Rough month. Got hit by a virus
and have been trying to reccover. I've got most of my computer
back, but don't have access to my historical email yet, so all of
you who contacted me after the last newsletter with events,
information, or just SRM Associates info, I've still got your email in
the file, but can't access it right now. If you want to get to me
before I get back up and fully functional, you'll need to touch base
with me again so that I've got your contact info. By the way, it
is possible to install virus software and if you are already infected,
some viruses will corrupt the virus software so you're still in
trouble. It's also subtle, so you may miss it unless you're
looking for it.
Look here
for a link to the new softcover of Keeping Our Chemical Facilities
Safe.
I apologize for a short newsletter but next month hope to be back up to
full length. Keep those events, articles and information coming
in! Stay safe and see you next month!
-Stephen
Stephen is taking care of the editing until
we can find a new editor. If any of you are interested, please
contact him at: stephen.melvin@oursafetowns.com.
Strengthening Partnerships with our International
Allies
From Secretary
Napolitano's Leadership Blog:
Yesterday I announced my upcoming trip and some of the initiatives
we’ll be advancing with our overseas partners, especially with respect
to our counter-terrorism mission.
Read
More
PHMSA Consumer Fireworks Advisory Letter:
(Courtesy of Lloyd Bokman at NASTTPO)
I would like to make you aware of a consumer fireworks advisory letter
PHMSA issued on June 24th 2009. PHMSA is requesting the assistances of
the National Fire Academy and The International Association of Fire
Chiefs for assistance. Please distribute this letter to your respective
constituents to provide for widest dissemination - especially to the
volunteer fire department organizations.
The issue is the purchase and storage of large quantities of consumer
fireworks by non-profit organizations. An example would be a volunteer
fire department setting up a "4th of July Fireworks Tent" that is
selling the fireworks to raise money.
The problem discovered is the individuals who purchase the large
quantities of fireworks transport the fireworks using personal vehicles
and are not in compliance with the HMR. Additionally, many non-profit
organizations are not aware of the proper storage requirements for the
fireworks.
As we are all aware, this is a common practice for many volunteer fire
departments across the nation. Please assist PHMSA in distributing this
important safety message.
The advisory letter can also be found on PHMSA's web-site http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat
From Costa Mesa, CA CERT:
Check out our
new updated website - COMPLIMENTS of GREG MCCARRON (with assistance
from VANESSA) - both of CERT class of January 09 - www.costamesacert.org.
Thank you to CINDY BRENNEMAN for the donated web domain!
InfraGard Corporate Sponsor Letter
We recently received a San Diego InfraGard Corporate Sponsor
Letter. This letter provides your organization information on how
they can become a corporate sponsor in support of Infragard San Diego
Members Alliance and the partnership between the FBI and the private
sector including businesses, academic institutions, state and local law
enforcement agencies, and other participants dedicated to sharing
information and intelligence to prevent hostile acts against the United
States. The goal of InfraGard is to promote an ongoing dialogue and
timely communication between its members and the FBI.
For more information, please contact Marygrace Siller at: margace.siller@ic.fbi.gov
Recent
Events
Upcoming
Events
9 July 2009
Riverside County Quarterly Operational Area Planning Committee
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Cherry Valley Grange Hall, 10478 Beaumont Avenue, Cherry Valley, CA
For more info call : Annette Reese
OAPC Recorder
RVC Fire, OES
(951)955-4700
14 Jul 2009,
Infragard Meeting:
Please save the date of
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm for the next quarterly
InfraGard meeting sponsored by Cox Communications. Please
note, the quarterly InfraGard meeting has been rescheduled to
Tuesday, July 14, 2009. The meeting details are as follows:
What: InfraGard Quarterly Meeting
Who: InfraGard members only
When: Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Time: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Registration/check-in
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Program (Lunch provided by Cox)
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Tour of Channel 4 Studio
Where: Diamondview Tower Rooftop
350 10th Avenue
15th floor
Downtown San Diego
Hosted parking located under building
Speaker Topics:
- Network Security
Awareness
- Recognizing
indicators relating to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) activity
- Safeguarding
corporate infrastructures in the telecommunications industry
- Business
development success
Please rsvp by Friday,
July 10, 2009, to Marygrace at marygrace.siller@ic.fbi.gov.
17 July
2009, California Water Utilities:
The FIRST annual
Southern Region VI meeting will be held July 17 from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m.
This is an opportunity to meet other Southern Region VI utilities,
learn about the CalWARN Operational Plan and Resource Typing, and
participate in a tabletop exercise that will demonstrate how to use the
CalWARN Operational Plan.
Lorrie Teates (CalWARN Southern Region VI Vice-Chair) from the San
Diego County Water Authority and Gary Sturdivan (CalWARN Southern
Region VI Chair) from Eastern Municipal Water District look forward to
meeting you in July. If you are interested, please RSVP to
lteates@sdcwa.org.
23 July 2009
Local Emergency Planning Committee
California, REGION I
NRG POWER GENERATION FACILITY
2665 WEST SEASIDE BLVD.
LONG BEACH, CA 90208
For more information, call: Janice Herrera
California Emergency Management Agency
Janice_Herrera@oes.ca.gov
562.795.2913
12-14 Aug
2009, 3rd ANNUAL HAZUS CONFERENCE: Connecting the Pieces for
Mitigation
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
Who Should Attend: New, Experienced and Interested Users of
HAZUS-MH; First Responders, Local Government Decision Makers, Planners
and GIS Specialists.
Call for Speakers: Suggested topics include: The role of HAZUS in risk
identification and communication, HAZUS application in estimation and
mitigation planning, HAZUS and human-caused hazards, and innovative
approaches to decision making.
The deadline for submission of abstracts is April 15, 2009. To
submit an abstract, please e-mail Beth Miller Howser at HAZUSuser@
pbsj.com with the subject line:
HAZUS Speaker Proposal and provide the following information:
* Proposed name of session
* Session format (presentation, workshop, panel discussion, etc.) *
Session description * Contact information (including name, title,
organization, phone number and e-mail)
For more information, go to http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/hazus/hz_news.shtm
Keeping Our Chemical
Facilities Safe has been released in softcover and can be purchased here.
We hope to have the hardcover out in the next couple of months.
Remember that the regulatory part
is a a bit out of date as there are constant updates by DHS, but the
process of completing a Security Vulnerability Assessment and Site
Security Plan are still valid.
If you are
interested in working with us directly to make your community,
business, or agency safer, please contact us at: info@oursafetowns.com.
See you next month!
Safety/Security Professional Looking
Another of our colleagues is looking to find a new position. If
you're thinking of moving and want to help your organization find a
replacement, or if you want some help with the tasks on your plate and
are looking to pick up a senior person, let me know and I'll put him in
touch with you. His experience includes: Administering a
comprehensive self-insured risk management program. Identifying and
evaluating potential risk exposures; implementing best alternatives for
dealing with risk. Developing, implementing and directing all
safety programs for 230 employees. Overseeing administration of
workers’ comp, general liability and auto claims. Preparing and
analyzing loss data, reviewing all contracts from a risk perspective.
Responsible for security of 4,000 acres of property and
facilities. He also managed the Emergency Response program
and disaster planning. He has experience in law enforcement and
water utilities.
Mnemonic
for Explosives
If you are ever in a situation where
you need to remember the things that will set off explosives, remember
the word FISHED:
- Friction
- Impact
- Shock
- Heat/flame
- Electrostatic
- Discharge
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