Lee Foster, CEM, Director of Preparedness Programs for ARMADA Ltd., has been named Vice-President of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Region 5. Mr. Foster was named to the position at the organization’s annual conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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ARMADA Ltd. has a long history of supporting veteran programs. ARMADA recently continued our support through the purchase of the following radio advertisement that was featured throughout Central Ohio.

 

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During any activation, the most critical function performedat an EOC is information management. Planning, coordinating, requestingresources, documenting operations, keeping decision makers informed and otheractivities all rely on an accurate understanding of the situation, and thatunderstanding can only be achieved if the right information is collected,analyzed, and understood.

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As emergency managers, there are two things we know about disasters, and one thing we don't.

We know that another disaster is coming.  We don’t know when. But we know that tomorrow we will have one less day to prepare than we have today.

Yet too often we behave as if we have all the time in the world. We don’t really act like a tornado or a train wreck or a flood might happen this week. Rarely do we think, ‘If a disaster is going to happen tomorrow, what is the one thing I should do today to prepare?'

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ARMADA is proud to announce that we've been named one of ten most promising Homeland Security solution providers by CIO Review. 

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Recently, ARMADA President Tom Foos and Director, Preparedness Programs Lee Foster traveled to Japan to kickoff an exercise contract with a Department of Defense client. While in Japan, ARMADA had the opportunity to deliver the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) training to several members of the installation. 

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ARMADA was recently quoted as a a security subject matter expert in Dayton Daily News

http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/state--regional/are-politicians-becoming-targets/wDIpYTeBoDTCP71WJ45FJO/ 

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A growing trend we are seeing is the attack of local emergency management agencies that are exploiting the systems that we are relying on to keep us safe. This story out of Dallas, Texas is another example. We continue to deal with clients that are concerned with information assurance. As a benefit to all, here are the 5 pillars of information assurance as described by US-CERT:

Confidentiality - A property that information is not disclosed to users, process, or devices unless they have been authorized to access the information.

Integrity - The property whereby information, an information system, or a component of a system has not been modified or destroyed in an unauthorized manner.

Availability - The property of being accessible and usable upon demand. 

Non-repudiation - A property achieved through cryptographic methods to protect against an individual or entity falsely denying having performed a particular action related to data.

Authentication - The process of verifying the identity or other attributes of an entity (user, process, or device).

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/dallas/2017/04/08/emergency-sirens-blare-across-dallas-county-despite-clear-weather

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ARMADA Ltd. is pleased to announce the award of a new contract. ARMADA has been contracted by a State Emergency Management Agency to assist in the design, development, conduct and evaluation of a Tabletop Exercise (TTX) focused on Recovery efforts.  

ARMADA's Director of Preparedness Programs, Lee Foster, state "Having the opportunity to once again work with this client, in the Recovery mission area is an exciting opportunity. While many agencies are not interested in exercising their various Recovery frameworks, this client will have completed multiple Recovery focused exercises at the conclusion of this effort." The TTX will follow guidelines set forth in the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) while exercising multiple Core Capabilities, found in the National Preparedness Goal. The Exercise will take place in the summer of 2017. 

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Here we have outlined some important facts about tornadoes. These will be vital to know in case a tornado strikes in your area.  

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ARMADA Ltd. is pleased to announce the award of a new contract. ARMADA has been contracted by a Southwest Ohio County to assist in developing their 2017 Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC) Functional Exercise. ARMADA's Director of Preparedness Programs, Lee Foster, stated "LEPC exercises offer communities excellent opportunities to enhance their capabilities to respond to a hazardous materials release incident." The Functional Exercise will follow guidance set forth in both the Ohio Hazardous Materials Exercise and Evaluation Methodology and the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program. The exercise will take place in the spring of 2017.  

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ARMADA Ltd is pleased to announce a recent contract award to provide intensive training to personnel deploying overseas. This contract will welcome 7 new team members to the ARMADA family. "ARMADA is excited for the opportunity to grow our significant training experience with a new Federal client", said ARMADA CEO Tom Foos.

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ARMADA Ltd is pleased to announce a recent contract award to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment for an east coast institution of Higher Education. This project will be a full assessment for an Institution's security and preparedness culture. Onsite visits to assess physical security, in person interviews regarding actual and perceived hazards, as well as a detailed Security and Preparedness Master Report are just a few of the exciting deliverabes of this project. "This project will ultimately increase the security and preparedness posture of our client, something that all educational institutions should strive for", said ARMADA's Director of Preparedness Programs Lee Foster.  

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Ohio State University student Bobby Fair credits training he received in the U.S. Marine Corps with teaching him how to respond safely and protect fellow students’ lives when he was in the classroom on the day a terrorist attack happened on campus in Columbus, Ohio. ARMADA developed the training that Fair and more than 200,000 people have received.

Fair sat down with ARMADA CEO Tom Foos and described the events of the day. 

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September is recognized as National Preparedness Month which serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work and also where we visit.
Throughout the month ARMADA will provide you with weekly tips to ensure you and your loved ones are prepared and stay safe.
This week our focus is on General Preparedness and Preparing Family and Friends. Click below to find a list you can use to check-off as you gather general preparedness supplies.

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The recent collision in Madison County, Ohio between a car and a tanker truck serves as an important reminder to conduct All Hazards planning.

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Following the recent abduction attempts, we are reminded that stranger safety knowledge is exceptionally valuable. Here, ARMADA has provided safety tips to share with loved ones.

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ARMADA Ltd. kicked off our RNC support by providing special event security, protection and medical services for the Attorney General of Ohio, his wife and over a 1,000 distinguished guests including the Ohio Delegation and numerous US Senators. The Taste of Little Italy in Honor of Attorney General Mike DeWine and Fran DeWine was a great success. We would like to thank the Attorney General’s planning team for their partnership! Overall, the public - private collaboration between Cleveland Police, United States Secret Services, RNC Security,Cleveland State Police, CWRU Police, University Circle Police, RTA Police, and numerous emergency management agencies has been great. Beyond the Taste of Little Italy event,  ARMADA was contacted to provide executive protection, special event security, static security and security drivers for executives and VIPs throughout the week.  

For all those working the RNC, be safe and thank you for your service. 

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ARMADA's COO was featured as a Security Expert for a WBNS 10-TV story centered around steps that citizens can take to help secure mass gathering events.

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In the wake of this weekend's tragic events in Orlando, we are once again reminded of the need for a comprehensive, community level violence prevention team.        

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The Columbus Dispatch highlighted ARMADA’s efforts to support the State of Ohio. Over the past two years, ARMADA has proudly assisted the State of Ohio by executing numerous security and preparedness contracts for various state agencies.

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ARMADA was recently awarded a contract to conduct a comprehensive Security, Threat and Vulnerability Assessment for a national manufacturing and distribution company.

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Members of the U.S. Council of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), the premier international professional association representing more than 5,000 professional emergency managers worldwide, including more than 4,200 in the United States, believe there is serious confusion and misunderstanding of the use of the term "emergency manager" in the press and public related to the Flint, Michigan, water situation.  Traditional emergency managers focus on preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters or crisis situations.  The term "emergency manager" has been used to describe those in the business of saving lives, protecting property, and restoring communities for more than 40 years.

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Recent events in Los Angeles highlight the need for a 360 degree approach to Cybersecurity Preparedness                        

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ARMADA was recently awarded multiple contracts to assist a private, K-12 school with security related projects.        

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Recently ARMADA was awarded multiple Security, Threat and Vulnerability assessment projects with private sector and education clients.

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Recently, ARMADA Principals, Tom Foos and Jeff Podracky conducted a day long training focused on Threat Assessment Behavioral Intervention Teams, or TABIT.                        

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Recently, ARMADA Ltd.'s President and CEO Tom Foos was featured in multiple media stories.  The Columbus Dispatch, Business First and Columbus CEO all featured articles about ARMADA and the services that we provide.

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Last week at the Spring EMAP commission meetings, ARMADA's client, the State of Connecticut, was granted full accreditation by the EMAP Commission. 

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ARMADA was recently awarded a contract to conduct a multi-jurisdictional severe weather and cyber security Full Scale Exercise

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For the past six months, ARMADA has been helping to lead the Franklin County Emergency Management & Homeland Security's Central Ohio Cyber Security Workgroup initiative.

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As we prepare for the first real display of winter here in Ohio, much of the United States is already experiencing the severe winter weather that is moving eastward.

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ARMADA will be discussing cyber security and current status of cyber security planning projects within the State of Ohio.  The ARMADA team will be joined by representatives from County level Government in discussing this important security area.

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On October 14th, Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security brought together leaders from the private and public sectors to discuss the ever growing risks of Cyber-attacks.  The cyber security meeting was the kickoff endeavor for the contract awarded to ARMADA in August of 2014.  The goal of the project is to help further develop cyber-security strategies for Central Ohio and bring together a consistent working group of public and private sector stakeholders.

Read more about the FCEM&HS Cyber-security initiative (Click Here)

View the Columbus Dispatch article (Click Here)

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The Internet is part of everyone's life, every day.  We use the Internet at work, home, for enjoyment, and to connect with those close to us.  However, being constantly connect brings increased risk of theft, fraud, and abuse.

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September is National Preparedness Month.  Sponsored by FEMA, National Preparedness Month aims to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to all types of emergencies, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks.

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ARMADA, Ltd was successful in winning a Cyber Security Preparedness Project with a County Emergency Management Agency.  The 10 month project will focus on the development of a Cyber Security Strategy, forming a Private - Public Partnership Work-group and developing a Local Guide for Cyber Security that could be replicated across jurisdictions.

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ARMADA, Ltd. was recently awarded a Federal Contract to provide staffing support for Military Installations around the Country.  ARMADA will be welcoming 29 new employees to the ARMADA family.

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The 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season is here.

The 2014 Hurricane Season starts June 1 and runs until November 30th.  If you do not already have one, you need to prepare your emergency kit now.

You also need to plan ahead.  Think about what you would do if a hurricane or another disaster struck near you.  And think about what you would need to carry out that plan.

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Recently, the folks from the Personal Defense Network (PDN) were in Central Ohio conducting a two day combat focus Carbine course at Sly Tact Training Concepts.  In 2013, Sly Tact and ARMADA, Ltd formed a strategic partnership to provide world class training to Law Enforcement and Security professionals.

You can view by PDN video by Clicking Here

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Metro has made history as the first mid-size transit system to receive top honors for both safety and security from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), an organization representing the transit industry for more than 100 years.

Gold Award for Security: Metro's 20133 full-scale emergency exercise to test crisis management response and plans, which was evaluated by national and local emergency management experts.

Please Click Here to view Metro's award video.

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For the second consecutive year, a team of ARMADA Senior Instructors will be traveling the world, providing vital education and training focused on preventing a Fort Hood type event.

This program is a direct result of the Department of Defense publication, Protecting the Force: Lessons from Fort Hood.   

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ARMADA Ltd. is excited about a new opportunity to provide Continuity of Operations planning, training and support for a Higher Education Client.

The development of viable Continuity of Operations Plans is a vital step that organizations must take in order to continue providing essential services that their clientele rely upon. 

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Over the past several months, ARMADA Ltd. has added several new clients from the Faith Based community.  Keeping  places of worship secure bring unique challenges and circumstances that requires detailed planning and awareness.

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ARMADA Senior Consultants Harry Trombitas and Steve Martin were featured on 10TV News Presents, highlighting the I-270 Shooting Investigation from 2003. 

Click here to watch the video. 

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ARMADA Senior Consultant Harry Trombitas was included in an ABC6 news article titled "Eyewitness Test".  He discussed the importance of eyewitness observation and descriptions.  

Click here to read the article and watch the associated video.

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ARMADA provided project management and exercise support for a Full-Scale Exercise conducted by Franklin County Emergency Management & Homeland Security (FCEM&HS) on April 4, 2013.  The exercise scenario involved active shooters as well as a chemical incident at Central Ohio schools.  

Click this link to see WBNS 10TV's coverage of the event.

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Ohio officials are encouraging Ohioans to prepare for winter weather hazards.  As part of a coordinated effort with the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (OCSWA), Governor John Kasich encourages Ohions to update safety plans, replenish disaster supply kits and prepare their property for winter-related incidents.       

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ARMADA Senior Consultant Harry Trombitas served as a guest columnist for This Week Community News.  His article, entitled "A Profiler's Best Attribute Is Common Sense", explains FBI profiling and how it is used to help solve crimes.  To read the article, click here.

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ARMADA senior consultant Harry Trombitas (retired FBI agent) sat down with NBC 4 News to discuss the mindset of an active gunman such as the suspect in the recent Auorora, Colorado movie shooting. To see the interview in full, cick here...

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ARMADA Senior Consultants, Harry Trombitas (Retired FBI) and Steve Martin (Retired Franklin County Sheriff) recently contributed to a video by This Week Community Newspapers educating the public on how to be a good witness to a bank robbery.  To view the video, 

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ARMADA  senior consultant Harry Trombitas (retired FBI special agent), helped to support with the help from New Albany High School students and staff members a video session that explains guidelines designed to prevent school violence.  To view the video,

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ARMADA will be attending the following conferences in 2012. For more information on the conferences, click to see the full version.

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FEMA is getting more involved with social media sites such as facebook, twitter and youtube in an effort to give updates in the form of news, information and videos on disaster recovery and preparing for the next time disaster strikes. To view a list of FEMA's social media sites, see the link below.

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This year FEMA has assembled a list of gift ideas for the holidays to help keep your family and friends prepared. Emergencies can happen at any moment; these gifts can serve as a great starting point to ensure that your friends and family have an emergency communications plan, a disaster supply kit, and stay informed about emergencies in their area. The list of gift ideas includes weather radios, fire extinguishers, and car kits.

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ARMADA is pleased to announce that retired Franklin County Sheriff Steve Martin has joined the ARMADA team as a Senior Consultant. Mr. Martin has over 40 years of law enforcement experience, with the majority of those years with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. To view Mr. Martin's full bio, visit the staff section of ARMADA's website or see the link below.

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When disaster strikes, it is important for first responders to get information about the incident quickly and efficiently. "Sharing information is one of the biggest problems with disaster recovery," said Steven Ray, a co-founder of the Disaster Management Initiative (DMI). This initiative is a group of educators, software developers, first responders and citizens working together to address this issue of communication.

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ARMADA's Vice President of Emergency Management & Homeland Security, Dale Shipley, contributed to the Ohio Farm Bureau's Town Hall Interview entitled "9/11 Retrospective".  In the interview, Mr. Shipley offers his perspective on 9/11 as the former director of the Ohio Emergency Management Agency and current emergency management/homeland security professional.  To listen to the interview, click the link below. 

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently approved the Ohio Emergency Management Agency’s 2011 State of Ohio Hazard Mitigation Plan, which was officially adopted by the state on May 13, 2011.

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ARMADA is proud to present a new, completely updated website which reflects the company's growing client base, exciting new opportunities, and vast range of past performance. 

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FEMA's Ready Campaign and ReadyOhio have launched a campaign encouraging all Ohioans to focus on readiness and preparedness for all hazards and emergencies.  Visit

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ARMADA Vice President Dale Shipley will present at the Emergency Management Association of Ohio's Fall Conference on September 2, 2010.  Please click "full version" for a copy of his presentation.

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President Obama has officially proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month.  "During National Preparedness Month, we stress the importance of strengthening the security and resiliency of our nation through systemic preparation for the full range of hazards threatening the United States in the 21st Century...". 

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ARMADA is pleased to announce a new addition to the ARMADA team, Mr. James McGee.  Mr. McGee will be working with ARMADA as a Senior Consultant.  His distinguished background includes twenty-five years of law enforcement experience with twenty-one years as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).  Visit the Staff section of ARMADA's website to learn more about Mr. McGee.

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ARMADA is happy to announce that Senior Consultant Krista Houk has joined the ARMADA team.  Ms. Houk is the former Emergency Services Manager for the Division of Emergency Services, San Francisco Department of Emergency Management.  Prior to that role, Ms. Houk served as the Director for the Madison County (Ohio) Emergency Management Agency.  To view Ms. Houk's complete bio, please visit the Staff section of the ARMADA website.

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Ohio EMA and Cincinnati-Hamilton County Homeland Security are offering the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Course from October 5-7, 2010 in Symmes Township. See attachment for registration information

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A 6 hour Chlorine Emergencies Training Course is being offered by the Ohio Fire Academy and CEPAC at the Norwich Township Fire Department in Hilliard, Ohio.  Pre-registration is required.  Please see the attached .pdf for more details.

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The Ohio Fire Academy and CEPAC are providing a HazMat-WMD Awareness Course on August 2, 2010 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Hilliard Police Department in Hilliard, Ohio.  Pre-registration is required.  Please see the attached .pdf for more details.

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Ohio EMA is offering the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Course from September 13-15, 2010 at Owens State Community College in Walbridge, Ohio. See attachment for registration information.

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ARMADA Director of Preparedness & Response Ed Buikema was asked by the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) to be one of their appointees to the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) Commission. 

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