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OEMP’s Summer Session I: ICS For Higher Education

OEMP is offering several ICS classes this summer.  While these classes are particularly helpful to those who will be called upon in the event of an emergency like floor wardens, building wardens, College Facilities employees, and College Police, all faculty and staff are welcomed to attend.  Please see below for more information.

OEMP’s Summer Session I:  ICS for Higher Education

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

ICS-700.a NIMS – An Introduction

June 28, 2012  1:00 – 3:00 PM

Medical Education Campus, Rooms 327 & 330

 Topics covered:

  •  The intent of NIMS
  • Key concepts and principles underlying NIMS
  • Purpose of NIMS components 
  • Purpose of the National Integration Center

Pre-requisites: None

Target Audience: Building Wardens, Floor Wardens, Faculty, and Staff

Please register by June 27, 2012 by emailing:  oemp@nvcc.edu   

 For more information, please contact OEMP’s Stephen Brunelle at 703.764.5066

Also, mark your calendar for the following upcoming ICS training:

July 26th:  ICS 200.b – ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

August 30th:  ICS 800.b – National Response Framework, an Introduction

Emergency

Woodbridge Campus Bomb Threat

As many of you have heard through the media, the College website, friends, students, co-workers, etc.  there was a bomb threat this morning at the Woodbridge campus.  The press release was as follows:

“On May 8th at 11:45AM, police responded to the Northern Virginia Community College – Woodbridge Campus located at 15200 Neabsco Mills Rd in Woodbridge (22191) for a reported bomb threat. A school employee received the threat over the phone which came in through a school telephone line. The bomb was reported to be in the lake area near the main school building. The entire campus has been evacuated of students, teachers and staff. A Virginia State Police bomb dog has been called to check the surrounding area and buildings.” -Prince William County Police

If you find yourself in a situation with a bomb threat, please remember the following:

  1. Call 911 or 703-764-5000.
  2. Do not use your cell phone or two-way radios.
  3. Do NOT activate the fire alarm system to evacuate.
  4. Shelter-in-place or evacuate the building as directed.
  5. Do not re-enter the building until cleared by authorized personnel.
  6. Untrained persons should not try to rescue people who are inside a collapsed building.  Wait for emergency personnel.

For updates on this situation, please check the College’s website:  http://www.nvcc.edu/index.html

Preparedness

Buy emergency supplies, save money during Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginians can save money and get ready for hurricane/flooding season during the Commonwealth’s tax-free shopping week set for May 25-31.

No sales tax is charged on the purchase of many items that can be used to prepare homes and businesses and to fill emergency supply kits during Virginia’s Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.   All retailers participate, according to Virginia law.

Among the items that will be exempt from sales tax are:

  • Batteries, including cell phone batteries
  • Battery-powered light sources, such as flashlights and lanterns
  • Bottled water of all types and sizes, including flavored, carbonated and vitamin waters
  • Battery-powered and/or hand-crank radios, including those with electrical power option
  • Weather band radios and NOAA Weather Radios
  • First aid kits
  • Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Tarps, plastic sheeting, plastic drop cloths, duct tape
  • Water storage containers, including coolers, buckets, barrels, canteens
  • Storm shutter devices
  • Portable generators

For a complete list, go to www.tax.virginia.gov/site.cfm?alias=STHoliday.

“Last year proved that Virginia is not immune from hurricanes and tropical systems,” said Michael Cline, state coordinator for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.  “Five Virginians died as a result of Hurricane Irene in late August, which caused the second-highest number of power outages in Virginia history.  Then we were hit by the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee in September that took the lives of five citizens and displaced hundreds more.  Nearly the entire state was affected to some extent, and we were left with millions of dollars in property damage.  Everyone should take steps to prepare for this hurricane season.”  

Hurricane season starts June 1.  Additional information about preparing for hurricane and flooding season is available at www.ReadyVirginia.gov

Preparedness, Training

The April Power Hour is Coming Soon

Do you know what various alert technologies there are in place at NOVA to make you aware of an emergency?  Please join us for this month’s bring-your-own-lunch Power Hour to learn how these different alert technologies can keep you informed of an actual or potential emergency as well as what you should expect once these alerts are activated..  Dates and times are listed below.

April 12th from Noon – 1:00 pm — Annandale CE Seminar Room A

April 18th from Noon – 1:00 pm — Loudoun LW Room 310

The training is open to all, but, due to space limitations, we ask that you please email oemp@nvcc.edu  to reserve your seat.  If you have any questions, you may also contact the office at 703-764-5043.

Preparedness, Training

March Power Hour is Coming Soon.

Would you know what to do if you were told you need to shelter-in-place while at NOVA?  Please join us for OEMP’s second bring-your-own-lunch Power Hour to learn what actions will be required of you in the event of a severe weather or a police shelter-in-place incident.   Dates and times are listed below.

March 14th from Noon – 1:00 pm — Annandale CE Seminar Room A

March 21st from Noon – 1:00 pm — Loudoun LW Room 310

The training is open to all, but, due to space limitations, we ask that you please email oemp@nvcc.edu  to reserve your seat.  If you have any questions, you may also contact the office at 703-764-5043.