Drills / “Events” for October Keep Watch Part 2

HSEEP Drills / Events:California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Training &

Exercise Division:

Cal OES Upcoming Training:

October 09-10, 2013; Wednesday – Thursday

Threat and Risk Assessment (MGT-310)
Los Alamitos, CA – Joint Forces Training Base-Los Alamitos

October 28, 2013 – Monday

Promoting Community Cyber Security (AWR-135)
Fresno, CA – Saint Agnes Medical Center

October 29, 2013 – Tuesday

Promoting Community Cyber Security (AWR-135)
Hanford, CA – Kings County Government Center Multipurpose Room

October 29-31, 2013; Tuesday – Thursday

Surveillance Detection for Law Enforcement and Security Professionals
Woodland Hills,, California – Warner Center Towers

Iowa HS & Emergency Management:

Social Media for Natural Disaster Response & Recovery-A session

10/10/2013
Provide understanding of social media and it uses: current tools, methods & models to properly make use of social media for crisis communications. Enhance organization communications strategy for disaster preparedness, response & recovery.

Exercise Design with HSEEP

10/15/2013
This 3-day workshop provides participants an opportunity to review their Homeland Security Strategy and Multi-year Exercise Plan.  The Exercise Planning Workshops (EPW) facilitate the evaluation of and updates to existing
Begin Date: 10/15/2013 End Date: 10/17/2013
Time: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Kansas:

SW Regional Homeland Security Council Accountability Systems Class

When: Oct 15 – 17, 2013
Where: 11311 E. Comanche, Dodge City, KS 67801 (map)
Description: This session is open to 30 participants

Topeka – KS-133 – Exercise Design for Operations Based Exercises

When: Oct 22 – 24, 2013
Where: 2800 SW Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66611
Description: This session is open to 30 participants.

Rose Hill – MGT-319 Bioterrorism: Mass Prophylaxis Preparedness & Planning

When: Oct 29 – 30, 2013
Where: 911 N. Rose Hill Road, Rose Hill, KS 67133
Description: This session is open to 30 participants.

Topeka – MGT-310 Threat and Risk Assessment Course

When: Oct 29 – 30, 2013
Where: 2800 SW Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66611
Description: This session is open to 40 participants.

Ulysses – G557 Rapid Needs Assessment

When: Oct 29 – 30, 2013
Where: 120 West Kansas, Ulysses, KS 67880
Description: This session is open to 30 participants.

FEMA Region III:
Oct. 01 – Nov. 12     
Gainesville
Alachua
Name:     Basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training : ( G-317)
Description:
“Community Emergency Response Teams”, CERT- 317, is a course that serves as an introduction to CERT for those wanting to complete training or as a refresher for current team members.CERT Program educated citizens about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact thier area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light serach and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
Target Audience:     
Colleges and University, Schools (clubs/organizations), Neighborhoods, scout Group, Faith-based Organzations, Community Organzations, Busness and Industry, Indivduals, Anyone wishing to be better prepared in the event of an emergency

FEMA Region 4:     

Oct. 01 – Nov. 02     
Zephyrhills
Pasco
Name:     Basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training : ( G-317)
Description:
“Community Emergency Response Teams”, CERT- 317, is a course that serves as an introduction to CERT for those wanting to complete training or as a refresher for current team members.CERT Program educated citizens about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact thier area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light serach and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
Target Audience:
Colleges and University, Schools (clubs/organizations), Neighborhoods, scout Group, Faith-based Organizations, Community Organizations, Business and Industry, Individuals, Anyone wishing to be better prepared in the event of an emergency

FEMA Region 6

Oct. 02 – Oct. 17     
Venice
Sarasota        
Name:     G-317 Basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training : ( G-317)
Description:
“Community Emergency Response Teams”, CERT- 317, is a course that serves as an introduction to CERT for those wanting to complete training or as a refresher for current team members.CERT Program educated citizens about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact thier area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light serach and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
Target Audience:
Colleges and University, Schools (clubs/organizations), Neighborhoods, scout Group, Faith-based Organizations, Community Organizations, Business and Industry, Individuals, Anyone wishing to be better prepared in the event of an emergency

FEMA Region 7     

Oct. 14 – Oct. 16     
Plantation
Broward
Name:     NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific: Finance/Administration Unit Leader (FAUL) : ( 975)
Description:
The Finance/Administration Unit Leader (FAUL) course will help participants establish the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the Finance/Administration Unit Leader in an all-hazards incident. The course is designed to enable participants to perform as any of the four FAULs (Time Unit Leader, Procurement Unit Leader, Compensation and Claims Unit Leader, Cost Unit Leader). Participants will learn information that is applicable across all four positions, such as Unit setup and management, information gathering, and interactions. Complex experiential exercises and discussions will afford participants the opportunity to act as each Unit Leader while connecting all information learned back to real-world application.
Target Audience:
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position- Specific training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on Type III or IV AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions
First line supervisor level personnel, single resource leader, field supervisor and other emergency management personnel that require a higher level of NIMS/ICS training from the following disciplines/services: •Fire Service •Emergency Medical Services (EMS) •Hazardous Materials (HazMat) •Law Enforcement (LE) •Public Health (PH) •Public Works (PW) •Emergency Management (EM) •Government administrative •Private Sector and military (if invited by the host jurisdiction) •County, state, and federal agency personnel who will respond with a local jurisdiction during a WMD/terrorism incident
     
FEMA Region 5
Oct. 16 – Oct. 16     
Tavares
Lake       
Name: Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO) : ( FL-002)
Description:
CAMEO is a system of software applications used to plan for and respond to chemical emergencies and WMD incidents. It is one of the tools developed by EPA’s Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office (CEPPO) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to assist front-line emergency planners and responders. The CAMEO system integrates a chemical database and a method to manage the data, an air dispersion model, and a mapping capability sharing critical information in a timely fashion. Participants are expected to incorporate their knowledge of CAMEO into planning and responding to WMD scenarios and classroom exercises presented during the course. Topics include CAMEO as a WMD tool,MARPLOT applications for WMD, Using LandView in WMD, data management considerations, data transfer applications, and scenarios involving chemical, biological, and explosive events. The course also includes a final comprehensive scenario the participants can demonstrate competencies related to the course goals and objectives. COURSE OBJECTIVES * Review the basic elements for the CAMEO programs (CAMEO, ALOHA, and MARPLOT), and discuss how they can be used to enhance local WMD emergency planning and response plans. * Develop recommendations for addressing anticipated problems and issues in the development and use of CAMEO as a tool in State and local WMD planning and response activities. * Explain the value of using CAMEO as a decision support system. * Describe four potential scenarios for terrorist attacks in communities within the United States. * Examine the nature and characteristics of the Routes Module in CAMEO and discuss how this information can assist in a community hazards analysis of WMD threats. * Review the nature and characteristics of the Special Locations,Contacts, and Resources Modules in CAMEO and explain how they could be used to enhance emergency planning, response, and recovery efforts associated with WMD threats. * Create a community profile using MARPLOT;as a part of the community vulnerability assessment process, the profile must explain how the community is characterized by its property,geography,infrastructure, demographics, and resources. * Explain the purpose,characteristics,and limitations of ALOHA and its uses in WMD emergency response, recovery,and planning activities. TARGET AUDIENCE / DISCIPLINE * Law Enforcement * Emergency Medical Services * Emergency Management Agency * Fire Service * Hazardous Material (HazMat) * Governmental Administrative * Public Health
Target Audience:
Hazmat Technicians, Firefighters, Emergency Management and other hazmat responders

FEMA Region 3

 Oct. 28 – Oct. 29     
Green Cove Springs
Clay
Name:     HSEEP: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Training Course : ( L-146)
Description:
Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) is a capabilities and performance-based exercise program that provides a standardized methodology and terminology for exercise design, development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning. Class activities include creating exercise documentation, conducting exercise planning conferences and briefings, and practicing exercise evaluation. Individuals involved in exercise design, development, conduct, control, evaluation, and improvement planning are encouraged to attend. HSEEP is an interactive, 24-hour long course that allows participants to share personal lessons learned while gaining practical experience. Certificates are now being issued by the FEMA Emergency Management Institute. Individuals that have previously taken HSEEP more than three years ago are also recommended to attend. Required Prerequisites: HSEEP is an intermediate-level course and participants should come with a basic understanding of exercise

Oklahoma:

Hazardous Materials Operations WMD Pocola Fire
Schedule: October 4th – 13th, 2013
Location: POCOLA, OK

Southwest Fire and EMS Regional School – Mangum
Schedule: October 12th – 13th, 2013
Location:
Mangum Junior High School
Mangum, OK 73554-
Morning Session 3 (8:00am to 5:00pm

Hazardous Materials Awareness for WMD-HazMat Emergencies (48298)

Afternoon Session 1 (1:00pm to 5:00pm)
Exterior Offensive Fire Attack (48296)

Hazardous Materials Technician for WMD Refresher (48851)
Location: Tulsa, OK 74103-8427
Meeting Time(s):
October 16th, 2013, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
October 22nd, 2013, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hazardous Materials Awareness for WMD-HazMat Emergencies Certification
Hazardous Materials Operations Certification
Hazardous Materials Technician Certification

Hazardous Materials Operations for WMD Refresher (49166)
Meeting Time(s):
October 21st, 2013, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Tuesday, October 22, 2013 8:00 am – 5:00 pm,
and Wednesday, October 23, 2013 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: YUKON, OK 73099-2603
Hazardous Materials Awareness for WMD-HazMat Emergencies Certification
Hazardous Materials Operations Certification

Northwest Fire and EMS Regional School – Enid
Schedule: October 26th – 27th, 2013
Location: ENID, OK 73703-2506
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Morning Session 3 (8:00am to 5:00pm)
Mass Casualty Incident (47933)
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Morning Session 2 (8:00am to 5:00pm)
Mass Casualty Incident (47934)

2013 Vermont Emergency Preparedness Conference:

Hazmat Awareness

Friday, October 18, 2013 9:00 – 5:45 p.m.
Presenter: TBD, Vermont Fire Academy
level class is designed for all personnel who may encounter a hazardous materials situation. The course learning objectives are based on the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 regulation and meet the NFPA 472 Standard on Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials / WMD Incidents. Students will receive an introduction to hazardous materials, be able to describe the process for analyzing an incident, and describe the procedure for implementing a response. This course is designed to meet the needs of Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Service providers, Firefighters, and other emergency service providers. Successful completion of a written exam is required for certification

Current Terrorism Threat Picture

Friday, October 18, 2013
1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Presenter: Rick Hopkins, Vermont State Police
Provide an overview of current terrorism threats and trends

Preparing Vermont’s College Campuses for the Unthinkable
Friday, October 18, 2013 3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
Presenter: Russ Webster, FEMA Region 1
Panelists from colleges will describe unique challenges they have faced in supporting college campus safety security issues and articulate the value set in a prototype local/state/federal HIED partnership that has evolved specifically to support college needs sponsored by FEMA Region 1. Panelists will describe how they have vetted critical safety security issues that are then considered for SME sponsorship by federal and DHS centers of excellence through direct
partnership

The Law Enforcement Support Office Program and Local LEAs: How to benefit from Excess Government Equipment

Friday, October 18, 2013 9:00am – 10:15 a.m.
Saturday, October 19, 2013 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Presenter: Randall Gates, Vermont Army National Guard
The Law Enforcement Support Office Program, a Department of Defense Logistics Agency branch, provides a way for local LEAs to procure excess government equipment for emergency management use. In Vermont the program is managed by the Vermont Army National Guard. Come learn how your police or sheriff’s department can get Humvees, trucks, boats, office equipment and more

Vermont Shelter Initiative

Saturday, October 19, 2013 3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
Presenter: Larry Kufferman, American Red Cross
By October there should be 40 – 50 towns who have participated in the Local Disaster shelter Initiative by having a trainings, surveying their shelter(s) and holding at least one training. This session will provide an update to the Initiative and talk about where it is going

Medical Surge and Mass Care Facilities in Vermont

Friday, October 18, 2013 1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Presenter: Brant Goode, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention assignee to Vermont Dept. of Health
To describe status of, recent progress, future goals and needs in developing and sustaining eight regional out of hospital medical surge and mass care facilities in Vermon

Help We Need Supplies, and We Need Them Now!
Saturday, October 19, 2013 1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Presenter: Rebecca Jager, Vermont Department of Health
In this session, attendees will become familiar with the medical resources available to them through the Strategic National Stockpile and the Chempack Program when all other sources have been exhausted or will be exhausted by an event. Attendees will have the opportunity to work through a mock scenario in order to see how the process works and be able to then apply that information to their particular role in emergency preparedness and response

Colorado DHS:

October 7, 2013 (Westminster)PER 232 – Initial Law Enforcement Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents

Registration: COTRAIN Course ID:1046099

October 8, 2013 (Westminster)
Homemade Explosives: Awareness, Recognition, and Response
Registration: COTRAIN CourseID:1046139

October 23, 2013 (Black Hawk)
G402 – Incident Command System Overview for Executives and Senior Officials
Registration: COTRAIN Course ID:1022974

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