DHSEM Update ~ May 26, 2015 Information and Updates Fund to assist CSP Cadet Trooper Thyfault and Trooper Rushing
For those wishing to help the Thyfault or Rushing families following this weekend’s tragic events, a fund has been established at http://www.gofundme.com/THYFAULT-RUSHING. All gifts received will go directly to the families.
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.
Required FEMA Procurement Training Courses
The FEMA Disaster Procurement Assistance Team (DPAT) will be conducting procurement training the afternoon of May 27th and the morning of May 28th. Based on DHS OIG audit findings to date for Public Assistance Program in Colorado, procurement not following federal regulation is one of the key issues we have. Attendance is MANDATORY for all Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) applicants conducting procurement as part of their project. This training will cover essential Federal procurement guidelines to be applied to DRs 4067, 4133, 4134, and 4145 and future disaster events. If you or a member of your team has already attended previous iterations of this training, please
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send other representatives from your organization that will benefit. If you can’t make the session specific to your program, you may attend the other session. The training on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 from 1 – 5 p.m. will focus on Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). The training on Thursday, May 28, 2015 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. will focus on Public Assistance (PA). The training courses will take place at the State Emergency Operations Center located at 9195 E. Mineral Avenue, Centennial, Colo. 80112 on the second floor. If you have any questions, please email DHSEM at
[email protected].
Job and Volunteer Opportunities • • • • • •
CBI, Director [closes June 4, 2015] CSP, Montrose Regional Manager [closes June 9, 2015] CSP, Police Communication Supervisor [closes June 9, 2015] CSP, Food Service Manager [closes May 29, 2015] CDPS, Department Controller [closes June 4, 2015] DFPC, Wildland Fire Management Section Aviation Safety Manager [closes June 2, 2015]
Congratulations and Kudos • • •
Congratulations to the City of Ft. Collins. They were featured in a NOAA National Video Series for their flood resilience. The video is available on Youtube.com. Congratulations to Eagle County. They were recognized today by the NWS as a StormReady county. Kudos to DHSEM Strategic Communications Team and article in FEMA Tech Hazards Digest (page 4) focused on the Colorado Virtual Operations Support Team.
Educational Resources Updated Rocky Mountain Area Fire Season Outlook
Today the Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center posted their Fire Potential Briefing for May 26, 2015. The next fire outlook will be posted on Thursday, May 28. Beginning June 1 the fire outlook will be a daily briefing. The briefings are posted to their website at http://rmacc.info/.
DOLA’s Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue Cards Available
The Department of Local Affairs reminds Colorado residents and visitors that if you like to participate in the wide variety of outdoor activities our state has to offer, consider the purchase of a Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue card (CORSAR). Last year 1,236 search and rescue missions were conducted in Colorado. Dedicated volunteer teams work throughout the state year-round to aid people who are in distress or danger and the cost of these missions are often in the thousands of dollars. By purchasing a CORSAR card you are contributing to Colorado's Search and Rescue fund, which will reimburse these teams for the costs they incur to provide help.
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The CORSAR card is available for $3 for a one-year and $12 for five-year card and can be purchased at over 300 retailers in the state. State fishing, hunting and boating license fees already includes the fee. Visitwww.colorado.gov/sar to learn more.
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
Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems (MGT 345)
South Central
06/02/15
Basic Public Information Officer (G 290)
South Central
06/08/15
EOC Operations (G775)
West
06/09/15
EOC Operations (G775)
West
06/09/15
Community Mass Care Management - G108
South
06/15/15
Wide Area Search (PER 213)
North Central
06/16/15
A Coordinated Response to Food Emergencies (PER 273)
South Central
06/17/15
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
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
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
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
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Other Agency Training or Learning Opportunities • • •
Red Rocks Community College: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Management and Planning Train the Trainer Class for Community Awareness Program Public Agency Training Council: Policies and Procedures: Enhancing Agency Operations
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.
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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