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06/25/2013 04:22 PM EDT

Simulating working relationships during a disaster - the students' perspective:

"The course and exercises had most participants playing their real-life roles and exposed them to areas of planning and communication where there could be room for improvement. The opportunity to network with fellow community participants and understand their perspective on how events should be managed will lead to the enhancement of processes for our community. It was great to see a diverse group from our community learning and working together while preparing and handling the exercises." - Bob Mandarino, Fire Chief for the city of Ormond Beach.

Read more about the Integrated Emergency Management Course from other participants' perspective on our blog: http://www.fema.gov/blog/2013-06-20/simulating-working-relationships-during-disaster-students-perspective


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How well a community responds to a disaster or emergency depends, in large part, on how connected the community is. The first step to meeting the needs of those impacted by a disaster is knowing what the needs are and what resources are available locally to meet t...
06/25/2013 03:02 PM EDT

Flood losses are not typically covered under renter & homeowner's insurance policies. Check w/ your insurance agent about flood insurance to get financially protected from flooding.
06/25/2013 02:15 PM EDT


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It’s Lightning Safety Awareness Week

Have you been to a concert or ballgame and heard thunder or seen lightning in the distance? The NWS has a lightning safety “toolkit” for large outdoor event venues. They can follow it to better protect their patrons and players. Learn more…

http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/resources/large_venue.pdf
06/25/2013 01:12 PM EDT

What if we told you there was a way to increase your chances of surviving a fire by more than 82% and decrease fire damage by up to 97% - would you want to find out more? You can by watching this 30 second video from the U.S. Fire Administration on home fire sprinklers. After you watch, learn more about the life-saving effects of fire sprinklers at http://homefiresprinkler.org/


Home Fire Sprinklers
06/25/2013 11:03 AM EDT

A great read for emergency managers & community leaders: Mid-America Regional Council article about inclusive emergency planning. It doesn't need to be difficult - just bring the right players to the planning table and inclusive solutions will emerge. http://www.marc.org/emergency/pdfs/Sorg_InclusivePlanningArticle.pdf
06/25/2013 08:19 AM EDT

Parents: Make it fun for your kids to help with your family's emergency plan. FEMA Flat Stanley & Stella show how they went on a scavenger hunt to find household items for their emergency supply kit. They found flashlights and added them to their family's kit! http://ow.ly/mkdKs


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