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FEMA EMI News Website Update

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  Having trouble viewing this email?  View it as a Web page . FEMA EMI News Website Update 1683-Training Opportunity-NEMBA-Arkansas 1684-Training Opportunity-K0388 Advanced Public Information Officer-Virtual Emergency Management Institute Mission To support the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA’s goals by improving the competencies of the U.S. officials in Emergency Management at all levels of government to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the potential effects of all types of disasters and emergencies on the American people.  Read more... Emergency Management Institute 16825 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Switchboard:  (301) 447-1000 Office of Admissions: (301) 447-1035      Fax: (301) 447-1658 netc-admissions@fema.dhs.gov FEMA Independent Study Program Office: (301) 447-1200     Fax: (301)447-1201 Emmitsburg,  MD  — You are subscribed to EMI News for FEMA. The following information has recently been updated, and is now available on  htt

Massive Condo Fire

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  Boulder Fire ‘cautiously optimistic’ there were no fatalities in massive condo fire on Pearl Street All residents accounted for by noon Wednesday, BPD officials say Photo by: Josh Simpson By:   Óscar Contreras Posted at  4:30 PM, Oct 20, 2021   and last updated   8:49 AM, Oct 21, 2021 BOULDER, Colo. – Fire officials in Boulder said Wednesday they were “cautiously optimistic” there were no fatalities after  Tuesday’s massive condominium fire  on Pearl Street. Investigators at the scene were able to account for all residents Wednesday by working through the night to contact all the residents of the 81-unit complex at 2301 Pearl St. They were able to account for all of them by noon, according to City of Boulder spokeswoman Sarah Huntley. Read the full article

Teen Driving Safety

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  Celebrating National Teen Driver Safety Week with News from CIRP View this email in your browser It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week! Welcome to  Teen Driving Safety Research In Action , a quarterly eNewsletter from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Teen Driving Safety Research Program that shares updates on our research and resources.   What's New from the Teen Driving Safety Research Program?   Reimagining Teen Driver Safety: Supporting New Drivers in Primary Care Read this blog post by NJM Insurance Group Consumer Safety Administrator Violet Marrero about a new program that offers virtual driving assessment at select CHOP primary care locations to keep teens safe behind the wheel.   Teaching Teens to Drive: Tips from CHOP Experts Share these tips and resources based on years of research with parents to help steer their teens to safe driving from Dr. Flaura Winston, CIRP founder and co-scientific director.   Impact of Access to Pediatric Trauma Care on Road Fatali

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Informational Webinar

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  The Future of CO Alarms is Here Today  Dear Neal Zipser,   Join Knox Safety for an hour-long Carbon Monoxide Awareness informational webinar and Q&A: Tuesday, October 19, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about the newest CO alarm technology on the market today and how it is revolutionizing the future of residential home safety with voice messaging that provides critical response actions for occupants. Join the Live Webinar: Registration Required Tuesday, October 19, 2021 2-3 pm EDT   REGISTER Ten randomly selected attendees will receive the Knox CO Alarm with innovative trio warning system Participants will also learn why CO incidents are expected to increase, the dangers of low-level CO exposure, and what you can do to reduce the impacts of CO incidents in your community. Two CO poisoning survivors share their personal experiences with both low and high-level incidents; you will be forever moved and motivated by their experiences and its lifelong