FEMA Seeks to Extend Use of Geospatial, Communications Tech

To improve FEMA capabilities to respond to disasters, the agency is seeking ways to make better use of innovative technologies, including geospatial information systems and communications devices  Part of the agency's strategy in dealing with smaller funds is to examine national priorities and where possible to apply the use of advanced technological solution to those priorities.  READ MORE

Administrator Fugate's Written Statement...

Emergency Alert System National Test

The Federal Communications Commission's joined by FEMA and the National Weather Service, have announced the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) at 2:00 PM on November 9, 2011.

FCC Announcement ...
FEMA Announcement ...

National Prepardness Goal

FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate announced the release of the National Prepardness Goal at the annual National Emergency Managers Association (NEMA) Conference in Austin, Texas.   MORE INFO

The NPG  "includes capabilities to safeguard the homeland against acts of terrorism and man-made or natural disasters" and "is focused on actions to protect the citizens, residents, visitors, and critical assets, systems, and networks against the greatest risks to our nation in a manner that allows our interests, aspirations, and way of life to thrive."

The full goal can be found online at www.fema.gov/ppd8.

Download: http://www.fema.gov/pdf/prepared/npg.pdf

Western Disaster Center Bookstore Operational Again !

Thanks to the recent changes to the recent changes in the way California collects on-line sales tax the Western Disaster Center Bookstore is now once again on-line.

The Western Disaster Center is an Amazon.com Associate.  The Western Disaster Center receives a small percentage of sales of books and other items purchased through the Western Disaster Center Bookstore site.  All financial transactions are handled by the Amazon.com secure system.  The Western Disaster Center Bookstore is maintained on the Amazon.com "aStore system" providing our users a secure and familiar Amazon.com user interface.

To go to the Western Disaster Center Bookstore, CLICK HERE...