The Lookout Post - Issue 11

ISSUE 11

JUNE Brought to you by

2021

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Welcome to the June 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!

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SITUATION OF THE MONTH More Than 600 Earthquakes Have Shaken the California-Mexico Border Since Saturday More than 600 small earthquakes have been

The area is not heavily populated and has

recorded this weekend in a rural area near

been known to have “swarms in the past,”

the Salton Sea in Southern California, with

USGS seismologist Paul Caruso told CNN on

the largest having a magnitude of 5.3, a US

Saturday. At least four earthquakes ranging

Geological Survey geophysicist told CNN.

in magnitudes from 3.9 to 5.9 occurred in

Geophysicist Randy Baldwin said 603 temblors with a magnitude of at least 1 happened in the

that area in the previous few hours.

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area from Saturday to just before sunrise Sunday.

The quakes were centered near Calipatria, along the San Andreas Fault and about 30 miles north of the Mexican border, the USGS map shows.

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Exhibitor Spotlight:

DISASTER AMERICA Disaster America is a catastrophic restoration services company specializing in fire, water, mold, trauma, explosion, and nationwide natural disasters. They pride themselves in being a technology driven company that is truly “Redefining Disaster Recovery”.

Their mission is to be the preeminent provider of superior restoration services by consistently improving the quality of our services; to add value for clients through innovation, foresight, integrity, honesty, and aggressive performance; and to serve with character and purpose that brings honor to the client, the company, and the industry as a whole.

With over 60 years combined experience in restoration, Disaster America stands alone as a true leader. Disaster America and its 22 subsidiaries nationwide will be there to help you recover from any small or large scale loss. We understand the loss of revenue, the potential loss of customers, and the financial hardship that it may cause your employees. You can count on Disaster America to battle the storm with you.

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Exhibitor Spotlight:

SERVPRO OF LOWER EAST SIDE DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN

SERVPRO Cleaned is a defensive cleaning program that goes beyond janitorial or carpet cleaning, it’s a higher standard of clean. This is proactive viral pathogen cleaning that helps ensure the cleanliness of the restaurants, businesses and public spaces in the communities we all call home. SERVPRO professionals are trained and experienced in biohazard decontamination and chemical spills - always adhering to the cleaning and decontamination standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local authorities.

Whether your home has suffered flood damage or you just want your upholstery cleaned, SERVPRO has 1,700 Franchises in the U.S. and Canada ready to help. SERVPRO of Lower East Side Manhattan technicians are highly trained to properly clean and restore your house so that it feels like home again. You can depend on SERVPRO of Lower East Side Manhattan for these residential services…

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INNOVATIVE TECH OF THE MONTH

Tracplus: Real-Time Operational Intelligence at a Glance

They offer real-time tracking, reporting and messaging for aircraft,

TracPlus is the trusted real-time tracking and communication

fleet situational awareness and allows operators to stay informed

vehicles, vessels and personnel. TracPlus solutions can be installed seamlessly across desktop, web and mobile devices. They offer complete

platform of first responders, government agencies,

and connected — from cockpit, to office, to operations center.

militaries, and other critical operators around the world.

TracPlus integrates with third-party tracking and technology providers so you

TracPlus offers real-time operational intelligence at a glance, giving you situational awareness from anywhere in the world.

can easily share data for contractual work and streamline administration.

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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.

Christopher Landsea, Ph.D. Branch Chief- National Hurricane Center- NOAA Christopher W. Landsea is the branch chief of the Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch (TAFB) at NOAA’s National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami. The branch generates wind and wave forecasts for the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, tropical North Atlantic Ocean, and tropical northeastern Pacific Ocean. The TAFB supports the Hurricane Specialist Unit at NHC by providing tropical cyclone position and intensity estimates based on the Dvorak technique.

You can catch his keynote speaking session “Hurricanes & Global Warming: Expectations Versus Observations” at The Natural Disaster Expo next February!

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MEET THE HEROES Jenny Locy Marketing & Training Director - AQI Services Jenny has became one of the first two Deaf persons in the State of Florida to become FEMA CERT Instructor. She holds her PADI Rescue Diving certification and Emergency First Response/First Aid & CPR. She’s collaborating with Florida CERT Programs and Emergency Operation Centers, providing access to disaster preparation and relief for individuals who are deaf and hard-ofhearing. She is a constant advocate to major media companies to keep the sign language interpreter on camera during emergency press releases.

Jenny’s keynote session “Emergency Communication: You Are Not Reaching Everyone” will cover the dangerous lapse in reaching those that are deaf or hard of hearing in critical communications.

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MEET THE HEROES Todd S. Bridges Ph.D Senior Research Scientist for Environmental Science - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Dr. Bridges is the U.S. Army’s Senior Research Scientist for Environmental Science. He became a Senior Professional (ST) within the U.S. Army in 2006, where his responsibilities include leading research, development and environmental initiatives for the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Dr. Bridges’ research activities support goals related to resilience, sustainability and environmental management. His primary areas of research activity concern: 1) the science and engineering of sustainable infrastructure development; 2) risk and decision analysis methods applied to water resources infrastructure and environmental systems; 3) management of sediment and environmental contaminants; and 4) natural systems engineering.

Todd will be discussing “Engineering With Nature® to Reduce Long-Term Risks from Natural Hazards” at The Natural Disaster Expo in Miami!

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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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