DoSomething.org Disaster Grants
With rock stars in tow, DoSomething.org has been drawing teens into volunteerism—including opportunities in disaster response, relief, and preparedness—for years. Now they’ll hand out $500 each week to kids with worthy ideas for disaster-related projects. Check out how to apply online and don’t get any ideas, old folks—grants will only be awarded to those 25 or younger.
Disastersrus: Craig Fugate’s Twitter Feed
Where in the world is the next head of FEMA? Find out via his Twitter feed (or just check his local Starbucks, judging from his tweets). Although Fugate’s feed is now a stream of travel updates sprinkled with occasional disaster-related resources, things are bound to get interesting when Fugate, social media supporter and to-be-confirmed FEMA administrator, takes on his first disaster at the helm of everyone’s favorite emergency management agency. Twitter too short-winded for your tastes? Get more in depth with his blog—http://disasterstus.blogspot.com/.
StateRecovery.org
State agencies looking for a piece of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—better known as Obama’s stimulus plan—will find a heaping helping of assistance at StateRecovery.org, a site created by the Council of State Governments. Links to grants, resources, and state-by-state updates give visitors the inside scoop on smart techniques to garner funds for emergency management, transportation, infrastructure rebuilding, and various other needs.
Airport Disaster Preparedness in a Community Context
Airports are going above and beyond when it comes to disaster preparedness and that may translate into good news for nearby emergency management agencies. This study by American Public University Professor James F. Smith found airport managers had a “deep understanding and appreciation” of maintaining good relationships with emergency management agencies and that needs could be met “through wise mutual aid agreements made effective through joint training, drilling, and exercising.” Information on the 59 participating airports and emergency agencies, TSA findings, and the full report are available.
TVF&R Hospital Emergency Preparedness Resources
When it comes to resource collections on hospital emergency preparedness, Oregon’s Tulatin Valley Fire and Rescue is a hot spot with hundreds of links to information on surge preparedness, National Incident Management System updates, conferences and training, pandemic influenza and SARS, hazardous materials, terrorist threats, and general preparedness. The site been totally revamped, so if you’ve been there before, checkout the new look (and address).
CDC Winter Weather Health-e-Cards
Because you care enough to send the very best, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have created an app that let’s you send winter weather reminders via electronic greeting cards. These beautifully designed e-greetings feature winter scenes and handy tips, so you can make sure Grandma never gets frostbite again.