EMAP Assessor COVID Restrictions Survey
Throughout the year, the EMAP Commission has implemented various travel restrictions in an effort to keep all EMAP staff, assessors and Program personnel safe during these unprecedented times. As we move into 2021, the EMAP Commission will again revisit this discussion to make a determination on when it may be safe, and possible, to transition from virtual assessments back to on-site assessments. We have put together a survey for all EMAP assessors to assist with this process. Your input and feedback will help drive this decision making process. Please complete the EMAP Assessor COVID Restrictions Survey when you get a chance. Your responses are greatly appreciated by the EMAP staff and Commission. You can complete the survey by clicking here. |
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Virtual Cohort Training Opportunity
Is your Program seeking accreditation or consecutive accreditation in 2021 or 2022? Do you have an Accreditation Manager that is trained on the
2019
Emergency Management Standard?
Due to the challenges associated with providing classroom-based training during these unprecedented times, EMAP will be providing virtual cohort trainings into 2021. Please do not wait for classroom-based trainings at EMI; EMI has asked EMAP to transition the
Emergency Management Standard Training to a virtual platform indefinitely.
To register for the EMAP Virtual Cohort Training, complete the registration form accessible at https://forms.gle/YquzgAFxsSwv68Ho6. The virtual cohort trainings fill up quickly so don’t wait to register! |
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EMAP is looking for Programs interested in participating in FEMA Continuity Assessment Tool (CAT) Pilots in 2021
EMAP has partnered with FEMA to conduct pilot assessments of the Continuity Assessment Tool (CAT), a tool designed to identify and address gaps in continuity programs and plans. The goal of the CAT Pilots is to utilize Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans from Emergency Management Programs to implement and assess the CAT. The CAT Pilot would provide an opportunity for your Program to receive feedback on your continuity program and plans. Additionally, feedback from the assessors and your Program will help FEMA enhance its continuity guidance and the CAT to make it more user-friendly and applicable to states, territories, tribes, counties, and cities in the United States. There are no costs associated with the CAT Pilots for Emergency Management Programs. If your Program would be interested in participating in a CAT Pilot in 2021, please complete the interest form accessible at https://forms.gle/6mrB6KbotA81z2Xz9.
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Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming EMAP Webinars
Standard Review Webinars
Incident Management and Training Standard Review Webinar
Have you struggled to understand the documentation needed for the Incident Management and Training Standard Areas? Do you know what EMAP is looking for in terms of your incident management system and training program? These are all questions that the webinar will strive to address. The Incident Management Standard Area establishes the Program's incident management system and requires the Program to detail its coordination procedures and the training requirements for its incident management system personnel. The Training Standard Area is linked to and dependent on the Incident Management Standard Area. Come and learn more about the intent and application of the Incident Management and Training Standard Areas!
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
11:30am – 1:00pm EST
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5045233759328045583
Resource Management, Mutual Aid, & Logistics Standard Review Webinar
Have you struggled to understand the documentation needed for the Resource Management, Mutual Aid & Logistics Standard Area? Do you know what EMAP is looking for in terms of your resource gap analysis? These are all questions that the webinar will strive to address. The Resource Management, Mutual Aid & Logistics Standard Area is composed of six standards. These standards require documentation of your Program's resource management system and processes, resource gap analysis, and donations and volunteer management processes. Come and learn more about the intent and application of the Resource Management, Mutual Aid & Logistics Standard Area!
Thursday, February 25, 2021
2:30pm – 4:00pm EST
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7024055622162296845
Communications & Warning Standard Review Webinar
Have you struggled to understand how to approach and navigate through the Communications & Warning Standard Area? Do you know what EMAP is looking for in the planning and testing of your communication, notification, and warning systems? These are all questions that the webinar will strive to address. The Communications & Warning Standard Area can be a challenging Standard Area due to its structure and requirements. Come and learn more about the intent and application of the Communications & Warning Standard Area!
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
11:30am – 1:00pm EST
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8255503147713388557
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Resources for EMAP Assessors
As we flip the calendar to 2021 and continue moving forward with the new standard and virtual assessments, we would like to ensure that EMAP assessors are aware of the resources available on the EMAP website.
Within the EMAP Assessor's Toolbox, which can be accessed by clicking here, you will find:
- A short PowerPoint presentation providing guidance on assessor findings;
- A copy of the
Assessment Report Style Guide;
- The updated
Finding Review Guide;
- A webinar detailing how to utilize Google Doc during assessments;
- Assessor refresher trainings for each standard set; and,
- A webinar walking through the virtual assessment process and expectations.
You can also click here, to access recent EMAP crosswalk and how to assess and write findings webinars; or here, to access EMAP Standard Review Webinars.
We encourage you to access the Assessor's Toolbox to bring yourself up to speed on the new standard and the virtual assessment process!
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Resources for EMAP Programs
Is your Program preparing for an upcoming assessment? Do you have questions regarding the process and how best to prepare for a successful accreditation effort? There are resources available to help you through the process within the EM Program's Toolbox. Click here, to access the following:
- A copy of the
2019 Emergency Management Standard and the EMAP
Applicant Guide to Accreditation;
- The Gap Analysis Spreadsheet designed to held build a plan of action and timeline for addressing identified gaps;
- The Program Information Collection Tool;
- A copy of the EMAP Continuity of Operations Planning Standards Matrix to address the elements of Standard 4.4.2 & 4.4.5;
- An EMAP Program Assessment Tool Overview; and,
- A webinar walking through the virtual assessment process and expectations.
You can also click here, to access recent EMAP crosswalk webinars; or here, to access EMAP Standard Review Webinars.
We encourage you to take advantage of these resources prior to your assessment and reach out to your EMAP Staff Liaison if you have any questions! |
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2019 Emergency Management Standard &
2019 Urban Search & Rescue Standard Released
The
2019 Emergency Management Standard and
2019 Urban Search & Rescue Standard are available on the EMAP website.
Please Click Here to download the
2019 Emergency Management Standard.
Please Click Here to download the
2019 Urban Search & Rescue Standard.
Programs with current Subscriptions, and/or those using the EMAP Program Assessment Tool towards a future virtual or on-site assessment must establish a new self-assessment using either the
2019 Emergency Management Standard or the
2019 Urban Search & Rescue Standard. All future EMAP self-assessments, document reviews and on-site assessments will be conducted with the new 2019 Standards.
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Calling all EMAP Assessors!
EMAP has many virtual assessments scheduled between February - April 2021. If you are interested in participating in an upcoming virtual assessment, please reach out to Mr. David Liebman, EMAP Assessment Coordinator, at dliebman@emap.org.
If you are not presently an EMAP Assessor and would like to learn more about becoming an assessor, please contact Ms. Lindsey Shafer, EMAP Training Coordinator, at lshafer@emap.org. |
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