February 2-4, 2010
Basic Technical Seminar on Soil Mechanics for Dam Safety
Association of State Dam Safety Officials and FEMA
New Orleans, Louisiana
Cost and Registration: $600, open until filled
This seminar covers the principles, concepts, and analysis of embankment dam soil mechanics. Dam safety issues, case histories, and the analysis of real issues will be emphasized.
February 5, 2010
16th Annual Earthquakes Mean Business Seminar
Gateway Citizens Corps Coalition, St. Louis University
St. Louis, Missouri
Cost and Registration: Free, open until filled
This seminar will communicate earthquake hazards and risk in the central United States from a geological, engineering, and emergency management viewpoint. Ways to better prepare for earthquakes will also be discussed.
February 9-10, 2010
Technical Seminar on Emergency Action Planning
Association of State Dam Safety Officials and Natural Resources Conservation Service
Atlanta, Georgia
Cost and Registration: $250 before January 25, open until filled
This seminar provides dam safety planners with skills to develop and improve emergency action plans. Seminar topics include basic elements of action plan preparation, implementation, and review.
February 21-27, 2010
Fourth International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation
World Bank
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Cost and Registration: $1,622, open until filled
This conference will share the latest developments in African community-based adaptation planning and practice. Experience and knowledge that help those vulnerable to climate change will be highlighted.
March 8-10, 2010
Fifth International Conference on Pedestrian and Evacuation Dynamics
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Cost and Registration: $650, open until filled
This conference will address the changing dynamics of pedestrianism and evacuation. Changes in pedestrian activity, development, and human behavior mean policy makers, designers, and emergency managers must be better prepared to respond to emergency events. Topics will include vertical egress systems, behavioral theory, and engineering guidance.
March 29 to April 2, 2010
2010 National Hurricane Conference
National Hurricane Conference
Orlando, Florida
Cost and Registration: $300 before February 26, open until filled
This conference is a forum where national officials can exchange ideas and recommend policies to improve emergency management. Hurricane preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation will also be covered.
April 6-7, 2010
Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference
Washington State University
Tacoma, Washington
Cost and Registration: $250 before February 12, 2010, Closed April 2, 2010
This conference boosts emergency preparedness efforts through outreach. Topics include earthquake research, contingency planning, school safety, public health preparedness, homeland security, and public information.
April 17-20, 2010
Fourth Forum on Domestic Disaster Ministry
Church World Service Emergency Response Program
New Windsor, Maryland
Cost and Registration: $650, open until filled
This forum examines ways in which religious communities respond to disasters in the midst of economic and social change. New research approaches and disaster preparedness case studies will be discussed.