FEMA's 1st Responder Guide for Space Object Re-entry

In Late February - early March, a U.S. satellite will deorbit. The Department of Defense may attempt to shoot down the satellite in an attempt to break it apart in an effort to help in its destruction as it enteres the Earth's atmosphere. Undoubtedly, some pieces may survive re-entry and impact the Earth. There is the potential for some health risks associated with the fallen debris. Those risks are exposure to hydrazine (http://www.pcl.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/HY/hydrazine.html) and beryllium (http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/beryllium/index.html) remains the highest threat to first responders and the general public.

In response to this risk, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the "1st Responder Guide for Space Object Re-entry." The potential impact area for the debris is not expected to be known until approximately two hours prior to that impact. Therefore, if some of the debris does falls within the State of Colorado, first responders should be aware of these guidelines.

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Denver Water Hiring Environmental Scientist II / III
(CLIMATE AND WATER RESOURCES ANALYST)
PLANNING/RAW WATER SUPPLY
HIRING RANGE: $4,100 TO $5,783/Mo

The Envir. Scientist II/III performs climatology, hydrology, water resources and operational analysis related to climate change planning
and water supply planning and operations. Directs work of other employees and consultants, represents department on committees and makes presentations to industry groups.

Envir. Scientist II Performs scientific analyses for climate change planning including climate modeling, hydrological analyses, decision
support systems, and emissions inventories. Reviews scientific research and legislation related to climate change. Manages hydrometrological and operational databases. Assists with forecasting and operational analyses and long-range planning. Prepares technical reports. III: Performs and manages scientific analyses for climate change planning including climate modeling, hydrological analyses, decision support systems, and emissions inventories. Reviews scientific research and legislation related to climate change. Represents Department on industry committees and activities. Manages hydrometrological and operational databases. Assists with forecasting and operational analysis and long-range planning. Prepares technical reports. Makes presentations to staff and industry groups.

Envir. Scientist II/III Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in physical science, natural resources, atmospheric science, hydrology, engineering or related field with coursework in hydrology, meteorology, watershed sciences, water resources, system modeling and statistics (III) Also requires knowledge of in a field described above that is equivalent to that obtained through an advanced degree program. (II) Two years or (III) four years of experience in atmospheric science, surface water hydrology, water resources, or related experience. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong skills in scientific analysis.

Interested candidates must submit a completed Denver Water Application form online at www.denverwater.org . Resumes may be attached but are not accepted in lieu of an application form. The successful candidate will be required to pass a post-offer
background and reference check with a physical and a drug and alcohol screen. DENVER WATER DEPARTMENT, 1600 W. 12TH AVENUE, DENVER, CO 80204-3412, 303-638-6331. EOE

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Save the Date
Bridging the Divide Between Science and Practice
“What if? Pandemic Flu”
July 7 Pre-Conference Skill Building
July 8—10 Main Conference

This is the 2nd Annual Continental Divide Disaster Behavioral Health Conference and is being presented by the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, the Colorado Department of Human Services - Behavioral Health Services, and U.S. Northern Command

More Information Coming Soon at: www.uccs.edu/codivide

Click here for the flyer.

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Communications Specialist

Key Role: Support firm's public outreach services contract to the government's Pueblo , CO project and serve as part of a four-person public outreach team that interfaces with local stakeholders in Pueblo , Colorado .

Develop various information products, including fact sheets, brochures, direct mail pieces, and the project's quarterly newsletter. Plan and assist with public involvement events, including information booths, roundtables, public meetings, and community interviews. Support strategic communications planning and media relations activities, including occasional evening meetings and weekend events. Apply excellent consulting skills, including analytical, listening, people development, and oral communication skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Internet
• BA or BS degree in Strategic Communication, Public Outreach, Public Participation, Marketing, Public Affairs, English, or a related field

Additional Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with professional work
• Ability to work in a fast-paced technical environment with government and contractor partners
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to brief and present to multiple audiences
• Ability to speak Spanish a plus
• Ability to work effectively with a team
• Possession of excellent management skills a plus
• Possession of excellent consulting skills, including problem-solving, analytical, and customer service skills
• Possession of excellent oral communication skills

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Successful candidate must possess strong functional expertise in areas of strategic communications, public outreach, public involvement, marketing, public relations, mass media production, etc. This person could be a member of a press club society. Needs to be located or willing to commute to Pueblo, CO.

Contact: Victoria Stoner, Senior CFR supporting Global Civil/IT/A&R/Denver/EBA & OS, Booz|Allen|Hamilton, Office: 719.387.6444, Fax: 719.387.2066, stoner_victoria@ne.bah.com

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Rocky Mountain Regional Conference on Biodefense & Emergency Animal Response (BEAR)

This will be the third year for the Rocky Mountain Regional Conference on Biodefense and Emergency Animal Response (BEAR), a program of the Rocky Mountain Regional Center of Excellence for Biodefense and Emerging Diseases (RMRCE). The RMRCE Specialized Biodefense Training Group is composed of personnel at Colorado State University and the Colorado Veterinary Medical Foundation.

The purpose of this conference is to provide a regional forum for Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming for information on biodefense and emergency issues related animal health, animal welfare, and public health.

This year's BEAR Conference will be held at the Holiday Inn in Grand Junction, Colorado on March 8-9, 2008. Grand Junction provides an idea late winter location in the mesa country of Colorado River valley and is convenient to many Colorado, Utah and Wyoming attendees by car and has a regional airport available for those coming from farther away. The BEAR Conference will provide information on:

• Zoonoses worldwide and in our own back yard
• California and Utah wildfires in 2007: What can we learn from both the positive and negative elements?
• Cleaning and disinfection in animal facilities and in emergency response
• Animal issues in the new National Response Framework
• Managing local, state, federal and non-governmental animal response resources during disasters.
• Mass care: coordinating resources for sheltering, public health, animal heath and animal welfare to meet community needs.
• Personal protective equipment use - hands on training
• Making biodefense and emergency animal response work at the local level.

The BEAR Conference schedule and registration forms can be accessed online at www.COSART.org/BEAR.htm.

This year we hope to have participation from all six Region VIII states, helping provide a truly regional perspective on these important issues.

This conference will provide critical information for both the seasoned expert and the emerging volunteer. The BEAR Conference offers information appropriate for veterinarians, academicians, animal care and control professionals, public health, agricultural professionals, emergency managers, law enforcement, fire, EMS, voluntary organizations, and individual volunteers.

Registration fees are extraordinarily low for this event thanks to both the RMRCE staff support and funding and the support of our Animal Response Track sponsor, the American Humane Association.

Please join us in Grand Junction for two information-filled days and time to network with others from around the region!

Kevin M. Dennison, DVM
Colorado Veterinary Medical Foundation
KevinDennison@colovma.org

The Job Accomodation Network (JAN) offers this in-depth list of suggestions to prepare office emergency evacuation procedures. Included are links to information on accessible alarms and evacuation equipment. You can print out a Word version of the document which is formatted like a checklist.