“We were ready for fire, but not flood”: Exploring Whole-Community Recovery and Resiliency in the Rural Intermountain West

FEMA Higher Education Program: 2024 Monthly Community Webinars When: Third Friday of each month, 2:00–3:00 p.m. EST Where: Via Zoom Description: The recovery from the 2022 regional flooding in Montana’s Yellowstone Country began immediately after the acute response concluded. It is recognized that communities which experience successful disaster recovery are more resilient when confronting future […]

Improving Healthcare Outcomes through Effective Communication

Join us for a webinar series on Tools2Use: Improving Healthcare Outcomes through Effective Communication. Time: 11 am – 12:30 pm PT | 2 pm – 3:30 pm ET Webinar Series Dates and Topics: 9/26 – Tools Providers Can Use 10/24 – Tools Consumers Can Use 11/18 – Integrating Tools to Improve Healthcare Outcomes *Select the […]

Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies Stakeholder Call

CALL-IN INFO: Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/2114337114 Password: 336330 Meeting ID: 211 433 7114 One tap mobile: +1.312.626.6799 US (Chicago) +1.646.876.9923 US (New York) Meeting ID: 211.433.7114# Dial by your location: +1.312.626.6799 US (Chicago) +1.646.876.9923 US (New York) +1.346.248.7799 US (Houston) +1.669.900.6833 US (San Jose) +1.253.215.8782 US +1.301.715.8592 US Meeting ID: 211.433.7114 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/absAPnwb9m __________________________________________________ American Sign Language […]

Resilience Reimagined: 2024 National Disaster Resilience Conference

Register today for the 2024 National Disaster Resilience Conference (NDRC24), presented by the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH), where the nation’s foremost voices in the disaster safety and resilience movement will come together November 20-22 in Clearwater Beach, FL. NDRC24 will feature keynote presentations, discussion panels, spotlight topics, and stories of resilience that […]

Addressing the Needs of Older Adults and People With Disabilities During Extreme Winter Weather

oin ACL for a webinar focused on the significant impact of extreme winter weather on older adults and people with disabilities and the need for inclusive preparedness, response, and recovery measures. During this webinar, attendees will hear from an expert panel including representatives from the disability and aging networks at the national, state, and regional levels. The webinar discussion will highlight the importance […]

Resilience Reimagined: 2024 National Disaster Resilience Conference

Register today for the 2024 National Disaster Resilience Conference (NDRC24), presented by the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH), where the nation’s foremost voices in the disaster safety and resilience movement will come together November 20-22 in Clearwater Beach, FL. NDRC24 will feature keynote presentations, discussion panels, spotlight topics, and stories of resilience that […]

Third Thursday Tips: Shelter in Place

Third Thursday Tips: Shelter in Place Thursday, November 21, from 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PT on Zoom Join subject matter experts from the Washington State Emergency Management Division as they discuss what Shelter in Place means in the context of Region 10 specific disasters, such as the wind event we just had! Speakers will discuss […]

Resilience Reimagined: 2024 National Disaster Resilience Conference

Register today for the 2024 National Disaster Resilience Conference (NDRC24), presented by the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH), where the nation’s foremost voices in the disaster safety and resilience movement will come together November 20-22 in Clearwater Beach, FL. NDRC24 will feature keynote presentations, discussion panels, spotlight topics, and stories of resilience that […]

Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies Stakeholder Call

CALL-IN INFO: Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/2114337114 Password: 336330 Meeting ID: 211 433 7114 One tap mobile: +1.312.626.6799 US (Chicago) +1.646.876.9923 US (New York) Meeting ID: 211.433.7114# Dial by your location: +1.312.626.6799 US (Chicago) +1.646.876.9923 US (New York) +1.346.248.7799 US (Houston) +1.669.900.6833 US (San Jose) +1.253.215.8782 US +1.301.715.8592 US Meeting ID: 211.433.7114 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/absAPnwb9m __________________________________________________ American Sign Language […]

Lessons in Disaster: Addressing the harmful impacts of gender stereotypes in disaster

With the heightened probability of more intense and frequent disasters due to climate change, coupled with social fragmentation and mounting pressure on emergency services, communities face growing challenges in recovery. Extended recovery periods will have an adverse effect on families, partners, and specific vulnerable groups. Research has demonstrated an upsurge in domestic and family violence […]

Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies Stakeholder Call

CALL-IN INFO: Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/2114337114 Password: 336330 Meeting ID: 211 433 7114 One tap mobile: +1.312.626.6799 US (Chicago) +1.646.876.9923 US (New York) Meeting ID: 211.433.7114# Dial by your location: +1.312.626.6799 US (Chicago) +1.646.876.9923 US (New York) +1.346.248.7799 US (Houston) +1.669.900.6833 US (San Jose) +1.253.215.8782 US +1.301.715.8592 US Meeting ID: 211.433.7114 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/absAPnwb9m __________________________________________________ American Sign Language […]

Gender-Based Violence in Disasters

The FEMA Civil Rights Summit 5.0: Gender-Based Violence in Disasters is designed to foster dialogue and partnerships through direct engagement with FEMA. Summit presentations and discussions will cover Gender-Based Violence and Human Trafficking topics and FEMA programs and services, with special emphasis on understanding civil rights concerns within communities before, during, and after disasters. Date: December […]