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Meet Kerrishma Smit, a respected Call Taker and Dispatcher in Weskus Distrik's Disaster Management team. Kerrishma talks about his purpose, what he enjoys, and stresses of the job. Your purpose? Our team provides residents and visitors with the comfort that if they encounter a disaster or emergency, they're in good hands. The consolidation of Provincial Traffic and SAPS into our node has lifted overall responses in the region, building new confidence. How have you grown over these last two years? I've gained leadership and problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations which need decisive action, and I've grown in several areas. Policy understanding and implementation - Weskus Distrik excels in clean administration, and I've learned disaster management policies, been exposed to processes and procedures, and I understand the legislation and regulations governing disaster management, especially in emergency response coordination. Risk Assessment & Mitigation - Assessing vulnerabilities in communities is an important learning. With this, understanding how to mitigate risks before disasters occur. What do you enjoy most about your job? Engaging with our community. Public awareness, community involvement and educating people about disaster preparedness and responsiveness is rewarding. What stresses you the most? Handling life-and-death situations is stressful - you must be decisive and accurate. Juggling multiple calls as a Call Taker but staying focused as you manage communication between the various services is not easy either. One is always aware that your actions and decisions can directly impact the outcome of an emergency. You have good support? Yes, we do. Mr Franquin Petersen gives us guidance about managing stress and coaches us on how to handle complex situations, and improve our decision-making. He gives us feedback about our performance, helps to resolve issues, and always encourages us.

Lancaster County EMA, in conjunction with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and the Texas A&M Extension Service, are excited to present MGT-317: Disaster Management for Public Services (Public Works). This course will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 27th?and 28th?from 8am to 5pm. This?FREE?class is being presented at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology - Greiner Manufacturing Center, 599 Chesapeake Street, Lancaster, PA in room S-118. Course Description:? The Disaster Management for Public Services course provides real world training to public service professionals helping to provide both the knowledge and skills necessary to protect their communities and infrastructure from potential or actual threats. During this course, participants work together in multidisciplinary teams to apply the course information with their professional experience in a variety of hands-on, small group activities, and disaster scenarios. This course brings together emergency management personnel who are expected to identify and mitigate hazards, and who plan and manage disaster response and recovery efforts within their jurisdictions. Representatives from public service agencies, fire services, law enforcement, emergency medical services, emergency planning, public health, and hazardous materials response organizations are encouraged to attend. Participants will be introduced to natural and man-made disasters to which public services may be vulnerable. This course also explains emergency planning and management and the regulatory systems, documents, and directives that guide disaster response. Response factors, such as hazard control zones, resources, and responder safety are also discussed. Recovery considerations, such as funding assistance and demobilization, are also explained. Please share this announcement and flyer as widely as possible, especially with those who involved with Public Works, Streets, Water, Utility, Sewer, and other critical infrastructure agencies active during disasters or major emergencies. Register here:?https://lnkd.in/e56mwQ4R

Innovative Tools for Safer Disaster Management Operations

The Boulder Office of Disaster Management (ODM) has launched a new program that enables community members to stay informed via text message during an emergency. Starting in July, ODM will add text messaging to the ways community members can choose to stay informed during a disaster. This is an enhancement to the current communications process, which relies heavily on the ODM website and social media. The keyword text messaging system will only be used when the Emergency Operations Center is activated to respond to a disaster. This typically occurs for larger scale incidents that are likely to last some time and affect a large portion of the community. Instead, the new keyword text messaging system will provide important information that may be helpful to know during a disaster. Examples of information that will be shared include incident updates, community resources, road closures, sheltering information, and information about other community impacts. Learn more about the new system at https://ow.ly/wLPc50SAvBS

Yawa Technology Limited Demonstrates Innovative Application to Enhance Emergency Response at Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) Yawa Technology Limited, a leading innovator in emergency management solutions, presented its cutting-edge Yawa application to the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). The presentation highlighted the app’s capabilities in enabling real-time emergency reporting and enhancing the Agency’s disaster response strategies. Yawa Technology Limited is a forward-thinking technology company focused on developing innovative solutions for emergency response, disaster management, and real-time data reporting. By harnessing the power of technology, Yawa seeks to create safer, more responsive environments in communities and public institutions across Nigeria. Yawa is an early warning, situation awareness and emergency reporting application. The Yawa application is designed to empower users to report emergencies as they occur, providing government agencies and emergency responders with immediate access to critical information. This real-time data integration allows the NIHSA and other stakeholders to monitor incoming reports, assess potential threats, and mobilize appropriate response teams effectively. During the presentation, Yawa Technology’s team showcased how the app can be used to streamline the coordination of disaster management efforts, improve response times, and ultimately save lives by facilitating quicker, more informed decision-making. "Yawa is not just an application; it's a tool that can revolutionize how emergency response is handled in Nigeria,” said Ternenge Ikpaahindi, founder of Yawa Technology Limited. ?"We are thrilled to partner with NIHSA and other key agencies to provide a platform that supports proactive disaster management and ensures that timely interventions are made when every second counts." The Yawa app is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, ensuring that individuals, communities, and government agencies can all contribute to building a more responsive and resilient emergency management ecosystem. NIHSA Director General expressed interest in integrating the Yawa application into their operations as part of ongoing efforts to modernize and improve Nigeria’s hydrological and disaster monitoring systems. The collaboration between Yawa Technology and NIHSA marks a significant step forward in leveraging technology for public safety and disaster management in Nigeria.

Trainings for 2024 ARP Final Reporting/Closeout and Strategic Disaster Planning Two important virtual trainings scheduled: Registration is open for both. September 17 | ARP Act Final Reporting and Closeout Virtual Training The training will provide participants with a better understanding of how to identify streamlined, efficient methods to report and closeout IHBG and ICDBG ARP Act funds, related to their IHBG and ICDBG goals and outcomes. When: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Pacific Register Here: https://lnkd.in/e6Psd4Wv Oct 1-2 | Strategic Disaster Planning Training Virtual Training This training will focus on how to develop and implement a disaster plan to prepare for future emergency events, such as disasters, to help ensure a favorable response. The training will define “risk” versus “hazard” and the process to develop a risk assessment based on capacity and need. The training will discuss the four phases of disaster planning including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, and will include a brief discussion of using strategic planning as a tool for this purpose. When: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Register Here: https://lnkd.in/e6Psd4Wv

Today, Suncorp Group officially launched its cutting-edge Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Brisbane, setting a new standard in disaster response and preparedness. Steve Johnston, Suncorp CEO, described the DMC as a “best-in-class” facility for disaster management, emphasizing its role in enhancing the speed and efficiency of the company’s response capabilities. https://hubs.la/Q02ZFnQQ0

FREE DISASTER MANAGEMENT CLASS FOR PUBLIC WORKS Lancaster County EMA, in conjunction with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and the Texas A&M Extension Service, are excited to present MGT-317: Disaster Management for Public Services (Public Works). This course will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 27th?and 28th?from 8am to 5pm. This?FREE?class is being presented at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology - Greiner Manufacturing Center, 599 Chesapeake Street, Lancaster, PA in room S-118. Course Description:? The Disaster Management for Public Services course provides real world training to public service professionals helping to provide both the knowledge and skills necessary to protect their communities and infrastructure from potential or actual threats. During this course, participants work together in multidisciplinary teams to apply the course information with their professional experience in a variety of hands-on, small group activities, and disaster scenarios. This course brings together emergency management personnel who are expected to identify and mitigate hazards, and who plan and manage disaster response and recovery efforts within their jurisdictions. Representatives from public service agencies, fire services, law enforcement, emergency medical services, emergency planning, public health, and hazardous materials response organizations are encouraged to attend. Participants will be introduced to natural and man-made disasters to which public services may be vulnerable. This course also explains emergency planning and management and the regulatory systems, documents, and directives that guide disaster response. Response factors, such as hazard control zones, resources, and responder safety are also discussed. Recovery considerations, such as funding assistance and demobilization, are also explained. Please share this announcement and flyer as widely as possible, especially with those who involved with Public Works, Streets, Water, Utility, Sewer, and other critical infrastructure agencies active during disasters or major emergencies. Register here:?https://lnkd.in/grcmVbHn

To prepare for emergencies in Boulder, consider the Boulder Office of Disaster Management's new text messaging program for real-time updates during disasters. Additionally, explore the Boulder OEM Emergency Preparedness Guide for comprehensive preparation tips. Familiarize yourself with Genasys Protect for evacuation information.

We love hearing how our platform makes a real difference in disaster management—it shows we’re all about community-focused solutions. Here’s what Jess van Schalykwyk, MD of Disaster Nomad had to say: “I’ve tried many platforms, and I can say Baotree is the best for community-focused disaster management. Baotree isn’t just a tool—it’s key to boosting community efforts, letting us engage in real-time with areas at risk. Its easy-to-use features help us run local disaster programs more effectively. From assessing risks and quick responses to tracking interventions and building resilience, Baotree does it all.” - Jessica van Schalkwyk #ClientTestimonial #Baotree