Drills / “Events” for October Keep Watch Part 1

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Drills / “Events” for October Keep Watch Part 1

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Capital Shield 2014: First Responders train in Nation’s Capital
WASHINGTON (Sept. 30, 2013) — Emergency vehicles and first responders are once again in action in the National Capital Region and will be thru Oct. 3. They are participating in “Capital Shield 2014.”
http://intellihub.com/2013/10/01/major-military-mo…

10th Annual Summit on Emergency & Disaster Planning for Colleges, Universities & K-12 Schools
Event Date(s):
Tuesday, October 01, 2013 to Wednesday, October 02, 2013
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Anyone involved in any aspect of school safety cannot afford to miss this unique forum, which gives participants an opportunity to explore new ideas and successful initiatives – presented by peers and colleagues who possess hands-on experience. Those attending can source critical insights on new lockdown procedures and learn how to: prevent cyber-bullying; overcome various tragedies and setbacks; deter violent school attacks; revise emergency plans for field trips; and establish the teams needed to help manage mental health.
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Behind the Scenes of Israel’s Counter-Terrorism and Security Operations – Executive Seminar
Event Date(s): Saturday, October 05, 2013 to Saturday, October 12, 2013
Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
Join an international mix of security, HLS, and law enforcement executives in Israel to meet with top security and government officials responsible for protecting some of the highest profile targets in the world. Attendees are granted very special access and insight into Israel’s counter-terrorism and security apparatus. Issues on the agenda include the securing of critical infrastructure, protecting open environments, transit hubs, schools, border control, the role of technology, civilian preparedness, and finding practical solutions to take home.
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11th Annual ICTOA Conference & Training Session
Event Date(s): Tuesday, October 08, 2013 to Thursday, October 10, 2013
Location: Las Vegas, NV
The International Counter Terrorism Officers Association (ICTOA) is a nonprofit association founded by members of the New York City Police Department. The ICTOA is committed to supporting members with the most advanced counter-terrorism measures now available. Networking internationally will help ensure the safety and security of all nations.
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Seventh National Emergency Management Summit
Event Date(s): Tuesday, October 08, 2013 to Wednesday, October 09, 2013
Location: Atlantic City, NJ
Over the past 10 years, an extraordinary confluence of events, both environmental and geopolitical, has created a heightened risk and a heightened awareness of natural disasters, epidemics, and terrorism in the United States. The National Emergency Management Summit seeks to assess these risks and to articulate practical approaches to strategies for planning, response, and recovery.
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2013 Emergency Preparedness & Hazmat Response Conference
Event Date(s): Sunday, October 13, 2013 to Thursday, October 17, 2013
Location: Baltimore, MD
The 2013 Emergency Preparedness & Hazmat Response Conference is being held at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace. Sponsored by the City of Baltimore – in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Infrastructure Protection – this national conference provides the highest quality training and education to all persons involved in emergency management and public safety. The conference schedule includes exhibit hall presentations, training programs, and numerous breakout sessions.
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Homeland Security 2013
Event Date(s): Tuesday, October 15, 2013 to Friday, October 18, 2013
Location: Washington, DC
Due to changing developments, there is a rising demand for equipment, training and intelligence solutions specific to various areas of operation. Homeland Security 2013 will feature in-depth sessions covering Land & Maritime Border Security, Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure Protection, and Disaster Preparedness & Response.

2013 HOTZONE Conference
Event Date(s): Thursday, October 17, 2013 to Sunday, October 20, 2013
Location: Houston, TX
This aptly named conference focuses primarily on bringing together the municipal and industrial firefighters who are not only assigned hazmat responsibilities but also seek to educate and equip the numerous other local, state, and federal agency personnel who play integral roles in the unified command on-scene at major incidents.
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6th Annual CBRNe Convergence
Event Date(s): Tuesday, October 29, 2013 to Thursday, October 31, 2013
Location: San Diego, CA
The 6th Annual CBRNe Convergence is the world’s premier event for the CBRNE community consisting of a workshop, a three-day streamed conference, an exhibition, and a dynamic demonstration of the CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear & explosives) capabilities of U.S. agencies.
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Community Points of Distribution (CPOD) Manager’s Course (EMD 4026)
Shelton,WA
October 8, 2013
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Community Points of Distribution (CPODs) are locations established by local jurisdictions to provide life sustaining commodities, such as food and water, in the aftermath of a disaster or emergency. This course provides training and
materials to help CPOD Managers successfully accomplish these activities. Part of the training is conducted outside, so participants should arrive appropriately dressed for current weather conditions
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CERTTrain The Trainer
Oct 11/12 and 18/19,2013
Bellingham / Whatcom County
Date / Times: OCT 11 and 19 6:00pm-10:00pm 12 and 18 9:00am-5:30pm
This 20 hour course will provide participants with he knowledge,skills, and abilities necessary to instruct the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training that prepares citizens to assist in emergency response activities in their local community. This class is a requirement to be are cognized CERT Instructor in Washington State.
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Info from their website for FEMA Region III
Rumor Control
a red “x”
FEMA is purchasing ammunition, vaccines, etc. in anticipation of a disaster in Region III on or about October 1st, 2013. This is FALSE.
a green check mark
FEMA is aware of the speculation surrounding procurement of materials throughout the United States, particularly in the mid-Atlantic region. There is no specific threat, catalyst, or alert that causes FEMA to purchase additional supplies. Throughout the year, FEMA routinely purchases materials and prepositions them throughout the country in anticipation of disasters. No unusual or inordinate purchases are being made.
http://www.fema.gov/region-iii-dc-de-md-pa-va-wv
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Special Hands-On Training (HOT) Course PER-262 (Training Program D)
The CDP has scheduled a special Hands-On Training (HOT) course October 15-18 for those of you who seek refresher training or need a two-day course to hone your skills in mass casualty triage, mass casualty decontamination, bomb detection, sampling and monitoring, don and doffing of personal protective equipment and other response considerations in a truly toxic environment.
http://cdp.dhs.gov
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Saturday October 26, 2013
10:00AM – 2:00PM
Santa Monica Pier
1550 Pacific Coast Highway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
In an effort to make Santa Monica a more disaster-prepared community, join the Red Cross by participating in several hands-on activities, including:
“build-your-own” emergency kit,
the SHAKEY QUAKEY earthquake simulator
hands-only CPR training
pet CPR demonstrations, and
in keeping with our Prepare or Beware! theme, children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and visit our face-painting booth.
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www.shakeout.org
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NRC Headquarters – 11545 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Room
Two White Flint North, Floor 2 Room B3
Agenda
Discussion on Preliminary Draft Changes to NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Planning Standard D – Emergency Classification System
Planning Standard F – Emergency Communications
Planning Standard G – Public Education and Information
Planning Standard N – Exercises and Drills
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Planning Standard A – Assignment of Responsibility
Planning Standard E – Notification Methods and Procedures
Planning Standard H – Emergency Facilities and Equipment
Planning Standard O – Radiological Emergency Response Training

Thursday, October 31, 2013
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Planning Standard C – Emergency Response Support and Resources
Planning Standard K – Radiological Exposure Control
Planning Standard L – Medical and Public Health Support
Planning Standard P – Responsibility for the Planning Effort: Development, Periodic Review and Distribution of Emergency Plans
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FEMA Training – Emergency Management Institute –  Missouri
10/1/2013 – 10/1/2013 Social Media for Natural Disaster Response and Recovery
10/1/2013 – 10/3/2013 EOC Emergency Operations for All-Hazards Events
10/1/2013 – 10/6/2013 Hazardous Materials Incident Response: Operations
10/12/2013    10/12/2013    Hazardous Materials Incident Response: Awareness
Sponsor: MERC    Cape Girardeau Fire Department
Cape Girardeau
10/13/2013    10/20/2013    Hazardous Materials Incident Response: Operations
Time: 10/13 8-5pm 10/19 8-5pm 10/20 8-5pm
Sponsor: SEMA    Cape Girardeau Fire Department
Cape Girardeau
10/23/2013    10/24/2013    Disaster Preparedness for Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations Within the Community Infrastructure
Sponsor: SEMA    Freeman Business Center
Joplin

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