November 5-6, 2013
Humanitarian and Military Better Practices Exchange
GreenHumanitarian
Washington, D.C.
Cost and Registration: Free, closes October 25
This conference will discuss ways to reduce the environmental impacts of military and large-scale humanitarian operations, with a focus on identifying effective methods and policies. Topics include collaborating on survivor assistance, military engagement in environmental issues, creating action plans to address environmental impacts, reducing nonrenewable resource consumption, communities and the environment, and applying policy across military and humanitarian groups.
November 14-16, 2013
New Jersey Statewide Conference on EMS
New Jersey Office of Emergency Medical Services
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Cost and Registration: $275, closes October 17
This conference will focus on emergency preparedness in the health and safety field with an emphasis on knowledge and practices that increase the effectiveness of patient care. Topics include recognizing fatal response mistakes in mass casualties, hazardous material terrorism, responder safety during unrest, bombing injuries, using social media during disasters, and situational awareness. A symposium on emergency medical response during Superstorm Sandy will be held before the conference on November 12-13.
November 19-21, 2013
2013 AHIMTA Conference
All Hazards Incident Management Teams Association
North Charleston, South Carolina
Cost and Registration: $325, open until filled
This conference will explore best practices in incident management, including lessons learned from recent disasters. Topics include interagency disaster response coordination, the Boston Marathon bombing, National Guard resources, emergency mobilization systems, incident response during Hurricane Sandy, writing incident management objectives, and the Moore, Oklahoma tornado.
December 3-5, 2013
Eighth International Conference on Urban Regeneration and Sustainability
Wessex Institute of Technology
Putrajaya, Malaysia
Cost and Registration: $980, open until filled
This conference will address the many aspects of urban environments that work toward creating a truly sustainable city. Topics include risk assessment and planning, transportation infrastructure, environmental management, cultural heritage, quality of life, urban planning, and waste management.
January 7-10, 2014
2014 International Disaster Conference
International Disaster Conference and Expo
New Orleans, Louisiana
Cost and Registration: $300 before December 6, open until filled
This conference will examine disaster policies, practices, and mitigation efforts with a focus on private and public sector collaboration. Topics include flood planning, animal decontamination, the psychological perceptions of Hurricane Sandy, disaster cost recovery and management, healthcare emergency management, shelters, modeling disasters, and developing an incidence action plan.
March 19-20, 2014
2014 Aerial Fire Fighting Conference and Exhibition
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Sacramento, California
Cost and Registration: $1,400, open until filled
This conference will examine the impact of budget restraints on agriculture, forestry, and fire department processes and infrastructure. Topics include recent large-scale wildfires; pilots, aircraft, delivery technologies; navigation, fire suppression, rescue equipment; and emergency response methods.