Date: March 24

Time: 1 PM – 2 PM Eastern Time

Cost: FREE

Host: Depiction, Inc.

Presenter: Kim Buike, Capt. US Navy, Ret.

Description:

Using the recent earthquake in Haiti as a starting point, Capt. Kim Buike (US Navy, retired) will show how Red Cross staff and volunteers can use Depiction’s mapping and simulation tools to rapidly prepare for disasters anywhere in the world by quickly building interactive scenarios using publicly available data. He will demonstrate how Depiction enables you to:
•    Map and track key resources and assets:  volunteers, vehicles, shelters, etc.,
•    Collaborate in developing and vetting response plans for a variety of disaster scenarios
•    Maintain and Share situational awareness during the response phase,
•    Accelerate damage assessment reports and data sharing,
•    Submit shelter situation updates,
•    Familiarize out-of-area volunteers with “the situation” before they deploy,
•    And much more . . .
Capt. Buike served 27 years in the Navy, commanding a destroyer in the Persian Gulf and the Navy’s most modern shore facility, Naval Station Everett before retiring in 2003. Captain Buike is also a Red Cross volunteer and serves in the local County Emergency Operations Center as a Red Cross Liaison during community disasters. He has been instrumental in the development of Depiction.

See Depiction’s Red Cross page for more information: http://www.depiction.com/red-cross

Details & Registration: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/322977616

Time: 2 PM  Eastern Time

Cost: FREE

Host: Citizen Corps

Presenter: Joscelyn Silsby, American Red Cross Preparedness and Health and Safety Services

Description:

March is American Red Cross Month.  For more than 128 years, the mission of the American Red Cross has been to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. A humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, the Red Cross is woven into the fabric of our communities with more than 700 chapters nationwide. The American Red Cross has been a Citizen Corps Affiliate since 2003,  offering state and local Citizen Corps Councils resources for education, outreach, training, and volunteer service opportunities to support first responders and disaster relief activities.  Joscelyn Silsby, from American Red Cross Preparedness and Health and Safety Services, will highlight ways to work in partnership with local American Red Cross Chapters and learn about resources to better promote community preparedness.

Details & Registration:http://www.citizencorps.gov/news/webcasts/redcrossmonth.shtm

Time: 1 PM – 2 PM Eastern Time

Cost: FREE

Host: Depiction, Inc.

Presenter: Carol Dunn, Disaster Risk Communicator, City of Bellevue, Washington Fire Dept.

Description:

March 15-19 is Flood Safety Awareness week.  Humans have always been drawn to water, and human civilization has always been closely tied to the waterways, and the nutrient rich soil frequent flooding provides.  Because of this, humans will always be affected by flooding.   Find out ways to reduce the impact of flooding on your life.  Carol Dunn,  Disaster Risk Communicator for the City of Bellevue, Washington Fire Department, will provide tips on what online tools and real time information exist to help you identify your risk of flooding, to reduce the impact of flooding on your life and property, and what online tools can help you stay ahead of the water.

Carol Dunn has been active in multiple flood related disaster responses and “Preparing for Flooding” seminars for people likely to be affected by flooding.  Previously on staff with the American Red Cross in Seattle in the Emergency Services Division, Dunn is still an active member of their Disaster Services Human Resources.  Main creator of 3 Days 3 Ways: Be Ready for Disasters and Emergencies, and the disaster readiness knowledge database www.2resilience.org and blog, she can be found at @Caroldn on Twitter.  She is an executive Committee member of Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference, and previously worked in international aid in the former Soviet Union as a management consultant with Ernst & Young London.

This webinar is hosted by Depiction, Inc. Depiction is desktop software that puts powerful mapping, simulation and collaboration tools in the hands of everyday people, in a package that is both easy to use and affordable. Depiction is used by professional emergency managers, the Red Cross, emergency volunteers and more to prepare for and respond to disasters.

Webinar attendees will also receive a free download of Depiction’s Preparedness Add-on Pack.

Details & Registration: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/803227169

Time: 1 PM – 2 PM Eastern Time

Cost: FREE

Host: Depiction, Inc.

Presenter: Capt. Kim Buike, Ret. & David Friedman, KE7GOY

Description: The effectiveness of all of ongoing and future H1N1 operations, such as vaccination clinics and alternate care facilities, depends heavily on real-time information-sharing and coordination among the many decision-makers involved, so that resources are managed and services are delivered in a timely and efficient manner.

And it’s this problem of providing for real-time information sharing and coordination that remains one of the most difficult to solve. No longer. Depiction mapping software solves this challenging problem; and in a straightforward, easy to implement, innovative and inexpensive way.

In this webinar, Kim Buike will demonstrate Depiction’s unique capabilities as a communication tool, enabling multiple agencies to share a common operating picture, increasing the flow of information while decresing the likelihood of errors during communication.

Details: http://www.depiction.com/h1n1

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Time: 1 PM – 2 PM Eastern Time

Cost: FREE

Host: Depiction, Inc.

Presenter: Capt. Kim Buike, Ret. & David Friedman, KE7GOY

Description: Amateur Radio Operators are invited to learn more details of how to employ Depiction before and during emergencies to enhance their planning and response capabilities.

Attend this webinar to:

• Understand the nuts-and-bolts of how to take Depiction from the opening screen to a full “depiction” file, useful for planning, exercises and disaster response,
• See in greater detail the features and uses of Depiction’s interactive elements,
• Learn the process of bringing in outside data: importing spreadsheets, adding and aligning maps, drawings and other imagery,
• Get other tips and tricks for getting the most out of Depiction,

Details: http://www.depiction.com/webinars/amateur-radio

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Time: 1 PM – 2 PM Eastern Time

Cost: FREE

Host: Depiction, Inc.

Presenter: Capt. Kim Buike, Ret. & David Friedman, KE7GOY

Description: Amateur Radio Operators are invited to learn how to employ Depiction before and during emergencies to enhance their planning and response capabilities. David Friedman, KE7GOY, an Amateur Radio Operator and emergency response volunteer, and retired Navy Captain Kim Buike of Depiction, Inc., will demonstrate how Friedman used Depiction to coordinate rescue operations during 2008 winter floods in the Seattle area, as described in the November 2009 edition of QST magazine. They will also show how Amateur Radio Operators can use the latest version of the software to do the same.

• Geo-locate all physical assets and volunteers in “depictions” to track deployment locations,
• Integrate maps, elevation plots, weather data, “fly over” imagery, situation reports and any critical proprietary data into a single depiction that can be saved and re-used off line,
• Use Depiction’s live reporting features to enhance the communication of volunteer movements, resource status, damage assessments during a disaster.
• And much more…

Details: http://www.depiction.com/webinars/amateur-radio

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Time: 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern Time

Cost: FREE

Host: Webjunction

Presenter: Lauren Mandel, Florida State University

Description: As hurricane season approaches, libraries are looking for ways to be better prepared for disaster response and recovery. Join guest presenter Lauren Mandel, research coordinator for a new project that identifies and collects key service roles, best practices, tools and resources to make better use of public libraries for hurricane and disaster preparation and recovery. The Florida-based project helps libraries reprioritize disaster and recovery efforts to address the needs of the broader community through partnerships with fellow responders (emergency management, local government and other agencies) and to become a safe haven, a recovery center, information hub and evacuee resource. Come learn how this project can inform your library’s disaster preparedness plan and how your library can play an important role in community preparedness and recovery.

Details: http://www.webjunction.org

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Time: 1 PM – 3 PM Eastern Time

Cost: FREE

Host: 3M & IUSHN

Presenters: Craig E. Colton, CIH, Division Scientist, 3M; Nicole Vars McCullough, PhD, CIH,
3M OH&ESD Technical Services Manager; Laurel A Alvarez, Senior Technical Service Specialist, 3M

Description: Topics to be discussed will include:

• Current guidelines from governmental agencies regarding the use of respiratory products in occupational environments
• Respiratory protection program requirements
• Types of respiratory products available and key differences
• Proper fit, wearing and use

Each topic will be addressed in greater detail to help you become better prepared and informed. Additionally, we will identify government agencies to look to for further information and resources.

Details & Registration here

Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time

Cost: $219

Host: Business & Legal Reports

Presenter: Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., former head of OSHA, Howard Mavity

Description: Join us for a can’t-miss webinar on October 13. Our experts – a former OSHA head and member of the White House Committee for Pandemic and Emergency Preparedness, as well as a workplace catastrophe expert – will explain the science behind H1N1 flu, how a pandemic could affect your workplace, and the steps you must take now to prepare for it. At the conclusion of the webinar, you’ll have the opportunity to submit your specific questions directly to our experts via phone or electronically. You and your colleagues will learn:

• How to separate the H1N1 flu hype from the science and focus on what you should really be concerned about
• The signs and symptoms of H1N1 flu and how they differ from seasonal flu
• How a flu pandemic could affect the U.S. – and your workforce
• The policies and plans you need in place now
• How to put together a comprehensive pandemic response policy
• The best ways to prepare your company and employees for a global disease outbreak

Details & Registration here

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Cost: FREE

Host: Everbridge

Presenter: Dr. Robert Chandler

Description: Responsible for almost all flu cases in the US, the H1N1 flu virus has gotten off to a fast and early start. As the flu season goes into full swing, employers could face crippling absenteeism and business disruptions due to this pandemic. Featuring internationally recognized pandemic communication expert Dr. Robert Chandler, this complimentary two-part webinar series will address organizational challenges and provide solutions for sustaining effective and successful communication during the pandemic. What you will learn:

• Why organizations must plan and prepare now for a widespread outbreak of the H1N1 flu
• How and when to communicate with key audiences to ensure the survival of both your employees and your business
• What to say to prevent panic, limit business disruptions and keep operations running smoothly

Details: http://www.everbridge.com/webinars

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