FEBRUARY 2010

Feb. 9, 2010

Criminal Elements and Terrorist Threat Analysis and Threat Assessments
Forsyth Co. EMS, Winston-Salem, NC

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4-hour Operations Level Course for Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, Fire, EMS, Critical Infrastructure and Special Operations Teams (Tactical, Bomb, Tactical Medics, etc.) This 4-hour course identifies the types of adversaries that have been identified as a threat to public safety agencies and operations such as criminal elements, gangs, extremist groups and terrorists. With the recent complex attacks in Mumbai, India, mass shooting incidents such as Virginia Tech and Fort Hood and the recent attacks on law enforcement it is important that responders and emergency planners in the U.S. are aware of these threats. Participants will understand the adversary, the components of threat analysis, how threat information is collected, and how threats are assessed. Information in this course can be applied to your daily operations, investigations, planned events and special operations.

Feb. 18-21, 2010

2010 International Disaster Management Conference
The Rosen Centre Hotel

Orlando, FL

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The 2010 International Disaster Management Conference has been designed to meet the educational needs of all persons and agencies involved with emergency preparedness, response, and disaster recovery. This year’s Planning Committee acknowledges the unique role that the myriad of first responders, response agencies and communities play in planning for, responding to, and mitigating disasters. The conference theme "Prepare Freedom's Lifelines..." is evident throughout all of this year’s educational programs and tracks. This past year has presented the emergency management community with several challenging events. These events, although devastating, have produced an opportunity to learn from adversity and serve as the basis for many of our educational sessions.

Feb. 23-24, 2010

Hazmat Event 2010
Crowne Plaza, Birmingham, England

event site | Supported by IAEM-Europa

The 2010 Hazmat Event promises to be bigger and better than ever before, thanks to continued support from Emergency Services as well as other Hazmat Professionals.  The two-day conference draws on knowledge and experience from a range of Hazmat Professionals, Industry Leaders, as well as NCEC’s own Emergency Responders. Why attend?

• Perfect opportunity to express your views and question fellow Hazmat Professionals
• Network with a wide range of professionals from various agencies e.g. Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Highways Agency, Environment Agency, Police Service and Fire and Rescue Service
• High level speakers including: John Roche, CIA, Bob Hark, Dorset Fire and Rescue, Peter Gustafson, London Fire Brigade, Caroline Raine, NCEC and others
• Case studies on major real life events.

Feb. 24, 2010

Criminal Elements and Terrorist Threats
Forsyth Co. EMS, 911 East 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC

Registration: To reserve a seat please contact augustv@cityofwsfire.org no later than Feb. 22, 2010, with agency name, title, and agency and AM/PM session. Students must be a member of a public safety agency to attend and must have proper ID.

     This four-hour Operations Level Course for Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, Fire, EMS, Critical Infrastructure and Special Operations Teams (Tactical, Bomb, Tactical Medics, etc.) identifies the types of adversaries that have been identified as a threat to public safety agencies and operations such as criminal elements, gangs, extremist groups and terrorists. With the recent complex attacks in Mumbai, India, mass shooting incidents such as Virginia Tech and Fort Hood and the recent attacks on law enforcement it is important that responders and emergency planners in the U.S. are aware of these threats. Participants will understand the adversary, the components of threat analysis, how threat information is collected, and how threats are assessed. Information in this course can be applied to your daily operations, investigations, planned events and special operations.
     Students will conduct the following:

• Define "Adversary" and describe the basic categories.
• Analyze the types of adversaries, both domestic and foreign.
• List and describe the means in which adversaries collect intelligence.
• Use threat scales and criteria in order to conduct a risk analysis.
• Collecting Threat Information at the local and regional level.
• Conduct a practical multi-agency threat exercise.

MARCH 2010

Mar. 2-6, 2010

EMS Today
The JEMS Conference & Exposition
Baltimore Convention Center

Baltimore, MD

Supported by IAEM | IAEM member discount

click here for complete details for IAEM members, including member discount

Serving the emergency services community, EMS Today provides professionals with a valuable combination of progressive education, developed by industry experts and JEMS contributors, and the latest equipment from leading manufacturers. Come to EMS Today to develop your career, see the latest products and network with colleagues from around the country.

Mar. 3-4, 2010

Border Security 2010
Crowne Plaza Rome St. Peter's Hotel & Spa

Rome, Italy

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Border Security 2010 presents the ideal platform to assess the current threats and future challenges to international land, air and maritime borders with experts from the global security community. Topics to be discussed at the event include the latest integrated border management technologies, training and requirements and inter-agency and cross border cooperation; including a presentation from the World Border Organisation.

Hear keynote addresses from:

• Thomas Tass, Executive Director, Borderpol
• Keith Best, Chief Executive, Immigration Advisory Service, UK
• Erik Berglund, Director of Capacity Building, Frontex

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

• Brigadier General Marek Adamczyk, Liaison Officer, Polish Border Police
• Dr Giovanni Siggillino, Head, Rome Airport Police
• Commodore (Ret’d) Seshadri Vasan, Head, Strategy and Security Studies, Centre for Asia Studies, India
• Superintendent Brian Muir, Maritime Co-ordinator, Association of Chief Police Officers Scotland (ACPOS)
• Julio Serrano, Fiscal and Border Command, Guardia Civil, Spain
• David Gordner, Senior Policy Advisor – Europe, Office of International Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, USA
• Detective Chief Inspector Raffaele D'Orsi, SO15 Counter Terrorism Command Ports, Metropolitan Police, UK
• Senior Representative, NATO HQ
• Ray Batt, Director Electronic Borders and Security Solutions, ARINC EMEA
• Max Snijder, Chief Executive Officer, European Biometrics Forum
• Pieter Schouwstra, Director of International & Export Business, Integrated Systems, EADS Defence & Security
• Dagmar Naumann, Airport Security Management, EU Airports

Mar. 3-5, 2010

4th National Emergency Management Summit
"The Leading Forum on Disaster, Epidemic and Terrorism Planning, Response and Recovery"
Media Partners: Harvard Health Policy Review and Health Affairs

Supported by IAEM-USA

CEM®/AEM Prep Course & Exam: Mar. 6, 2009 - details here
Renaissance Washington DC Hotel
Washington, DC
www.EmergencyManagementSummit.com

An extraordinary confluence of events, both environmental and geopolitical, has created both a heightened risk and a heightened awareness of natural disasters, epidemics and terrorism in the United States. The National Emergency Management Summit seeks to assess these risks and articulate practical approaches to strategies for planning, response and recovery. Issues to be addressed include: H1N1 Experience in the US and Beyond; Pandemic planning and readiness; Hospital surge; Supply chain management; Patient evacuations; Tsunami warning systems; Use of Health 2.0 Tools; Coordinating communitywide response; Crisis standards of care; Scarce resource allocation issues; Better real-time situational awareness; Continuity of operations; Improvised nuclear devices; School closure policies; and Training with virtual technology.

Mar. 4-6, 2010

10th National Severe Weather Workshop
To be held in the Norman/Oklahoma City, OK area

Information, registration, and vendor details will be available at the National Severe Weather Workshop Website: http://www.norman.noaa.gov/nsww/

     A gathering of emergency managers, weather enthusiasts, teachers, students, meteorologists, and broadcasters will present and discuss "A Decade of Sharing Information about Weather Emergencies, Communications, and Response." Topic areas that will be covered during the next National Severe Weather Workshop include:

• Hazardous weather mitigation strategies
• Continuity of operations (business and government sectors)
• Forecast verification measures and meanings
• Event alerting technologies and issues
• National Weather Service products, services, and outreach
• Latest in severe storm research and modeling
• Weather radar updates and technology
• Relating uncertainty and confidence information to decision makers
• EF-Scale tornado rating updates and new tools for damage surveys
• Vendor - Weather Technology Expo

Mar. 8-12, 2010

ICWE 2010: "Converge, Collaborate, Communicate"
College of Technology: Mar. 8-9, 2010

Conference & Expo, Mar. 10-12, 2010

Las Vegas Convention Center

Las Vegas, Nevada

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This event is supported by IAEM-USA. Register with code H38 to receive the IAEM Member Discount of 25% off the regular Conference rates and FREE Exhibit Hall Admission.

Pamela L'Heureux, CEM, IAEM-USA President will participate in a panel discussion on Mobile Voice and Data Communications: TH12 Incident Command - Deployable, Transportable Communications," Mar. 11, 2:45-4:00 p.m.

At IWCE 2010, make connections with more than 366 leading edge exhibitors and collaborate in an educational environment that delivers meaningful information that allows you to do a better job. At IWCE, 360 exhibitors will showcase the latest in integrated communications systems technology. IWCE’s educational component provides content-rich workshops and sessions developed and presented by industry professionals. Recognizing that IWCE brings together public safety professionals, technology end users, wireless service providers, IT professionals and dealers to learn about all aspects of integrated communications systems, our content offering ranges from the fundamentals of wireless networks to the most advanced technology.

Mar. 10, 2010

British Red Cross Lecture: "Inside Story: Red Cross – Behind the Scenes of Crisis"

Royal Geographic Society

1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR (nearest Tube station South Kensington)

7:00 p.m.; doors open at 6.30 p.m.

Price: £12

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This lecture at the Royal Geographic Society provides a unique opportunity for members of the public to find out what life is really like behind the scenes for the Red Cross when working in crisis situations – these are the stories that don't make the headlines. Sir Nicholas Young, chief executive of the British Red Cross since 2001, will be joined by overseas staff who will describe their personal experiences working for the Red Cross in conflict and disaster zones across the world. At the end of the lecture, there will be time for questions from the floor.

Mar. 16, 2010

Mass Fatalities Conference 2010

London, England

Supported by IAEM-Europa | £50 discount for IAEM Members

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This conference will help those responsible for managing mass fatalities, especially in establishing a temporary mortuary, understand the law and guidance on how to carry out this duty. This is of particular interest to local authority emergency planning officers, emergency services personnel, those who would staff a mortuary and other key stakeholders. With contributions from key authorities this event, the first of its kind to specifically address the subject, will clarify legislation and regulations, examine existing guidelines and enhance current understanding. Speakers confirmed so far represent the Human Tissue Authority, the Coroners Service, Local Government, UK DVI and the Royal College of Pathologists.

Mar. 19-21, 2010

The Gulf Coast Resilient Home Building Conference

Hosted by the Community and Regional Resilience Institute (CARRI)

Mississippi Coast Convention Center

Biloxi, MS

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The purpose of the Gulf Coast Resilient Home Building Conference is to help put communities along the Gulf Coast on a path toward greater resilience through the construction of stronger homes that can withstand high winds and water.

• See and learn about state-of-the-art resilient building materials and techniques currently in use or under development.
• Gain practical knowledge about how to apply resilient building materials and techniques to new, existing or damaged homes.
• Better understand resilient building materials and techniques in order to make more informed judgments within the parameters of existing building codes.

• Expand use of resilient building materials and application of new techniques that make buildings stronger and more able to withstand disaster events.

Mar. 25, 2010

Pandemic 2010: Preparedness and Response: Preparing the Nation

Central Hall, Westminster, London, England

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The Pandemic Preparedness and Response Conference will reiterate why advanced planning and readiness are crucial if high-risk workplaces are to remain in action, essential services kept running, and business continuity is maintained throughout a pandemic crisis. The expert speakers will explore how improved planning can reduce social and economic effects, outlining current strategies and best practice with the aim to minimise disruption. A reflection on the nation’s response to the Swine Flu outbreak will ascertain which strategies and policies worked well and what has been learnt that will fortify future plans.

APRIL 2010

Mar. 29-Apr. 2, 2010

2010 National Hurricane Conference
The Rosen Centre Hotel

Orlando, Florida

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The CEM®/AEM Prep Course & Exam will be offered in conjunction with this event.

The primary goal of the National Hurricane Conference is to improve hurricane preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation in order to save lives and property in the United States and the tropical islands of the Caribbean and Pacific. In addition, the conference serves as a national forum for federal, state and local officials to exchange ideas and recommend new policies to improve Emergency Management.

Apr. 6-7, 2010

Partners in Emergency Preparedness 2010 Conference

"Experiencing Partnerships"
Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center

Tacoma, Washington

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The Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference is the largest and most successful regional emergency preparedness conference in the Pacific Northwest. Partners in Emergency Preparedness annually hosts nearly 700 people representing business, schools, government, the nonprofit sector, emergency management professionals, and volunteer organizations. The Partners Conference attracts top-notch speakers with expertise that includes earthquake research, contingency planning, school preparedness, technology, news media, and public health. Speakers and exhibitors provide cutting-edge information on subjects such as business continuity planning, school safety, public health preparedness, homeland security, and public information.

April 10, 2010
Surviving the IED Response
Response to Explosives Incidents for First Responders

(includes live demonstrations)

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Guilford Technical Community College 8-hour Response Course for Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, Hazmat, Emergency Management and Special Operations Teams.

• Explosives for Beginners
• Command Considerations/Scene Safety
• Explosives/IED Recognition
• Homemade Explosives (HME)
• Live Explosives Demonstrations at Range Site

April 14-15, 2010
Counter Terrorism Expo 2010
National Hall, Olympia

West Kensington, UK

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This event is supported by IAEM-Europa.
IAEM members receive a 20% discount.

Counter Terror Expo is the only major international exhibition and conference of its kind to take place in the UK. The 2009 event broke expected attendance figures by a factor of 50 percent, in excess of 4,000 qualified personnel from government, military, law enforcement, intelligence and private sector organisations from the UK and Overseas attended the event. Counter Terror Expo 2010 has been developed through deep consultation with the leading industry bodies and associations and will deliver a focused and comprehensive information programme through the conference streams, technology workshops and an exhibition of products from over 250 dedicated solution providers.

April 21-22, 2010
Search and Rescue 2010
Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre

Aberdeen, Scotland, UK

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This event is supported by IAEM-Europa.

Shephard's Search and Rescue 2010 will provide the largest international gathering of SAR experts in Europe. The event will cover SAR and CSAR in the four environments - air, maritime, mountain and urban.

• Keynote Address: Admiral the Lord Boyce GCB, OBE DL, Chairman Royal National Lifeboat Institution, UK, former First Sea Lord and Chief of Defence Staff
• Opening Address: Captain Roderick Johnson, UK Chief Coastguard, UK
• Top speakers include:
• Professor Scott MacKineon, Memorial University St. John’s Canada, Canada 
• Professor Roderick Orner, Phychological factors in fostering survival resilience - Lincoln University and Harley Street Consultant Clinical Psychologist, UK
• Harold Burrows MBE,  National SAR Dogs Association UK – Searching for drowned victims

Apr. 23, 2010
Spring 2010 Emergency Manager's Conference
Co-sponsored by International Association of Emergency Managers Region 1 (New England) and Massachusetts Association of Emergency Management Professionals
Old Sturbridge Village

Sturbridge, MA

Details will be posted on the Region 1 Web Page when available.

Contact: Ric Skinner, GISP, Chair Conference Planning Committee, ric.skinner@gmail.com

MAY 2010

May 1-5, 2010
Fire-Rescue Med Conference
International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
The Orleans Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
www.iafc.org/frm
Today’s leaders in fire-based EMS turn to Fire-Rescue Med (FRM) for the education and training they need to stay ahead on today’s tough issues. If it’s in the news it’s being addressed at FRM including "H1N1: Where Do We Go from Here and Leading During a Crisis of Terrorism." We are teaching the leadership skills that will help you take charge should disaster strike. The FRM expo provides a variety of products and services that can help increase efficiencies in your department. The expo gives you an opportunity to demo new products and services all in one convenient location.

May 2-5, 2010
ISCRAM 2010: Defining Crisis Management 3.0
7th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Seattle, Washington

conference site | This conference is supported by IAEM-USA.

Call for Papers Deadline: Submission of work-in-progress, discussions, and practitioner papers remain open until Jan. 18, 2010, but submission of full research papers is now closed. See conference site for details.

    The theme for ISCRAM 2010 is Defining Crisis Management 3.0. Our aim is to look forward at the conference and consider how our rapidly changing technologies may change the way that we respond to crises in our ever more interconnected world.

    As always the conference will be multidisciplinary drawing together perspectives from across all socio-technological domains. Human behaviours are as important to us as the technologies that enable us to share information and situation assessments quickly and in increasing volumes. While we particularly solicit papers emphasising the conference theme, we welcome papers covering all aspects of information systems for crisis response and management. The conference will involve the following tracks:

• Collaboration and Social Networking.
• Geo-Information Support.
• Humanitarian Challenges.
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Intelligent systems.
• Planning, Foresight, and/or Risk Analysis.
• Research Methods.
• Standardization and Ontologies.
• CALL FOR DEMOS.
  Open Track. The conference welcomes general submissions that meet the broad objectives and interests of ISCRAM2010.
       

May 6-7, 2010

Sample Prep 2010

3rd International Conference on Sample Preparation for Virus, Toxin & Pathogen Detection

Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel

Baltimore, MD

www.knowledgefoundation.com

Sample Prep 2010 will address the major issues and current state-of-the-art in the technologies related to the important phases of real-world sample preparation such as:

• Collection
• (Pre-)concentration
• Lysis
• Target extraction
• Transfer to analytical and identification tools

Novel robust sampling and bioforensic techniques will be reviewed as applicable to biodefense, food and water testing, and environmental and agricultural sampling.

May 10-13, 2010
Disaster Forum 2010 Conference
Banff, Alberta, Canada

event site | Supported by IAEM-Canada

Disaster Forum brings together renowned keynote speakers and diverse disciplinary sessions that deliver current and practical information in many disciplines. There are plenty of formal and informal opportunities for delegates to share, network and learn. Leading experts look at upcoming issues and trends in the industry and share their experiences, perspectives and lessons learned from past events. Access to conference workshops and social activities round out Disaster Forum and ensure delegates have a worthwhile and pleasant conference experience.

May 11-13, 2010
2010 Annual National VOAD Conference

Presented by the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD)
Hilton, located in the Walt Disney World Resort

Orlando, Florida

event site | Supported by IAEM-USA | IAEM-USA Past President Larry Gispert, Hillsborough County EMA Director (Tampa, FL), will speak at this event.

2010 Annual VOAD Award nominations are due Feb. 26, 2010

National VOAD hosts one conference each year designed to celebrate and empower the thousands of volunteers and organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by disaster in the United States and its territories. Conference sponsor and exhibitor information are now available on the event site.

May 13, 2010
IAEM-Canada Annual General Meeting
Banff, Alberta, Canada

This meeting will be held following the Disaster Forum 2010 Conference.

IAEM-Canada Web Site

May 16-21, 2010
Association of State Floodplain Managers Annual Conference

"Building Blocks of Flood Plain Management"
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Presentation Abstracts: Oct. 31, 2009

www.floods.org | conference details

The ASFPM annual conferences are recognized as the most important floodplain conference in the United States year after year. With more than 100 speakers and well over 1200 participants, they are the national conferences all community, state and federal floodplain managers plan to attend. And because of that, many of the most important consulting firms and product vendors associated with floodplain management attend.

In recent years, the attendance has had about an equal number of private, local, state and federal participants from all over the United States and several foreign countries.

May 26-27, 2010
2010 Community Wellness Conference"

Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention Center

Biloxi, Mississippi

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A two-day conference addressing mental and primary health care on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, this event is offered by the Mississippi Coast Interfaith Disaster Task Force. There will be three tracks for: mental health professionals, primary care professionals (including fitness and nutrition experts, and spiritual care professionals (pastoral care and faith-based interventions). The conference will feature sessions on new mental health therapies, health screenings, innovative therapies, fitness and nutrition experts, and models for promoting healthy lifestyles in faith-based congregations/communities.

JUNE 2010

June 2-3, 2010

Crises Situations Solution in Specific Environment Conference 2010

Zilina, Slovakia

Supported by IAEM-Europa | €50 Registration Fee for IAEM Members

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The conference will be hosted by the Department of Crisis Management, University of Zilina in Zilina, Slovakia. The goal of the conference is to exchange the latest findings and practical experiences of crisis management and crisis planning, persons and property protection, risks and crises in economic environment, tasks of human factors in crises situations, and transport in crisis situations.

June 6-9, 2010
World Conference on Disaster Management (WCDM) 2010

20 Years of Progress Are We Prepared to Face Future Challenges? Emergency Management and Business Continuity Working Together
Metro Toronto Convention Center
Toronto, Canada | IAEM Supports WCDM 2010 | conference web site

IAEM member discounts at WCDM 2010

     The World Conference on Disaster Management (WCDM), Toronto, Canada, offers a unique experience, bringing together experts, practitioners, certifying bodies, service and product suppliers for Emergency Management, Business Continuity and other Disaster Management disciplines.

     The past 19 years have seen tremendous development in not only the number of delegates at WCDM but also the demand for such an event globally. There has been an overwhelming increase in the number of key decision-makers, top corporate executives and government representatives interested in exploring the latest developments and already-proven industry-related products and services.

     From the huge success of the annual Canadian conference, in Fall 2009 we will be launching the WCDM Summit Series. This new series will be a two-day event dealing with international and regional issues affecting those areas.

     The WCDM recognizes that showcasing the best in industry-related products and services; providing focused education and training; networking with peers worldwide, will help reach our goal of ensuring prepared and resilient small businesses, corporations and communities.

Please review the information provided on the conference website, providing you with an overview of the annual 20th WCDM as well as the Fall WCDM Summit Series.

June 7-12, 2010
INTERSCHUTZ 2010

International Exhibition for Rescue, Fire Prevention, Disaster Relief, Safety, & Security

Leipzig Exhibition Center

Leipzig, Germany

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This event is supported by IAEM-Europa, which will have a booth in the Exhibit Hall.

The Leipzig Exhibition Center will be hosting INTERSCHUTZ 2010, the international trade fair for everything the global market has to offer for the rescue, fire prevention, disaster relief, safety and civil security sectors. Organized by Deutsche Messe, Hannover, and the German Fire Protection Association (GFPA), the fair will occupy five of the venue's exhibition halls and its open-air site and is expected to field over 1,000 exhibitors and attract more than 100,000 visitors. It will be co-located with the 28th German Firefighting Convention. The fair has a broad exhibition offering centered around rescue and fire prevention. These key display areas have been expanded significantly. The exhibits are complemented by a supporting program of specialist forums, seminars, congresses and demonstrations on the open-air site.

• June 10-12, 2010
  IAEM-Europa Annual General Meeting, IAEM-Europa Board Meeting, and CEM®/AEM Candidate Workshop and CEM®/AEM Exam
  Leipzig, Germany
  These events will be held during INTERSCHUTZ 2010. details here

June 8-12, 2010
TIEMS 2010 Annual Conference
"Global Emergency Response to Disasters for a Harmonious World"
Presented by The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS)

Beijing International Convention Center

Beijing, China

Supported by IAEM

event site | TIEMS Newsletter

The TIEMS 17th Annual Conference will devote itself to continual improvement of our ability, both nationally and internationally to avoid, mitigate, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. Bringing together international experts from around the world for 17 years, the TIEMS Annual Conference moves from continent to continent, and this year will be held in the recent Olympics city of Beijing China. This year’s event as those that have gone before it, is set to be an exciting one, with 144 papers and posters proposed so far from authors in 28 countries, a list of which can be found at www.tiems.org.

June 28-29, 2010
Hurricane Risk Mitigation Leadership Forum Series

Sponsored by the RenRe Risk Science Foundation, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Institute for Business and Home Safety, and WeatherPredict Consulting.

Hilton Austin Hotel

Austin, Texas

Working together to make Texan communities safe in extreme weather is more important than ever. We learned a number of significant lessons from Hurricane Ike. Find out about the scientific and public policy issues behind windstorm safety from eminent speakers and experts in the field. Topics include coastal remediation, emergency management, loss mitigation, climate change, and weather hazards modeling. There is no registration fee for this invitation only event, and IAEM members are invited. To request an invitation to the Forum, or if you are interested in submitting your paper or presentation for inclusion at this event, please e-mail leadershipforum@renre.com.

JULY 2010

July 12-15, 2010
Rebuilding Sustainable Communities with the Elderly and Disabled People after Disasters
Held by the Center for Rebuilding Sustainable Communities After Disasters

University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA

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There is currently an abundance of documents, plans and policies addressing the needs of the elderly and people with disabilities in the preparedness phase of disaster. Moreover, there have been countless conferences which have examined the challenges that the elderly and people with disabilities face in emergency planning and response.

However, no significant systematic post-disasters’ study has been undertaken with a focus on the long-term, sustainable community recovery and rebuilding needs of this population. The conference will, therefore, address the following main issues:

• The status of the elderly and disabled people in various communities after disasters and the continuing need for superior research and appropriate data
• The place of the elderly and disabled people in local, regional and national post-disaster reconstruction policies, plans and programs
• The role and input of the elderly and disabled people in post-disaster reconstruction planning and implementation processes
• The roles of governments, institutions of higher education, the private sector, non-governmental and community-based organizations in post-disaster reconstruction
• The promotion of human dignity in the creation of sustainable environments that empower the elderly and disabled people in the aftermath of disasters
• Integration of the elderly and disabled people into the larger community after disasters
• The promotion of the human rights of disabled people through full participation, equalization of opportunity and development
• The role of women with disabilities in the formulation and implementation of reconstruction policies after disaster
• The participation of children with disabilities in the development and execution of post-disaster plans and programs

The conference will seek to contribute to, and recommend, future policy formulation and implementation processes by local, regional and national governments as well as multilateral agencies and grass-roots organizations.

SEPTEMBER 2010

Sept. 19-22, 2010

Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers 50th Annual Conference

"Leading into the Future ... Guided by Our Past"

Breezy Point Resort

Pequot Lakes, MN

Association Web Site

This will be the 50th annual conference over the association's 60-year history of supporting Minnesota’s emergency management professionals.

OCTOBER 2010

Oct. 5-6, 2010

Asia Oceania Resilience 2010

(AOR 2010) Conference & Exhibition

Park Royal, Singapore

Produced by IAEM Asia and Oceania Councils.

See www.iaem.com.sg for details.

Call for Speakers: deadline May 31, 2010

AOR 2010 Sponsorship Opportunities Brochure

NOVEMBER 2010

Oct. 30-Nov. 4, 2010
IAEM 58th Annual Conference & EMEX 2010
San Antonio, Texas

Hilton Palacio del Rio & Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

Details Here

NOVEMBER 2011

Nov. 12-17, 2011
IAEM 59th Annual Conference & EMEX 2011
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Rio All-Suites Hotel