NeFSMA is a strong proponent of being prepared for emergencies at the local level. That is why we started to follow the FEMA Blog and will bring relevant articles and alerts to you on our Blog (see how technology works?!!). Education is a key element in the process of emergency preparedness. Coincidently, education is the core value of NeFSMA and a value that we take very seriously. Your timely membership renewal for 2011 will help us further that goal as we have an aggressive education agenda planned for 2011. Contact Lori Laster if you have questions about your membership renewal (llaster@papionrd.org).
The following article was an encouragement for NeFSMA to be an active partner with FEMA to distribute information. You never know when you'll need to be ready to respond to a tornado, flood, earthquake, alien invation (well, maybe we're safe from earthquakes here) or other disaster. FEMA and NeFSMA will be looking at all options for distributing consistent and timely information.
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The start of 2011 means newly-elected lawmakers, appointed officials and staff are beginning their terms, both in Washington D.C., in our state capitals and communities across the country. These new officials are another important member of our nation’s emergency management team.
A great way elected officials can help their constituents is to make sure individuals and communities have the resources they need to be prepared for the hazards in their communities. Back when newly-elected members of Congress went through orientation in November, we encouraged them to share emergency preparedness tips back home.
At FEMA, we look forward to working with these newly elected and appointed officials. Below are some resources they can use and easily share to encourage emergency preparedness:
•Ready.gov – Getting prepared is broken down into three simple steps: get a kit, make a plan and be informed.
•FEMA Widgets – Web tools that can be added to your website that explain how constituents can apply for disaster assistance.
•FEMA Mobile site – Encourage constituents to bookmark FEMA’s mobile site, packed with preparedness and disaster information. Those eligible for assistance after a disaster strikes can also apply via the mobile site.
Posted on blog.fema.gov by: Brent Colburn, Director, External Affairs
About Our Association
- Nebraska Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association
- The Nebraska Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association (NeFSMA) is an active organization of over 100 members representing over 50 organizations. NeFSMA pursues multiple purposes including: 1.)promote public awareness of floodplain and stormwater management; 2.) promote the professional status of floodplain and stormwater management and secure all benefits resulting there from; 3.) promote cooperation and information exchange between individuals and entities concerned with floodplain and stormwater management; 4.) keep individuals concerned with floodplain and stormwater management well informed through educational and professional seminars and to provide a method for dissemination of information, both general and technical; 5.) inform and educate concerned individuals of pending floodplain or stormwater legislation, funding and other related management matters. Please browse our website to learn more about NeFSMA at www.nefsma.net. If you are interested in joining, either contact one of the board members or complete the membership form.
There's also a smartphone app called FloodMap Mobile for iPhone and Android that will tell you if you are in a floodplain and about how much the insurance will cost. Maybe more of a citizen tool than a public official tool.
ReplyDeletehttp://itunes.apple.com/us/app/floodmap-mobile/id392069902?mt=8
Looks like it's a $1.99 to download and was developed by PBS&J. Thanks for the information Joshua! Can you provide any positive and negative feedback about it? Do you know the developers?
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