DHSEM Update ~ June 15, 2015 Information and Updates Public Hearing Notice and Public Comment for Haz-Mat Industry Tier II Facilities

Attention Hazardous Materials Tier II Facilities, LEPCs, and interested parties. The Colorado Emergency Planning Committee will conduct a public hearing to gain industry and interested party input on the concept of the READYColorado Website having Tier II facility information. A public hearing is scheduled for July 8, 2015 at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at 9195 East Mineral Ave, Suite 200, Centennial, Colo., 80112 in the Policy Room at the east end of the second floor. The meeting is also broadcast by teleconference at 1-877-820-7831; 822898# for the PIN. A public comment form is available online at http://www.coloradoepc.org/p/public-comment.html.

DHSEM Grant Information and Updates

Each week an update is posted to the DHSEM website with the follow information: • Mitigation and Recovery Program Report for all grant program coordinated by DHSEM. • Grant Calendar with important deadlines and training events. • Public Assistance Status Update posted to DHSEM website. • Updated Potential Contractor List as of June 8.

Nominations for 2015 Governor’s Service Awards

Serve Colorado, the Governor’s Commission on Community Service, is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Governor’s Service Awards. The Governor’s Service Awards are presented in recognition and appreciation to individuals, community/civic leaders, various organizations, and AmeriCorps members for their outstanding contribution to volunteerism and service throughout the State of Colorado. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, July 3, 2015 at 5 p.m. The awards will be presented at a special awards ceremony at the Colorado State Capitol on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015. Awards will be presented in the following categories: • Outstanding Volunteer: Given in recognition to an individual who provides outstanding direct service to their community. • Outstanding Veteran Volunteer: Presented to a veteran from any branch of military service who has demonstrated outstanding volunteerism, community service, and civic engagement.

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Outstanding Community Leader: Given in recognition to an individual that provides outstanding leadership, organization, and inspiration to volunteerism in their community. Outstanding Nonprofit Organization: Given to a non-profit organization that has made outstanding impacts on Colorado communities. Outstanding AmeriCorps State/National Member: Given to a currently serving AmeriCorps State/National Member or an AmeriCorps State/National member that has served within the last year who is an extraordinary example of the spirit of AmeriCorps. Outstanding AmeriCorps VISTA Member: Given to a currently serving AmeriCorps VISTA Member or to an AmeriCorps VISTA member that has served within the last year who is an extraordinary example of the spirit of AmeriCorps. Outstanding AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Member: Given to a currently serving AmeriCorps NCCC Member or to an AmeriCorps NCCC member that has served within the last year who is an extraordinary example of the Spirit of AmeriCorps. Outstanding Senior Corps Volunteer: Given to a currently serving Senior Corps volunteer or to a Senior Corps volunteer that has served within the last year who is an extraordinary example of the Spirit of Senior Corps. Outstanding AmeriCorps Alumni: Recognizes the exceptional impact of a Colorado AmeriCorps Alumni, whose commitment to embody service beyond their term of AmeriCorps service, continues to bring about positive community change. Outstanding Returning Peace Corps Volunteer: Recognizes a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer for their ongoing work and exceptional contributions towards service in their community. Nominations must be submitted online at www.servecolorado.org. For more information on the Governor’s Service Awards or Serve Colorado, please contact Serve Colorado at 303-866-2524 or [email protected].

New Colorado Department of Public Safety website and web address

The Colorado Department of Public Safety has revamped the website. Visit it today using a new and easy to remember web address: https://www.colorado.gov/publicsafety.

FEMA Launches National Flood Insurance Program Call Center Today

Today the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) launched a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) call center pilot program to serve and support policyholders with the servicing of their claims. Flood insurance claims can be complicated, and policyholders may have questions in the days and weeks following a disaster. The NFIP call center is reachable at 1-800-621-3362, and will operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CDT) Monday through Friday. Specialists will be available to assist policyholders with the servicing of their claims, provide general information regarding their policies, and/or offer technical assistance to aid in recovery. For those who prefer to put their concerns in writing, a “Request for Support” form is posted at www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program, which can be filled out and emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 540-504-2360. Flood insurance plays a critical role in assisting survivors on their road to recovery. Like other types of insurance, it does not cover all losses, but it is the first line of defense against a flood. While the policy payouts won’t make the insured whole, our top priority is to ensure policyholders get what they are due under their coverage. This initiative is part of FEMA’s ongoing commitment to effective, long-term improvements to the NFIP.

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Urban Drain and Flood Control is Sharing Information on Twitter

The Denver Urban Drain and Flood Control District is using a Twitter account to share information. Twitter users may want to follow them at https://twitter.com/UDFCD_FWP or @UDFCD_FWP. Automated tweets will be countyspecific. Additional hashtags like #flood, #cowx, #rain may be added. If you are a Twitter user, you can start following this now. Simply search for udfcd-fwp. When heavy rainfall is detected by the ALERT System, you should receive something like: Heavy rainfall occurring in ___(blank)___ County. This text will be following by a link that points you to a “light” version of the ALERT GMap with very limited control features that looks like something this… http://t.co/MnVGlHjrdh. Gmap-LT will show the measured rainfall amounts for the last 3 hours, a transparent looping radar overlay, and the current NWS warning polygons that link to the corresponding NWS warning text. The rainfall measurement that triggered the tweet will blink (see demo). Continue using http://alert5.udfcd.org for the ALERT GMap with user controls.

Job and Volunteer Opportunities • •

DHSEM, Disaster Project Specialist [closes July 3, 2015] BLM, Fire Dispatcher [closes June 16, 2015]

Congratulations and Kudos •

Welcome to the new Douglas County Emergency Management Coordinator Debrah Schnackenberg. She is formerly with PetAid of Colorado.

Educational Resources Safe & Sound Autism Training

The Autism Society is pleased to offer a FREE training for Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue Officers, Dispatchers, and Civilian Employees. The 3 hour session will focus on tools for agencies to address autism-related field contacts; communication and behavior; sensory issues; de-escalation techniques; arrest, restraint, and custody issues. Throughout our communities, children and adults with autism are living, going to school, working and enjoying recreational activities; Autism Society strives to improve the lives touched by autism in every aspect throughout the lifespan and to raise awareness and acceptance by promoting education; advocacy; and equal access to services. Autism is becoming increasingly prevalent, with 1 in 88 children has been diagnosed with Autism. The training is July 8 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Colorado Convention Center. Information on the course and how to register is available online at https://asa.confex.com/asa/2015/webprogram/Session8403.html.

Webinar for Faith-based and Community Organizations on Youth Preparedness Resources and Partnerships

The Department of Homeland Security Center for Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships, FEMA’s Individual and Community Preparedness Division, The U.S. Department of Education Center for School Preparedness and Save the Children invite you to join a co-hosted a webinar intended to help connect faith-based and community organizations to tools and resources for youth preparedness activities. Audience members will hear from organizations that are affirmers

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of the National Strategy for Youth Preparedness Education and how they can work alongside youth and leverage existing resources and partnerships to increase preparedness in communities. The webinar information includes: • • • •

Getting Youth Involved In Emergency Preparedness Tuesday, June 23, 2015 12-1 p.m. How to Join the Webinar: Adobe Connect Registration Web Link.

Educational Resources from US Forest Services

The U.S. Forest Service has created the resources below to assist with understanding information during the upcoming fire season. The first explains information for the Incident Management Situation Report (IMSR). • 2015 Changes to IMSR (2 min YouTube video) • How to Read the Situation Report (PDF) • National Incident Management Situation Report (PDF) • June – September Monthly Seasonal Wildfire Outlook

Training and Exercise Information DHSEM Training Courses

View all DHSEM training courses at www.DHSEM.state.co.us on the Preparedness page. The Training program staff has also added several new resources to their webpage including: training forms, guidance manuals, student training manuals, National Domestic Preparedness Consortium materials and training links. Course

Region

Date

Wide Area Search (PER 213)

North Central

06/16/15

A Coordinated Response to Food Emergencies (PER 273)

South Central

06/17/15

Psychological First Aid

North Central

06/18/15

Basic Public Information Officer (G 290)

North Central

06/20/15

Basic Public Information Officer (G290)

Northwest

06/23/15

Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS 300)

Northeast

06/27/15

Basic Public Information Officer (G290)

Northwest

07/14/15

Local Volunteer and Donations Management (G288)

South Central

07/15/15

Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS 300)

Northwest

07/22/15

Joint Information Center/ Joint Information System Course (G291)

North Central

08/18/15

Policies & Procedures: Enhancing Agency Operations

Statewide

08/20/15

Recovery from Disaster: The Local Government (G 270.4)

South Central

08/25/15

Mitigation for Emergency Managers - G393

South Central

09/01/15

Joint Information Center/Joint Information System (G291)

Northwest

09/02/15

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Region

Date

Mass Prophylaxis Preparedness and Planning (MGT 319)

South Central

09/09/15

Threat and Risk Assessment (MGT 310)

South Central

09/15/15

Advanced Incident Command System (ICS 400)

Northwest

09/22/15

Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities (MGT 343)

South Central

09/24/15

Community Mass Care Management - G108

South Central

10/01/15

Joint Information System/ Joint Information Center (G291)

South Central

11/17/15

Change of Date for Resource Mobilization Planning Workshop: City of Colorado Springs, El Paso and Teller Counties

The Resource Mobilization Planning Workshop has been moved to July 10, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the El Paso County Emergency Operations Center. Please read details about local and registration for the Resource Mobilization Planning Workshop.

Important Reminders County Emergency Management Contact and Emergency Notification Links

Do you have a change in staff or a new emergency notification web link? Please email [email protected] with current contact information for inclusion on our COEmergency webpages. Thank you for your assistance in keeping these community resources up to date.

Current Fire Restriction Levels

Thank you for sending your changing fire restriction information. I am planning a map update the week of March 30. Please send me any new information that you have. to Micki Trost at [email protected] so that the Colorado Fire Restriction map and information page posted at www.COEmergency.com can be updated.

Information to Share in the Next DHSEM Update

Do you have information that would benefit other agencies in Colorado? Simply send an email to [email protected] with your information and it will be included in the next Update. The next DHSEM Update will be posted on June 30, 2015.

DHSEM Update Available Online

Each DHSEM Update is posted to COEmergency.com and is available to view as a PDF or to download.

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