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Multnomah County Emergency Management Monthly Newsletter
April 2022
Multnomah County Office of Emergency Management (MCEM) compiles this monthly email to provide information related to emergency management activities. If you have content for this newsletter, please submit to em.dutyofficer@multco.us.

For COVID-19 information and updates, visit Multnomah County's COVID-19 website.
Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC)

In March, MCEM and PBEM hosted a local training based off of the FEMA IEMC training program. The three day event was hosted at the City of Portland Emergency Coordination Center (ECC). This event was originally scheduled for March 2020, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event brought together over 70 individuals from 40 different local agencies to engage in 24 hours of training and exercise events. This event included:
  • 16 Hours - Presentation/Discussion: These units touched on topics such as Cascadia Overview, State and Federal expected Cascadia response, local government COOP and COG Programs, Debris Management, and an overview of the US Army Corps of Engineers role locally during a catastrophic incident.
  • 8 Hours - Exercise Events: This event hosted two workshop events, the first covering Damage Assessment and the second Community Points of Distribution (CPODs).

Presentation materials, presentation recordings, and workshop notes can be accessed through Dropbox.
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MCEM Quarterly Training & Exercise Compendium

The Quarter 3 Training & Exercise Compendium is available for review on the MCEM Training and Exercise webpage or downloaded directly (Link). This quarterly resource provides:
  • An overview of training and exercise events completed the past quarter,
  • Which events listed in the County Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP) we were unable to address and why, and
  • A highlight of the upcoming training and exercise events for Quarter 4 of the current fiscal year (April 1 - June 30).
SPIRE application now open
 
The State Preparedness and Incident Response Equipment (SPIRE) Grant Program application process is open. There are multiple Zoom calls scheduled to answer questions and assist with the application process. The application package can be found on the OEM website.
 
Please reach out to Lisa Corbly (lisa.corbly@multco.us) if you have any questions.
MCEM Logistics Team Welcomes New Staff

Gabriel Hernandez, Jeffery Washington, Haley Zilka, and Matt Burke have all recently joined the Logistics Division as Resource Request Coordinators. The Resource Request Coordinator role ensures smooth coordination of resource distribution for community partners as well as coordinating communication between county partners, Emergency Management, and other stakeholders in providing service to community members most vulnerable to COVID-19 and other emergencies. 

Please join us in welcoming them!
We are hiring!

Emergency Management Planner Position
 
This position will lead and develop equitable and inclusive plans using a whole-community approach to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against emergency disasters. This role will have opportunities to showcase excellent interpersonal and communication skills, project management, strong technical writing and outstanding grant management skills. Application deadline is April 14, 2022. Find more details and apply.
 
 
Logistics Division Drivers
 
We are continuing to recruit drivers to our Logistics team. This is a perfect entry-level position for anyone interested in working for the County, with multiple part-time and full-time limited duration assignment openings. Please help us spread the word. Find more details and apply.
Upcoming Training & Exercises Events

Please review upcoming training opportunities through the following events calendars: Multnomah County, the Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization, the State of Oregon, and the State of Washington.

Trainings

  • All-Hazards Operations Section Chief (April 12-15): This course is intended for individuals that will be performing in the Planning Section Lead role during an emergency response activation. Please email alice.busch@multco.us for registration.
  • All-Hazards Incident Commander (May 2-6): This course is intended for individuals that will be performing in the Incident Command role during an emergency response activation. Please email alice.busch@multco.us for registration.
  • All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief (June 20-24): This course is intended for individuals that will be performing in the Logistics Section Lead role during an emergency response activation. Please email alice.busch@multco.us for registration.

Exercises

  • Catastrophic Disaster System of Medical Care Workshop (April 19th): The Health Preparedness Organization (HPO) is partnering with MCEM to host an upcoming workshop to:
  • Learn about efforts to develop a regional Catastrophic Disaster System of Medical Care Concept of Operations Plan, and
  • Learn sector’s expected roles, existing plans, and identify gaps regarding how people will receive medical care within the first 2 weeks following a catastrophic earthquake.
  • Interested? Please reach out to Robin Holm (Robin.Holm2@dhsoha.state.or.us) or Robert Quinn (robert.quinn@multco.us)
  • Port of Portland Triennial (May 18): The Port is hosting their Triennial exercise in May of 2022 to practice a Family Reunification Center (FRC) in collaboration with regional partners. Please reach out to Robert Quinn (robert.quinn@multco.us)
Have something you'd like to include in one of our future newsletters? We'd love to hear from you! To have your upcoming trainings, exercises, events, or other announcements added, please email em.dutyofficer@multco.us.

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