EMForum.org Continuing Education Credit Program
If you’re a fan of the excellent webinars hosted by the Emergency Management Forum, you'll be excited to learn you can now earn continuing education credit from Jacksonville State University just for tuning in. EMForum and the JSU Institute for Emergency Preparedness have partnered to offer the credit on a trial basis until September 30, 2012. Participants earn one Continuing Education Unit for every 10 hours of EMForum webinars attended. Only webinars attended after you register count toward credit, so sign up today.
FEMA Think Tank
The Federal Emergency Management Agency wants to know what you’re thinking—yes, you! FEMA has just created a platform where everyone from your granny to your governor can weigh in on ways to improve the emergency management system. Those with an opinion can discuss ideas on the Think Tank message board, or take it a step further by joining Deputy Administrator Richard Serino in a monthly conference call about message board topics.
C2ES
If you’re wondering where the Pew Center on Global Climate Change went, look no further—it’s become the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES). The C2ES will continue to produce the same peer-reviewed, nonpartisan analysis of climate change information and advocate for wise climate choices, but under a funding umbrella no longer limited to the Pew Charitable Trusts. Stop by the newly designed website, where you’ll still have access to all things previously Pew.
emBRACE
This recently launched, four-year project will use five case studies to develop a conceptual and methodological approach to measuring disaster resilience. The website highlights the project case studies, methodology, and consortium aims—including collaboration with risk managers, emergency practitioners, and those affected by disaster. Check out the mailing list if you’d like to contribute.
The Jurisprudence of Disasters
Those interested in the intersection of law and disaster will find new connections at the Jurisprudence of Disasters, which networks scholars and professionals from different disciplines. Originating from a recent workshop on disasters and sociolegal studies, the group focuses on how law and legal institutions both contribute to and prevent disasters. Members can participate in discussions, help develop panels and course syllabi, and share information.
Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network
The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network (known as the more fun-to-say CoCoRaHS) is a group of folks measuring wet stuff with their backyard rain gauges. Members report their findings daily, helping to build a better data set to be used for research and education. CoCoRaHS recently expanded to all fifty states, so you can grab your local weather geek and take part too! (And don’t miss this quirky video about how CoCoRaHS got its start.)