2012 HAZMAT Symposium and HAZMAT Challenge

2012 HAZMAT Symposium - New in 2012 State Hazmat Challenge. Develop new contacts and resources!  Complete your training requirements!

Working together to build the gap between preparedness and response.

$175.00
Register at http://training.dps.mo.gov
or contact Tina at (573) 526-9312



To register for the HAZMAT Challenge, visit http://training.dps.mo.gov
or contact:
John Vignola 
john.vignola.merc@gmail.com 
(573) 526-9241 

Teams must register by March 31st, 2012

Pipeline Safety Meetings coming to Region H

Local pipeline and gas distribution companies are conducting Pipeline Safety meetings in St. Joseph, Maryville, Bethany, Chillicothe, and other locations throughout Missouri. These meetings are intended to provide information to emergency responders and public officials. The meetings are scheduled at various times throughout the coming months.

To RSVP to a meeting near you, visit this page:
http://www.pdigm.com/meeting_schedule.php
 
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The following is adapted from promotional materials sent out by the Pipeline Association:

Region H responders and others are are invited to attend our annual pipeline safety program. In accordance with CFR's 192.615 / 192.616 and 195.403 / 195.440, this program is part of an on-going national effort to increase knowledge of safe digging, damage prevention for underground utilities and emergency responses regarding pipeline emergencies. A meal and presentation will be provided by your local pipeline and gas distribution companies. The following objectives will be covered during the program:

Operator contact information
Type(s) of pipeline systems (products) in your area
Pipe location, size and operating pressure(s)
Average emergency response time / response type

Your attendance is important. You will be reminded of how to keep the community safe in regards to pipeline safety. Company representatives may be in attendance as a resource to discuss:
CFR 192.615/192.616 and CFR 195.403/195.440
Pipeline Purpose & Reliability
Safety Initiatives
Pipeline Location
R.O.W. Encroachment Prevention
Hazard Awareness & Prevention Methods
Pipeline Maintenance Activities
Products, Hazards & Characteristics
Leak Recognition & Response
Defining High Consequence Areas
Damage Prevention

THERE ARE SEVERAL OF THESE MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE REGION.
ATTENDANTS MUST REGISTER/RSVP.
OTHER TIMES AND LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND HERE:
http://www.pdigm.com/meeting_schedule.php

Responses to survey questions are also requested:
http://www.showmepipeline.com/

Faith-Based Organization Disaster Initiative Regional Workshop

The Region H Workshop details are as follows:

St. Joseph
Huffman United Methodist Church
2802 Renick Street, Saint Joseph, MO 64507
May 4, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.


Please direct any questions and RSVPs to Aren Koenig at Aren.Koenig@sema.dps.mo.gov or 573-526-9410.   

See below for full press release, including scheduled workshops in other regions.



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The Office of the Governor and DPS have coordinated with SEMA to schedule six Faith-Based Organization Disaster Initiative Regional Workshops.  These workshops will feature Governor Nixon.  The events will resemble past workshops but will be updated and focus a little more on lessons learned from the Joplin tornado.  The main thrust for these workshops – as in previous workshops – will be to further engage the faith community in key emergency human services (EHS) functions such as mass care, volunteer coordination, long-term recovery, etc.

SEMA Emergency Human Services (EHS) will be sending invitations to the Missouri VOAD, Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Services Partnership for Disaster Recovery, various EHS committees, EMDs, state agencies, faith communities, etc.


The events are scheduled as follows:

Jefferson City
Bible Baptist Church
4730 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109
April 24, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cape Girardeau
St. Francis Medical Center
211 Saint Francis Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
April 26, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

St. Louis (Webster Groves)
Eden Theological Seminary
475 East Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves, MO 63119
April 27, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (At this location, following lunch, all are invited to participate in a group discussion and practical simulation of how a faith community would react to a tornado that struck during religious services.  This portion of the program will end at 2:15 p.m.)

Springfield
Remington’s
1655 West Republic Road, Springfield, MO 65810
May 1, 10 a.m.  – 3 p.m.

Kansas City (Lee’s Summit)
Crown Pointe Church
5950 Northeast Lakewood Way,  Lee's Summit, MO 64064
May 3, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

St. Joseph
Huffman United Methodist Church
2802 Renick Street, Saint Joseph, MO 64507
May 4, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

An email from Aren Koenig (our SEMA Emergency Human Services Intern/temporary worker) will follow shortly with the formal invitation from Jerry Lee, Director of the Department of Public Safety.

Please encourage all religious leaders and disaster response partners to attend a regional workshop, as we are looking to build a stronger relationship with faith-based organizations across the state.

Please direct any questions and RSVPs to Aren Koenig at Aren.Koenig@sema.dps.mo.gov or 573-526-9410.  

Lakeland Industry Whole Sale for Turnout gear

Lakeland Industry in St. Joseph, MO is closing their plant here in St. Joseph.  They have over a pallet full of bunker gear sets that they are wanting sale at whole sale or  at a very cheap to fire departments.  This equipment was reported to be in good working order.

If you are interested in the gear please contact Teresa Rae at 816-261-1362 or tarae@lakeland.com.

Grant Opportunity: FY2011 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is releasing the Funding Opportunity Announcement and application materials under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program.

The application period for the FY 2011 FP&S Program will open on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. EST and will close on April 27, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. EST. In the interim, the FY2011 FP&S Funding Opportunity Announcement, application materials, and Get Ready Guides are currently available for review at www.fema.gov/firegrants.

More details available in this press release (CLICK HERE).

Save the Date: 2012 Region H Safe Schools Summit

The Region H Safe Schools Working Group has tentatively scheduled the Safe Schools Summit for Wednesday, August 8th, in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Event details, speaker and exercise information, and invitations will be sent out in the coming weeks.

Input Requested: Homeland Security Grant Program – FFY 2012 Investment Budget

Homeland Security Grant Program – FFY 2012 Investment Budget

To ensure an opportunity for the public to provide input, this document will be posted and open for comment until April 10, 2012.

You can review the document HERE.

Questions and comments about this document should be directed to:

Bruce Clemonds, Grants Administrator

Office of Homeland Security – Grants & Training Division

P.O. Box 749, 870 Truman Building

Jefferson City MO 65102

Email: bruce.clemonds@dps.mo.gov

Telephone: (573)522-6125