Webinars
Get Prepared with the Region 2 Preparedness Team
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET
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Please join the Region 2 Preparedness Team in partnership with NJ Department of Education School Preparedness and Emergency Planning for a webinar focused on preparedness steps you can take NOW in honor of National Preparedness Month.
We will discuss basic preparedness steps anyone can take. The webinar will focus on general preparedness, pet preparedness, financial preparedness and building community resilience.
Who should attend: Parents, Individuals, families, whole community, community-based and faith-based organizations, schools, state and local partners.
Registration: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/getprepared/event/registration.html
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Expanding Mitigation - Making the Connection to Older Adults
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm ET
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Please join the Region 2 National Preparedness Division for a webinar on how to expand the reach of mitigation activities by engaging older adults in alignment with National Preparedness Month.
This webinar will focus on the Older Adults Guide in the “Guides to Expanding Mitigation” series. Older adults can face greater risks when it comes to the impacts of extreme weather events and emergencies we face, especially if they are living alone, are low-income, have a disability, or live in rural areas. At the same time, older adults have long-term perspectives and longstanding relationships that can inform planning efforts. As an inherently resilient population, older adults have much to offer to communities, both in steady-state life and in post-disaster recovery.
During this webinar, learn about the value of creating accessible communities for all ages. Hear recommendations for ways community officials can include older adults in efforts to reduce risk through hazard mitigation. This webinar and the Older Adults Guide serve as a starting point for community officials to discuss how these partnerships in mitigation can create more livable, accessible, and resilient communities for all.
Who should attend? The whole community – individuals and families, volunteer and faith-based organizations, local, state, federal government and private sector.
Registration: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/olderadultsconnection/event/registration.html
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Scams Targeting Older Adults Before, During and After Disasters
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET
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Please join the Region 2 National Preparedness Division and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on a webinar on scams targeting older adults before, during and after disasters.
Older Americans are often the target of online and telemarketing scams – and natural disasters provide the perfect environment for scammers to move in. This webinar, presented by an attorney from the Federal Trade Commission’s Northeast Regional Office, will help you to identify common types of frauds and scams that target older Americans, focusing in particular on scams related to weather emergencies, COVID-19, and other disasters, and provide guidance on how to protect yourself from those scams.
Who should attend? The whole community, workplace management, family members and other care givers, federal, state and local agencies, community and faith-based organizations.
Registration: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/scamsoldadults/event/registration.html
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Mental Health Preparedness
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
Please join the Region 2 Preparedness Team for a webinar on mental health preparedness in the event of a disaster or emergency.
Being prepared for an emergency allows us to organize ourselves and better structure the response we will have to it. Having material and knowledge in advance facilitates the effective actions that we will take later. However, it is also necessary to prepare ourselves emotionally. When disaster strikes, individuals are not only at risk of physical injury, but may also experience emotional and psychological "wounds." Taking care of your mental health before an emergency will help you think clearly and react to urgent needs to protect yourself, and your family and community.
Who should attend: The whole community, first responders, OEMs, hospital staff and health care providers, local, state and federal government.
Registration: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/mentalhthprep/event/registration.html
Earthquake Preparedness
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm ET
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Please join the Region 2 National Preparedness Division for an Earthquake Preparedness webinar on the day before International ShakeOut Day. The discussion will include tips on how to prepare and what to do during an earthquake.
This webinar will feature guest speakers from the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez, Puerto Rico Seismic Network. These subject matter experts will discuss the background and impact of earthquakes and tsunamis in Region 2, specifically in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Additionally, the webinar will provide preparedness information including how to update emergency plans and supplies, and to secure your space in order to prevent damage and injuries.
Who should attend? The whole community – general public, NGOs, local, state, federal government and private sector.
Register now using this link: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/earthquakeprep/event/registration.html
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Are You Cyber Secure
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
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Please join the Region 2 National Preparedness Division this October in honor of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a dedicated month for the public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.
We will be joined by Rich Richard, Cyber Security Advisor for DHS’ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). 2023 marks the 20th annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month and this year CISA is launching a new awareness program that will encourage 4 simple steps every American can take to stay safe online. Simple actions we should all take not only during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but every day throughout the year that can help keep your workplace, home, you and your family cyber-safe.
Who should attend? Individuals, families, whole community, community-based and faith-based organizations, small businesses, federal, state and local government.
Register now using this link: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/cybersecure/event/registration.html
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