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06 September 2010
02 September 2010
Independent Study Course - EMI - Exercising Continuity Plans for Pandemics
Robyn Knappe, DEM Training Officer, passed along a course flyer for a 1-day Emergency Management Institute IS-522 Exercising Continuity Plans for Pandemics course. The course is an online course you can take through the EMI Independent Study website (http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is522.asp). According to the flyer, the course "covers fundamental continuity principles and processes but is focused on the special requirements for pandemics." It will address strategies for managing pandemics that include telework, social distancing, as well as, special protection strategies for first responders, healthcare professionals and others.
The primary audience for the course are any emergency managers, first responders, healthcare professionals or others involved in continuity planning for pandemics.
If you have questions about the course, contact Stephen Borth at (301) 447-1249 or via email at stephen.borth@dhs.gov. If you have questions about State training activities or scheduling, contact Robyn Knappe at (720) 852-6617 or at robyn.knappe@state.co.us.
The primary audience for the course are any emergency managers, first responders, healthcare professionals or others involved in continuity planning for pandemics.
If you have questions about the course, contact Stephen Borth at (301) 447-1249 or via email at stephen.borth@dhs.gov. If you have questions about State training activities or scheduling, contact Robyn Knappe at (720) 852-6617 or at robyn.knappe@state.co.us.
Director Kallam to Speak at Denver Emergency Management 2010 All-Hazards/All-Stakeholders Summit - 9/16/10
We are particularly interested here at the Division because one of the featured speakers for the event will be our own Director Hans Kallam. Other featured speakers include Garry Briese, Former Region 8 FEMA Administrator and Marty Pastula, Vice President of the Emergency Management Media Group.
The topics for the summit include exploring innovative solutions and technology for improving community preparedness, examining best practices on collaborative emergency management planning, discussing the challenges and barriers to planning and preparedness integration across disciplines and learning about the latest Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency initiatives.
For more on the summit, contact Anthony Yanez, Registration Coordinator at (800) 940-6039 x1348 or at ayanez@emergencymgmt.com
01 September 2010
Colorado Emergency Management "Sources"
Notice a new tab up top right of this page called "Sources"? Check it out. The idea is simple, if a bit long and scroll-inducing. We have attempted to post a consolidated list of Colorado Emergency Management-related County (and City/Town) level sms/txt alerts system, emergency management government website, office/24hr telephone, and email contact information to help you stay informed. While a bit scroll-heavy, the list posted at http://www.coemergency.com/p/sources.html is accessible via your mobile device and is certainly viewable on a larger screen. We hope this helps provide an emergency management resource for you to get local emergency preparedness and response news and information. See something that needs to be updated/changed? Let me know - Brandon Williams - brandon.williams@state.co.us.
31 August 2010
DEM Multi-Year Exercise Calendar
DEM's Exercise Training Coordinator, Tony Reidell, has updated the Division's Multi-Year Exercise Calendar. It is available for download or viewing online. It is, of course, subject to updates, but we will update this document as necessary. If you have any questions about the calendar or DEM Exercise activities/support, contact Tony at tony.reidell@state.co.us or at (720) 852-6615. You can always check the latest DEM Exercise News and announcements on the DEM Exercise tab, as well.
DEM Planning Section and Energy Emergency Planning Activities
I understand from our State Planner, Kerry Kimble, that the Colorado Governor's Energy Office received an award of $658,302 dollars through a formula grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. This grant is specifically provided to the State Energy Office to increase the state capability for emergency response and to update the state emergency plan. The GEO has addressed these challenges in their Colorado Smart Grid Challenges and Opportunities Report. (NOTE: you can also see March 2010 solicitation for services reference on the Governor's Energy Office site at http://rechargecolorado.com/index.php/resources_overview/funding_opportunities/#section18).
Kerry Kimble is running lead on this effort for the Division. According to Kerry, GEO intends to build a new intra-state framework for handling energy emergencies such as cyber attacks, major system outages, and threats to critical energy infrastructure statewide. The objectives of this initiative are to strengthen and expand state and local government energy assurance planning and resiliency response capability.
The Colorado Energy Assurance Emergency Plan will focus on building regional energy assurance capability to allow the State of Colorado to coordinate and communicate statewide and with critical energy Infrastructure partners on the following issues: (a) energy security; (b) grid reliability; (c) emergency response; and (d) large scale disruptions.
GEO intends to build a new intra-state framework for energy emergency planning. The CEAEP project will be managed by CISPR and divided into four major stages: Stage 1: Identify key stakeholders and develop a steering committee for the CEAEP. The initial activity under this grant will be to establish a steering committee for the project plan executed by the vendor. Stage 2: Develop Project Management and Workforce Development plans. The GEO has detailed a project plan which outlines the funding to the Project Manager. The workforce development plan will identify areas within the state which may benefit from hiring, retaining, or training personnel in areas of technical expertise such as smart grid technology, and grid integration of renewable energy. Stage 3: Develop draft Colorado Energy Assurance and Security Plan. The Project Manager and GEO will hold a series of workshops with key stakeholders in the state government, utilities and energy production industry to develop a comprehensive energy assurance plan for the State of Colorado. The Project Manager and GEO will hold a series of workshops with key stakeholders in the state government, utilities and energy production industry to develop a comprehensive energy assurance plan for the State of Colorado. Stage 4: Execute two Energy Assurance Emergency Exercises. The fourth stage of this project will involve testing the effectiveness of the policies, procedures, and operational framework outlined in the draft Colorado Energy Assurance Plan.
Kerry Kimble is running lead on this effort for the Division. According to Kerry, GEO intends to build a new intra-state framework for handling energy emergencies such as cyber attacks, major system outages, and threats to critical energy infrastructure statewide. The objectives of this initiative are to strengthen and expand state and local government energy assurance planning and resiliency response capability.
The Colorado Energy Assurance Emergency Plan will focus on building regional energy assurance capability to allow the State of Colorado to coordinate and communicate statewide and with critical energy Infrastructure partners on the following issues: (a) energy security; (b) grid reliability; (c) emergency response; and (d) large scale disruptions.
GEO intends to build a new intra-state framework for energy emergency planning. The CEAEP project will be managed by CISPR and divided into four major stages: Stage 1: Identify key stakeholders and develop a steering committee for the CEAEP. The initial activity under this grant will be to establish a steering committee for the project plan executed by the vendor. Stage 2: Develop Project Management and Workforce Development plans. The GEO has detailed a project plan which outlines the funding to the Project Manager. The workforce development plan will identify areas within the state which may benefit from hiring, retaining, or training personnel in areas of technical expertise such as smart grid technology, and grid integration of renewable energy. Stage 3: Develop draft Colorado Energy Assurance and Security Plan. The Project Manager and GEO will hold a series of workshops with key stakeholders in the state government, utilities and energy production industry to develop a comprehensive energy assurance plan for the State of Colorado. The Project Manager and GEO will hold a series of workshops with key stakeholders in the state government, utilities and energy production industry to develop a comprehensive energy assurance plan for the State of Colorado. Stage 4: Execute two Energy Assurance Emergency Exercises. The fourth stage of this project will involve testing the effectiveness of the policies, procedures, and operational framework outlined in the draft Colorado Energy Assurance Plan.
Job Announcement - Northeast Colorado All-Hazards Region Regional Homeland Security Coordinator/Contractor
The Northeast Colorado All Hazards Region is requesting proposals from qualified individuals to fill the position of Regional Homeland Security Coordinator/Contractor. The Regional Coordinator responsible for administering and managing State Homeland Security Grant Programs and is the central point of coordination for programmatic issues within the region. The Northeast Colorado All Hazards Region consists of Cheyenne, Kit Carson, Larimer, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld and Yuma Counties. For more information on this request and to receive a bid package contact Steve Enfante, Morgan County Office of Emergency Management at 970-867-8506 or senfante@co.morgan.co.us proposals deadline is September 15, 2010 at 5:00 pm.
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