February 26, 2009
Cascading Disasters: How Disasters Unfold
The National Academies Disasters Roundtable
Irvine, California
Cost and Registration: Free, open until filled
This workshop aims to communicate a working understanding of cascading disasters, how people are impacted as a disaster cascade unfolds, and coping strategies to prepare for or mitigate impacts.
March 5-7, 2009
2009 National Severe Weather Workshop
National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Norman, Oklahoma
Cost and Registration: $120 before February 22, open until filled
This workshop will bring weather enthusiasts, from meteorologists to amateur weather watchers, together to discuss topics such as understanding at-risk communities, tools for hazardous weather assessment, communications technology, and the StormReady and SKYWARN programs.
March 22-26, 2009
Wildland Urban Interface 2009
International Association of Fire Chiefs and Firewise
Reno, Nevada
Cost and Registration: $325 before February 1, open until filled
This meeting will present best practices and innovations in preparedness and response and discuss topics such as firefighter safety, engaging community stakeholders, and new technology to address wildland-urban interface issues.
March 30 to April 3, 2009
Earthquake Disasters: From Rapid Response Toward Mitigation
University of Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland
Cost and Registration: $654 before March 20, open until filled
This meeting focuses on reducing the impacts after a crisis and identifying communities that need assistance to avoid future impacts. Objectives include resolving rapid response and reconstruction issues in seismic contexts and integrating mitigation into response plans.
April 12-14, 2009
International Symposium on Disaster Management
Saudi Arabia Ministry of the Interior
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Cost and Registration: Not listed
This symposium uses the experience of local and international disaster managers to improve disaster management skills. Topics include monitoring domestic and international disaster efforts, reviewing threats and risks, mobilizing volunteers, and developing local, regional, and international cooperation.