DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency

Did you know that home fires are most common in the winter months, especially around the holidays? HSEMA has partnered with DC Fire and EMS Department and American Red Cross to host a series of fire safety workshops this holiday season. Join us at any one of these workshops for light refreshments and to register for a free home smoke alarm installation!

On this Veterans Day, and every day, we honor all who have served our nation and thank them for the sacrifices they've made to fight for our freedom. #VeteransDay2024

Last week, Golden Triangle Business Improvement District hosted an Election Preparedness forum that brought together security and emergency management personnel from across the District. HSEMA’s Daniel McCoy, CPM joined Deputy Mayor for Public Safety & Justice Lindsey Appiah and other District partners to discuss election safety, security, and preparedness with local business owners. We look forward to continuing our partnership with District, regional, and federal partners to ensure a safe and secure election. DC Fire and EMS Department DC Department of Public Works DC Metropolitan Police Department #WeAreDC #Preparedness #ElectionSecurity

Outreach and Community Engagement Specialist Kim McCall has been activated in support of Hurricane Helen. Based out of FEMA’s National Response Coordination Center, Kim is working to coordinate Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) Requests and had the honor of meeting Vice President Kamala Harris yesterday. Thanks for representing the District and supporting those in their time of need. Keep up the great work, Kim! #WeAreHSEMA #EmergencyManagement #HurricaneHelene #EMAC #DisasterResponse

Join our team in the Office of the Director! We're hiring a Program Coordinator. Visit careers.dc.gov to apply by 9/29! Current employees must login and apply through their PeopleSoft Account. Job Title: Program Coordinator Job ID: 27481 Open Date: 9/10/2024 Close Date: 9/29/2024 Area of Consideration: Open to Public Grade: CS-14 Bargaining Unit: Non-Union Salary Range: $109,999 -$141,707 Available Opening(s): 1 Division: Office of Director Job Summary: This position is in the District of Columbia’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA). The mission of HSEMA is to lead the District's effort to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from all threats and hazards by coordinating all planning and preparedness efforts and facilitating a common operating picture during events. The Program Coordinator (Data) is responsible for overseeing and managing the organization's data program. This includes developing and implementing data collection, inventory, analysis, quality assurance, reporting processes, performance metrics, and governance. They will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of data management policies and procedures, overseeing data analytics strategies, managing relationships with stakeholders and partners, and staying up-to-date with emerging data management technologies and trends. Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent will develop and implement data management policies and procedures to ensure data quality, accuracy, and completeness, while leading the development and implementation of data governance practices to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. The individual will develop and implement reporting processes to ensure accurate and timely data analysis, while overseeing the design and implementation of data collection, storage, and analysis systems. He/she will analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform decision-making and program improvement, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data is effectively used to inform program strategy and decision-making. This role will develop and maintain data dashboards and reports to communicate program performance to stakeholders and will assist with the developing and managing the budget and resource plans for data management projects and initiatives. Ensure data privacy and security measures are in place to protect sensitive information and stay up to date with industry trends and best practices.

This #SeeSayDay, we can make a difference! Learn how to spot the signs, report suspicious activity to local authorities, and help prevent terrorism-related crime. Find out how you can get involved here ?? go.dhs.gov/opJ #SpotReportPrevent U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Join our DC Fusion Center! We're hiring Program Analysts. Visit careers.dc.gov to apply! Current employees must login and apply through their PeopleSoft Account. Job Title: Program Analyst Job ID: 27638 Open Date: 9/23/2024 Close Date: 10/05/2024 Area of Consideration: Open to Public Grade: CS-13 Bargaining Unit: Union Salary Range: $103,651 - $133,558 Available Opening(s): 4 Division: O&I Job Summary: This position is in the District of Columbia’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA). The mission of HSEMA is to lead the District's effort to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from all threats and hazards by coordinating all planning and preparedness efforts and facilitating a common operating picture during events. The Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) DC Fusion Center (DCFC) maintains 24/7/365 situational awareness and provides information analysis of all threats and hazards within the District and the National Capital Region (NCR). The incumbent collects information and provides resource coordination; alert, warning, and notification; and information dissemination to local and federal government senior executives, nongovernmental organizations, as well as other key stakeholders. The position performs and leads work involved in strategic support to DCFC operations with risk management; stakeholder engagement; quality control and progress monitoring; change management; training and development; budgeting; and development of policies and procedures. Duties and Responsibilities: The individual will provide critical analyses and evaluations of actual or potential effectiveness of current and/or projected program activities. Provide technical assistance in the design, development and implementation of improved program designs/ operations. Reviews and analyzes planning and operations activities of major program areas administered by the department. The incumbent identifies, evaluates, prevents, or mitigates risks that could negatively impact DCFC operations. The incumbent systematically identifies, analyzes, plans, and implements actions designed to influence stakeholders. The incumbent develops a stakeholder engagement strategy that identifies the needs of key groups and ensures that business needs are met. The incumbent observes and analyzes the performance of DCFC programs, information systems, processes, and procedures to identify potential issues or deviations from performance standards.

On Friday, a gas explosion in NW DC displaced 146 residents. HSEMA supported the coordination of DC government agencies and other NGOs to get residents the care and support they needed. Interagency coordination is key to helping community members in their time of need! Photos: DC Fire and EMS Department

“If You See Something, Say Something?” is more than just a slogan. We all play a role in keeping our communities safe. For #SeeSayDay 2024, we encourage the public to “Spot the Signs. Report the Activity”. Join us for an empowering #SeeSayDay webinar to learn how you can spot the signs of suspicious activity, report suspected activity to local authorities, and help prevent terrorism-related crime. Registration is free and limited to the first 1,000 attendees! ??? September 24, 2024 ? 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET ??Register: https://lnkd.in/gbTkGj2T #DHS #SpotReportPrevent #PublicSafety

Last week, HSEMA hosted FEMA's Public Information Officer (PIO) course, which provides PIOs with the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities to support proper decision-making by delivering the right message, to the right people, at the right time. To support the upcoming activation for the presidential Inauguration Day, members of DC government as well as partners from federal, regional, military, and healthcare organizations attended the course. You can find more #training opportunities with the HSEMA Academy at bit.ly/4cplui3! #EmergencyManagement #HomelandSecurity