March 17-19, 2011
Building Resilience II
New Orleans, Louisiana
American Society of Civil Engineers and the Environmental Defense Fund
Cost and Registration: Not posted, open until filled
This workshop, now its second year, will develop strategies to help Louisiana delta communities avoid hurricane impacts and recover more quickly when they strike. Among topics to be discussed are resilience and adaptability, creating political will to build long-term strategies, overcoming unsustainable policies and practices, and creating a culture of resilience for the future.
March 21-24, 2011
Bridging the Gaps: Public Health and Radiation Emergency Preparedness
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta, Georgia
Cost and Registration: $250 before February 25, open until filled
This conference will examine the gaps in and barriers to radiation emergency preparedness, ways to improve planning for and recovery from radiation emergencies, and how to build strong stakeholder networks. Topics include logistical and communication issues during response, reception centers and sheltering, gaps in capacity, and psychosocial behavior in radiation emergencies.
April 15-17, 2011
Wildland Fire Litigation Conference
Ken Roye
San Diego, California
Cost and Registration: $595, open until filled
This conference addresses legal implications of wildland fires, including firefighting cost recovery, fire and the Federal Tort Claims Act, non-intentional arson, and fire forensics. Power line fires, geospatial technology, and case studies from Australia and Southern California will also be discussed.
April 26-27, 2011
Partners in Emergency Preparedness
Washington State University
Tacoma, Washington
Cost and Registration: $250 before February 21, open until filled
This conference will discuss earthquake research, contingency planning, school preparedness, public health preparedness, and public information. Session topics include business continuity, pediatric disaster response plans, incident command for community organizations, and the National Commission on Children and Disasters' recommendations.
April 26-27, 2011
Emergency Action Planning for Dam Safety
Association of Dam Safety Officials
Denver, Colorado
Cost and Registration: $250 before April 15, open until filled
This seminar will cover a number of considerations in dam emergency planning. Topics include creating and testing emergency action plans, developing inundation maps, and incident command basics. Several tabletop exercises will be offered.
May 1-5, 2011
Integrated Medical, Public Health, Preparedness and Response Training Summit
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Grapevine, Texas
Cost and Registration: $450 before March 1, open until filled
This conference will focus on building relationships between public health organizations and response workers, determining all-hazards approaches to public health, and increasing public health preparedness. Topics include standard of care during crises, using home care and hospice to increase surge capacity, mass fatality planning, and evacuating at-risk individuals.