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2009
- ARRL: FCC Issues Public Notice on Amateur Service Communication During Government Disaster Drills (Oct 20)
- Flyer: Fight Flu - For First Responders (PDF) (Oct 20)
- FEMA, NCD, NCCD, and ARC Testify before the U.S. House of Reps. on "Looking Out for the Very Young, Elderly and Others with Special Needs: Lessons from Katrina and other Major Disasters" (Oct 20)
- Secretary of Homeland Security Napolitano Speaks on Securing America Against the Threat of Cyber Attack (Oct 20)
- Richard Serino Sworn In As FEMA Deputy Administrator (Oct 19)
- Cybersecurity Awareness Month Part III (Oct 19)
- Fraudulent H1N1 Products Widget (Oct 19)
- VIPS Registered Program Analysis Results (Oct 19)
- President Obama Joins President Bush in Call to Service (Oct 16)
- Transcript of President Obama's Speech at Points of Light's 20th Anniversary (Oct 16)
- Upcoming Events of Interest for Citizen Corps Councils & Partners
- Cybersecurity Webcast by Secretary Napolitano - Oct 20th @ 11am ET (Oct 16)
- Remembering the Loma Prieta Earthquake (Oct 16)
- FDA, FTC Issue Joint Warning Letter to Web Site Offering Fraudulent H1N1 Flu Supplements (Oct 15)
- NFPA Reminds You to Stay Safe on Halloween and Avoid Frightful Fire Hazards (Oct 15)
- Secretary Napolitano Announces New Proposed Standards for Private Sector Preparedness (Oct 15)
- The Great California Shakeout (Oct 15)
- Jamboree On The Air (Oct 15)
- Across the Country, People Celebrate Crime Prevention Month (Oct 14)
- Secretary Napolitano's Inaugural Meeting with the DHS Veterans Outreach Steering Committee (Oct 13)
- National Commission on Children in Disasters Delivers Report to President and Congress (Oct 13)
- Apply for FP&S Grant to Fund Fire Corps Initiatives (Oct 13)
- Secretary Visits "The View" and "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" (Oct 13)
- Cybersecurity Awareness Month Part II (Oct 13)
- American Samoa Call for Assistance (Oct 9)
- FEMA Announces Redesign of the Spanish Web Site (Oct 9)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Ad Council Launch National Campaign to Help Prevent the Spread of the H1N1 Flu Virus (Oct 8)
- HHS Unveils New Features on Flu.gov (Oct 7)
- The National Dialogue on the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Closes (Oct 7)
- Celebrate Safe Communities and National Crime Prevention Month (Oct 7)
- Secretary Napolitano and Governor Ritter Unveil Video Encouraging Awareness of Signs of Terrorism (Oct 6)
- FEMA Grants: Use of SF-425, Federal Financial Report, in Lieu of Previous Forms for Recipient Financial Reporting (Oct 5) (PDF)
- DHS Featured in History Channel's “Day After Disaster” Show, Next Airing is Oct 16th (Oct 5)
- National Dialogue on the QHSR Closes, Review the Comments and Ideas from All Three Dialogues Here (Oct 5)
- AWR-129-W Introduction to Homeland Security Risk Management Course Now Available! (Oct 5)
- Webcast- Safety of Children in Disasters, Oct 5 @ 1pm ET (Oct 5)
- MRC Conference Call: Enhancing Preparedness, Response and Resiliency Through Volunteerism, Oct 5 @ 1pm ET (Oct 5)
- National Fire Prevention Week 2009- Oct 4-10, 2009 (Oct 5)
- National Fire Prevention Week Presidential Proclamation (Oct 5)
- International Space Station Update: Columbus Amateur Radio Antennas to Take to the Skies (Oct 5)
- FEMA Continues Response and Recovery Efforts in the Pacific (Oct 5)
- GAO Report: Emergency Preparedness: Improved Planning and Coordination Necessary for Modernization and Integration of Public Alert and Warning System (Oct 5) (PDF)
- Home Safety Council Introduces The Expert Network Academy: Free Online Training for Fire Educators (Oct 5)
- National Service Agency Seeks Peer Reviewers (Oct 5)
- New Guide Available from U.S. Government for Community and Faith-Based Organizations Working to Help Americans Stay Healthy from H1N1 and Seasonal Flu (Oct 2)
- Testimony of Secretary Napolitano before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, "Eight Years after 9/11: Confronting the Terrorist Threat to the Homeland" (Oct 1)
- National Preparedness Month Draws To A Close, But The Need To Be Prepared Continues Everyday (Oct 1)
- National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (Oct 1)
- House Committee Webcast: FEMA Deputy Admin. Timothy Manning Briefs on Community Preparedness- Oct 1 @ 10am ET (Sep 30)
- Flu.gov Webcast: Individuals working with Seniors (Sep 30)
- Secretary Napolitano Emphasizes Shared Responsibility for Readiness and Resilience (Sep 29)
- DHS Sec. Napolitano Speaks on National Preparedness on Sep 29 @ 2 pm ET -- WATCH IT LIVE! (Sep 28)
- Family Preparedness (Sep 25)
- FEMA Community Education Specialists Participate In Lowe’s Safety Saturday Event (Sep 25)
- CDC Announces new "H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Community and Faith-based Organizations" (Sep 24)
- CDC Launches H1N1 Flu Mobile Texting Pilot (Sep 24)
- American Red Cross Launches Ready Rating Program to Prepare Businesses and Schools for Emergencies (Sep 22)
- Medical Reserve Corps Announces Lessons Learned and Experience Sharing Webpage (Sep 22)
- Webinar: Social Media & Technology Breakthroughs for H1N1/Seasonal Flu Communications- Sep 23 @ 3pm EDT (Sep 22)
- 2010 Public Health Preparedness Summit: Feb 16-19 (Sep 22)
- Hurricane Ivan: Remembering A 'Terrible' Storm Five Years Later (Sep 21)
- Remembering Floyd: 10 Years Later (Sep 21)
- Remembering Frederic: 30 Years Later (Sep 21)
- FEMA Webinar: Getting Students Engaged on H1N1 Preparedness- Sep 22 @ 1:30pm EDT (Sep 18)
- Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Application Period Opens September 21 (Sep 18)
- School-Located Vaccination Planning Materials and Templates (Sep 18)
- White House Blog: Are you Ready? (Sep 18)
- Upcoming Events of Interest for Citizen Corps Councils & Partners (Sep 17)
- Fire Corps Releases Updated Toolkit for Citizen Corps Councils (Sep 17)
- Flu.gov Webcast: Small Business Owners and Employees– Sep 18 @ 1pm EDT (Sep 17)
- Commission Urges President and Congress to Make Children a Priority in Disaster Planning (Sep 16)
- MRC Participates in 9/11 Day of Service, HHS Secretary Releases Call to Action Video (Sep 15)
- AACC Webinar: Protect Your College & Students From H1N1 This Fall- Sep 16 @ 2pm EDT (Sep 15)
- NPS Center for Homeland Defense and Security Announces Third Annual Essay Competition (Sep 14)
- Secretary Napolitano Announces H1N1 Preparedness Guide for Small Businesses (Sep 14)
- Citizen Corps Announces New Social Media Tools (Sep 14)
- 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance Projects Taking Place in All 50 States (Sep 10)
- Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2009 Proclamation (Sep 10)
- Lieberman, Collins Seek To Protect U.S. Against Biological and Other Terrorist WMD Attacks (Sep 8)
- Americans to Remember 9/11 with Acts of Service (Sep 8)
- "Be Prepared" (Sep 8)
- Secretary Napolitano and Girl Scouts of the USA Announce New Preparedness Patch (Sep 8)
- FCC Chairman Releases Report on Commission’s Preparedness for a Major Public Emergency (Sep 8)
- 2009 National Preparedness Month Proclamation by President Obama (Sep 8)
- As Students Return to Campus, FEMA Encourages Everyone to be Prepared for Emergencies (Sep 8)
- Share Your Thoughts on Achieving Community Preparedness and Resilience via the QHSR (Sep 4)
- ARRL Continuing Education Online Course Registration Open Until Sep 20th (Sep 4)
- Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Child Care and Early Childhood Programs (Sep 4)
- Technical Report for Public Health, Child Care/Early Childhood Providers on Helping Respond during '09-10 Flu Season (Sep 4)
- White House: Flu Prevention is Elementary (Sep 4)
- States Across The Country Participate In National Preparedness Month (Sep 4)
- CDC Podcast: 2009 H1N1 ACIP Vaccination Recommendations (Sep 3)
- Gustav One Year Later: A Reminder For People And Businesses To Plan And Prepare (Sep 3)
- Deputy Mayor Skyler, DHS Secretary Napolitano, OEM Commissioner Bruno, and ARC Greater New York CEO Terry Bischoff Launch Ready New York City Campaign (Sep 2)
- DHS and FEMA Unveil New Ads to Encourage Emergency Preparedness (Sep 2)
- FEMA's Ready Campaign And Citizen Corps Encourage Participation In The National Preparedness Month Coalition (Sep 1)
- President Obama Briefing on H1N1 Flu Virus (Sep 1)
- Federal Agencies Join with Sesame Workshop to Launch Campaign Stressing Healthy Habits to Prevent Flu (Sep 1)
- Secretary Napolitano and Administrator Fugate Mark the Beginning of National Preparedness Month (Sep 1)
- White House: Building a Ready and Resilient Nation (Sep 1)
- CDC 2009 H1N1 Vaccination Campaign Planning Checklist (Sep 1)
- American Red Cross and Jamie Lee Curtis Launch "Do More Than Cross Your Fingers" Awareness Campaign (Sep 1)
- Non-Disaster Grants Management System (ND Grants) Rollout for FY2010 (Sep 1)
- CDC Software: Community Flu 1.0
- CDC Podcast: H1N1 Vaccine Questions? ...ask Dr. Anne
- President Obama's Weekly Address: Lessons and Renewal Out of the Gulf Coast
- Ten Flu Prevention PSA Contest Finalists Chosen; Now the Public Votes for the Winner!
- Guide to Enhance Grassroots Risk Communication Among Low-Income Populations
- CIKR Learning Series Webinar: CIKR Private Sector Preparedness: What You Need to Know for the Fall Flu Season- Sep 14 @ 1pm EDT
- CIKR Learning Series Webinar: CIKR Private Sector Preparedness: What You Need to Know About the New Voluntary Preparedness Standards- Sep 28 @ 12pm EDT
- Participate in the Second Dialogue of the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR): Aug 31 - Sep 6
- NPM Webinar: Business Preparedness: Simple Steps to Ensure Continuity- Sep 2 @ 2pm EDT
- NPM Webinar: Pandemic Planning: How to Prepare Your Business for the Upcoming Flu Season- Sep 16 @ 2pm EDT
- NPM Webinar: Social Media: What Role Does it Play in Business Development- Sep 23 @ 2pm EDT
- NPM Webinar: Creating a "Culture of Preparedness"- Sep 30 @ 2pm EDT
- Assistant Secretary for Policy Sits Down with Reporters to Discuss Preparedness and Contingency Planning for H1N1
- WHO: Preparing for the second wave: lessons from current outbreaks
- Measuring Crisis Decision Making for Public Health Emergencies (PDF)
- Secretary Napolitano's Remarks at the 2009 Fire-Rescue International Conference
- Red Cross Survey Finds Overwhelming Majority of Public Taking Steps against H1N1 Flu Virus
- Statement by Press Secretary Sara Kuban on Secretary Napolitano's Upcoming Trip to New York
- Flu.gov Webcast: H1N1 Preparedness Info. for Pregnant Women and New Mothers – Aug 27 @ 1 pm EDT
- American Red Cross Launches Emergency Radio Promotion
- Make Preparedness Easy with One-Minute Drills
- Home Safety Council Webinar: Intro to HSC's Start Safe Program- Sep 10 @ 1pm EDT
- FEMA Administrator Meets with Virginia Governor to Discuss Preparedness and Response to Disasters
- Duncan, Sebelius Unveil Recommendations for Schools on How Learning Continues in Case of Flu Outbreak
- United We Serve Marks Safety and Security Week
- AIDS.gov Webinar: H1N1 Preparedness and HIV- Sep 2 @ 2pm EDT
- FEMA Research Provides New Insights On Personal Preparedness
- President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Releases Report Assessing Preparations for Expected Resurgence of H1N1
- FCC Webinar: How Broadband Technology Can Enhance Public Safety and Homeland Security- Aug 25 @ 9AM EDT
- WX4NHC, Hurricane Watch Net, VoIP Hurricane Net to Activate for Hurricane Bill
- Video: Dr. Richard Hatchett speaks at 2009 NCCP on H1N1 Preparedness
- Secretary Napolitano and Senior Staff Receive Red Cross Emergency Preparedness and Response Training
- Duncan, Sebelius unveil new CDC H1N1 Guidance for Colleges, Universities, and Institutions of Higher Education
- FEMA Region VIII Honors Local Achievement In Community Resilience
- FEMA Region VI Honors Local Achievement In Community Resilience
- FEMA Urges Residents To Quickly Develop Family Disaster Plan
- FEMA Honors Local Achievement in Community Resilience
- Know What to Do About the Flu Webcast: Aug 20 @ 1-2pm EDT
- Federal Guidelines Encourage Employers to Plan Now for Upcoming Influenza Season
- FEMA Encourages Personal Preparedness As Storm Activity Increases
- Fire Corps Liability Guide Now Available
- Help Your Community Be Ready During National Preparedness Month
- Start Planning for Fire Prevention Week
- Teach Kids To Prepare For Disaster While Having Fun
- FEMA Urges Hurricane-Prone Area Residents To Be Prepared, Offers Advice
- Success Stories: State, FEMA and Volunteers Work Together to Help Re-Build Eagle
- NIAID Scientists View Past Flu Pandemics for Clues to Future Course of 2009 H1N1 Virus: Flu Viruses Notoriously Unpredictable; Robust Pandemic Preparedness Efforts Crucial
- Donated Resources May Offset Disaster Costs
- Op-Ed: Fighting new flu strain will take collective vigilance
- North American Leaders’ Declaration on H1N1
- Updated Federal Guidelines for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Schools Offer Many Options
- On Heels Of Updated NOAA Hurricane Outlook, FEMA Emphasizes Public Preparedness
- Updated Flu Guidance for Schools Released by CDC on Aug 7th
- NOAA Lowers Hurricane Season Outlook, Cautions Public Not to Let Down Guard
- FEMA Administrator Releases Preparedness Video Message
- FEMA Announces Creation Of Children's Working Group
- U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs, Adhoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery- Focusing on Children in Disasters: Evacuation Planning and Mental Health Recovery- AUG 4
- Tell Your Story! United We Serve to Promote Safety and Security Activities from AUG 24-30
- U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security hearing on Beyond Readiness: An Examination of the Current Status and Future Outlook of the National Response to Pandemic Influenza
- Remarks by Secretary Napolitano at the Council on Foreign Relations
- CDC Advisors Make Recommendations for Use of Vaccine Against Novel H1N1
- DHS Announces Headquarters Volunteer Fellows Program-- Apps due SEP 1
- USAonwatch.org Launches New Website
- FEMA Preparedness Road Show Gets High Five From Kids
- National Volunteer Fire Council Lifetime Achievement Award- Apps due AUG 3
- Testimony by Craig Fugate before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management: Post Katrina: What it Takes to Cut the Bureaucracy- JUL 27 (PDF) View Video Here
- Joint Statement by Secretaries Duncan, Napolitano and Sebelius on the Jul 23rd Bipartisan Congressional Briefing on the H1N1 Flu Virus
- National Survey Finds Six in Ten Americans Believe Serious Outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1) Likely in Fall/Winter
- Help Wanted: Be a NOAA National Weather Service Storm Spotter
- Webcast: Responder Preparedness: Issues, Policies and Preparations
- Webcast: Personal Preparedness in America: Findings from the Citizen Corps National Surveys
- 2009 Fire Corps Award of Excellence Nomination Period Now Open
- FEMA Teams Up with Minor League Baseball and Boy Scouts to Help Families Prepare for Emergencies
- DHS wants your opinion! Join the National Dialogue via the first ever Quadrennial Homeland Security Review
- National Cyber Security Alliance launches Cyber Security Awareness Volunteer Education Project (C-SAVE)
- FEMA Administrator Travels to Colorado to Keynote Natural Hazards Center Workshop
- New Community Preparedness Toolkit Available on Serve.gov
- Cultural Competency Curriculum for Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Response Released
- FEMA Announces The National Citizen Corps Achievement Awards Finalists
- 2009 Flu Prevention PSA Contest: HHS Needs You
- States Eligible to Receive $350 Million for H1N1, Seasonal Flu Preparedness Efforts
- Remarks by Secretary Napolitano at the H1N1 Influenza Summit
- Obama Administration Calls on Nation to Begin Planning and Preparing for Fall Flu Season & the New H1N1 Virus
- Remarks by President Obama to the H1N1 Preparedness Summit via Telephone
- Statement From FEMA Administrator Fugate On Preparedness As We Approach Independence Day Weekend
- Holiday Preparedness Tips from the U.S. Fire Administration
- WHO: Influenza A (H1N1) Lessons Learned and Preparedness
- Children and Disasters Commission Moves Recommendations Forward (PDF)
- Upcoming Events of Interest for Citizen Corps Councils & Partners
- Testimony by Timothy Manning before U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging: Emergency Preparedness, Aging and Special Needs- JUN 24 (PDF) (View Video Here)
- FEMA chief visits Denver, calls for more volunteers
- "United We Serve" Roundtable Wrap Up
- FEMA chief visits Denver to push volunteerism
- FEMA Kicks Off United We Serve Campaign With Volunteer, First Responder Roundtable In Denver
- Webcast: FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate on United We Serve (JUN 22)
- Citizen Corps' Kicks-off United We Serve with Conference Call (DOC)
- DHS Leadership to Participate in United We Serve
- FEMA's Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps Encourage Participation in the National Preparedness Month Coalition
- President Obama Unveils 'United We Serve', Calls on Americans to Commit to Volunteer Service
- DHS Announces Nearly $1.8 Billion in Fiscal Year 2009 Preparedness Grants
- DHS launches "The Blog @ Homeland Security"
- FEMA Research Provides Insights on Personal Preparedness
- Acting Surgeon General Issues 'Call to Action to Promote Healthy Homes'
- One Week Left before the Digital Transition is Complete... Are You Ready?
- Columbia Southern University to Provide Scholarships to NVFC members- Apps Due JUN 15
- Testimony by W. Craig Fugate before U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery: Preparations for the 2009 Hurricane Season- JUN 4 (PDF) (View Video Here)
- Receive FEMA Email Alerts during Disasters in Your Area
- GAO Report: National Preparedness at FEMA
- President's Volunteer Service Awards Now Available for 2009 Service Hours
- FEMA Announces National Citizen Corps Achievement Awards
- September is National Preparedness Month- Have You Registered?
- Deadline Extended: NVFC Junior Firefighter Scholarship & Grant Applications due JUN 1
- Upcoming Events of Interest for Citizen Corps Councils & Partners
- CDC and Medical Reserve Corps Provide Resources to Protect the Public’s Health
- What You Can Do to Plan and Prepare for a Possible Pandemic Flu
- Sec. Napolitano: "Spirit of Public Service Strengthens the Nation"
- ARC Offers Flu-Prevention Tips for Kids and ARC Fact Sheet: Preparing for a Possible H1N1 Pandemic: Coping and Emotional Well-Being (PDF)
- President Obama's Weekly Address- MAY 2: Government Actions to Address the H1N1 Flu
- Free Webinar on May 6th to Help Communities Implement Home Safety Campaigns
- FEMA Celebrates 30th Anniversary
- 2009 FEMA Disaster Housing Plan
- President Barack Obama Signs Legislation to Establish Anniversary of 9/11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance
- FEMA Announces Release of Final Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101
- Ready Classroom Teaches Emergency Preparedness Nationwide
- Disaster Preparedness and National Financial Literacy Month
- Upcoming Events of Interest for Citizen Corps Councils & Partners
- FEMA and USACE Develop Points of Distribution Tools for State/Local/Nongovernmental Partners
- Minor League Baseball™ and the Boy Scouts of America partner with Citizen Corps and Ready
- U.S. Department of Education: Action Guide for Emergency Management at Institutions of Higher Education (PDF)
- NOAA Report Uncovers Why Some People Don’t Heed Severe Weather Warnings
- GAO Report: Influenza Pandemic - Sustaining Focus on the Nation’s Planning and Preparedness Efforts (PDF)
- FEMA Partners with NOAA on Flood Safety Awareness Week
- Flood Safety Awareness Week - Talking Points (DOC)
- Fact Sheet: Flooding - History and Causes (PDF)
- Fact Sheet: Flooding - What to Know... What to Do (PDF)
- Does your Emergency Preparedness Kit contain recalled or expired items?
- FEMA'S Citizen Corps Partners with United States Power Squadrons (PDF)
- Volume 3, Issue 1: Citizen Corps 7th Anniversary Special Edition