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| This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners. |
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DHS -FEMA Updates
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Support FEMA in its Effort to Build a Stronger, More Resilient Nation
Are you an employee of a state, local, or tribal government, institution of higher education, or a non-profit organization interested in lending your expertise to the Federal government in 2013 and then returning to your previous position? A temporary assignment has recently become available for individuals interested in working with states and local communities to prepare citizens for natural and man-made disasters. This year, FEMA is launching a national campaign to build and sustain disaster preparedness throughout the country, and is seeking expertise to assist this effort within the FEMA Regions. This posting is being made available through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Mobility Program , which allows eligible applicants to work for the Federal government for up to one year and then return to their previous positions . Salary is paid to your host agency or organization by the Federal Government. Responsibilities include supporting drills and exercises that involve the public and non-government organizations, working with States and local communities to update preparedness messaging and communications to the public, helping grassroots preparedness programs to build more resilient communities, and engaging youth-serving, faith-based, private sector, disability advocacy, and other organizations in preparedness activities and programs.
Additional information on the IPA program, including eligibility, can be found here: http://www.opm.gov/programs/ipa/mobility.asp . Please note that while we are able to pay your salary, you will not be reimbursed for per diem or relocation expenses.
The goal of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act mobility program is to facilitate the movement of employees, for short periods of time, when this movement serves a sound public purpose. Mobility assignments may be used to achieve objectives such as:
- Strengthening the management capabilities of Federal agencies, State, local and Indian tribal governments, and other eligible organizations;
- Assisting the transfer and use of new technologies and approaches to solving governmental problems;
- Facilitating an effective means of involving state and local officials in developing and implementing Federal policies and programs; and,
- Providing program and developmental experience which will enhance the assignee's performance in his or her regular job.
We are specifically looking for applicants from the following metropolitan area(s):
If you are eligible and interested in this opportunity, please contact the name associated with the city above. Please submit your resume by August 15 th . Due to a high level of interest, we may not be able to reply to all applicants. Selections will be made by September 4, 2012 .
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Prepare for the School Season on Our Next Webinar
Back-to-School Youth Preparedness Projects
Wednesday, August 15
3:00 p.m. EDT (2:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. MT/12:00 p.m. PT)
On Wednesday, August 15, FEMA's Individual and Community Preparedness Division and Ready.gov will present a FREE Webinar about youth preparedness activities – just in time for back-to-school season! Our speakers will discuss ideas for preparing schools, children and youth in your communities with a creative project or event during National Preparedness Month this September and beyond. We will also discuss our new School Preparedness Toolkit. Plan to join us at 3:00 p.m. EDT .
Featured Speakers
Joseph McKenna, Research Specialist for the Texas School Safety Center, will discuss building a go/emergency kit in a classroom and engaging students in the development and understanding of emergency plans. He will talk about activities that are fun, engaging and deliver the message of preparedness.
Lisa Janak, Public Information Officer for the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, will discuss the back to school activities they have planned for National Preparedness Month, including an art, video and essay contest, as well as their Kids Preparedness Kit.
Register/Log in
Register if this is your first time joining the Community Preparedness Webinar Series.
Log in if you have already registered for this webinar, have registered for a previous webinar or if you're a HSIN.gov user.
If you have questions regarding this event, please contact citizencorps@dhs.gov
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Planning for Preparedness on the National Preparedness Coalition Website
With National Preparedness Month beginning in September the National Preparedness Coalition Website makes planning your activities easy! Not only can you share your ideas and learn about new ones on the various discussion forums, you can also plan events and see what other communities across the country are doing. With an interactive calendar feature, the Coalition Website allows you to post event details on specific dates and include location and activity summaries. It's a great way to see what others in your area are doing and also to get ideas on types of events you can host in your community!
And for Citizen Corps Councils and emergency managers looking for creative ways to spread the word about preparedness, the Website provides access to ready-to-use templates, posters, Web banners and traditional and social media for your reference and distribution. But you can only access these helpful features if you become a member of the National Preparedness Coalition! Signing up is FREE and will take less than a minute of your time. Don't miss out on what's happening in the world of preparedness… Pledge to Prepare and join TODAY !
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FEMA Think Tank Call Focuses on Faith-Based and Community Organizations
Faith-based and community organizations play a critical role in a Whole Community based approach toward preparedness and emergency management. On Friday, August 17, FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino will travel to Bennington, Vermont to discuss the relationships of these organizations with the Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinators as part of the National Disaster Recovery Framework and how emergency managers at the local level are important aspects of the dialogue around creating mutually beneficial partnerships. Details of the call are as follows:
What: FEMA Think Tank Conference Call
When: Friday, August 17, 2012
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Call-In: 1-888-469-1565
Passcode: Think Tank
Captioning: http://fedrcc.us//Enter.aspx?EventID=1995294&CustomerID=321
As always, FEMA would love for you to share your ideas on how the role of faith-based and community organizations can advance the whole of community approach in emergency management. Please let us know what you think on the FEMA Think Tank Online Forum .
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Partners, Affiliates and Community Updates
2013 RSVP Grant Competition Announced
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has officially launched its 2013 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) grant competition , encouraging nonprofits and public agencies across the country to learn how RSVP can help them increase their impact by engaging volunteers 55 years and older in service. RSVP, one of three signature programs in Senior Corps , is a proven, flexible and successful program with 40 years of experience in harnessing the skills and experience of older Americans in meeting critical community needs. The program helps nonprofits, higher education institutions, Indian tribes and public agencies expand their impact by engaging experienced and committed volunteers.
This is a great opportunity for Citizen Corps Councils and stakeholders to increase their volunteer potential and continue to implement the Whole Community approach toward preparedness.
Don't Forget to Mark These Dates on Your Calendar!
- August 7 – August 9: CDC's Sixth National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing and Media , Atlanta, GA
- August 9: Boston All-Hazards Stakeholders Summit 2012 , Boston, MA
- August 10 – August 12: Southern Governors Association Meeting , Puerto Rico
- August 16: San Diego All-Hazards Stakeholders Summit 2012 , San Diego, CA
- August 17: FEMA Think Tank Conference Call
- August 22 – August 24: Meals on Wheels Annual Conference , Washington, DC
- September 1 – September 30: National Preparedness Month
- September 3: Happy Labor Day
Follow us on Twitter for more tips and recommendations! We want to hear your suggestions on how we can improve our communications to you, be sure to email us at citizencorps@dhs.gov .
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An Invitation from FEMA
As a subscriber to our updates, we invite you to join FEMA's National Preparedness Coalition.
National Preparedness Coalition members empower themselves to prepare and to coordinate preparedness activities around National Preparedness Month for their families, neighbors, co-workers, and those with whom they may study or worship.
The community is open and free to anyone who wishes to join. Members have access to preparedness resources including step-by-step preparedness guides, public service announcements, messaging, and other helpful resources. In addition, members collaborate by participating in preparedness discussions where they share best practices; and they connect with other members and FEMA personnel near them in the regional forums.
With National Preparedness month coming up in September, this is an exciting time to be a part of the vibrant community. Join the community of 6,800 plus members - Pledge to Prepare now by joining the National Preparedness Coalition! |
