Deep East Texas Regional Emergency Manager Meeting
April 20, 2010
Regular Stated Meeting – 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Location: Nacogdoches Police Department – EOC
Welcome – Billy Ted Smith
Presentation by Amy Sheldon – Animal Issues Committee
This was a snapshot of how their operation was handles during the evacuation during Ike.
(1) Texas Animal Health Commission assisted
(2) Suggested that Ellen Trout Zoo could help with large cats and exotic : Contact Gordon
(3) Local farmers with large pastures assisted
RFID Tracking – Billy Ted Smith: Group discussion
(1) Discussion of RFID Tracking System
(2) Discussed hand held scanners and swipe cards
(a) It was agreed that all jurisdictions needed hand held scanners and swipe cares along with arm and equipment bands.
(3) Discussed possibility of a Regional Project on purchasing these items.
(4) CEO's Tommy Wheeler, Keith Wright and Ricky Conners their jurisdictions will shelter. It was agreed that Billy Ted Smith will set up a meeting with DETCOG and with Lisa with Radiant for further discussion: Date to be announced
Discussion concerning informational websites of common interest by Billy Ted Smith
(a) DETREM blog site
(b) Jasper-Newton-Sabine Counties EM – Facebook
(c) East Texas Mutual Aid Association blog site
(d) Jasper-Newton-Sabine Counties Twitter Site
* Billy Ted Smith will send an email to all EM Coordinators with addresses to their sites.
* Discussion of experience with WebEOC and difficulties with fusion between different servers.
(a) A work in progress
*Discussion concerning invitation of non-member guests to DETREM Meetings:
(a) RLO’s
(b) Deputy Coordinators
(c) DETCOG – Walter Diggles, John McDowell, Don Morris, Robin Wright
It was agreed that these people should be invited
2:30 p.m. – Meeting Adjourned
Friday, April 30, 2010
Disaster Recovery Proposal
"April 30, 2010
Subject: Disaster Recovery RFP
TO: All Bidders
To all those that have picked up an RFP that your proposal should use unit pricing instead of the cost plus.
FEMA no longer allows “cost/plus” pricing. The language in the FEMA Debris Management Guide 325 states: “In accordance with 44 CFR Part 13.36(f)(4), cost plus percentage of cost contracts shall not be used. Use of such contracts may result in FEMA limiting the Public Assistance grant to an amount determined to be reasonable based on the eligible work performed.”
If you have any questions, please call Billy Ted Smith as the numbers listed below
Thanks
Truman Dougharty
Newton County Judge
Billy Ted Smith
Jasper/Newton/Sabine Counties
Emergency Management/Homeland Security
Program Manager/Coordinator"
Subject: Disaster Recovery RFP
TO: All Bidders
To all those that have picked up an RFP that your proposal should use unit pricing instead of the cost plus.
FEMA no longer allows “cost/plus” pricing. The language in the FEMA Debris Management Guide 325 states: “In accordance with 44 CFR Part 13.36(f)(4), cost plus percentage of cost contracts shall not be used. Use of such contracts may result in FEMA limiting the Public Assistance grant to an amount determined to be reasonable based on the eligible work performed.”
If you have any questions, please call Billy Ted Smith as the numbers listed below
Thanks
Truman Dougharty
Newton County Judge
Billy Ted Smith
Jasper/Newton/Sabine Counties
Emergency Management/Homeland Security
Program Manager/Coordinator"
Disaster Recovery Proposal
"April 30, 2010
Subject: Disaster Recovery RFP
TO: All Bidders
To all those that have picked up an RFP that your proposal should use unit pricing instead of the cost plus.
FEMA no longer allows “cost/plus” pricing. The language in the FEMA Debris Management Guide 325 states: “In accordance with 44 CFR Part 13.36(f)(4), cost plus percentage of cost contracts shall not be used. Use of such contracts may result in FEMA limiting the Public Assistance grant to an amount determined to be reasonable based on the eligible work performed.”
If you have any questions, please call Billy Ted Smith as the numbers listed below
Thanks
Truman Dougharty
Newton County Judge
Billy Ted Smith
Jasper/Newton/Sabine Counties
Emergency Management/Homeland Security
Program Manager/Coordinator"
Subject: Disaster Recovery RFP
TO: All Bidders
To all those that have picked up an RFP that your proposal should use unit pricing instead of the cost plus.
FEMA no longer allows “cost/plus” pricing. The language in the FEMA Debris Management Guide 325 states: “In accordance with 44 CFR Part 13.36(f)(4), cost plus percentage of cost contracts shall not be used. Use of such contracts may result in FEMA limiting the Public Assistance grant to an amount determined to be reasonable based on the eligible work performed.”
If you have any questions, please call Billy Ted Smith as the numbers listed below
Thanks
Truman Dougharty
Newton County Judge
Billy Ted Smith
Jasper/Newton/Sabine Counties
Emergency Management/Homeland Security
Program Manager/Coordinator"
Potential Severe Weather SITREP
SUBJECT: Potential Severe Weather SITREP #1 043010SITUATION REPORT # 1DATE AND TIME COVERED: Friday, April 30, 2010, 2:00 p.m. 1. CURRENT SITUATION:A weak cold front is currently pushing through the Dallas-Fort Worth area which started to develop some precipitation in the early morning hours. Isolated storms are expect...ed to develop later this afternoon in front of the dryline northeast of a line from Paris to Columbus to Orange. Precipitation is possible all the way to the gulf coast as moist air continues to stream in out front of the cold front. As this system moves east, chances for thunderstorms will increase, with the best chances for the northeast Texas north of I20 along and east of I35 this afternoon through Saturday morning. The threat for very large hail should exist across Arkansas southwestward into northeast Texas where moderate to strong instability is forecasted.See More
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Keep Current With Coastal Oil Spill
"The National Weather Service in Lake Charles will keep a link to the
latest NOAA analysis and forecast for the oil spill off the southeast
Louisiana coast on our webpage. You can find the link at the top of our page at
www.srh.noaa.gov/lch under the 'Top News of the Day'.
There is a link to the latest oil spill trajectory that you can follow.
At this point, it is not a threat to southeast Texas coastal areas,
but we will continue to monitor the progress of the spill and update
everyone if the situation changes for our region."
latest NOAA analysis and forecast for the oil spill off the southeast
Louisiana coast on our webpage. You can find the link at the top of our page at
www.srh.noaa.gov/lch under the 'Top News of the Day'.
There is a link to the latest oil spill trajectory that you can follow.
At this point, it is not a threat to southeast Texas coastal areas,
but we will continue to monitor the progress of the spill and update
everyone if the situation changes for our region."
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
DEM Chief To Visit Southeast Texas
Jack Colley, Chief of Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management will make a visit to southeast Texas on Thursday April 29. He will make his Pre-Hurricane Season appearence at the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission building in Beaumont at 1:30 PM. Invited guest are elected officials, Emergency Management Coordinators and response personnel. He will surely stress that we must do things "Quicker - Faster - Smarter".
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Results of Survey of Local Government Emergency Managers on EMPG
IAEM-USA Government Affairs Committee Announces Results of its 3rd Annual Survey on the Impact of the Economic Downturn on Local Emergency Management Offices and the Role of Emergency Management Performance Grant Program Funds
On Feb. 17, 2010, the Government Affairs Committee of IAEM-USA asked our regional presidents and the state associations of local emergency managers to distribute a link to a survey hosted by Survey Monkey to members in their respective areas. When data collection ceased on Mar. 3, 2010, 314 emergency managers representing 30 states had completed the survey. We are thankful to all those individuals who participated in the survey.
The survey results represent real feedback from frontline, local government emergency managers. The results will be valuable in the advocacy efforts of IAEM-USA in Washington—and we anticipate they also will be helpful to the advocacy efforts of local emergency managers in their states. The results provided insight into the value and use of EMPG funding; led to asking some important questions about knowledge and transparency surrounding EMPG funds and the funding process; and, revealed that the economic downturn is continuing to have a range of negative impacts on local emergency management programs.
The Survey Reports are posted on the IAEM website at the following URL:
http://www.iaem.com/Committees/GovernmentAffairs/GovtAffairs.htm#Surveys22Apr2010
On Feb. 17, 2010, the Government Affairs Committee of IAEM-USA asked our regional presidents and the state associations of local emergency managers to distribute a link to a survey hosted by Survey Monkey to members in their respective areas. When data collection ceased on Mar. 3, 2010, 314 emergency managers representing 30 states had completed the survey. We are thankful to all those individuals who participated in the survey.
The survey results represent real feedback from frontline, local government emergency managers. The results will be valuable in the advocacy efforts of IAEM-USA in Washington—and we anticipate they also will be helpful to the advocacy efforts of local emergency managers in their states. The results provided insight into the value and use of EMPG funding; led to asking some important questions about knowledge and transparency surrounding EMPG funds and the funding process; and, revealed that the economic downturn is continuing to have a range of negative impacts on local emergency management programs.
The Survey Reports are posted on the IAEM website at the following URL:
http://www.iaem.com/Committees/GovernmentAffairs/GovtAffairs.htm#Surveys22Apr2010
Fiscal Year 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grants
Fiscal Year 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grants
The Department of Homeland Security has posted the FY 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program Guidance on the AFG Web site. The application period is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 26, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Applications for these grants must be received by Friday, May 28, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
Nationally, the AFG awards, which will be distributed in phases, will ultimately provide approximately $390 million to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations throughout the country. AFG awards aim to enhance response capabilities and to more effectively protect the health and safety of the public with respect to fire and other hazards. The grants enable local fire departments and emergency medical services organizations to obtain training, conduct first responder health and safety programs, and buy equipment and response vehicles.
An applicant tutorial is available at www.firegrantsupport.com. The tutorial provides valuable grant information and will walk you through the preparation and submittal of competitive applications. In addition, the applicant tutorial will provide an overview of the funding priorities and evaluation criteria.
The AFG Program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate in coordination with the U.S. Fire Administration.
Applicants who have questions regarding the Assistance to Firefighters Grants opportunity should contact the help desk at 1-866-274-0960 or at firegrants@.... During the application period, the help desk will operate Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (EDT), but is prepared to revise hours of operation based on volume and demand
The Department of Homeland Security has posted the FY 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program Guidance on the AFG Web site. The application period is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 26, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Applications for these grants must be received by Friday, May 28, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
Nationally, the AFG awards, which will be distributed in phases, will ultimately provide approximately $390 million to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations throughout the country. AFG awards aim to enhance response capabilities and to more effectively protect the health and safety of the public with respect to fire and other hazards. The grants enable local fire departments and emergency medical services organizations to obtain training, conduct first responder health and safety programs, and buy equipment and response vehicles.
An applicant tutorial is available at www.firegrantsupport.com. The tutorial provides valuable grant information and will walk you through the preparation and submittal of competitive applications. In addition, the applicant tutorial will provide an overview of the funding priorities and evaluation criteria.
The AFG Program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate in coordination with the U.S. Fire Administration.
Applicants who have questions regarding the Assistance to Firefighters Grants opportunity should contact the help desk at 1-866-274-0960 or at firegrants@.... During the application period, the help desk will operate Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (EDT), but is prepared to revise hours of operation based on volume and demand
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Robert Smith EMC To Undergo Heart Surgery
Robert Joe Smith (Emergency Management Coordinator of Washington County) and brother of DETREM President Billy Ted Smith will undergo surgery at Methodist Hospital in Houston tomorrow for constrictive pericarditis (hardening of the sack around his heart).
Robert was also retired from Beaumont Police Department and was Sergeant and Assistant EMC.
Please keep him in your prayers.http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.caringbridge.org%2Fvisit%2Frbtsmith%2Fjournal&h=d9e0f
You can keep track on his progress at
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
"G-310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities Nacogdoches Library
"G-310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities Nacogdoches Library
G-310 - Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities
This course is designed to educate emergency management personnel from inland jurisdictions on the nature of the hurricane threat and the role they can expect to play in the response to that threat. There is heavy emphasis on hurricane hazards, particularly the elements that pose the greatest threat to inland communities. The course also acquaints the student with available planning and decision-making tools and details planning and preparation efforts to be considered prior to and after a hurricane.
Target Audience:
State and local emergency management personnel from areas that are at risk from hurricane hazards as the storm moves inland
How this course is offered:
Individuals can register below for class deliveries offered in Austin. A jurisdiction may request that it be conducted locally by coordinating verbally in advance with the appropriate RLO and then submit a written request to GDEM via the form here.
Prerequisites:
None, but completion of Emergency Planning (G-235) would be helpful.
Cost:
No tuition is charged.
310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities
DPS Training Academy
5805 North Lamar Blvd, Building C
AUSTIN, TX 78757
County: TRAVIS 5/11/2010 30
G-310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities Nacogdoches Library
1112 North Street
NACOGDOCHES, TX 75961
County: NACOGDOCHES 5/26/2010"
G-310 - Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities
This course is designed to educate emergency management personnel from inland jurisdictions on the nature of the hurricane threat and the role they can expect to play in the response to that threat. There is heavy emphasis on hurricane hazards, particularly the elements that pose the greatest threat to inland communities. The course also acquaints the student with available planning and decision-making tools and details planning and preparation efforts to be considered prior to and after a hurricane.
Target Audience:
State and local emergency management personnel from areas that are at risk from hurricane hazards as the storm moves inland
How this course is offered:
Individuals can register below for class deliveries offered in Austin. A jurisdiction may request that it be conducted locally by coordinating verbally in advance with the appropriate RLO and then submit a written request to GDEM via the form here.
Prerequisites:
None, but completion of Emergency Planning (G-235) would be helpful.
Cost:
No tuition is charged.
310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities
DPS Training Academy
5805 North Lamar Blvd, Building C
AUSTIN, TX 78757
County: TRAVIS 5/11/2010 30
G-310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities Nacogdoches Library
1112 North Street
NACOGDOCHES, TX 75961
County: NACOGDOCHES 5/26/2010"
G-320 Hurricane Readiness For Inland Communities
"G-310 - Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities
This course is designed to educate emergency management personnel from inland jurisdictions on the nature of the hurricane threat and the role they can expect to play in the response to that threat. There is heavy emphasis on hurricane hazards, particularly the elements that pose the greatest threat to inland communities. The course also acquaints the student with available planning and decision-making tools and details planning and preparation efforts to be considered prior to and after a hurricane.
Target Audience:
State and local emergency management personnel from areas that are at risk from hurricane hazards as the storm moves inland
How this course is offered:
Individuals can register below for class deliveries offered in Austin. A jurisdiction may request that it be conducted locally by coordinating verbally in advance with the appropriate RLO and then submit a written request to GDEM via the form here.
Prerequisites:
None, but completion of Emergency Planning (G-235) would be helpful.
Cost:
No tuition is charged."
G-310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities Nacogdoches Library
1112 North Street
NACOGDOCHES, TX 75961
County: NACOGDOCHES 5/26/2010
This course is designed to educate emergency management personnel from inland jurisdictions on the nature of the hurricane threat and the role they can expect to play in the response to that threat. There is heavy emphasis on hurricane hazards, particularly the elements that pose the greatest threat to inland communities. The course also acquaints the student with available planning and decision-making tools and details planning and preparation efforts to be considered prior to and after a hurricane.
Target Audience:
State and local emergency management personnel from areas that are at risk from hurricane hazards as the storm moves inland
How this course is offered:
Individuals can register below for class deliveries offered in Austin. A jurisdiction may request that it be conducted locally by coordinating verbally in advance with the appropriate RLO and then submit a written request to GDEM via the form here.
Prerequisites:
None, but completion of Emergency Planning (G-235) would be helpful.
Cost:
No tuition is charged."
G-310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities Nacogdoches Library
1112 North Street
NACOGDOCHES, TX 75961
County: NACOGDOCHES 5/26/2010
Request for Proposals Emg Disaster Recovery Package
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Newton County Commissioners Court will accept sealed competitive Request for Proposals (clearly marked as such) at the County Judge's Office located at 109 Court Street, Newton, Texas 75966 until 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 4, 2010. The Request for Proposals will be publicly opened in the Commissioners' Courtroom Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. and tabulated for presentation to the Commissioners' Court for action at their regular meeting on May 12, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Emergency Disaster Recovery Package
Contractors to present an overview of your firm and why we should select you as our primary contractor to meet on April 28, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the County Judge's Office located at 109 Court Street, Newton, Texas 75966. Please limit your presentation to not over 30 minutes.
Proposal instructions and specifications for this proposal are available at the Office of the Newton County Judge located at 109 Court Street, Newton, Texas 75966, (409) 379-5691.
The successful bidders will offer quality products and/or services, meeting or exceeding Newton County's specifications on an as needed basis.
Newton County reserves the right to award the proposal by unit or by lump sum to the most qualified responsible bidder and to increase or decrease quantities as it deems necessary. Newton County also reserves the right to waive any or all formalities and/or technicalities or to reject any or all proposals if in the best interest of the County.
Newton County hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively assure that minority enterprises are afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this bid invitation, and that they will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an ward.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Billy Ted Smith, Jasper/Newton County Emergency Management Coordinator/Flood Plan Administrator, Jasper, Texas at (409) 994-2543.
Newton County Commissioners Court will accept sealed competitive Request for Proposals (clearly marked as such) at the County Judge's Office located at 109 Court Street, Newton, Texas 75966 until 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 4, 2010. The Request for Proposals will be publicly opened in the Commissioners' Courtroom Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. and tabulated for presentation to the Commissioners' Court for action at their regular meeting on May 12, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Emergency Disaster Recovery Package
Contractors to present an overview of your firm and why we should select you as our primary contractor to meet on April 28, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the County Judge's Office located at 109 Court Street, Newton, Texas 75966. Please limit your presentation to not over 30 minutes.
Proposal instructions and specifications for this proposal are available at the Office of the Newton County Judge located at 109 Court Street, Newton, Texas 75966, (409) 379-5691.
The successful bidders will offer quality products and/or services, meeting or exceeding Newton County's specifications on an as needed basis.
Newton County reserves the right to award the proposal by unit or by lump sum to the most qualified responsible bidder and to increase or decrease quantities as it deems necessary. Newton County also reserves the right to waive any or all formalities and/or technicalities or to reject any or all proposals if in the best interest of the County.
Newton County hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively assure that minority enterprises are afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this bid invitation, and that they will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an ward.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Billy Ted Smith, Jasper/Newton County Emergency Management Coordinator/Flood Plan Administrator, Jasper, Texas at (409) 994-2543.
ICS 300 & 400 COURSE (HUTSON)
There will be ICS 300 and 400 courses offerd in Hudson Tx
June 14, 15, 2010 ICS 300
July 12, 13, 2010 ICS 400
Interested persons can register for these courses at www.preparingtexas.org
June 14, 15, 2010 ICS 300
July 12, 13, 2010 ICS 400
Interested persons can register for these courses at www.preparingtexas.org
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
RESOURCE: New App for Swiftwater Rescue Available for $.99
TEEX has a new Swiftwater Calculator application for the iPhone/iPod as shown below. Also attached is a flyer for the app, as well as a link to the TEEX press release on the TEEX website. A Link for suggestions to improve the application are contained in the flyer and email.
New app assists responders with swiftwater rescue
If you have an iPhone or iPod Touch, download the new Swiftwater Calculator app from Texas Engineering Extension Service's (TEEX) Urban Search and Rescue division. The Swiftwater Calculator application provides responders a quick and easy way to determine the maximum distance someone has traveled downstream in swiftwater conditions. The application helps determine the speed of the swiftwater and will then calculate the distance someone would have traveled based on when they entered the water.
Features:
•Calculate speed of the swiftwater •Quick buttons to select time of incident •Constantly updates the distance traveled downstream
Link to the TEEX press release:
http://www.teex.org/teex.cfm?pageid=USARresc&area=USAR&storyid=990&templateid=23
New app assists responders with swiftwater rescue
If you have an iPhone or iPod Touch, download the new Swiftwater Calculator app from Texas Engineering Extension Service's (TEEX) Urban Search and Rescue division. The Swiftwater Calculator application provides responders a quick and easy way to determine the maximum distance someone has traveled downstream in swiftwater conditions. The application helps determine the speed of the swiftwater and will then calculate the distance someone would have traveled based on when they entered the water.
Features:
•Calculate speed of the swiftwater •Quick buttons to select time of incident •Constantly updates the distance traveled downstream
Link to the TEEX press release:
http://www.teex.org/teex.cfm?pageid=USARresc&area=USAR&storyid=990&templateid=23
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
2010 Houston/Galveston Hurricane Workshop
2010 Houston/Galveston Hurricane Workshop
The 2010 Houston/Galveston Hurricane Workshop, the largest free public event of its kind, will take place on June 19 from 10 a.m. until 3 pm. at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The theme of the 2010 workshop will once again be Ready or Not . . . as we continue to stress that everyone must always be prepared for a major hurricane visiting our region of the Gulf Coast.
Focused on providing families with the information they need as hurricane season begins, the event has grown each year and will likely draw more then 3,000 attendees in 2010. During the workshop, an expert from the National Hurricane Center will give an update on recent improvements in hurricane forecasting and what the 2010 Hurricane Season has in store for Texas. Also, local Emergency Management experts will be on hand to explain the latest plans for hurricane preparedness along the upper Texas coast.
The popular kids’ area will once again feature interactive learning activities. The Energizer Bunny and Louie the Lightning Bug will also make appearances. Kids will learn about tropical cyclones and how to prepare for an approaching hurricane through a fun, educational experience that teaches them to respect, but not fear, these strong storms .
There will also be a number of vendors on hand displaying items related to hurricane preparedness. Many items will also be given away on a first-come, first-served basis, such as hurricane tracking charts, tip sheets, a comprehensive booklet on hurricanes from the National Weather Service, as well as other vendor-provided items.
The 2010 Hurricane Workshop is once again being sponsored by CenterPoint Energy, the City of Houston and the National Weather Service. Harris County Office of Emergency Management, Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston and the Weather Museum are also active participants in making this a successful educational event. The workshop is free and open to the public. Updates on the event program and registration information can be found prior to the event at www.hurricaneworkshop.com.
The 2010 Houston/Galveston Hurricane Workshop, the largest free public event of its kind, will take place on June 19 from 10 a.m. until 3 pm. at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The theme of the 2010 workshop will once again be Ready or Not . . . as we continue to stress that everyone must always be prepared for a major hurricane visiting our region of the Gulf Coast.
Focused on providing families with the information they need as hurricane season begins, the event has grown each year and will likely draw more then 3,000 attendees in 2010. During the workshop, an expert from the National Hurricane Center will give an update on recent improvements in hurricane forecasting and what the 2010 Hurricane Season has in store for Texas. Also, local Emergency Management experts will be on hand to explain the latest plans for hurricane preparedness along the upper Texas coast.
The popular kids’ area will once again feature interactive learning activities. The Energizer Bunny and Louie the Lightning Bug will also make appearances. Kids will learn about tropical cyclones and how to prepare for an approaching hurricane through a fun, educational experience that teaches them to respect, but not fear, these strong storms .
There will also be a number of vendors on hand displaying items related to hurricane preparedness. Many items will also be given away on a first-come, first-served basis, such as hurricane tracking charts, tip sheets, a comprehensive booklet on hurricanes from the National Weather Service, as well as other vendor-provided items.
The 2010 Hurricane Workshop is once again being sponsored by CenterPoint Energy, the City of Houston and the National Weather Service. Harris County Office of Emergency Management, Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston and the Weather Museum are also active participants in making this a successful educational event. The workshop is free and open to the public. Updates on the event program and registration information can be found prior to the event at www.hurricaneworkshop.com.
New Local Governent Job Board
Local Gov Job Board Launched
Stratigic Resources recently announced their new Local Government Job Board.They have over 3,500 current jobs listed in it, from all 50 states, with approximately 400 new jobs posted each week, and a similar number being removed as the positions are filled. It is entirely free for job... seekers, and is the most comprehensive listing of local government jobs available in the nation. This board will provide assistance to those who are searching for a job. To access the SGR Job Board, go to their website at www.GovernmentResource.com. Then simply click on the Job Board tab. No registration, or sign in of any sort is required for job seekers to access the SGR Job Board.
http://www.governmentresource.com/pages/SGR_Job_Board_Main
Stratigic Resources recently announced their new Local Government Job Board.They have over 3,500 current jobs listed in it, from all 50 states, with approximately 400 new jobs posted each week, and a similar number being removed as the positions are filled. It is entirely free for job... seekers, and is the most comprehensive listing of local government jobs available in the nation. This board will provide assistance to those who are searching for a job. To access the SGR Job Board, go to their website at www.GovernmentResource.com. Then simply click on the Job Board tab. No registration, or sign in of any sort is required for job seekers to access the SGR Job Board.
http://www.governmentresource.com/pages/SGR_Job_Board_Main
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