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Last Updated: February 03, 2012
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2011 Beth Mortimer Award Winner Announced!
December 13, 2011
The winner of the 2011 Beth Mortimer "Extra Mile" Award is Bob Harris.
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Inspector Mary Growney in the news!
November 22, 2011
Inspector Mary Growney guides an applicant through an inspection in Louisa County.
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New Inspector Webpage is Here!
November 17, 2011
New Inspector Webpage has launched.
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AM I READI? Surveys
September 21, 2011
PB has added AM I READI? surveys to its suite of online services.
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Helpful Hints for Inspectors
August 29, 2011
Are you currently on standby to assist PB Disaster Services in responding to Hurricane Irene? Do you have questions about how to prepare and what to bring?
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FEMA in the news in Bismarck
August 19, 2011
FEMA ISC, Tim Cannon, and Inspector Mark Parr are featured in this news clip from a local Bismarck television station.
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August 2011 Webinar Calendar
August 1, 2011
This months webinars: Hurricane, Household Composition and Essential vs Non-Essential Rooms, and Orientation
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PB Field Operation Manager Bob Kamer Assists FEMA with Public Service Announcement in Minot, ND
July 21, 2011
PB Field Operation Manager, Bob Kamer, Assists FEMA with Public Service Announcement in Minot, ND
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Puerto Rico Readiness Meetings
June 25, 2011
PB Disaster Services will be conducting Readiness Meetings in Puerto Rico at the end of the month.
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June 2011 Webinar Calendar
June 4, 2011
This month's Webinars: Orientation, Hurricane, Inspector Depot, and Submitting Field Documents.
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Rate Increase!
May 3, 2011
Notice to all PB Disaster Services Contractor Inspectors...
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The Extra Mile Newsletter Has Launched!
April 18, 2011
This electronic newsletter will highlight PB Disaster Services and its commitment to providing timely and quality support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Individual Assistance Program.
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2011 Winter Update
March 10, 2011
The 2011 Winter Update has been posted in eLearning. All inspectors are encouraged to take this update to see the latest changes.
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Changes to Declarations Map
February 1, 2011
There have been changes made to the Declarations Map to include pending disasters and disasters where PB Disaster Services is placed on stand-by.
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2010 Beth Mortimer Extra Mile Award Winner Announced
January 11, 2011
We are proud to announce the winner of the 2010 Beth Mortimer Extra Mile Award.
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January 2011 Webinars
January 4, 2011
January's webinar schedule.
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We Hear Ya!
November 19, 2010
In light of our recent Inspector surveys, we are proud to announce that, overwhelmingly, you all seem to understand the security issues associated with safeguarding applicant information.
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Updated IHP Line Item Descriptions
August 12, 2010
The latest version of the IHP Line Item Descriptions has been posted to your Inspector Home Page. It's in your Inspection Guidelines, Addendums and Resource Material folder.
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Thank You
June 25, 2010
We have received your responses to the exit surveys. We want all of you to know that we hear you loud and clear.
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Webinars for June
May 28, 2010
The new schedule for June webinars is now available.
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Roads and Bridges eLearning Location
May 4, 2010
Roads and Bridges is Located Under ACE3 Overview, Real Property Overview on eLearning
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New Fingerprinting Form
April 28, 2010
There's a new form to use when completing your fingerprint package.
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Fingerprinting
April 26, 2010
Fingerprinting in Boston and Gran Prairie, TX.
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MORE Great News Coverage from Massachusetts!
April 14, 2010
A Massachusetts paper ran an article, with video footage, on the flood damage in Quincy.
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Positive News from Massachusetts!
April 7, 2010
Just days after Massachusetts was declared, a local paper ran an article on the quick response time.
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April Webinars
March 31, 2010
The April Webinar schedule has been posted
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Addendum to the IHP doc
March 23, 2010
An addendum to the IHP guidelines has been posted to your inspector website.
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Flooding
March 15, 2010
There has been a great deal of flooding in the Midwest and on the East Coast. FEMA is looking closely at these situations.
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Free Fingerprinting!
March 5, 2010
Free fingerprinting in NC, GA and FL!
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New webinar available for March- Inspecting Roads and Bridges.
March 5, 2010
For the month of March, we will be offering a new webinar topic, Inspecting Roads and Bridges.
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New Course Available within eLearning
January 28, 2010
A new course is now available for the 2010 Winter Update.
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2009 Mortimer Extra Mile Award Winner
December 31, 2009
In honor of those individuals who give their heart and soul to the profession and positively impact our communities across the nation, PB Disaster Services created the Extra Mile Award in 2007.
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New Positions Available!
December 29, 2009
We are now accepting resumes for positions in our Winchester, VA office and field locations.
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December Webinars
December 7, 2009
Inspector Orientation and The Winter Storm Inspection Webinars available for December.
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Change In Independent Contractor Pay Rate
November 11, 2009
Pay Increases
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Press on the Alaska Flooding and Ice Jams Declaration
October 14, 2009
Homeland Security Today published an article on the Alaska 2009 declaration...read about it here!
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Senior Management Changes in Winchester!
August 31, 2009
After 10 years, Hugh Inglis is stepping down from his role as project manager of Parsons Brinckerhoff's (PB's) FEMA Housing Inspection Services Project.
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New FEMA guidance regarding Privacy Act.
August 17, 2009
FEMA is now requiring that all inspectors complete the Privacy Act Compliance Curriculum prior to being deployed.
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Webinars are available for August
August 6, 2009
Inspector Orientation, An Introduction to ACE3 Software and Security webinars are available for August.
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Inspector Orientation Webinars, July 2009
July 14, 2009
Orientation Webinars are upcoming. If you have not yet attended an orientation workshop or webinar, register for one today!
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Introducing Practice Labs!
July 9, 2009
We are now offering practice labs for those who have completed the online webinars.
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EQIP
June 30, 2009
Attention! If your initial fingerprint adjudication has gone through, and you have not started EQIP, now is the time to begin! This is a FEMA security requirement. Contact the Call Center now at 800-411-1177. We also have an FAQ section for more details.
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Webinars
May 28, 2009
All May webinars have been filled. Please check back for future offerings. Webinar schedules can be found...
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Revised Code of Ethics
May 1, 2009
There's a newly revised Code of Ethics in your Inspector Webpage.
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Swine Flu Information
April 30, 2009
A document containing information on the Swine Flu has been posted to the Inspector Webpage. Please take the time to log in and read this important information.
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National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza
April 30, 2009
National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza
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PB on Facebook!
April 20, 2009
PB Disaster Services is now on Facebook! To become a fan, simply log onto Facebook, search for "PB Disaster Services" in the upper right hand corner of the site.
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Inspectors and the e-QIP process
April 3, 2009
PB Disaster Services has begun contacting inspectors to request participation in FEMA's e-QIP process.
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Important Privacy Act information
February 17, 2009
Taking the eLearning module on the FEMA privacy policies is strongly suggested, as those who have completed the course will be eligible for future deployments. Read more on how to refresh your knowledge of this policy.
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Extra Mile Award
February 3, 2009
We are pleased to announce that the 2008 Beth Mortimer "Extra Mile " Award is presented to Mark Parr.
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New 90-69 Guidance
January 26, 2009
FEMA has authorized some important changes to the 90-69 document, and how you use it. Log into your Inspector Webpage to learn how this affects you.
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New and helpful tool added to the Inspector Webpage
January 23, 2009
FEMA guidance documents can now be found in your Inspector Webpage under the folder titled "FEMA Guidance Documents"
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Goodbye to a record Hurricane Season
January 21, 2009
Hurricane season is over...so, now is the time to prepare for Flood season! In order to stay up-to-date on the latest guidance & information, log into your Inspector Webpage frequently.
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A prepared inspector is a successful inspector.
January 20, 2009
Check out what's new in eLearning.
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Pacific Northwest flooding
January 13, 2009
Flood season is upon us. Now is a great time to prepare yourself for potential deployment. For tips on how to stay ready, click Read More....
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Workshops and Fingerprinting now offered!
September 18, 2008
In order to meet the demands of the busy hurricane season, we are offering fingerprinting services in the New Orleans area.
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Orientation Workshops Offered Online!
September 13, 2008
PB is now offering its Inspector Orientation Workshop online.
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Valuable Additions Added to Your Inspector Webpage!
September 4, 2008
Check out the new announcements and reference materials in your Inspector Webpage!
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Hurricane Gustav
September 2, 2008
Hurricane Gustav has affected the state of Louisiana. Field offices have been established across the region.
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A guide to understanding the FEMA registration process.
August 25, 2008
As a PB Disaster Inspector, you will be faced with many questions from FEMA applicants in the field. Many of the answers to the most common questions can be found here.
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Severe Flooding Affects Iowa, Wisconsin & West Virginia.
June 23, 2008
Severe flooding affecting Iowa, Wisconsin & West Virginia. Are you there?
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Are you ready?
June 6, 2008
Extreme weather can affect anyone, in any state. Are you prepared? Do you have an emergency plan in effect for your family?
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Fingerprint Reminder for Independent Contractors
May 19, 2008
With hurricane season around the corner, PB wants to remind all inspectors that we must have fingerprint results on file prior to deployment.
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Flooding Causes DR 1749
March 28, 2008
Severe storms and flooding clause DR 1749 in MO. Individual Assistance will be provided to applicants in 19 counties. Additional counties may be added at a later date after further evaluation.
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Severe Storms and Tornadoes Cause DR 1746
February 26, 2008
Severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding clause DR 1746 in KY due. Individual Assistance will be provided to applicants in 9 counties.
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Subcontractor NDA
February 15, 2008
Any IC employing others to conduct inspection related assistance (scheduling appointments, completing paperwork, serving as a guide) must be cleared by Alltech in advance.
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Remembering Beth Mortimer
November 10, 2007
The entire PB family was deeply saddened to hear that its long time friend, co-worker and former inspector Beth Mortimer passed away at her home in Port St. Joe, Florida on November 9, 2007.
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PB Announces New Inspector Compensation Program
June 29, 2006
PB is excited to inform inspectors of our new unprecedented inspector compensation scale.
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Did You Know?
Hurricane Andrew (1992) ranks as the second most costly disaster reported by the insurance industry, with losses totaling $22.27 billion.
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