Call for Abstracts
Emergency Management in a Changing World
International Association of Emergency Managers
Deadline: February 20, 2013
The International Association of Emergency Managers is accepting abstracts for presentation at its annual conference, Emergency Management in a Changing World, to be held October 25-30 in Reno, Nevada. Abstracts can be related to the four phases of emergency management, environmental impacts on the emergency management community, or ways in which the emergency management profession is changing. Authors must also submit a PowerPoint presentation of their talk. For full submission guidelines and a link to the online submission form, visit the conference website.
Call for Applications
Campus Resilience Pilot Program
Department of Homeland Security
Deadline: February 22, 2013
The Department of Homeland Security is accepting applications from U.S. colleges and universities to participate in its Campus Resilience Pilot Program. The program will aid college campuses in creating partnerships that enhance emergency preparedness and resilience planning. Six schools will be chosen to participate in the pilot program. For more information and how to apply, visit the DHS program webpage.
Call for Participation
2013 Emergency Management Performance Grant Survey
International Association of Emergency Managers
Deadline: February 22, 2013
The International Association of Emergency Managers is conducting a survey of local emergency managers to gain a better picture of activities supported by Emergency Management Performance Grants. Survey data will be used in a report to Congress about the need for EMPG funding. Only emergency managers at the county, city, township, or tribal level should participate. For more information, visit the survey website.