Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Update ~ November 26, 2013 Information and Updates Colorado Emergency Management Association (CEMA) Awards This year Colorado endured significant back-to-back natural caused emergencies and disasters and throughout the performance of the professional emergency management community was nothing short of exemplary. As it does annually, the CEMA wishes to recognize those whose service throughout the year demonstrated the highest levels of excellence. View the CEMA awards packet and nomination form. From now until December 6 the CEMA will be accepting nominations from its membership, partners and cooperators for the following annual awards:    

Regional All-Hazards Emergency Management of the Year Award Rookie Emergency Manager of the Year Award The Mike Gelski Award for Outstanding Volunteer Achievement Public/Private Partnership Award

Presentation of the awards will be made at the 2014 Colorado Emergency Management Conference to be held during the week of February 24, 2014. All nominations should be sent to [email protected] or fax to 720-865-7691. Waste Tire Fire Prevention Fund Grant The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division has remaining grant funds available for fire agencies through the Waste Tire Fire Prevention Fund Grant. The Waste Tire Fire Prevention Fund Grant can be used to purchase equipment and supplies for waste tire fire response. Please review the attached Request for Application (RFA), application, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for further information about this grant. These materials are also available at: www.colorado.gov/cdphe/wastetires under Grants and the Processor and End User Program, Waste Tire Fire Prevention Fund Grant.    

Waste Tire Fire Prevention Fund Request for Application Waste Tire Fire Prevention Application Waste Tire Fire Prevention Attachment Waste Tire Fire Prevention Grant - FAQs

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Safety and Security Plans for Class 3 Hazardous Materials Transported by Rail, PHMSA FR Notice Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Federal Rail Administration (FRA) are issuing a safety advisory as a follow-up to the agencies' joint safety advisory published on August 7, 2013 and FRA's Emergency Order No. 28 published that same day, both of which relate to the July 6, 2013, catastrophic accident in Lac-Megantic, Quebec. In this safety advisory, PHMSA and FRA are reinforcing the importance of proper characterization, classification, and selection of a packing group for Class 3 materials, and the corresponding requirements in the Federal hazardous materials regulations for safety and security planning. In addition, we are reinforcing that we expect offerors by rail and rail carriers to revise their safety and security plans required by the Federal hazardous materials regulations, including the required risk assessments, to address the safety and security issues identified in FRA's Emergency Order No. 28 and the August 7, 2013, joint Safety Advisory. Comment Period Open until December 2 for Recovery Policy and Donated Resources This is an existing policy that is scheduled for review to ensure that Recovery Directorate policies are consistent with current laws and regulations. The proposed policy establishes the criteria by which applicants will be credited for volunteer labor, donated equipment and donated materials used in the performance of eligible emergency work (Categories A and B). A proposed change to the policy will allow the value of mass care and sheltering activities provided by a voluntary agency to be applied to the non-Federal share as a donated resource even when those activities are part of the organization's mission. The proposed policy does not have the force or effect of law. FEMA seeks comment on the proposed policy, which is available online at http://www.regulations.gov in docket ID FEMA-2013-0044. Based on the comments received, FEMA may make appropriate revisions to the proposed policy. Although FEMA will consider any comments received in the drafting of the final policy, FEMA will not provide a response to comments. When or if FEMA issues a final policy, FEMA will publish a notice of availability in the Federal Register and make the final policy available at http://www.regulations.gov. The final policy will not have the force or effect of law. FEMA and Partners Release Post Disaster Reunification of Children Framework The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and American Red Cross (ARC) recently released the Post Disaster Reunification of Children: A Nationwide Approach. This document reflects our Nation’s first attempt to establish a baseline foundation and whole community approach for reunifying children separated from their parents or legal guardians in the aftermath of a disaster. To ensure that this initiative was truly comprehensive, whole community partners from across the country were engaged in the development of the Post Disaster Reunification of Children: A Nationwide Approach, to include governmental partners, a multitude of voluntary & faith based organizations, children’s organizations, disability organizations, pediatric experts, and other applicable stakeholders Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division Update

and advocacy groups. The overall objective of this initiative strives to: 1. Assist state, local and tribal governments in determining processes, communication lines, and the identification of roles and responsibilities necessary to facilitate the expeditious reunification of children separated as a result of disaster; 2. Encourage stakeholders and community leaders to develop and build upon existing and predisaster relationships; 3. Establish an understanding of how all parties (leading and supporting) can work together to support each other’s missions, and; The Post Disaster Reunification of Children: A Nationwide Approach can be applied to new or existent emergency preparedness plans and/or reunification procedures for educational, child care, medical, recreational and juvenile justice facilities. Additionally, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) recently launched the Unaccompanied Minors Registry (UMR), our country’s first national repository created to support the NCMEC’s ability to collect, store, report, and act on information related to children separated as a result of disaster. The UMR is available during all disasters (not only Presidential) and can be accessed on the following link http://umr.missingkids.com. Continuity Guidance circular 2 Revision The National Continuity Programs, Continuity of Operations Division is pleased to announce that the Continuity Guidance Circular 2 (CGC 2) revision was officially approved and released, effective October 2013. You are encouraged to visit the FEMA Continuity of Operations Division Website at http://www.fema.gov/continuity-operations, which is constantly being updated to provide you with valuable information and assistance with your continuity plans and programs. Continuity Guidance Circular 2 (CGC 2), Continuity Guidance for Non-Federal Governments: Mission Essential Functions Identification Process (States, Territories, Tribes, and Local Government Jurisdictions), was updated by the Continuity of Operations Division and approved October 2013, by Damon Penn, the Assistant Administrator for National Continuity Program, Federal Emergency Management Agency. In this update, new guidance and clarifications to the existing ones are provided in order to improve continuity Business Process Analysis, Business Impact Analysis, and risk assessment that will identify essential function relationships, interdependencies, time sensitivities, threats and vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies. Address any questions or concerns to [email protected]. FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Period Closes December 6 The primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations. Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders to obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources needed to protect the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. The current application period is open through December 6 at 5 p.m. EST. Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division Update

Kudos and Congratulations Mike Gavin, City of Fort Collins Emergency Manager The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) recognized Mike Gavin, Emergency Manager for the City of Fort Collins for his leadership within the Emergency Management profession at their annual conference in Reno Nevada last month. The official honor received from IAEM recognized Mr. Gavin “for outstanding commitment and service to the International Association and specifically for the betterment of emergency management in IAEM USA Region 8.” The International Association of Emergency Managers, which has more than 5,000 members worldwide, is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the "Principles of Emergency Management" and representing those professionals whose goals are saving lives and protecting property and the environment during emergencies and disasters. Letter of Gratitude from the Boulder County Commissioners for Flood Assistance The Boulder County Board of County Commissioners sent a letter of gratitude for the support and assistance shown to the county during the flood and recovery operations. View the letter thanking Roxane White, Henry Sobanet, Kevin Klein, Bruce Holloman, Cory Stark, Don Sandoval, and all of the Office of Emergency Management.

Job, Internship and Volunteer Announcements There are several job opportunities at this time that are state and local positions.     

State of Colorado: DHSEM Training Specialist, closes December 6, 2013 City of Colorado Springs: Communications Specialist, closes November 27, 2013 Colorado State Forest Service: Forest Management Division Supervisor: closes January 9, 2014 Town of Castle Rock: Fire and Life Safety Educator/ Inspector, closes December 12, 2013 Boulder County: Housing & Human Services/ Community Emergency Preparedness Planner

Educational Resources Wireless Emergency Alerts Save Live in Disasters Have you heard the news? Wireless Emergency Alerts or WEAs played a huge role in helping residents take action and to survive the massive tornadoes that struck the Midwest on November 17, 2013. http://thehill.com/video/house/190551-schock-warning-system-saved-lives. In addition to extreme weather or other threatening emergencies, WEA is playing a huge role in the recovery of children as part of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s AMBER program. An Amber Alert in Minnesota earlier this year resulted in the safe recovery of a kidnapped child when a teenager, who received the alert on her cell phone, contacted police. www.twincities.com/ci_22642126/minnesota-cellphone-amber-alert-located-child-and-was. Read the full article on the FEMA website. Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division Update

Be Red Cross Ready Please join the American Red Cross for their Be Red Cross Ready preparedness workshop next Monday, December 2, 5:30 -6:30 p.m. at 444 Sherman Street, Denver, 80203. Join us for this one hour overview and learn how to prepare yourself, your household and your community to be ready for and resilient during disasters. This is a basic, entry-level overview of individual, household and community preparedness with a focus on Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed To register: https://coloradoredcross1.wufoo.com/forms/be-red-cross-ready/ For more info: http://www.redcross.org/co/denver/take-a-class/disaster-preparedness-resiliency After Action Reports: Why We Do Them Read this issue of Two More Chains, produced by the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center, for information on why we do After Action Reports (AARs). Items included are:      

AAR: Tool Analogy What are AARs Designed For? Improve the Next Operation Customize the Format AAR Insights and Tips Providing Us an Effective Alternative to Traditional AARs

Emergency Management & Planning Degree and Certificate Programs at Red Rocks Community College The Red Rocks Community College Spring semester starts on January 21, 2014. Students can earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree or a Certificate in Emergency Management Planning. All courses are offered online. To complete our Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Management and Planning requires the completion of 60 credit hours of courses, including 15 hours of General Education courses, 15 hours of Electives and 30 credit hours (ten courses) of core EMP courses. This spring we will be offering EMP 101, EMP 105, EMP 107, EMP 242, EMP 247, and EMP 291. More detailed information about our program is available at: http://www.rrcc.edu/catalogs/sheets/EmergencyManagementAndPlanning.pdf This program was started in 1999 and is recognized by FEMA as one of the pioneering national online Emergency Management programs and is supported by the Colorado Office of Emergency Management. Floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, train wrecks, terrorist attacks and hazardous chemical spills are examples of emergencies in which life and property are endangered. The EM professional’s ability to perform essential work in a disaster requires skills in emergency operations and management. How well a community or an organization prepares for and deals with these and other kinds of disasters can affect not only their economic viability but people’s lives.

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Flood Information and Updates Northern Colorado Flood Recovery Assistance and Resource Fair on Dec. 16 Colorado State University Extension is hosting an informational meeting for farmers, ranchers and landowners affected by the recent floods. A wide variety of information regarding technical assistance for recovery will be presented. The meeting will be useful for landowners and agricultural producers with flood-related damage to infrastructure - land, soil, pasture, fencing, and related concerns. The Northern Colorado Flood Recovery Assistance and Resource Fair will be held from 1 - 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, in the McKee Building at The Ranch, Crossroads Boulevard and I-25, in Loveland. The event is free and open to the public; no pre-registration is required. Information on debris removal, soil, pasture and land reclamation resources, and water quality will be presented. There will be a plenary session as well as time to visit one-on-one with local representatives, including: • USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service • Colorado State University Extension • Rocky Mountain Farmers Union • Local Food Shift Group • Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment • Local governments • Suppliers and service providers For more information contact Keith Maxey, CSU Extension-Weld County, (970) 304-6535 ext. 2075 or [email protected] Colorado Community Recovery Symposium Resources The resources and handouts shared at the recovery symposium on November 22 are available for viewing or download at www.CORecovers.info . Approximately 150 people participated in the event. Crisis Counseling Program Locations The mission of the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) is to assist individuals and communities recovering from the challenging effects of natural and human-caused disasters through the provision of community-based outreach and psycho-educational services. Flood recovery service providers are located in each of the following counties:     

Adams – Community Reach Center: (303) 853-3500 Arapahoe – Aurora Mental Health Center: (303) 617-2400 Boulder – Mental Health Partners: (720) 498-1759 [email protected] El Paso – AspenPointe Health Services: (719) 572-6100 or [email protected] Jefferson/Clear Creek – Jefferson Center for Mental Health: (720) 470-0819 [email protected] Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division Update

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Larimer – Touchstone Health Partners: (970) 494-4245 or after hours at (970) 221-2114 [email protected] Logan – Centennial Mental Health Center: (970) 522-4392 Weld – North Range Behavioral Health: (970) 347-2398 –or– Crisis Line: (970) 347-2120

Training Information FEMA Training Opportunities  IS-22: Are You Ready? An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness  IS-248: Integrated public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) for the American Public  E0261: Consequences of Dam Failure  E0376: State Public Assistance Operations Wildfire Academy Course: L952/ S403 All-Hazards Public Information Officer Course The L-952/S-403: All-Hazards Public Information Officer course will be offered January 13-17, 2014 at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO. This course meets the training requirements for a public information officer type 2 (PIO2). Topics include information organization and assignment, developing a communications strategy, information operations, creating a safe environment, effective media relations, incident within an incident, community relations analysis, documentation, demobilization, and transitioning. Student must pass a final exam. Pre-requisites for NWCG taskbooks: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190). All Hazards: ICS-100, 200/300. For more information and to register online visit: http://www.cwfima.com/ Class Fee: $69 until Dec. 15, after Dec. 15 $79. The course is part of the Colorado Wildland Fire & Incident Management Academy.

Training Announcements Training announcements are also available on the DHSEM website on the Office of Preparedness page. December Courses December 2-3, 2013 (Leadville), ICS 400 - Advanced Incident Command System, Registration: COTRAIN Course ID: 1006001Contact: Michael Bean December 5-6, 2013, (Centennial), G290 – Basic Public Information Officer, contact: Michael Bean. December 7-8, 2013 (Denver), ICS 400 - Advanced Incident Command System, Registration: COTRAIN Course ID: 1006001< Contact: Melissa Arnett December 12-13 (Colorado Springs), ICS 300 - Intermediate Incident Command System, Registration: COTRAIN Course ID:1005860, Contact: Michael Bean December 14-15, 2013 (Telluride), ICS 400 - Advanced Incident Command System, Registration: COTRAIN Course ID: 1006001, Contact: Robyn Knappe Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division Update

January Courses (2014) January 11, 2014 (Colorado Springs), G270.4 Disaster Recovery for Local Government January 11, 2014, (Colorado Springs), G358 Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning January 13, 2014 (Colorado Springs), G191 ICS/EOC Interface January 13, 2014, (Colorado Springs), G202 Debris Management Planning for State, Tribal and Local Officials January 13, 2014, (Colorado Springs), L950/S403 All-Hazards Public Information Officer January 14, 2014 (Colorado Springs), CSEPP: Community Recovery Plan Seminar, Contact: Cindy VonFeldt January 14, 2014 (Colorado Springs), G775 EOC Operations January 22-23, 2014 (Granby), ICS 400 - Advanced Incident Command System, Registration: COTRAIN Course ID:1006001, Contact: Beth Roome February Courses (2014) February 11-12, 2014 (Lamar), G290 - Basic Public Information Officer, Registration: COTRAIN Course ID:1024974, Contact: Michael Bean March Courses (2014) March 11-12, 2014 (Lakewood), CSEPP 101: Integrated Performance Evaluator Training Course, Registration: COTRAIN Course ID: 1040824, Contact: Cindy VonFeldt or David Ouimet Sr.

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