EM Update

HAZMAT Rescue Training Prepares Emergency Workers for Rescues

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:33:58 -0400

A new addition to Virginia’s HAZMAT training program teaches emergency workers techniques to...

Communications Field Day at Hungry Mother State Park Reaches Local Emergency Managers

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:20:40 -0400

Local and state public safety agencies were provided hands-on experience with the Statewide...

Public Safety Response to Terrorism Course Available for Emergency Responders

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:15:13 -0400

The Technological Hazards Division is now offering an eight-hour course on Public Safety Response to...

Save Money During Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, May 25-31

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:14:00 -0400

From May 25-31, save money during Virginia’s Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. ...

VDEM Training Calendar

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:06:46 -0400

Please sign up early. The minimum enrollment for each of the classes below is 15, and the decision...

VDEM Training Calendar

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:01:00 -0400

Please sign up early. The minimum enrollment for each of the classes below is 15, and the decision...

Explosive Device Resources Available

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:25:00 -0400

There are a number of resources available to help emergency managers prepare their communities for...

2013 Could Bring Active Hurricane Season

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:24:39 -0400

For 30 years, the Tropical Meteorology Project at Colorado State University has made annual...

First Responder Resources Released to Assist Those with Functional and Medical Needs

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:23:51 -0400

To help first responders and emergency managers service the “Whole Community,” the National...

Registration Open for VHHA Forum and Virginia Department of Health Summit, April 29-May 2

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:23:20 -0400

Healthcare and emergency management officials will join the 2013 VHHA State Emergency Management...

FEMA Student ID to Replace Social Security Number in FEMA, NFA, and EMI Course Registration

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:21:00 -0400

To protect security for students, FEMA, the National Fire Administration, and the Emergency...

VDEM Training Calendar

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:59:00 -0400

Please sign up early. The minimum enrollment for each of the classes below is 15, and the decision...

when are ICS 400 classes being held in virginia 2013

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:50:28 -0400

All VDEM ICS-400 courses currently scheduled are found at this link:...

Where is the G-290 training location in Marian Virginia?

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:29:08 -0400

Unfortunately, the Marion G-290: Basic Public Information Officer course was cancelled due to low...

Reaching the Whole Community

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:05:22 -0400

Effective disaster preparedness means everyone must get involved, including underserved populations....

FEMA, American Red Cross Research Finds Importance in Usefulness, Emotion of Preparedness Messages

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:25:00 -0400

FEMA and the American Red Cross have published findings on research conducted July 27-28, 2012, in a...

FEMA to Conduct Regional Collaboration Training in Stafford May 16

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:24:20 -0400

FEMA Region III will train emergency personnel as well as representatives from the private sector to...

Best Practice – Elementary School Outreach

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:24:00 -0400

(Photo provided by Sherri Laffoon) Chesterfield County Emergency Management, in cooperation with...

VDEM Training Calendar

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:31:58 -0400

Please sign up early. The minimum enrollment for each of the classes below is 15, and the decision...

SuperStar Awards to Honor Volunteer Emergency Personnel Across Virginia

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:39:00 -0400

Volunteer emergency responders and preparedness trainers will be recognized with the SuperStar...