Webinar: Tips for a Successful Speaker Proposal

Friday, January 22nd at 2:00 PM EST

Have you been thinking about submitting a proposal to speak at the IAEM Annual Conference?

Have you read the Speaker Submission Guidance but still have some questions?

Join representatives of the Conference Committee for this one-hour webinar on Friday, January 22nd at 2 pm EST to hear what qualifies as a successful submission.

In this webinar we will discuss the requirements, the breakout focus areas, give inside tips for a successful presentation and give a tutorial of the online speaker submission system. Secure your spot in the webinar and register today.

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3492692515813839873

Just released from IAEM:

Dear Emergency Management Professional,

We invite you to submit your abstract to be considered for a breakout session at the International Association of Emergency Managers 64th Annual Conference & EMEX Expo, October 14-19, 2016 in Savannah, Georgia.

To be selected, it is crucial that your submission be compelling in both the importance of the subject matter and also show your knowledge and experience of the subject. You must follow all the submission requirements, outlined in the Speaker Guidance. Go here for more information about the Annual Conference.

Consider how your presentation will relate to the overall conference theme

“Today’s Emergency Management: Working in a Complex World" within the following topic areas or suggest one of your own:

• Complex Events or Incidents: The Lessons We Have Yet to Learn or Failed to Implement
• Current Research and Practice
• Successful Collaborative Practices

Breakout sessions are one (1) hour in length (including Q&A).

The deadline to make a submission is February 19, 2016 at 5:00pm ET.
Selected presenters will be notified via email by approximately May 2, 2016, and notices will include the date and time for which the presentation is scheduled.

Please complete the electronic form in its entirety.
Partial submissions will NOT be considered.

If you have any questions, please contact IAEM Program Manager,
Julie Husk at jhusk or 703-538-1795 x 1789.

We look forward to seeing you in Savannah!/

Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST
IAEM Webinar: "Drought Mitigation and Emergency Management"
Online registration is live.
This webinar is offered jointly by the IAEM-USA Food & Agriculture Caucus and IAEM-USA Climate, Water & Weather Caucus.
Discussion of long-onset disaster mitigation with a focus on drought hazards. The webinar will include an update from the National Drought Mitigation Center, a brief-out from the Extension Disaster Emergency Network (EDEN) Pilot Project/Socorro County New Mexico Drought Task Force, and information regarding how emergency managers can work with their local EDEN representatives. Presenters will include: Dr. Tsegaye Tadesse, Climatologist, National Drought Mitigation Center, University of Nebraska; Tom Dean, SW District Department Head & Co-Director Southwest Border, Food Protection and Emergency Preparedness Sector; Fred Hollis, Socorro County Emergency Management; and Steve Cain, EDEN Homeland Security Project Director, Purdue University.

Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST
IAEM Webinar: "How FirstNet Could Benefit Emergency Managers at the Super Bowl"
Online registration is live.
After recent attacks in the United States and around the world, there is a heightened state of awareness about the need to protect public gatherings, such as stadiums and parades, which often can serve as targets. The Super Bowl, along with its related events, is an example of a huge responsibility for which emergency managers must prepare, and reliable communication between all agencies and personnel involved is critical. The webinar will highlight: public safety/governmental participation; the need for wide area data capabilities; the aggregation of data to create a common operating picture; and the challenges faced during public safety operations for Super Bowl XLIX, which was held in the Phoenix, Arizona, metropolitan area. Speakers will include: Kevin Kalkbrenner, Assistant Chief, City of Phoenix Emergency Manager; Amanda Hilliard, Director of Outreach, FirstNet; and Mike Worrell, Senior Fire Services Advisor, FirstNet (Former Division Chief, Phoenix Fire). Learn more about FirstNet.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/report-u-s-not-equipped-to-meet-kids-medical-needs-during-disasters

Transportation Systems Resilience is introducing Monday January 11, 2016 as “Resilience Day”

For the 2016 TRB Annual Meeting, the new Section on Transportation Systems Resilience is introducing Monday January 11, 2016 as “Resilience Day”– a day when several resilience-related events will be featured.

In support of Resilience Day, the Transportation System Resilience Section will be holding a virtual “tabletop” exercise on Resilience/Business Continuity Leadership Characteristics. The tabletop exercise will expand the current state of knowledge regarding human factors in the resilience area and will look at the characteristics and considerations that leaders should have (or develop) to ensure quick and effective responses in highly disruptive situations. The results of the exercise will be shared with all participants and will be presented and discussed at a session during Resilience Day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfKwN0vtII4&feature=youtu.be

Starts on Oct. 15, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. and ends on Oct. 15, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.

The event will be held at University of Hawaii at Manoa, POST Building, Room 723 (Presentation) and 703 (Reception)

This unique group consists of representatives from the Nepali Government, Media, Private Sector, and NGO community. Their objective here at the University of Hawaii is to learn about "best practices" in disaster risk reduction, including how to prepare for, manage and respond to earthquakes and flooding hazards, analogous to Nepal’s recent earthquake and to their monsoon seasons. The event will begin with the delegation’s update on recovery efforts after the devastating Nepal earthquake and highlights of their mission to the United States.

https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/events/ndptc-third-thursday-event-update-post-earthquake-nepal/

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Don’t delay! The early bird discount for the IAEM Annual Conference & EMEX can save you up to $100 off the registration fees, if you register by Oct. 13, 2015. Even if your travel or budget is not yet approved, secure your rate and space in selected offerings by registering now and selecting "pay by check." This is a not-to-be-missed event for all professionals in emergency management. Check out the dynamic list of speakers and view the complete online program. If you can’t attend the IAEM Annual Conference in 2015, purchase our new Digital Pass to receive live stream and recordings from many of our featured sessions.

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking comments from state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management practitioners on the draft FEMA Damage Assessment Operating Manual. The manual establishes national damage assessment standards developed from historic lessons learned and best-practices already in use by state, local, tribal and federal emergency management agencies. The manual is built using a framework that encourages local information collection, state or tribal verification, and federal validation. Previous versions of such manuals have focused exclusively on the federal role. This document better highlights and provides guidance to state, local, and tribal governments on their role in the assessment. The draft manual is posted here. Comments should be added to the comment matrix, and submitted by Nov. 14, 2015, by email or by mail to Ryan Buras, Senior Program Advisor, Public Assistance, Recovery Directorate, FEMA, 500 C Street, SW, Mail Stop 3163, Washington, DC 20472.