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2010 VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM, “Heads Up! Changes in Emergency Management” FEBRUARY 06 - Registration is now open for the 2010 VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM "Heads Up! Changes in Emergency Management" March 31 - April 2, 2010, HAMPTON ROADS CONVENTION CENTER, Hampton, VA Sponsored by: The Virginia Emergency Management Association and The Virginia Department of Emergency Management The Virginia Emergency Management Symposium's theme is one to which we can all relate. Who ... (Full Story)

FEMA is seeking to fill 12 positions on the National Advisory Council FEBRUARY 05 - NEWS RELEASE FEMA National Advisory Council Search for New Members WASHINGTON * The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is looking for emergency management professionals who are interested in serving on its National Advisory Council (NAC) for a term of three years. FEMA is seeking to fill 12 positions on the council this year as some members* terms end ... (Full Story & Photos)

Governor McDonnell Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Potential Winter Storm JANUARY 28 - Governor McDonnell Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Potential Winter Storm *State of Emergency Necessary in Order to Pre-Position State Resources* Current Forecast Predicts Greatest Potential Impact in Southwest, Southern, Southeastern and Central Virginia Virginians Can Check Road Conditions by Calling 511 or by Visiting 511Virginia.org; More Information About Winter Weather Preparedness ... (Full Story)

VDEM Chief Deputy State Coordinator Janet Clements is retiring from VA State Government after 30 years JANUARY 20 - VDEM Chief Deputy State Coordinator Janet Clements is retiring from VA State Government after 30 years, the last 25 with VDEM. Ms Clements joined VDEM in 1984 as a Public Information Officer was selected as Director of VDEM Public Affairs Office in 1999 and appointed as VDEM Chief Deputy State Coordinator in 2002. During her tenure with the agency, she responded to 28 presidential disasters including ... (Full Story & Photos)

VEMA Accepting Scholarship Applications JANUARY 18 - The Virginia Emergency Management Association is accepting applications for the "Addison E. Slayton Jr. Scholarship," which promotes the importance of emergency management education. The scholarship will fund at least one college student each year and provide a one-year membership in VEMA. Funds are raised through VEMA-sponsored activities, outside donations and academic partnerships. Applicants must ... (Full Story & Photos)

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