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Funding has been provided to the State of Maine, through the Maine Emergency
Management Agency (MEMA) by the federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
and the Department of Commerce (DOC) to improve the interoperable communications
capabilities of first responders.
By clicking on the above link you will be directed to MEMA's PSIC Grant
page where you can download all materials needed to file the grant application.
All applications must be submitted in electronic format to
our office by 4pm on Tuesday, July 1st.
If you would like more information on the grant process or if you need
assistance with filling out grant forms please contact our office at 743-6336 or
via email at oxctyema@megalink.net
 FY2008 National Incident Management System Update
Please follow this link for updated
information on the detailed Training Requirements for Maine recently released by
MEMA. If you are unable to view these
files, please contact our office at 743-6336 or via email at
oxctyema@megalink.net.
ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident
Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training.
This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational
structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship
between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
For a complete list of the upcoming IS-100 classroom courses
click here.
May 16th, 17th & 18th, 2008 at the
Bethel Inn Resort & Conference Center, Bethel, ME.
Open house Vendor & Fire Service Display Area Friday Night and ALL DAY SATURDAY!
- No Charge! Follow
this link
for more information.
 Oxford
County CART Meeting
On Monday, May 19th, 2008 at
5:30pm in the basement of the County Courthouse on Western Av,
the County Animal Response Team will meet to discuss the County Animal Response
Plan, Pet Friendly shelters, group organization, and create a list of goals to
accomplish in the next year. For the schedule of 2008 meetings
follow this link. If you are interested in
joining us please contact our office at
oxctyema@megalink.net or call
743-6336.
On February 28, 2003, President Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential
Directive-5. HSPD-5 directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and
administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS provides a
consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and
nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents. You
can also find information about NIMS at
http://www.fema.gov/nims/ For a complete list of the
upcoming IS-700 classroom courses
click here.
- This training workshop covers:
- How to educate families with pets about disaster planning
- The realities of helping animals during disasters
Why EARS is needed in disaster times
- How EARS responds during emergencies
- What roles volunteers can play during a UAN emergency response
- Common emergency terminology
- Key temporary emergency shelter animal care protocols
- The basics of Incident Command structure
- Available resources to advance your emergency response training and
expertise
The workshops are also a unique opportunity to network with other animal
advocates.
The workshop registration fee of $60 includes an EARS volunteer handbook, an
EARS t-shirt to wear while volunteering, lunch (vegetarian), a photo ID badge
and a certificate of completion.
This seven-hour workshop is designed to be an introduction to emergency
animal sheltering
 Western
Maine CERT Jamboree September 12th, 13th & 14th, 2008
More information COMING SOON...
 Maine
Prepares: A Special Supplement to Local Papers
This insert has lots of very
useful information that your family and businesses can use to build a disaster
supply kit, create an emergency communications plan, or be ready to evacuate
your home if disasters strike. Please follow this
link to view the entire insert courtesy of Bangor Daily News.
Maine Emergency
Management Agency (MEMA) has always worked hard with Federal partners,
other state agencies, and county and local governments to be sure that planning
and coordination is in place to deal with all hazards. We work very closely with
first responders to make sure they have the equipment they need and are trained
and exercised on how to use their tools to protect the people of Maine. | 
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