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Welcome to the July 2021 Edition of The Lookout Post! We have tons of informative content for all those following the current state of affairs in natural disaster management and emergency response. We aim for the continual distribution of this newsletter to help inform professionals in the industry about the latest happenings and innovations that are transforming how communities prepare and respond to natural disasters. Check out what’s been coming over the horizon since our last edition!
ISSUE 12 / July 2021
SITUATION OF THE MONTH Record Shattering Heat Wave Impacts Multiple States in the U.S. Climate change experts discuss heavy concern over
The surge in heat has caused blackouts in various states as
the heatwave that is striking multiple states across
power grids are being pushing out max power to keep homes
the U.S. causing record breaking temperatures. Over
and businesses cooled. Many states suffered damage to their
a six-day period during the middle of June 2021,
roads, highways, metal structures, power grids and cables
heatwaves in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah,
caused by material expanding or melting from the heat.
Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana were causing daily temperatures to reach over 105 degrees Fahrenheit
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resulting in extreme drought and increase of wildfires.
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U3S EMERGENCY RESTORATION STAFFING CONTRACTING OPTIONS We understand that when disaster strikes, it is not just the building that suffers damage. Preserving as much of the contents as possible is crucial to minimizing the stress of an already difficult situation. U3S will work diligently to protect and care for all contents and transition items out of the area to complete a detailed structural clean. We offer on-site services with any large loss projects throughout Canada, letting you focus on what’s important while we do what we do best; manage and organize employees. See Full Article
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MONDAK PORTABLES: WOSB AWARDED CERTIFICATION MonDak Portables, LLC, a 100% Women Owned company, has been servicing communities with Portable Latrines, Hand Washing Stations and Comfort Stations since 2008. We are based in North Dakota. We currently service North Dakota, Montana, Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Barb Rogers VP and Kathy Zent Pres. have recently completed all requirements to be WOSB Certified with the SBA. We started working for the federal government in 2017 at the FE Warren AFB missiles sites. We provide and service 150 HandiCap latrines. MonDak Portables, LLC is looking to engage in Natural Disasters all over the United States. We have an ample supply of latrines, hand washing stations and comfort stations available for quick mobilization. See Full Article
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INNOVATIVE TECH OF THE MONTH Big Bags USA Disaster relief & innovative protection systems llc, is a business specializing in full flood control systems, offering improved procedures, and innovative protection solutions for flood prevention and erosion control. They manufacture a 5-connected bulk bag system and flood barrier system, a polypropylene sandbag that can be used (and reused) for a variety of water control and flood diversion needs. By partnering with the U.S. Commercial Service and the International Trade Division of the Missouri Department of Economic Development, Big Bags USA is now available to our neighbors in Canada and Mexico, as well as Central and South America. See Full Article
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MEET THE HEROES
Check out this edition’s highlights for the heroes of The Lookout Post! These proud people and organizations are at the forefront of providing crucial industry advancements for disaster professionals.
Exhibitor Spotlight: Tempest Technology Corp Tempest Technology Corporation is a leading manufacturer for fire and rescue technology in the United States. Established over three decades ago, the team behind Tempest Technology have extensive expertise on the new and budding technology within the fire industry. The company began with the creation of hot-air balloon inflators before shifting to pioneering an innovative fire fighting technique called positive pressure ventilation/attack, also known as PPV/PPA. Their high-performance inflators were the foundation of deploying revolutionary tactics. In addition to their creation of the PPV/PPA, they offer a broad range of fire fighting equipment made with the best quality materials such as thermal imaging cameras, blowers, fans, fire blankets, smoke curtains, nozzles, monitors, stability monitors and fire rescue saws. As for fire extinguishing equipment they offer fire trays and smoke generators for realistic simulations. In 2018, Tempest joined the Leader Group family which has enabled them to supply a diversified group of products. In order to keep up with the ever changing nature of fire rescue missions, fire equipment must frequently adapt to ensure maximum safety in every possible situation. Learn more about Tempest Technology at the Heat and Fire Expo held at the Miami Beach Convention next year!
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MEET THE HEROES Meet the Speaker: William P. Mahoney III Director, Research Applications Laboratory at National Center for Atmospheric Research Extreme wildland fire behavior is caused by the interaction of dry and abundant fuels, wind, and low humidity. Two-way interactions between the heat and moisture released from the wildfire and atmosphere can result in localized extreme weather conditions that drive dangerous fire conditions. This talk will describe a new wildland fire behavior prediction system that is designed to capture this fire-weather interaction. William’s Keynote session Advancements in Predicting Wildfire Behavior, at The Natural Disaster Expo is a can’t miss opportunity for all natural disaster experts!
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MEET THE HEROES Meet the Speaker: Norman Speicher: Program Manager: Dept. of Homeland Security Program Manager: Dept. of Homeland Security DHS S&T and FEMA IPAWS Equip Emergency Managers and First Responders with New Tools to Notify Public and Enhance Safety The IPAWS Program Planning Toolkit will change the way our public safety community prepares for, responds to, manages, and recovers from emergencies. It’s a first step for alerting authorities and emergency managers to set their teams up for success in the Alerts, Warnings, and Notifications (AWN) landscape. And, thanks to the stakeholder-driven research that’s gone into the development of this toolkit, it is uniquely tailored to provide the AWN community with guidelines that they will need when implementing emergency response plans. Developed for and by alerting and public safety stakeholders, the toolkit provides guidance on establishing a new AWN program or refining an existing one. Emergency managers, public information officers, alert originators and administrators, and experts all contributed best practices that will help additional agencies/ jurisdictions nationwide ensure their AWN programs run smoothly. Previously, stakeholders would contact IPAWS with issues or questions. The goal of the new toolkit is to put reference tools at their fingertips. Norman’s Keynote session “A New Phase of Emergency Alerting” at The Natural Disaster Expo is a can’t miss opportunity for all natural disaster experts!
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PARTNER SHOUTOUT Our Partners to The Natural Disaster Expo, the organizations leading the way for stronger communities against natural disasters and for a more sustainable future.
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