Call for Entries
IAEM Global Awards Competition
International Association of Emergency Managers
Deadline: June 21, 2010
The International Association of Emergency Managers is accepting entries for its 2011 Global Award Competition recognizing programs that have made significant contributions to emergency management. Awards will be given in four categories: Business and Industry Preparedness, Partners in Preparedness, Public Awareness, and Technology and Innovation. Programs implemented between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 are eligible. Full details and entry forms are available on the competition website.
Call for Comments
Flood Risk Data and Development
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Deadline: June 27, 2010
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is accepting comments on a recently developed appendix to its Guidelines and Standards for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners. The appendix provides data development protocols, standards, and a framework for consistent flood risk analysis. The full text of the appendix and instructions for submitting comments are available at the FEMA Library website.
Call for Papers
Hazards, Risk, and Disasters in the Gulf South
Gulf South History and Humanities Conference
Deadline: July 1, 2011
Papers are now being accepted for a panel presentation at the Gulf South History and Humanities Conference to be held October 20-22 in Pensacola Beach, Florida. The panel, Hazards, Risk, and Disasters in the Gulf South, will examine hazards from the Florida Keys to Corpus Christi from the viewpoint of environmental, engineering, risk management, and historical issues. PhD and master’s students in the final stages of their work are especially welcome. Contact James B. McSwain for more details.