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ResourcesMCNY BlogsMCNY's Emergency and Disaster Management Blog NYC Department of Homeless Services - HOPE 2009December 5th, 2008 The New York City Department of Homeless Services is currently recruiting volunteers for HOPE 2009, the annual “Homeless Outreach Population Estimate.” This project, which employs New York City volunteers to canvass parks, subways, and other public spaces to count the number of people in New York City who are living without shelter, is an important component in New York City’s ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers. HOPE 2009 will take place on Monday, January 26, 2009, from 10:30 pm until 4:00 am. NYCDHS is looking for 2,500 volunteers to conduct this critical survey. A brief training will be available upon volunteer registration, and on January 26, a more detailed training will be provided. As the duty of government is to serve the best interests of the governed, Disaster Central believes it appropriate to put out the call for volunteers to assist NYCDHS in this effort. Moreover, homeless citizens are often the most vulnerable when disaster occurs, and any effective emergency management and homeland security operation will make a strident effort to account for this segment of the population. For additional information, or to register to volunteer, please visit NYCDHS’s website at www.nyc.gov/dhs You can also call 311, or contact Disaster Central through the listed links. Disaster Central encourages its readers, students, administrators, and qualified others to volunteer for this important - and interesting - public administration and affairs endeavor. Email this · Subscribe to this Feed · Bookmark This! Posted by David Longshore in Sheltering. 1 Comment » David Longshore is the Director of MCNY’s Emergency and Disaster Management MPA Program. WelcomeMarch 20th, 2008 I’m Professor David Longshore, director of the MPA program in Emergency Management and Homeland Security at Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY), and I cordially welcome you to our Emergency Management and Homeland Security blog, Disaster Central. It’s a catchy name, I know, but particularly so because of the vital subject matter it covers. Right now at Disaster Central, we’re discussing numerous general topics relating to Emergency Management and Homeland Security, such as:
Within each of these topics, Disaster Central features themed discussions that draw upon historical, operational, cultural, economic, philosophical, technological, political, and other sources and examples to create an on-line forum for the advancement of knowledge, insights, and wisdom relating to the Emergency Management and Homeland Security disciplines. Disaster Central also posts topics relating to past emergency management and homeland security events, including historic natural, human-made, and technological disasters. In these posts, participants can discuss the circumstances behind some of history’s catastrophes, both large and small, as well as the often-harsh lessons learned. Disaster Central is also a resource for information relating to MCNY’s MPA program in Emergency Management and Homeland Security, and on how you can apply for admission to this selective program. While one of the cardinal rules in politics is never make it personal, and never take it personally, Disaster Central respectfully requests that participants avoid engaging in personal attacks, threats, inflammatory language, and other unprofessional behaviors that can hinder an intelligent and relevant discourse on emergency management and homeland security topics. This includes the use of profanity. Thank you in advance for your professional cooperation, and welcome to Disaster Central, MCNY’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security blog. Email this · Subscribe to this Feed · Bookmark This! Posted by David Longshore in Natural Disasters, Anti-Terrorism, Homeland Security, Emergency Management Planning, Counter-Terrorism, Maritime Domain Protection, Intelligence and Information-Sharing, Airline Security, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Public Sector Continuity, Exercise Design, Human Services, Evacuation, Sheltering, Emergency Preparedness. 6 Comments » David Longshore is the Director of MCNY’s Emergency and Disaster Management MPA Program.
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