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iTEMA Joins Governor Newsom's LISTOs Program to Help Lead and Foster Tribal Resilience to Disasters
Governor Gavin Newsom’s Listos California emergency preparedness campaign, an effort anchored at the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), has partnered with the Tribal Emergency Management Association (iTEMA) to prepare California’s communities for wildfire, earthquake and other disasters.
“iTEMA is an essential partner for California to build resiliency because they offer a perfect combination of authentic connection with California’s Tribal communities and deep experience in disaster preparedness,” said Listos California co-chairs Karen Baker and Justin Knighten. “iTEMA is best positioned to lead this work with the full support of a campaign born from the vision of Gov. Newsom and state lawmakers to reimage disaster preparedness to better engage our diverse and vulnerable Californians.”
Full Press Release“iTEMA is an essential partner for California to build resiliency because they offer a perfect combination of authentic connection with California’s Tribal communities and deep experience in disaster preparedness,” said Listos California co-chairs Karen Baker and Justin Knighten. “iTEMA is best positioned to lead this work with the full support of a campaign born from the vision of Gov. Newsom and state lawmakers to reimage disaster preparedness to better engage our diverse and vulnerable Californians.”
Resilience
Through iTEMA we look towards adding to this resiliency and need to keep their people safe and unified when tragedy unknowingly befalls our community. We work together with each tribe to make their presence known not just through their own tribes but to the general public looking to contribute and give back to a people whose very ancestors held up this great land for generations.
Response
Preparing our community for disasters is integral to our overall vision at iTEMA. That being said tragedy can and will occur when least expected and in those moments you can count on our Response being timely and expertly handled.
Recovery
iTEMA’s emergency management system is not just about being there to help you during the crisis itself but also long after it’s left its mark. We’re there by your tribe’s side to help you manage the rebuilding process that is integral to ensuring our communities thrive no matter the circumstance.
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Team (CERT) Awareness classes are starting again Beginning Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 7PM Pacific
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FEMA - National Youth Preparedness Council Accepting Applications NowDo you know a teen who has a passion for preparedness? FEMA is accepting applications for its 2021 Youth Preparedness Council (YPC). Since 2012, FEMA has brought youth from across the Nation together to serve on the YPC. Each year, teens apply to the YPC for an opportunity to join FEMA in encouraging emergency preparedness. YPC members are selected for two-year terms. Applicants should be between 8th grade and 11th grade.
The NCA was created in 2019 with the intent to strengthen the CERT program throughout the US and internationally. Working in concert with FEMA, the NCA will leverage the strength and experience of CERT programs nationwide to share guidance and best practices as well as build more robust communication channels so that CERT programs can connect with each other more efficiently.
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Listos is a grass-roots disaster preparedness program that can be tailored to meet the individual needs of Spanish-speaking communities. The program is delivered in a format that is both culturally and linguistically appropriate for the target population. Listos partners with community leaders, jurisdictions, non-profits, faith-based organizations, schools, and other community institutions.
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