Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Update ~ December 23, 2013 Information and Updates CEMA Awards and Conference Registration Each year at the annual Colorado Emergency Management Conference (CEMA) honors the men and women of Colorado for their outstanding efforts to keep their communities safe and assist our neighbors in time of need. We are extending the nomination period for CEMA Awards until Friday, January 17, 2014 to insure there is adequate time to submit your nominations. This has been a rough year for many with disasters ranging from fires to flood and there has been little time for even the few minutes to takes to recognize our co-workers. Please send your nominations to Jim Krugman the CEMA Awards committee chair at
[email protected]. Nominations must include a description of why the nominee deserves recognition for outstanding service to their community and a letter of support for the nomination (either the nomination or the letter of support must be submitted by a CEMA member). The nominee does not have to be a CEMA member. Registration is now open for the 2014 Colorado Integrated Emergency Management Conference. Registration can be completed by visiting the CEMA website at www.cemacolorado.com. The website also has information on the draft conference agenda, vendor and sponsor information. Colorado Emergency Preparedness Partnership: Save the Date for February Meeting On February 6, 2014, the Colorado Emergency Preparedness Partnership (CEPP), in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will hold its first meeting of 2014. Also, it will be CEPP's first meeting ever in Northern Colorado. This is joint CEPP/FEMA meeting will focus on the challenges that were encountered by counties, towns, families and businesses due to the September floods, as well as the hurdles that remain as part of the long-term recovery process. Experts from key private sector, public sector, charitable and faith-based organizations who played important roles during the wildfires, floods and their aftermath will discuss many of the challenges that had to be overcome in order to help community response and recovery. What worked? What didn't work? What lies ahead on the road to recovery for our businesses, neighborhoods and families? These issues will all be topics of discussion. The meeting will be held from 9 - 11:15 a.m. at The Ranch Complex in Loveland. Onsite registration with refreshments begins at 8:15 am, but to speed the registration process and to ensure there are ample Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division Update
refreshments, a registration link will be provided soon at www.thecepp.org. Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program Information Please find the December edition of Connect with PCAPP attached. This monthly newsletter is published by the Program Executive Office, Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives (PEO ACWA). It is distributed in electronic format and articles may also be found on the PEO ACWA website https://www.peoacwa.army.mil/. National Infrastructure Protection Plan Updated The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Infrastructure Protection announced the updated National Infrastructure Protection Plan --NIPP 2013: Partnering for Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience is now available at www.dhs.gov/nipp. The Sector Specific Agencies have been requested to share this notification with their respective Sector and Government Coordinating Councils along with the attached Factsheet and Frequently Asked Questions document. NIPP 2013 builds on the effective practices used by the sectors over the past several years. It reflects input provided by our partners as part of the development process that took place over the past year. NIPP 2013 provides the foundation to strengthen our partnership structures, enhance our risk management efforts, and motivate participation through a call to action that will help implement and achieve the National objectives described in Presidential Policy Directive-21 Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience. The focus of NIPP 2013 is on guiding national efforts to manage risk to the Nation’s critical infrastructure. Critical infrastructure provides the foundation for the full range of essential services that underpin American society. Securing this infrastructure and making it resilient is a priority for this Department. You are invited to join Suzanne Spaulding, Acting Under Secretary, National Protection and Programs Directorate, and Caitlin Durkovich, Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection for a conference call on January 13, 2014 to discuss the implementation of NIPP 2013. The conference call on implementing NIPP 2013 occurs on January 13, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon EST. The call in number is 888-889-4460 with participant passcode: 9830996. With the release of NIPP 2013, the Department of Homeland Security reaffirms its commitment to work collaboratively with our Federal interagency, private sector, and State, local, tribal, and territorial partners to implement this Plan. We look forward to the continued coordination and collaboration across the critical infrastructure community to advance security and resilience and enhance overall national preparedness.
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Kudos and Congratulations DFPC Captain Mike DiCristina Receives Distinguished Service Award from Berthoud FPD The Berthoud Fire Protection District presented DFPC Engine Captain Mike DiCristina with the Distinguished Service Award "For Actions Above and Beyond the Call of Duty" during the Floods of September, 2013. To read more about the joint staffed engine with Berthoud Fire Protection District: http://tinyurl.com/lzrcc3n.
Job, Internship and Volunteer Announcements
Multiple Temporary Seasonal Fire Positions with Northern Region Lolo National Forest Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management Deputy Director
Educational Resources Identification Theft Resources from Colorado Bureau of Investigations The Colorado Bureau of Investigations has provided three identification theft resources in response to the recent data breach with Target, holiday shopping and the concerns of state employees after employee information was compromised. The most important things to remember are: 1. Monitor your accounts closely and immediately notify your bank or credit union if you notice any suspicious activity. 2. Contact your bank or credit union and let them know if you have been a victim of a data breach. Your bank will have a range of options to protect your accounts. 3. Place a fraud alert on your credit with the credit reporting agencies. Please see today’s blog posting on READYColorado.com that contains three resources to download and share in your community or online. Denver CERT and ARES January Face 2 Face Program Denver’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Denver CERT Program and ARES District supporting the City and County of Denver would like to invite you to participate in the January Face 2 Face program. The presenter will be Fran Santagata, Community Preparedness Program Manager with the Colorado Office of Preparedness. The topics will be "Community Preparedness in Colorado: Integrating our Efforts". The Community Preparedness Program within the DHSEM works collaboratively with partners from the whole community to improve preparedness of individuals and communities. Santagata will share how the State engages its stakeholders through a variety of different initiatives. The program will take place on January 28 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the American Red Cross Building (444 Sherman, Denver). Please RSVP by visiting www.Denvergov.org\DenverCERT and clicking on Registration Form. If you have questions, contact Carolyn H. Bluhm, Community Preparedness Specialist,
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by email at
[email protected]. Wildland Interface Overviews In the last month there have been several stories run by the media on the wildland urban interface (WUI) issue. Here are two links to some well-done stories:
In Harm’s Way: AZCentral.com story on WUI and policies. The Fire Line: Wildfire in Colorado - Denver Post story on Colorado WUI.
Training Information 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. G270.4 - Disaster Recover for Local Government
South Central
01/11/14
G358 - Evacuation and Re-entry Planning
South Central
01/11/14
G191 - ICS/EOC Interface
South Central
01/13/14
G202 - Debris Management Planning for State, Tribal, and Local Officials
South Central
01/13/14
L950/S403 - All-Hazards Public Information Officer
South Central
01/13/14
L973 - All-Hazards Finance/Administration Section Chief
South Central
01/13/14
CSEPP: Community Recovery Plan Seminar
South
01/14/14
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G775 - EOC Operations
South Central
01/15/14
ICS 400: Advanced Incident Command System
Northwest
01/22/14
Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
South Central
01/23/14
Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP)
North Central
01/27/14
G290 - Basic Public Information Officer
Southeast
02/11/14
CSEPP 101: Integrated Performance Evaluator Training Course
South
03/11/14
G775 - EOC Management and Operations
South
03/11/14
G775 - EOC Management and Operations
South
04/03/14
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