Happy New Year! As we embark on 2013, it is important to remember the many tragedies that touched our lives and hearts. The one common thread between both natural (Hurricane Sandy) and man-made (Sandy Hook Elementary) disasters is the importance of being prepared. Our Emergency Management programs will provide you with the tools to handle an emergency more effectively and efficiently. Make sure your community is prepared for the unthinkable. Don't see a program in your area? Please contact the State Training & Exercise office to request one. To view available workshops, please visit northampton.edu/EM.
Please note: the contact to request a program in your county has been changed. Inquires should now be made directly to
Graham Hess, Acting State Training and Exercise Coordinator, at grahess@pa.gov or call 717-651-2701.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE NEWS
5 lessons from Hurricane Sandy for Emergency Management
forbes.com
Hurricane Sandy will go down in history as one of the most destructive storms ever, inflicting at least $50 to $60 billion in damage across the Northeast, according to early estimates.
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Resolve to be ready in 2013
ready.gov
Led by FEMA's Ready campaign in partnership with Citizen Corps and the Ad Council, this year's emphasis includes integrating technology into individuals, families and businesses preparedness plans.
Top 12 stories of 2012
emergencymgmt.com
Each year Emergency Management covers a wide range of topics that seek to highlight lessons learned and best practices. Here is a look back at the most popular articles from 2012.
Ready or not? Protecting the public from diseases, disasters, and bioterrorism
healthyamericans.org
In the 10th annual Ready or Not? Protecting the Public from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism report, 35 states and Washington, D.C. scored a six or lower on 10 key indicators of public health preparedness.
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