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Cadmus 🌲

Just had a memo shared from #DHS, signed on 3/25/25 mentioning that disaster grants for NGOs and for Non-congregate sheltering are going to be reviewed. Disaster grants and non-disaster mitigation for state and local gov entities will be 'unaffected'. There is at least a 45 day backlog for the 1200+ pending payments (each request is bundled with many others).

'Sanctuary Jurisdictions' are being targeted for blocking payments for EMPG (Emergency Management Preparedness Grants) and HSGP (Homeland Security Grant Program).

They are 'ensuring' that the grants 'do not touch on immigration', their words..

EMPG is a big kicker, that pays for most of my state's EM professionals. Granted it's only about $10m/yr, that's still a lot of capacity we will now have to find. I recommend that we get a refund on the taxes we paid into this.

#EmergencyManagement#hatefulsadpeople
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Chip Kroh

I copied this out of the Emergency Management reddit group, and thought it would be a good topic for discussion here.

Diehard Movie

Has anyone here ever watched "Live Free or Die Hard" from 2007? The 4th diehard movie? It's pretty applicable for EM (in my opinion).

The main plot is about critical infrastructure going down from a cyberattack because the main hacker dude used to be the chief engineer of DOD Infrastructure Security, and he showed generals what it would look like if the whole infrastructure went down, so transportation, water, electricity, finances, etc; and he got fired because he embarrassed people.

The whole incident is a shitshow, with DHS, FBI, NSA, Public Works, etc; all scattered and lacking coordination, especially when the satellites, landlines, and phones go down, and this film also emphasizes why it's important to brief and stay in touch with the public, albeit that becomes difficult in the second half of this film.

FEMA also gets criticized a bit in this movie about Hurricane Katrina (but when has that ever been new?).

I thought it was a great movie since 1, it's diehard, but 2, it shows why it's important to have systems, plans and backups in place for incidents, it's important to have everyone trained in NIMS and ICS, what it looks like when systems and infrastructure goes down, and how it looks like when there's "ripple" effects that happen and how they ultimately affect everyone.

Any thoughts?

#PublicSafety#EmergencyManagement
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Gaël Le Bris

Firefighting #rotorcraft shortfall prompts Bell’s 214ST reboot: aviationweek.com/aerospace/air. Aerial #firefighting is an #aerospace niche but it is a critical one. Within that niche, #VTOL aircraft bring unique capabilities. They deliver water and retardant precisely, transport firefighters to remote areas, and perform aerial reconnaissance. VTOLs are essential assets for rapid response and effective wildfire management. 💪🚁 #aircraft #aviation #emergencymanagement #engineering #verticalflight

aviationweek.comFirefighting Rotorcraft Shortfall Prompts Bell’s 214ST Reboot | Aviation Week NetworkAustralia’s McDermott Aviation owns the type certificate to the twin-engine, 8-metric-ton helicopter.
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Jeffery Harvey, DEL, CEM

In the past few years, #Cybersecurity concerns have featured in planning workshops I've led for a host of #EmergencyManagement plans/studies (EOP, COOP/COG, THIRA). People are concerned. But, as per the author, it is time to put that concern into action.

route-fifty.com/cybersecurity/

Route FiftyCritical infrastructure leaders must ‘wake up’ and invest in cyber, report saysA new report from the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center warned of the threats faced by critical infrastructure and urged states to spend more to protect themselves.
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The CEMIR

Get ready for IAEM Plugged In 2025 on Friday, May 9! Join us virtually for a full day designed for today’s emergency managers. Gain essential insights, hear the latest government affairs updates, and take advantage of over 15+ contact hours towards the IAEM Certification Program. You will not want to miss this chance to grow and stay ahead of the curve. Register today: iaem.org/Events/-IAEM-Virtual- #emergencymanagement #emint

15+ contact hours available at the IAEM Plugged In Virtual Conference on May 9, 2025. https://www.iaem.org/Events/-IAEM-Virtual-Conference-2025-Registration
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A Guy Named Brian (he/him)

“The term ‘climate change’ has started to vanish from Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) website. Its former ‘climate resilience’ website has been rebranded under the title ‘future conditions.’ There are still subtle references to climate change there, but it’s more of a whisper than an urgent warning as it was before.”

#ClimateCrisis #Politics #USPolitics #FEMA #EmergencyManagement #ClimateResilence #ClimateAction #ClimateActionNOW #ElectionsMatter

theverge.com/news/608420/fema-

FEMA Headquarters in Washington
The Verge · FEMA’s website started deleting ‘climate change’By Justine Calma
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Chip Kroh

Disaster evacuations can take much longer than people expect

How people perceive risks and the environmental and social cues around them directly affect the speed of their response.

Researchers are developing systems to help communities model how their residents are likely to respond in the event of a disaster. The results can help emergency crews understand where bottlenecks are likely to occur along evacuation routes, depending on the timing of the notice and the movement of the fire. They can also help fire managers understand where neighborhoods may need to be notified faster or need more help evacuating.

theconversation.com/disaster-e

The ConversationDisaster evacuations can take much longer than people expect − computer simulations could help save lives and avoid chaosThe LA wildfires stand as a reminder that evacuating fast in the face of a disaster isn’t easy, even when you think you’re prepared.
#emergencymanagement#wildlandfires#preparedness
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