February 6-8, 2011
Southern Rural Sociological Association Annual Meeting
Southern Rural Sociological Association
Corpus Christi, Texas
Cost and Registration: $150 before January 10, open until filled
This meeting will focus on using social science to build sustainable and resilient communities with a special focus on the sociological aspects of rural life. Session topics include gas drilling and water resources, sustainability and economic issues, rural food issues, and disaster experience and social capital.
March 3-5, 2011
2011 Severe Weather Workshop
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Norman, Oklahoma
Cost and Registration: $120 before February 26, open until filled
This year’s Severe Weather Workshop will emphasize hazardous weather information management. Topics include the role of law enforcement in severe weather, prediction technology, the psychological impacts of severe weather, and media relations.
March 29-30, 2011
Disaster Information Outreach Symposium
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, Maryland
Cost and Registration: Free, open until filled
This symposium will teach librarians and other information specialists about accessing disaster health information, communicating in a disaster, and how libraries can be used to support response and recovery.
April 4-8, 2011
11th Wildland Fire Safety Summit
International Association of Wildland Fire
Missoula, Montana
Cost and Registration: --
This conference will take the singular approach of examining how story and narrative contribute to wildland fire safety and research. Training and the opportunity for participants to contribute their own narratives will also be offered.
April 13-14, 2011
International Disaster and Emergency Resilience 2011
European Commission, International Emergency Managers Association, and others
Florence, Italy
Cost and Registration: $535 before February 1, open until filled
This conference will look at the challenges of building community resilience while coping with the impacts of climate change. Topics include integrated emergency response, vital resources in a disaster, medical needs assessments, and an examination of the European Red Cross Informed Prepared Together project.
April 18-22, 2011
2011 National Hurricane Conference
National Hurricane Conference
Atlanta, Georgia
Cost and Registration: $300 before March 11, open until filled
This conference is focused on strengthening hurricane preparedness and response in the United States and Caribbean by exploring new ideas and lessons learned, as well as the basics. Topics include amateur radio communication, healthcare accessibility, debris management, and utility damage assessments.