Federal Emergency Management Agency

Federal report finds extreme weather substantially and disproportionately impacts people with disabilities

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

The Impacts of Extreme Weather Events on People with Disabilities examines how extreme weather events and environmental hazards have adversely and disproportionately impacted people with disabilities in the United States and its territories over the past 20 years.

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  • The Impacts of Extreme Weather Events on People with Disabilities examines how extreme weather events and environmental hazards have adversely and disproportionately impacted people with disabilities in the United States and its territories over the past 20 years.
  • "'Weathering the storm' is more than an idiomatic expression given the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events," said NCD Chairman Andrés J. Gallegos.
  • "Rights and responsibilities under federal disability laws do not disappear due to extreme weather catastrophe," said Gallegos.
  • NCD found that during an emergency or major disaster, people  with physical, sensory, mental, or cognitive disabilities are disproportionately affected.

Capital Region Firefighter Recruitment Campaign Yields 71 Volunteers in Year One

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

The recruitment initiative was the brainchild of leaders within the Capital Region Council of Governments (CapCOG), a voluntary collective body which united 21 fire companies within the East Shore, West Shore and Capital Region under the umbrella of the www.CapitalRegionFirefighter.org recruitment campaign.

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  • The recruitment initiative was the brainchild of leaders within the Capital Region Council of Governments (CapCOG), a voluntary collective body which united 21 fire companies within the East Shore, West Shore and Capital Region under the umbrella of the www.CapitalRegionFirefighter.org recruitment campaign.
  • Since the April 27, 2022 launch of www.CapitalRegionFirefighter.org , the recruitment campaign has been kept top-of-mind through residential mailings, media campaigns and outreach.
  • "Each of the 21 companies has found its own unique way to share the campaign message within their community.
  • Not all recruitment is geared towards fighting fires, in fact, plenty of the new volunteers assist the community in non-emergency roles.

GrantWorks names Mataro senior vice president of community relations

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GrantWorks, Inc., a recognized leader of state and federal grant administration and consulting services, recently announced the appointment of Steve Mataro as its senior vice president of community relations. In this role, Mataro will develop relationships with local governments and their constituents, offering the firm's encompassing services to foster resilient communities.

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  • GrantWorks, Inc., a recognized leader of state and federal grant administration and consulting services, recently announced the appointment of Steve Mataro as its senior vice president of community relations.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GrantWorks, Inc., a recognized leader of state and federal grant administration and consulting services, recently announced the appointment of Steve Mataro as its senior vice president of community relations.
  • "With immense pleasure and enthusiasm, I welcome Steve to our team," said Bruce Spitzengel, GrantWorks' president and founder.
  • Mataro previously served as the president of Texas' SMART Family Literacy program and still serves as a board member.

Global Medical Tent Market Outlook and Forecast 2023 - 2028: Growing Military Activities and Increasing Rescue Operations Drive Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

The use of inflatable medical tents is rising in the military, owing to troops stationed worldwide and increasing military investments.

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  • The use of inflatable medical tents is rising in the military, owing to troops stationed worldwide and increasing military investments.
  • The global medical tent market is expected to rise considerably due to increased usage of tents in the military segment, medical emergencies, and rescue operations.
  • The global medical tent market is moderately competitive and is expected to offer significant growth opportunities for vendors during the forecast period.
  • Some key market participants operating in the global medical tent market include Liri Structure, Instent Industries, ZINGERLE GROUP, LANCO, and HDT Global.

9% hike in home insurance rates, falling home values, and upside down mortgages ahead in 2023

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Homeowners may notice an increase of hundreds of dollars for one year to the next,” Shawn Powers, Insurify’s Vice President of Insurance Sales said.

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  • Homeowners may notice an increase of hundreds of dollars for one year to the next,” Shawn Powers, Insurify’s Vice President of Insurance Sales said.
  • While this is a great way to find a better price, homeowners may find their current carrier is not alone in raising rates."
  • Insurify projects home insurance rates will increase an additional 9%, following a 7% increase from the previous year.
  • Unsurprisingly, theft was the most common home insurance claim identified by the survey.

Doctors for Disaster Preparedness (DDP) Plans 41st Annual Meeting in Tucson July 7-9

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

TUCSON, Ariz., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Doctors for Disaster Preparedness (DDP) will hold its 41st annual meeting in Tucson, Arizona, at the Doubletree Tucson—Reid Park on July 7-9.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Doctors for Disaster Preparedness (DDP) will hold its 41st annual meeting in Tucson, Arizona, at the Doubletree Tucson—Reid Park on July 7-9.
  • Willie Soon will give an historical perspective on the 17th century crisis related to the sun-earth connection.
  • Stephen Jones , who has brought nuclear preparedness training to thousands of first responders, will discuss myths and facts about nuclear weapons and protective measures.
  • Doctors for Disaster Preparedness provides information to help save lives in the event of natural or man-made disasters.

Thirteen American Public University System Graduate Students Named Presidential Management Fellowship Finalists for 2023

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirteen master's degree students from American Military University (AMU) have been named Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Finalists for the Class of 2023, American Public University System (APUS) announced today. Since 2011, over 75 APUS students and alumni have achieved this status in the highly competitive government fellowship program.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirteen master's degree students from American Military University (AMU) have been named Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Finalists for the Class of 2023, American Public University System (APUS) announced today.
  • Since 2011, over 75 APUS students and alumni have achieved this status in the highly competitive government fellowship program.
  • "We congratulate our American Military University students for receiving this prestigious recognition from the Presidential Management Fellows Program," said Nuno Fernandes, APUS president.
  • "I am honored to share that I have been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Class of Presidential Management Fellows.

Great Lakes Announces Receipt of $138.8 Million in Awarded Work

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Monday, March 20, 2023

HOUSTON, March 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation ("Great Lakes" or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, announced today the receipt of several major dredging awards totaling $138.8 million.

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  • HOUSTON, March 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation ("Great Lakes" or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, announced today the receipt of several major dredging awards totaling $138.8 million.
  • Dave Johanson, Senior Vice President, Project Acquisitions and Operations for Great Lakes commented, “Great Lakes is pleased to add the above projects to our backlog of coastal protection and maintenance dredging projects.
  • Great Lakes cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by Great Lakes are not guarantees or indicative of future events.
  • Although Great Lakes believes that its plans, intentions and expectations reflected in this press release are reasonable, actual events could differ materially.

Zetron Awarded Cybersecurity Services Contract for Kansas Counties

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

REDMOND, Wash., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zetron, a global leader in integrated mission critical communications technology, announced today that the North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC) of Kansas (USA) has awarded Zetron a contract to provide cyber resilience assessments and roadmaps for the Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) of 34 counties across the state. This opportunity was funded by the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Kansas Highway Patrol's Homeland Security/Emergency Operations unit applies for and administers the HSGP funding to awarded subrecipients, such as the NCRPC, as fiscal agent to six of the seven Homeland Security regions in the state of Kansas.

Key Points: 
  • State and local governments - including police, fire departments and other public safety agencies - are increasingly falling victim to cybersecurity attacks.
  • Zetron, with cybersecurity partner SecuLore Solutions , and local services partners, will complete cybersecurity assessments and roadmaps for 34 selected counties across Kansas, ranging in population from over 600,000 to less than 1,300 people.
  • NCPRC's proactive program will improve the cybersecurity resiliency of counties, so Zetron is extremely proud and eager to support this very important public safety initiative in Kansas."
  • Under the terms of the contract, cybersecurity assessments and roadmaps will be completed in multiple phases through March 2024 for Kansas counties selected by NCPRC Regional Project Managers and the Planning Team.

FHLBank Atlanta Announces 2023 Funding for AHP Homeownership Set-aside Program

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced today that funding for its 2023 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Homeownership Set-aside Program is now available.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced today that funding for its 2023 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Homeownership Set-aside Program is now available.
  • The products within this program provide direct assistance to eligible borrowers to help them purchase or rehabilitate a home.
  • Funding for each of these products is available only through FHLBank Atlanta member financial institutions, and funds are available on a transaction by transaction, first-come, first-served basis.
  • Since 1997, the AHP Homeownership Set-aside Program has provided more than $272.4 million in grant funding that has enabled more than 40,625 families and individuals purchase or rehabilitate a home.