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Due to budgetary constraints, VDEM must cancel a class if a minimum of 15 students have not enrolled two weeks before the class begins. Sign up early.

The Commonwealth of Virginia’s Learning Management System Knowledge Center provides information and enrollment for each class. Students who do not already have an account through any state agency Learning Management System domain must register for a VDEM LMS account (a one-time process) in order to enroll. Students who have an account through any state agency should log in at that agency’s LMS address and enroll in the desired course(s). Help videos for registration and enrollment processes are provided on the VDEM LMS login page at https://covkc.virginia.gov/vdem/external/. Assistance is available from VDEM’s LMS Help Desk at lmshelp@vdem.virginia.gov or (804) 897-9995.

The table below lists VDEM courses for the next quarter:

COURSE NAME

DATES

LOCATION

ENROLLMENT DEADLINE

G-111: Disaster Damage Assessment

Feb. 8

Salem

Jan. 25

CERT-201: CERT Train the Trainer

Feb. 9-10

Salem

Jan. 26

G-197: EM Planning For Special Needs Populations

Feb. 6-8

Salem

Jan. 23

V-810: Incident Command System Forms Review

Feb. 8

Salem

Jan. 25

V-450: ICS Train the Trainer

Feb. 9-10

Salem

Jan. 26

V-452: ICS Sponsored Instructor Orientation

Feb. 10

Salem

Jan. 27

*Logistics-101: Logistical Awareness and Fundamentals*

Feb. 9

*Manassas

Jan. 26

VEOC 101/201: Introduction to VERT and VEOC Crisis Management Systems

Feb. 10

Richmond – VEOC

Jan. 27

V-520: Continuity Plan Development Workshop for State Agencies

Feb. 21

Richmond – TCF

Feb. 7

ICS-400: Advanced ICS

Feb. 21-22

Harrisonburg

Feb. 7

AWR-136: Essentials of Community Cyber Security Feb. 22 Richmond Feb. 8
MGT-384: The EOC’s role in Community Cyber Security Feb. 23-24 Richmond Feb. 9

G-775: EOC Management and Operations

Feb. 27-29

Fishersville

Feb. 13

Web100: Enhanced WebEOC

Feb. 29

Fishersville

Feb. 15

Logistics-101: Logistical Awareness and Fundamentals

March 1

Fishersville

Feb. 16

G-111: Disaster Damage Assessment March 2 Fisherville Feb. 17

G-270.4: Recovery From Disaster: The Local Government Role

March 12-13

Richmond

Feb. 27

ICS-400: Advanced ICS

March 14-15

Richmond

March 1

G-250.7: Local Rapid Needs Assessment

March 16

Richmond

March 2

G-288: Volunteer and Donations Management  Workshop March 19-20, 2012  Culpepper March 5 
G-270.4: Recovery From Disaster, the Local Government Role March 21-22, 2012  Culpepper March 7 
G-111: Disaster Damage Assessment March 23  Culpepper  
MGT-386: Advanced Crisis Communication Strategies for Public Safety Communications Supervisors March 27 Richmond March 13
VEOC 101/201: Introduction to the VERT and VERT Crisis Management Systems Apr. 6 Richmond March 23
G-288: Volunteer and Donations Management  Workshop April 9-10, 2012  Norfolk March 26 
G-393: Mitigation for Emergency Managers April 9-11, 2012  Norfolk March 26 

G-969: Communications Unit Leader

Apr. 10-13

Marion

March 27

V-810: ICS Forms Review April 11, 2012  Norfolk March 28 
G-250.7: Local Rapid Needs Assessment Workshop April 12, 2012  Norfolk March 29 
G-270.4: Recovery From Disaster, the Local Government Role April 12-13, 2012  Norfolk March 29 
Social Media for Disaster Response and Recovery Apr. 25 Richmond Apr. 13
Social Media for Disaster Response and Recovery Apr. 27 Newport News Apr. 13
VEOC 101/201: Introduction to the VERT and VERT Crisis Management Systems June 7 Richmond May 24
VEOC 101/201: Introduction to the VERT and VERT Crisis Management Systems July 19 Richmond July 5

* This course open to Manassas and Manassas Park personnel only. May be opened to others if maximum enrollment is not exceeded.

 

IS-909 - Community Preparedness: Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone

This new online course will help students learn how to build a prepared and engaged community. The focus is building community based preparedness programs. The primary audience for the course is emergency managers and faith based and non-profit organizations.

Read more about the class and register: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is909.asp

Participate in the Statewide Tornado Drill

Registration is now open for the March 20 Statewide Tornado Drill at www.ReadyVirginia.gov. Businesses, schools, organizations, families and individuals are encouraged to take part in this critical safety exercise. 2011 was a tough year in Virginia for tornadoes – here’s a look back:

• 51 tornadoes hit, the second highest number on record (87 in 2004)

• Most tornadoes struck during April, but tornadoes also were recorded in March, May, August, September, October and November

• In April, 10 people died and more than 100 were injured

• In April, 212 homes were destroyed and more than 1,050 homes and businesses were damaged

• Nearly every part of Virginia experienced tornadoes during 2011 - Southwest Virginia, Southside Virginia, Roanoke Valley, Shenandoah Valley, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Middle Peninsula, Hampton Roads

Encourage participation in the Statewide Tornado Drill in your community. Learn more about tornado safety and how to hold a drill at www.Ready.Virginia.gov.

How to communicate during disasters

Dozens of destructive tornadoes, an historic earthquake, Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee all hit Virginia in 2011. In the minutes and hours after these disasters, it was difficult to make calls on cell phones because the mobile networks were so busy. Ready Virginia has created a new downloadable tip sheet about phone use during disasters. Topics include “Before a Disaster: How to Prepare Your Home and Mobile Device” and “During and After a Disaster: How to Reach Friends, Loved Ones & Emergency Services.” For more go to http://www.vaemergency.gov/readyvirginia/stayinformed/how-to-communicate .

To download and print the tip sheet, go to: http://www.vaemergency.gov/sites/default/files/Communicate.pdf

For a Spanish version of the tip sheet: http://www.vaemergency.gov/sites/default/files/Listo_Communicate.pdf

Updated earthquake recovery efforts

So far, more than $25 million in disaster aid has been approved for earthquake recovery in Virginia.

Almost 4,600 households have registered for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program.

More than $8.4 million in grants have been approved for home repairs.

More than $2.3 million in loans have been approved by the SBA for homeowners, renters and business owners affected by the earthquake.

More than $14.5 million has been approved to repair public infrastructure such as schools and other buildings.

City of Fairfax and NWS produce severe weather ads

The City of Fairfax and the National Weather Service have partnered to develop a series of video public service announcements on severe weather. The PSAs air on the city’s cable channel and are available online.
View the PSAs: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL52CE4E85EB3B6F79&feature=plcp

Like Virginia Department of Emergency Management Training on Facebook for updates on upcoming courses!

Due to budgetary constraints, VDEM must cancel a class if a minimum of 15 students have not enrolled two weeks before the class begins. Sign up early.

The Commonwealth of Virginia’s Learning Management System Knowledge Center provides information and enrollment for each class. Students who do not already have an account through any state agency Learning Management System domain must register for a VDEM LMS account (a one-time process) in order to enroll. Students who have an account through any state agency should log in at that agency’s LMS address and enroll in the desired course(s). Help videos for registration and enrollment processes are provided on the VDEM LMS login page at https://covkc.virginia.gov/vdem/external/. Assistance is available from VDEM’s LMS Help Desk at lmshelp@vdem.virginia.gov or (804) 897-9995.

The table below lists VDEM courses for the next quarter:

COURSE NAME

DATES

LOCATION

ENROLLMENT DEADLINE

G-191: ICS/EOC Interface

Jan. 25

Fairfax

Jan. 11

G-291: Joint Information System/Center Planning

Jan. 26

Fairfax

Jan. 12

G-270.4: Recovery From Disaster: the Local Government Role

Jan. 26-27

Fairfax

Jan. 12

V-450: ICS Train the Trainer

Jan. 26-27

Fairfax

Jan. 12 

V-452: ICS Sponsored Instructor Orientation

Jan. 27

Fairfax

Jan. 13

G-111: Disaster Damage Assessment

Jan. 28

Virginia Beach

Jan. 14

V-520: Continuity Plan Development Workshop for State Agencies Jan. 30 Radford Jan. 16

V-520: Continuity Plan Development Workshop for State Agencies

Feb. 6

Richmond

Jan. 23

G-288: Volunteer and Donations Management

Feb. 6-7

Salem

Jan. 23

G-111: Disaster Damage Assessment

Feb. 8

Salem

Jan. 25

CERT-201: CERT Train the Trainer

Feb. 9-10

Salem

Jan. 26

G-197: EM Planning For Special Needs Populations

Feb. 6-8

Salem

Jan. 23

V-810: Incident Command System Forms Review

Feb. 8

Salem

Jan. 25

V-450: ICS Train the Trainer

Feb. 9-10

Salem

Jan. 26

V-452: ICS Sponsored Instructor Orientation

Feb. 10

Salem

Jan. 27

*Logistics-101: Logistical Awareness and Fundamentals*

Feb. 9

*Manassas

Jan. 26

VEOC 101/201: Introduction to VERT and VEOC Crisis Management Systems

Feb. 10

Richmond – VEOC

Jan. 27

V-520: Continuity Plan Development Workshop for State Agencies

Feb. 21

Richmond – TCF

Feb. 7

ICS-400: Advanced ICS

Feb. 21-22

Harrisonburg

Feb. 7

AWR-136: Essentials of Community Cyber Security Feb. 22 Richmond Feb. 8
MGT-384: The EOC’s role in Community Cyber Security Feb. 23-24 Richmond Feb. 9

G-775: EOC Management and Operations

Feb. 27-29

Fishersville

Feb. 13

Web100: Enhanced WebEOC

Feb. 29

Fishersville

Feb. 15

Logistics-101: Logistical Awareness and Fundamentals

March 1

Fishersville

Feb. 16

G-111: Disaster Damage Assessment March 2 Fisherville Feb. 17

G-270.4: Recovery From Disaster: The Local Government Role

March 12-13

Richmond

Feb. 27

ICS-400: Advanced ICS

March 14-15

Richmond

March 1

G-250.7: Local Rapid Needs Assessment

March 16

Richmond

March 2

MGT-386: Advanced Crisis Communication Strategies for Public Safety Communications Supervisors March 27 Richmond March 13
VEOC 101/201: Introduction to the VERT and VERT Crisis Management Systems Apr. 6 Richmond March 23

G-969: Communications Unit Leader

Apr. 10-13

Marion

March 27

Social Media for Disaster Response and Recovery Apr. 25 Richmond Apr. 13
Social Media for Disaster Response and Recovery Apr. 27 Newport News Apr. 13
VEOC 101/201: Introduction to the VERT and VERT Crisis Management Systems June 7 Richmond May 24
VEOC 101/201: Introduction to the VERT and VERT Crisis Management Systems July 19 Richmond July 5

* This course open to Manassas and Manassas Park personnel only. May be opened to others if maximum enrollment is not exceeded.

 

Get where you need to go before the weather gets bad.  Winter weather has been fairly mild so far in Virginia this year, with a few exceptions.  But no one can forget the recent hours-long backups and stalled traffic on main roads that resulted from recent winter storms.  With that in mind, a new winter preparedness message for Virginians is being promoted this year by Ready Virginia and local public affairs officials: Get where you need to go before the weather gets bad.  A new PSA highlighting this message was produced by the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management and customized for Ready Virginia.  All local emergency management offices have received links to this PSA for use in their communities.  To view it, to go www.youtube.com/vaemergency.

Registration open for 2012 Virginia Emergency Management Symposium

Registration for the 2012 Virginia Emergency Management Symposium is now open. Topics include the response to the Louisa Earthquake, Hurricane Irene, Caroline County bus accident, cyberterrorism, corporate emergency management and more.

The conference will be held March 28-30 at the Hilton Richmond Hotel and Spa in Short Pump.

More information: http://www.vemaweb.org/content/symposium2012/

Hampton Roads Regional Citizen Corps Council launches new website

The Hampton Roads Regional Citizen Corps Council recently launched ReadyHamptonRoads.org to encourage residents to become better prepared for disasters by becoming involved and trained through one of the five Citizen Corps programs.

In addition to the new website, HRRCCC initiatives also include regional training equipment and an interactive mobile application for smart phones. The app, which will launch later this year, will have gamers build a kit, prepare for a hurricane evacuation and a winter storm. A simpler click and drag web version for younger children will be available as well. 

The HRRCCC is comprised of representatives from each of the sixteen Hampton Roads jurisdictions in addition to the program volunteer coordinators and Virginia Department of Health staff.  The project is funded through a Department of Homeland Security Urban Areas Security Initiative grant that is designed to enhance capabilities of the Hampton Roads region to prevent, protect against, respond to and recover from disasters.

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