert" feature spotlights a serial murder in South Carolina, Missouri, and Tennessee.
This issue of the Law Enforcement Bulletin features three articles: "Community Policing to Prevent Violent Extremism" by Dan Silk; "Mastering Rapport and Having Productive Conversations" by Robin K. Dreeke; and "Becoming More Resilient" by Jean G. Larned.
United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation
2012-10
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Cyber Security Planning Guide
"This planning guide is designed to meet the specific needs of your company, using the FCC's [Federal Communications Commission] customizable Small Biz Cyber Planner tool. The tool is designed for businesses that lack the resources to hire dedicated staff to protect their business, information and customers from cyber threats."
United States. Federal Communications Commission
2012-10-01?
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Missouri River Flood 2011 Vulnerabilities Assessment Report Volume I: Summary
"The 'Missouri River Flood 2011 Vulnerabilities Assessment' report is presented in two volumes. Volume I provides a summary of the flood event, overview of the system and flood damages, description of actions necessary to return the system to pre-flood condition and operability, and recommendations for reducing future flood risks. Volume II contains a detailed technical assessment of the flood risk reduction infrastructure, its performance during the flood event, flood damages and post-flood repairs, and recommendations for mid- and longer-term actions needed to address the remaining vulnerabilities. Volume II also addresses vulnerabilities along tributaries to the mainstem Missouri, which may predate the 2011 flood, in order to give a holistic basin perspective. The technical volume also considers social and economic impacts, water management operations, the ecosystem, Tribal and cultural resources, and communications and outreach. Both the summary report and technical assessment focus on the Corps of Engineers' missions as authorized by Congress, although some non-Corps infrastructure and local policies and regulations are also discussed. These documents were authored by Corps of Engineers' technical experts, who were directly involved with the 2011 flood event."
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
2012-10
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Critical Infrastructure Protection: An Implementation Strategy Could Advance DHS's Coordination of Resilience Efforts Across Ports and Other Infrastructure, Report to Congressional Requesters
"U.S. ports are part of an economic engine handling more than $700 billion in merchandise annually, and a disruption to port operations could have a widespread impact on the global economy. DHS has broad responsibility for protection and resilience of critical infrastructure. Within DHS, the Coast Guard is responsible for the maritime environment, and port safety and security, and IP [Infrastructure Protection] works to enhance critical infrastructure resilience. Recognizing the importance of the continuity of operations in critical infrastructure sectors, DHS has taken initial steps to emphasize the concept of resilience. GAO [Government Accountability Office] was asked to review port resilience efforts. This report addresses the extent to which DHS has provided a road map or plan for guiding resilience efforts, and the Coast Guard and IP are working with port stakeholders and each other to enhance port resilience. To address these objectives, GAO analyzed key legislation and DHS documents and guidance. GAO conducted site visits to three ports, selected based on geography, industries, and potential threats; GAO also interviewed DHS officials and industry stakeholders. Information from site visits cannot be generalized to all ports, but provides insights. GAO recommends that DHS develop an implementation strategy for its resilience policy and that the Coast Guard and IP identify opportunities to collaborate to leverage existing tools and resources to assess port resilience. DHS concurred with GAO's recommendations."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2012-10
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School Safety: Familiarity of Emergency Response Personnel with School Campuses and Facilities
"Ensuring that emergency personnel are familiar with campus layout and facilities can contribute to effective responses to active shooter incidents at schools."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2012-09-26
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Coffee Break Training: Command and Control Series: United States National Grid
This training flyer describes the United States National Grid (USNG) coordinate system standard and how it can be used as a tool during wide-area or single-site incidents. The USNG works on smartphones even when there is no cell service.
United States Fire Administration
2012-09-17
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Community Preparedness: Preparing Local Officials For Their Emergency Roles and Responsibilities
From the Summary: "Elected and appointed officials from local jurisdictions should be engaged in emergency preparedness planning and participate in trainings and exercises focused on their roles during an emergency. This can help these officials become familiar with their assigned responsibilities and fulfill assigned tasks during incidents."
Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS)
2012-09-10?
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Community Preparedness: Receiving Status Information from Long-Term Care Facilities during Emergencies
From the Summary: "State emergency management and public health agencies should collaborate to develop reporting mechanisms, plans, and procedures for state-licensed, long-term facilities. This can help ensure that state agencies receive information about facility statuses after an incident. This information will enable state agencies to provide necessary assistance so that the facilities can continue to care for vulnerable populations, including persons with disabilities and other access and functional needs."
Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS)
2012-09-10?
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Missouri River Flood Task Force: After Action Review
"In order to reflect upon the establishment and utility of this Task Force, and to prepare for a future reinstatement of this group, the Missouri River Flood Task Force [MRFTF] Co-chairs and Work Group Leads have prepared an After Action Review (AAR) in the format of Sustain, Improve, Dismiss. Members of the Work Groups participated in the review as did participants at the final MRFTF meeting. The Co-chairs, Work Group leads, and Task Force participants have consolidated their reflections in this document to inform the establishment of future task forces."
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
2012-09-10
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Citizen Corps Councils Registration and Profile Data: FY2011 National Report
This report provides a national level profile of Citizen Corps Council's capabilities in key mission areas based on analysis of local Council data reported as of September 15, 2011. Major topics include membership, preparing the public, volunteer capacity, integrating whole community planning and resources, and organizational resources.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2012-09
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Wasatch Range Catastrophic Earthquake Response Plan [Version 2.0]
This 'Wasatch Range Catastrophic Earthquake Response Plan' provides a framework for Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments and private-sector organizations to respond to and coordinate with each other immediately following a catastrophic earthquake along the Wasatch Fault in Utah. This plan focuses on the immediate application of resources to lifesaving and life-sustaining missions, with a goal of stabilizing the event within the first 72 hours. The primary objectives of earthquake operations encompass courses of action that enable a rapid and effective response and fulfill the needs of survivors and responders. Following these courses of action will save lives, minimize suffering, protect property, safeguard the environment, and maintain the public's confidence in Federal, State, local, and Tribal governments. This plan is based on the concepts and procedures of existing emergency operations plans, Continuity of Operations Plans (COOPs), contingency plans, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) of Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments and numerous other nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that participate in earthquake response.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2012-09
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Key Planning Factors for Recovery from a Biological Terrorism Incident [September 2012]
"If a biological terrorism incident were to occur in a major U.S. city, current response and recovery planning would not support a rapid regional recovery. Identifying issues that should be examined and planned ahead of time will save time, resources, and lives. We have identified Key Planning Factors that will lead to knowledge or planning efforts with the potential to substantially influence the recovery process. [...] Key Planning Factors describe some, but not all, areas where prior planning will significantly aid emergency operations in the event of an incident."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-09
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Critical Infrastructure and Economic Impact Considerations for Recovery from Chemical, Biological and Radiological Incidents
"The 'The Critical Infrastructure and Economic Impact Considerations' is a document developed by Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) under contract to DHS S&T [Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology] as a stand-alone deliverable to the Wide Area Resiliency and Recovery Program (WARRP). This document is one of five reports for the Response and Recovery Knowledge Products (RRKP) data transition agreement established between DHS S&T and FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency] in September 2011. It identifies key considerations for infrastructure restoration, outlines a process for prioritizing critical infrastructure for restoration, and identifies critical considerations for promoting regional economic recovery following a wide-area disaster."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
Hammer, Ann E.; Yang, Lynn I.; Franco, David
2012-09
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Community Engagement and Social Media Best Practices: Virtual Social Media Working Group and DHS First Responders Group, September 2012
From the "Purpose" section: "This document discusses best practices for the use of social media by public safety agencies of all disciplines and partner organizations for meaningful and successful engagement of community members and stakeholders. It is a continuation of the VSMWG [Virtual Social Media Working Group] Social Media Strategy, which provides a high‐level introduction to social media and its benefits for public safety. The examples and best practices provided by agencies already using social media can serve as a starting point for those developing an agency's social media strategy. The purpose of this document is to: [1] Define and discuss various goals for community engagement to enhance the efforts and secure the success of public safety agencies and partner organizations' labors; [2] Discuss various reasons for community engagement and how they can inform and improve tool choice, activities, messaging, materials, and more; [3] Outline challenges and considerations associated with community engagement; and [4] Provide best practices and use cases to help agencies promote engagement and collaboration among community members and groups to improve public safety, preparedness, and resilience."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-09
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Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSAs) for the Public Health Preparedness and Response Core Competency Model
"Public health professionals traditionally have been trained to assess and address infectious disease outbreaks within their communities. With natural and or manmade disasters occurring more frequently across our nation, however, public health professionals are also facing new challenges that require competencies in public health preparedness and response. The knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) to support competency-based training in public health preparedness and response that are described in this report have been defined and vetted by national work groups composed of content experts. The KSAs were selected to enable public health professionals, regardless of work setting, to identify areas of training needed in order to become proficient in the competencies required to address their areas of responsibilities. The KSAs also provide a foundation for a national curriculum to develop core preparedness and response competencies required by public health professionals to address events within a community as well as a region of the nation. Frequently, workers from neighboring communities may need to be engaged in order to protect the health of our communities as we experienced in the NYC area following the 9/11 event or as experienced in Louisiana following Hurricanes Katrina and Isaac. As well, emergencies sometimes require an 'all hands on deck' response within our public health organizations and, thus, we may need to draw from the energy and expertise of employees who may not typically fulfill public health functions."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2012-09
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Response and Recovery Knowledge Product: Key Planning Factors for Recovery from a Radiological Terrorism Incident
From the abstract: "This technical report is scientifically based technical guidance to provide FEMA with a summary of key response planning factors to consider when responding to a radiological incident caused by a radiological dispersal device (RDD). Guided by the National Disaster Recovery Framework and the National Preparedness Goals, this document identifies key technical planning areas that may be used to inform subsequent FEMA response and recovery guidance documents. The document employs a scenario narrative focus to describe an example event and provides analysis and recommendations. The overall objective is to provide input to Federal, state, and local planners and decision makers regarding critical areas where planning can significantly improve disaster recovery."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
Gorman, Chad M.
2012-09-01
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Weather-Related Power Outages and Electric System Resiliency [August 28, 2012]
"High winds, especially when combined with precipitation from seasonal storms, can cause damage to electricity utility systems, resulting in service interruptions to large numbers of electricity customers. While most such power outages are caused by damage from trees and tree limbs falling on local electricity distribution lines and poles, major power outages tend to be caused by damage to electricity transmission lines, which carry bulk power long distances. Depending on the severity of the storm and resulting impairment, power outages can last a few hours or extend to periods of several days, and have real economic effects. Power outages can impact businesses (primarily through lost orders and damage to perishable goods and inventories), and manufacturers (mainly through downtime and lost production, or equipment damage). Data from various studies lead to cost estimates from storm-related outages to the U.S. economy at between $20 billion and $55 billion annually. Data also suggest the trend of outages from weather-related events is increasing."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Campbell, Richard J.
2012-08-28
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Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) -- United States, 2012-13 Influenza Season
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [It] is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. This CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report describes influenza vaccine virus strains included in the U.S. seasonal influenza vaccine for 2012-13 and provides guidance for the use of vaccines. The article also provides vaccination recommendations for persons with allergies and discusses the development of vaccines for future influenza seasons.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
Grohskopf, Lisa A.; Uyeki, Timothy M.; Bresee, Joseph . . .
2012-08-17
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US-CERT Monthly Activity Summary, August 2012
This report summarizes general activity including updates to the National Cyber Alert System in August 2012. It includes current activity updates, technical and non-technical cyber security alerts, cyber security bulletins, and cyber security tips, in addition to other events and highlights. During August 2012, US-CERT issued 3 Current Activity entries, 2 Alert, and 4 Bulletins.
United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team
2012-08-16?
