Governor Martin O’Malley announces the creation of the Maryland Civic Guard for Emergency Preparedness during his keynote address at the Maryland Meta-Leadership Summit on July 16, 2009. The University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security (CHHS) and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will play a critical role in the Civic Guard initiative.
Video courtesy of the CDC Foundation.
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We live in an era of persistent conflict where global terrorism and extremist ideologies threaten our safety and freedom. The increased potential for catastrophic nuclear, biological and chemical attacks and natural crises such as pandemic influenza, hurricanes, tornadoes and flash floods demonstrate the need for comprehensive preparedness efforts in advance of any emergency.
The Army Emergency Management program protects Soldiers, Families, Army Civilians and contractors from all hazards and enhances mission urance by providing policy, guidance and resources to deliver a comprehensive emergency preparedness capability to the Army.
Ready Army is the Emergency Management programs proactive campaign to increase the resilience of the Army community by informing of relevant hazards and encouraging Soldiers, their Families, Army Civilians and contractors to get a kit, make a plan and be informed.
Ready Army AKO Page: https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/464795
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Barbara Childs-Pair, former Director of the District of Columbia Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, shares with EMPOWER ociates her most memorable experiences over her 36 year career.
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State or local government can streamline emergency communication says Brent Woodworth, IBM Crisis Response. Government Technology videos at govtech.com.
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First responders arriving on the scene of an emergency make decisions that save lives. Proper training of these emergency workers is critical in limiting the loss of life, mitigating damage, and uring the safety of the public.
Live training is essential but expensive, time and resource consuming and the types of incidents that can be exercised are limited due to environmental and safety restrictions.
Simulation is a proven methodology to meet live training experience and go beyond.
ADMS-COMMAND, the next-generation Advanced Disaster Management Simulator, is a comprehensive interactive training simulator for all-hazards preparedness, providing authentic training situations, affordably, safely, and with no environmental impact.
ADMS-COMMAND is the optimal solution for training individuals and teams at all levels and disciplines, from on-scene Incident Commanders to Emergency Operation Center personnel. Objectives trained, include: Command and Control, Coordination and Communication, Planning and Resource Management.
ADMS offers realistic environments into which participants get so immersed, that they demonstrate realistic behavior. To accomplish this, ADMS-COMMAND combines high-fidelity three-dimensional visuals and sound, a sophisticated physics engine and embedded artificial intelligence, resulting in open-ended learning situations based on real-world conditions. Trainees’ commands drive the escalation or resolution of the situation.
To further engage participants, additional simulator elements like immersive visual displays, vehicle controls and cabs can be integrated into the system. With ADMS, users can grow from a single station system to a complete, high-end multi-player team training center.
ADMS-COMMAND offers a powerful learning environment and is able to present a wide variety of incident scenario types such as: building fires, industrial and transportation incidents, hazardous material releases, terrorist incidents, diseases, civil disturbances, wildland fires and other natural and manmade disasters. Beyond training, the system is also valuable for officer essment, research, and testing emergency response plans. (Text: Training, essment, Research, & Testing) ADMS-COMMAND fosters a depth of knowledge, skills, and experience to help develop well-rounded and confident responders.
ADMS-COMMAND includes virtual vehicles and crews that operate exactly as real world resources. On trainee’s command, virtual crews can execute real-time actions like search and rescue, investigation, fire fighting, HAZMAT response, evacuation, and casualty triage and treatment.
Like in the real world, as an ADMS simulation evolves, trainees observe the situation and make decisions. The outcomes of these decisions drive the actions, which either escalate or mitigate the situation.
ADMS-COMMAND comes with a comprehensive Trainer Toolset. Training staff can create new scenarios with the Scenario Generator and have full control over the exercises with scenario changes and on-the-fly injects. The type and degree of the incident, the location, types and quantities of initial injuries, available resources, and even the weather can all be adjusted to keep the training fresh and challenging.
After-action review tools allow instructors to replay entire incidents which are viewable from any perspective, allowing for complete situational awareness. The scoring system is structured, objective and adheres to national and local protocol. Individual decisions can be essed and discussed supported by time-stamped action lists and recorded radio messages.
Since 1995 ADMS-COMMAND has been used worldwide at major emergency response and disaster management training institutions to enhance training quality.
Some of the organizations using the system include New York City’s Office of Emergency Management, the UK’s International Fire Training Centre, the Netherlands Institute for Safety, and the South-Korean National Fire Service Academy.
ADMS-COMMAND is available as turn-key installed systems, portable kits, or through on-site Training Support Services.
ADMS-COMMAND is an industry-proven solution for optimal all-hazards emergency preparedness. Training with ADMS helps minimize disaster’s impact, and ultimately, save lives.
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Under 40 pounds and backpackable, this 37 ft tall antenna / sensor camera tower may be the most portable in its size range. Fast & easy 5 minute setup and 3 minute inflation. A perfect solution for emergency teams or work crews to improve cell phone, data, or radio communications in remote areas. Also allows you to place lightweight sensors or cameras high in the air, anywhere you can hike to. Perfect for many applications: disaster relief, weather & environmental observation, security, forestry and agricultural management.
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7/31/07 House Oversight Committee Testimony of Mr. Al Ashwood, Director, Oklahoma State Emergency Management Agency, President, National Emergency Management Agency, about FEMA mismanagement and the failure to properly engage state emergency managers.
“In my 19 years of Emergency Management, I have never experienced a more polarized environment between state and federal government.”
Of The National Response Framework: “You’ll be told in this national document, developed over many of collaboration between all levels of government and all disciplines. Let me be the first to say that this statement is totally inaccurate. I have queried my colleagues at both the state and local level and realized that no one knows what information this document contains and we won’t until we read it like everyone else in this room.”
For more information, visit: http://www.DisasterAccountability.org
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The MPA program in Emergency and Disaster Management at Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) is pleased to welcome Joseph F. Bruno, Commissioner of the New York City Office of Emergency Management (NYC OEM), as the keynote speaker for our first annual Emergency Management and Homeland Security Symposium
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Virginia’s hurricane evacuation plan includes the capability to perform a traffic reversal of Interstate 64 from the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel to Richmond. Every year, the Commonwealth practices the procedures to implement a reversal. This video shows how the reversal works. Video shot at the I-295/I-64 interchange outside of Richmond.
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Just because it hasn’t happened does not mean it never will…..Take personal responsibility. Own your safety. Be prepared.
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