February 26-27, 2009
Fourth Annual Homeland Security Law Institute
American Bar Association
Washington, D.C.
Cost and Registration: $329, open until filled
This conference gathers experts in homeland security to examine past activities, new regulations, chemical and hazardous material security issues, and public health and safety.
March 4-7, 2009
Lessons from Continuity and Change in the Fourth International Polar Year
University of Alaska Fairbanks and the Inland Northwest Research Alliance
Fairbanks, Alaska
Cost and Registration: $200, open until filled
This conference highlights important changes in the North, including historic climate and environmental shifts and the effect of rapid change on populations and cultures. An examination of adaptive practices, vulnerability analyses, and innovative policies will be held to create an interdisciplinary dialogue on response to the changing environment.
March 31, 2009
First Annual Disaster Medicine Symposium
Oklahoma Institute for Disaster and Emergency Medicine
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Cost and Registration: Free, RSVP by March 24
This symposium will focus on creating emergency plans for Oklahoma health care facilities in the event of a tornado. Experts in tornado damage, weather patterns, and disaster medicine will examine mitigation of and response to tornado outbreaks.
March 31 to April 3, 2009
2009 Virginia Emergency Management Conference
Virginia Emergency Management Association
Hampton, Virginia
Cost and Registration: $225, open until filled
This conference is designed for professionals interested in emergency and disaster prevention, preparation, response, and recovery. Public safety and emergency management experts will recount recent disasters and provide insights on lessons learned.
April 14-15, 2009
Fifth Annual Emergency Preparedness Conference
The Yale New Haven Center for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response
Washington, D.C
Cost and Registration: Not posted
This conference provides best practices for emergency management planning, response, and recovery. Topics include hospital incident command systems, surge capacity, drills and exercises, and topical issues such as pandemics, evacuations, and fatality management.
April 16-17, 2009
Western Australia Emergency Management Conference 2009
Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia and the Australian Government
Perth, Australia
Cost and Registration: $750, open until filled
This conference will bring emergency managers and practitioners together to prepare for the future using past events as a model. Trends and best practices and a focus on enhancing partnerships to improve emergency management capabilities will be showcased.
May 5-7, 2009
Great Lakes Homeland Security Training Conference and Expo
Michigan State Police
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Cost and Registration: $350 before April 10, closes April 24
This annual workshop gathers local, state, and federal emergency management and homeland security officials to focus on public health, critical infrastructure protection, communications, school safety, response, preparedness, and technology. A wide range of topics will be discussed, including health intelligence, a national triage system, and crisis communications.