Important Notice!

The Governor’s Hurricane Conference office will close at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8th  in preparation for the move to Fort Lauderdale.  As of that time, plan to register on-site.  Following are telephone numbers for contacting GHC Staff at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center:

Registration beginning Sunday, May 11th at 2:00 p.m. (954) 765-5450
Media Room beginning Monday, May 12th at 8:30 a.m. (954) 765-5456

Governor's Hurricane Conference - 2008 Program Information

Training Session Matrix

Training Session Descriptions

Click here to download the Training Session Selection Form

The following Training Sessions are full:

TS-G1 ICS - 300 - Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents (G300)
TS-G3 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management & Operations
TS-G6 IMT Type III Planning Section Chief
TS-G12 Hurricane Decision Making Exercise
TS-G20 National Hurricane Center Tour
TS-G23 National Hurricane Center Tour
TS-G24 National Hurricane Center Tour
TS-G28 Basic Operational HURREVAC
TS-R5 Debris Removal
TS-R7 Blueprint for Safety® Retrofit Training

Workshop Matrix

Workshop Descriptions

Emergency Support Functions



2008 Governor’s Hurricane Conference
Agenda of Activities
Greater Fort Lauderdale • Broward County Convention Center


Sunday, May 11
Greater Fort Lauderdale • Broward County Convention Center

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Registration

Monday, May 12
Greater Fort Lauderdale • Broward County Convention Center

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Registration
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. - Morning Beverages
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Training Sessions
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Media Room
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Break
10:30 a.m. – Noon - Training Sessions
Noon – 1:30 p.m. – FEPA Board of Directors Meeting
Noon - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch (on your own)
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Training Sessions
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Break
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Training Sessions

Tuesday, May 13
Greater Fort Lauderdale • Broward County Convention Center

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Internet Café
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Registration
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. - Morning Beverages
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Training Sessions
9:00 a.m. – Noon – Florida Insurance Council Partners in Recovery Meeting
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Media Room
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Break
10:30 a.m. - Noon - Training Sessions
Noon -1:30 p.m. - Lunch (on your own)
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Training Sessions
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Communications for the Recovery Process (ARRL) Meeting
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Break
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Training Sessions
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. - Exhibitor Reception in Exhibit Halls A, B, C

Tuesday, May 13
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel

6:30 p.m. -       Hosted Reception  -  CrowderGulf, Garner Environmental
and Sunbelt Rentals…………………...................................… Garden Patio


Wednesday, May 14
Greater Fort Lauderdale • Broward County Convention Center

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Internet Café
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Registration
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. - Morning Beverages
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Exhibits
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Training Sessions
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Media Room
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Break
10:30 a.m. – Noon - Training Sessions
Noon - 1:30 p.m. - Complimentary Box Lunch In Exhibit Hall
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Opening General Session
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Break
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Opening General Session resumes
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Cash Bar
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Awards Banquet (included in Conference Registration Fee)

Thursday, May 15
Greater Fort Lauderdale • Broward County Convention Center

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Internet Café
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Exhibits
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. - Morning Beverages
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Registration
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. -Workshops
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Media Room
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Break
10:30 a.m. - Noon - Workshops
Noon - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch (on your own)
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Workshops
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Break
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Workshops
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – FEPA Business Meeting
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. – FLVOAD Annual Meeting

Friday, May 16
Greater Fort Lauderdale • Broward County Convention Center

7:30 a.m. – Noon - Internet Café
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. - Morning Beverages
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Workshops
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Media Room
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Break
10:30 a.m. - Noon - Workshops

Opening General Session
Greater Fort Lauderdale ♦ Broward County
Convention Center
Grand Floridian Ballroom
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Moderator
Richard Smith
Member of the Board of Directors, Governor’s Hurricane Conference
Director, Leon County Sheriff’s Office
Division of Emergency Management

Invited Speakers

Welcome
Lois Wexler
Broward Mayor

Craig Fugate
Director, Florida Division of Emergency Management

Charlie Crist
Governor
State of Florida

Craig Fugate

Mike Womack
Director, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency

Break in Exhibit Hall
2:45 – 3:30

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Moderator
Bill Proenza
Director
National Weather Service Southern Region

Invited Speakers

Bill Read
Director, National Hurricane Center

Stanley B. Goldenberg
Research Meteorologist, NOAA Office of Atmospheric Research,
Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory
Hurricane Research Division

Dr. William Gray
Professor, Department of Atmospheric Science
and
Philip Klotzbach
Research Associate
Colorado State University




2008 Governor’s Hurricane Conference - Program Committee



2008 Governor’s Hurricane Conference - Training Sessions

The following Training Sessions are full:

TS-G1 ICS - 300 - Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents (G300)
TS-G3 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management & Operations
TS-G6 IMT Type III Planning Section Chief
TS-G12 Hurricane Decision Making Exercise
TS-G20 National Hurricane Center Tour
TS-G23 National Hurricane Center Tour
TS-G24 National Hurricane Center Tour
TS-G28 Basic Operational HURREVAC
TS-R5 Debris Removal
TS-R7 Blueprint for Safety® Retrofit Training

Download the Training Session Selection Form

Monday, May 12

Greater Ft. Lauderdale ♦ Broward County Convention Center

8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.-Noon

1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

TS-G1. Incident Command System (ICS) 300 (G300) - day 1 (limit 50) FULL
TS-G2. Incident Command System (ICS) 400 (G400) - day 1 (limit 50)
TS-G3.  EOC Management & Operations (G775) - day 1 (limit 50) FULL

TS-G4. Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program (HSEEP) - day 1 (limit 50)

TS-G5. Communications Unit Leader - day 1 – (limit 35)

TS-G6. IMT Type III Planning Section Chief - day 1  (limit 35) FULL

TS-H1. Florida Volunteer Administration Certificate Program - day 1 (limit 35)

TS-R1. BCA for Mitigation Projects (G278) - day 1 (limit 50)

TS-G7.  IMT Type III Safety Officer (limit 35)

TS-G8. Tropical Meteorology 101 – The Basics

TS-G9. Tropical Meteorology 201 – Tropical Cyclone Impacts

TS-G13. The World of Automation for Emergency Responders

TS-P1. United States National Grid – day 1 (limit 50)

TS-G14. Advanced Applications in Public Affairs - day 1 (limit 20)

TS-G15. Basic Public Information Officer (G290) - day 1 (limit 30)

TS-G16. Logistic Staging Areas & Distribution Systems - day 1 (limit 70)

TS-P2. Hurricane Readiness for Coastal Communities (G363) - day 1 (limit 60)

TS-H2. Developing Community Collaborations

TS-H3.  Managing Collaborations, Managing Expectations, Managing a Hurricane Risk Shelter (limit 40)

TS-G17. Incident Management Team (IMT) Type III Liaison Officer (limit 35)

TS-G18. Multi-Agency Coordination System (MACS) (IS-701) (limit 50)

TS-P3. COOP Program Manager Course (G549) (limit 50)

TS-P4. Emergency Planning and Special Needs Populations (G197) – day 1 (limit 50)

TS-G19. Incident Management Team (IMT) Type III Logistics Section Chief - day 1 (limit 35)

TS-R2. Design Considerations for Coastal Construction ( limit  30)

TS-E1. Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®)  Exam Preparatory Course & Exam CANCELLED

TS-G20. National Hurricane Center Tour (limit 45) bus leaves at 8:00 a.m. FULL

TS-G21. National Hurricane Center Tour (limit 45) bus leaves at 1:00 p.m.

TS-G25. Emergency Operations Center Tour (limit 45) bus leaves at 8:00 a.m.

 


Adjunct Training
HAZUS-MH for Disaster Operations

This is not part of the GHC training schedule but will be held off-site during GHC training hours. For more information or to register visit http://www.floridadisaster.org/gis/calendar/view_recurring_event.asp?CalendarID=10563

 


Tuesday, May 13

Greater Ft. Lauderdale ♦ Broward County Convention Center

8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.- Noon

1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

TS-G1. Incident Command System (ICS) 300 (G300) - day 2 (limit 50) FULL

TS-G2. Incident Command System (ICS) 400 (G400) - day 2 (limit 50)

TS-G3. EOC Management & Operations (G775) - day 2 (limit 50) FULL

TS-G4. Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program (HSEEP) - day 2  (limit 50)

TS-G5. Communications Unit Leader - day 2 (limit 35)

TS-G6. IMT Type III Planning Section Chief - day 2 (limit 35) FULL

TS-H1. Florida Volunteer Administration Certificate Program - day 2 (limit 35)

TS-R1. Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) for Mitigation Projects (G278) - day 2 (limit 50)

TS-G27. Instructional Delivery Skills (G265) (limit 35)

TS-G10. Tropical Meteorology 301 – Tropical Cyclone Forecasting

TS-G11. - Tropical Meteorology 401 – Advanced Topics in Tropical Meteorology

TS-G28. Basic HURREVAC (limit 50) FULL

TS-G29. Advanced HURREVAC (limit 50)

TS-P1. United States National Grid – day 2 (limit 50)

TS-G14. Advanced Applications in Public Affairs - day 2 (limit 20)

TS-G15. Basic PIO (G290) - day 2 (limit 30)

TS-G16. Logistic Staging Areas & Distribution Systems - day 2 (limit 70)

TS-P2. Hurricane Readiness for Coastal Communities (G363) - day 2 (limit 60)

TS-R3. Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP

 

TS-I 1. FEMA & FHWA Funding Programs:  Similarities & Differences

TS-R4. Public Assistance Reimbursement by the Experts

 

TS-R5.  Debris Removal (limit 50) FULL

TS-R6. Community Response Teams & Disaster Recovery

 

TS-P4. Emergency Planning and Special Needs Populations (G197) – day 2– (limit 50)

TS-G19. IMT Type III Logistics Section Chief - day 2 (limit 35)

TS-H4. Life Safety Code Requirements for Schools & Shelters SREF/69A-58 (limit 35)

TS-G30. Basic Municipal Emergency Management Program Training

TS-G31. Advanced Municipal Emergency Management Program Training

TS-G22. National Hurricane Center Tour (limit 45) bus leaves at 8:00 a.m.

TS-G23. National Hurricane Center Tour (limit 45) bus leaves at 1:00 p.m. FULL

TS-G26. Emergency Operations Center Tour (limit 45) bus leaves at 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday, May 14

Greater Ft. Lauderdale ♦ Broward County Convention Center

8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.-Noon

TS-G1. ICS 300 (G300) - day 3 (limit 50) FULL

TS-G2. ICS 400 (G400) - day 3 (limit 50)

TS-G3. EOC Management & Operations (G775) - day 3 (limit 50) FULL

TS-G4. Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program (HSEEP) - day 3 (limit 50)

TS-G5. Communications Unit Leader - day 3 (limit 35)

TS-G6. IMT Type III Planning Section Chief - day 3 (limit 35) FULL

TS-H1. Florida Volunteer Administration Certificate Program – day 3 (limit 35)

TS-P5. Hurricane Biz – Train the Trainer

TS-G12. Hurricane Decision Making Exercise (limit 100) FULL

TS-P6. Introduction & Table Top Exercise on Florida’s New Disaster Behavioral Health Response Plan

TS-E2. State Agriculture Response Team (SART)

TS-R7. Blueprint for Safety® Retrofit Training (limit 50)FULL

TS-E3. Mutual Aid Plan for Law Enforcement

TS-G24. National Hurricane Center Tour (limit 45) bus leaves at 8:00 a.m. FULL

Tracks: E-Emergency Services-Red, G-General-White, H-Human Services-Pink, I-Infrastructure-Blue, P-Policy and Planning-Yellow, R-Recovery and Mitigation-Green

Bold Italics = Advanced Level Session

WORKSHOPS
GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE ♦ BROWARD COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
(registration for individual workshops is not necessary)

Thursday

May 15

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Thursday

May 15

10:30 a.m. – NOON

Thursday

May 15

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Thursday

May 15

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Friday

May 16

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Friday

May 16

10:30 a.m. - Noon

WS-I 101. International Code Council Storm Shelter Standard

 

WS-I 103. Public Works Role as First Responder

WS-I 105.  Florida Disaster Notification Systems

WS-I 107. You May Huff & You May Blow – Hardening Non-Profits CANCELLED

 

WS-E109. United States National Grid

WS-I 102. Responder Safety – Don’t Be a Victim 

 

WS-I 104. Weathering the Storms Together:  Prepare, Restore, Recover

 

WS-I 106. An Overview of Recent Mutual Aid Network Efforts in the Water Sector

WS-I 108.  South Florida Water Management District Has Resources!

WS-I 111. National Communications System Priority Telecommunication Service & YOU!

WS-I 113. Traffic Incident Management…A Faster Way  to Get Traffic Flowing

WS-G101. ESF 18 (Business, Industry & Economic Stabilization):  Role in Preparation, Response & Recovery

 

WS-E103. What’s New in Incident Management Team Development?

WS-E105.  Communications Interoperability – Mutual Aid Resources

WS-I 109. Florida Department of Transportation Traffic Management System During Large Scale Evacuation

WS-E107. Implementing Florida Fire Chiefs’ Emergency Response Plan

 

WS-P101. Vulnerable Population Registry in Broward County:  It’s Easier Than You Think!

 

WS-H102. Sheltering People with Disabilities - Practical Solutions for Effective Collaborations:  It’s Easier Than You Think!

WS-P110. The A B Cs of the ADA for Emergency Managers:  It’s Easier Than You Think!

WS-H109. Tools & Tips to Serve People with Disabilities in Disaster:  It’s Easier Than You Think! (REPEAT)

 WS-G114. HAZUS-MH & the Florida HAZUS User Group

WS-H109. Tools & Tips to Serve People with Disabilities in Disaster:  It’s Easier Than You Think! (REPEAT)

WS-E101. Mass Evacuation & Re-Entry (When – Where – Why – How)

 

WS.-E104.  Hurricanes/Catastrophic Events & Correctional Facilities

WS-E106.  ESF 16 Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) Response

WS-H108. Feeding the Masses – Get the 411 on Disaster Kitchens  (REPEAT)

WS-E108.  Building a Successful Incident Command System (ICS) Training Team

WS-I 114.  Infrastructure Update for House Bill 7121 Projects

WS-E102.  United States Air Force & United States Coast Guard Capabilities in Search & Rescue

WS-H103. Aiming at the Target Capabilities List

WS-H106. Shelter Databases:  National, State & Local Coordination

WS-H110.  Managing Those Pesky Furry Critters During Evacuations

 

WS-E110. Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) for Real World Emergency After Action Reports (AARs)

 

WS-H112. New Initiatives & Collaborations for Shelters

WS-H101.  Delivery of Disaster Behavioral Health to Affected Populations After Hurricanes

WS-H104. Use of Private Vendors for Mass Feeding in a Catastrophe

WS-H107. Managing & Caring for the Large Pet Population During Disasters

WS-R103. Environmental Considerations in Disaster Recovery

WS-H111. Meeting Children’s Needs in Disaster Through Partnerships

 

 

WS-H113. Hurricane Experiences Among Older Adults:  Identifying & Addressing Barriers to Preparedness & Response

WS-P102. Building a Disaster Operations Management Team

 

WS-H105. Long Term Psychological Impact of Natural Disasters on Responders

WS-H108. Feeding the Masses – Get the 411 on Disaster Kitchens (REPEAT)

WS-P115. Catastrophic Planning:  Host Community Issues & Impacts

WS-P119. Catastrophic Planning:  Tribal & Rural Issues

WS-P121. Resilient Communities are Prepared Communities

WS-P103.  Regional Evacuation Toolbox

 

WS-P107. Public Information During a Catastrophic Disaster: Florida Plans for the Big One

WS-P111. All Hazard Continuity of Operations Planning

WS-P116. Redefining the Coastal High Hazard Area – Are We There Yet?

 

WS-P122. Mission Management & Request

WS-P104. Are You Prepared?  Planning for Resorts, Hotels & the Tourism Industry

 

WS-P108. A School is Not Just a School

 

WS-P117. Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) for Law Enforcement

 

WS-P123. Making Assumptions in Evacuation Planning:  The Science of Speculation

WS-P105. Florida Division of Emergency Management Director’s Update

 

WS-P109.  How to Advocate Your Government on Behalf of Disaster Management Issues

WS-P112. Developing NIMS Compatible Plans for Volunteer Management.

 

WS P118. Caring for Vulnerable Elders & Disabled–A Template for Improved Emergency Preparedness Planning

WS-P120. National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Implementation

WS-P124 Show Me the Match!  Leveraging Volunteers and Base Camps

WS-P106. Using Technology in Disaster Education & Mitigation 

 

WS-G103. Emergency Management Lessons & Challenges

 

WS-P113. Establish and Manage County Points of Distribution – Lessons Learned

WS-G111. Lessons Learned From Our Past Storms

 

WS-R105. Two Sides to Every Story:  Media Impact on Public Perception of Disasters

WS-G115. Windstorm Related Exhibit at Innoventions at EPCOT®

WS-G102.  Interpreting & Using Tropical Cyclone Products

 

WS-G104.  Infamous Florida Hurricanes (REPEAT)

WS-G108. El Niño & La Niña:  Scoundrels or Scapegoats?

WS-G112. The Edge of Disaster

 

WS-R106. Understanding Tropical Cyclone Uncertainties

WS-G116. Global Warming & Hurricanes

 

WS-R101. My Safe Florida Home Program

 

WS-G105. Geographic Information System (GIS) Technology

 

WS-G109. Hurricane Education & the Zen of Communications

 

WS-R104. LMS, HMGP, LGCP, PDRP, CEMP, CIP: The Alphabet Soup of Mitigation

WS-R107. Disaster Housing

 

WS-R108.Economic Stabilization/Post Disaster Redevelopment: Keys to Accelerate Recovery

WS-R102. Inland Hurricane Hazards (REPEAT)

 

WS-G106. Local Storm Surge Considerations

 

WS-G110. Employee Welfare

 

WS-G113. The Storm Recovery Solution – Overcoming Reluctance to Plan for Safety

 

 

WS-X101. Emergency Services Roundtable

 

WS–X103. ESF 8 –Moving Forward with the System: A Unified Approach Roundtable

WS–X105. Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) - The Next Dozen Years Roundtable

WS-X107.  University & College Operational Emergency Management Roundtable

WS-X109. Disabilities Roundtable

WS-X110. American Red Cross Roundtable

WS-X102. Local Mitigation Strategy Roundtable

 

WS–X104. Getting Public Information Officers (PIOs) & Reporters Together Before the Storm Roundtable

WS–X106. Emergency Preparedness for Business Roundtable

W–X108. Florida Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (FLVOAD) Roundtable

WS-G104. Infamous Florida Hurricanes (REPEAT)

WS-R102. Inland Hurricane Hazards (REPEAT)

 

WS-G107. Building Excellence Using the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP)

 

WS-P114. Catastrophic Planning:  Identifying REQUIRED Capabilities & Unanticipated Resources

WS-I 110. Natural Hazard Design & Construction Criteria for Emergency Operations Centers

WS-I 112.  Hurricane Shelters … It’s Not Just Shutters

 

 Tracks: E-Emergency Services-Red, G-General-White, H-Human Services-Pink, I-Infrastructure-Blue, P-Policy and Planning- Yellow, R-Recovery and Mitigation-Green, X-Roundtables - Orange

TRAINING SESSIONS

bold italics indicate advanced level sessions

Emergency Services
TS-E1.   Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®) Exam Preparatory Course and Exam CANCELLED
TS-E2.   State Agricultural Response Team (SART)
TS-E3.   Mutual Aid Plan for Law Enforcement

General
TS-G1.   ICS - 300 - Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents (G300) FULL
TS-G2.   ICS – 400 - Advanced Incident Command System (ICS) Command and General Staff (G400)
TS-G3.   EOC Management and Operations (G775)
FULL
TS-G4.   Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
TS-G5.   Communications Unit Leader
TS-G6.   IMT Type III Planning Section Chief FULL
TS-G7.   IMT Type III Safety Officer
TS-G8.   Tropical Meteorology 101 – The Basics
TS-G9.   Tropical Meteorology 201 – Tropical Cyclone Impacts
TS-G10.   Tropical Meteorology 301 – Tropical Cyclone Forecasting
TS-G11.   Tropical Meteorology 401 – Advanced Topics in Meteorology
TS-G12.   Hurricane Decision Making Exercise
FULL
TS-G13.   The World of Automation for Emergency Responders
TS-G14.   Advanced Applications in Public Affairs
TS-G15.   Basic Public Information Officer (G290)
TS-G16.   Logistic Staging Areas (LSAs) and Distribution Systems
TS-G17.   IMT Type III Liaison Officer
TS-G18.   Multi-Agency Coordination System (MACS) (IS-701)
TS-G19.   IMT Type III Logistics Section Chief
TS-G20.   National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tour FULL
TS-G21.   National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tour
TS-G22.   National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tour
TS-G23.   National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tour FULL
TS-G24.   National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tour FULL
TS-G25.   Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Tour
TS-G26.   Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Tour
TS-G27.   Instructional Delivery Skills (G265)
TS-G28.   Basic Operational HURREVAC FULL
TS-G29.   Advanced Operational HURREVAC
TS-G30.   Basic Municipal Emergency Management Program Training
TS-G31.   Advanced Municipal Emergency Management Program Training

Human Services
TS-H1.   Florida Volunteer Administration Certificate Program
TS-H2.   Developing Community Collaborations
TS-H3.   Managing Collaborations, Managing Expectations, Managing a Hurricane Risk Shelter
TS-H4.   Life Safety Code Requirements for Schools & Shelters: SREF/69A-58 Course 3

Infrastructure
TS-I 1.   FEMA & FHWA Funding Programs: Similarities & Differences

Policy/Planning
TS-P1.   US National Grid
TS-P2.   Hurricane Readiness for Coastal Communities (G363)
TS-P3.   Continuity of Operations (COOP) Program Manager Course (G549)
TS-P4.   Emergency Planning and Special Needs Populations (G197)
TS-P5.   Hurricane Biz - Train the Trainer
TS-P6.   Introduction and Table Top Exercise on Florida’s New Disaster Behavioral Health Response Plan

Recovery
TS-R1.   Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) for Mitigation Projects (G278)
TS-R2.   Design Considerations for Coastal Construction
TS-R3.   Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
TS-R4.   Public Assistance Reimbursement by the Experts
TS-R5.   Debris Removal FULL
TS-R6.   United States Human Services Overview: Community Response Teams and Disaster Recovery
TS-R7.   Blueprint for Safety® Retrofit Training FULL

Bold Italics = Advanced Level Session

DESCRIPTIONS


Emergency Services

CANCELLED
TS-E1  Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®) Exam Preparatory Course and Exam – Organized by Martha Tripp

Monday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.          

The CEM® Examination Preparatory Course includes a review of Certified Emergency Manager program requirements (experience, education, professional contributions and more); application procedures; tips for successful program completion; overview of the CEM® exam; standards upon which the CEM® exam is based; sample CEM® exam questions; and a Q & A period. The session will also explain the Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) program requirements – it is considered a bridge to the CEM® program, and allows beginning professionals to start establishing benchmark credentials without having to meet the experience or professional contributions requirements.

Level: Basic ESFs: 5

______________________________________________________________________________________
TS-E2. State Agricultural Response Team (SART) – Organized by Carla Boyce

Wednesday, May 14, 8:30 a.m. – Noon

Are you meeting the needs of your county’s second largest population? Participants will learn how to utilize the skills and resources of a host of agencies, organizations and individuals to effectively plan for and respond to issues related to animals and agriculture that arise from disasters that impact Florida

Level:    Basic          ESFs:    All

_____________________________________________________________________________________
TS-E3. Mutual Aid Plan for Law Enforcement – Organized by Steve Williams

Wednesday, May 14, 8:30 a.m. – Noon

This session will focus on law enforcement response to emergencies and disasters as outlined the Florida Mutual Aid Plan (MAP) developed under the authority of the Florida Mutual Aid Act. Attendees will receive an in-depth overview of the MAP and the process for law enforcement agencies to request and to provide assistance during major and catastrophic events. Representatives from the Florida Sheriffs Association and the Florida Police Chiefs Association will also present an overview of their plans for response under the MAP. The mission documentation and reimbursement process will also be covered.

Level:    Basic          ESFs:    4, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16

_____________________________________________________________________________________
General

TS-G1. ICS - 300 - Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents (G300)Organized by Necole Holton FULL

Monday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
(attendance all three days required)

This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the ICS. The course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. Course topics include the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Command and Management components and how it supports the management of expanding incidents; incident/event management process for supervisors and expanding incidents as prescribed by the ICS; the incident management process on a simulated Type 3 incident and the development of an Incident Action Plan for a simulated incident. This is an “Elective” course in the Advanced Professional Series (APS) program.

Prerequisites:    ICS-100 and ICS-200

Class Size Limit:    50

Level:    Advanced          ESFs:    All

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TS-G2. ICS – 400 - Advanced Incident Command System (ICS) Command and General Staff (G400) – Organized by Necole Holton

Monday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
(attendance all three days required)

This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the ICS. The course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. Course topics include the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Command and Management components and how it supports the management of expanding incidents; incident/event management process for supervisors and expanding incidents as prescribed by the ICS; the incident management process on a simulated Type 3 incident and the development of an Incident Action Plan for a simulated incident. This is an “Elective” course in the Advanced Professional Series (APS) program.

Prerequisites:    ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, IS700 and IS800

Class Size Limit:   50

Level:    Advanced          ESFs:    All

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TS-G3. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management and Operations (G775) – Organized by Necole Holton FULL

Monday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
(attendance all three days required)

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and operate an EOC during crisis situations. The course covers locating and designing an EOC, how to staff, train and brief EOC personnel and how to operate an EOC during various situations. This is a “Required” course in the Advanced Professional Series (APS) program.

Prerequisites:    The EOC Role in Community Preparedness, Response and Recovery Operations (IS-275)

Class Size Limit:    50

Level:   Advanced          ESFs:    All

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TS-G4. Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) – Organized by Necole Holton

Monday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
(attendance all three days required)

The Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) provides an overview of the exercise process. In a cyclical process, exercises from the planning stages to the evaluation and improvement and how each endlessly builds upon the next will be examined. This class will assist in all issues relating to exercises and familiarize participants with the federal guidance and direction.

Prerequisite:   IS-120A

Class Size Limit:    50

Level:   Basic          ESFs:   All

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TS-G5. Communications Unit Leader – Organized by Necole Holton

Monday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
(attendance all three days required)

This course is designed to provide skills and knowledge needed to perform in the role of Communications Unit Leader (COML). Topics will include: gathering information, organizing the communications unit, designing communications systems, installing, maintaining and assigning equipment, internal coordination and demobilization. This course is NOT for position certification.

Class Size Limit:   35

Level:   Basic          ESFs:    All

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TS-G6. Incident Management Team (IMT) Type III Planning Section Chief – Organized by Necole Holton FULL

Monday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
(attendance all three days required)

This course provides basic knowledge for an individual to act as a Type III Incident Plans Officer at an incident, focusing on hurricane assignments. Topics for discussion are: collecting, evaluating and displaying incident intelligence and information; preparing the Incident Action Plan; developing plans for demobilization; maintaining incident documentation and tracking resource assigned to the incident. Working within the scope of the IMT and working in and with a unified command will also be discussed. This course is NOT for position certification.

Class Size Limit:    35

Level:   Basic          ESFs:    All

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TS-G7. Incident Management Team (IMT) Type III Safety Officer – Organized by Necole Holton

Monday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This course provides basic knowledge for the individual to act as a Type III Incident Safety Officer at an incident, focusing on hurricane assignments. Pre-incident and post-incident topics will be covered, including deployment essentials and primary hurricane safety issues such as: immunizations, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), electrical safety, communications, truckers’ and logistical staging area (LSA) safety, heat stress, human remains and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) will be discussed. This course is NOT for position certification.

Class Size Limit:    35

Level:   Basic          ESFs:   All

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TS-G8. Tropical Meteorology 101 – The Basics – Organized by Steve Letro

Monday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – Noon

This session is the first of a four-part lecture training series for emergency managers, response personnel and technical staff regarding basic principles of tropical meteorology. The discussions will focus on those concepts which need to be understood to assist in applying tropical cyclone forecast information to the emergency decision-making process. This session will include a basic introduction to the meteorology of the tropics, a discussion of data sources and their limitations including aircraft reconnaissance, the basic structure of tropical cyclones and an overview of tropical cyclone wind fields.

Level:   Basic           ESFs:   All

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TS-G9. Tropical Meteorology 201 – Tropical Cyclone Impacts – Organized by Steve Letro

Monday, May 12, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This session is the second of a four-part lecture training series for emergency managers, response personnel and technical staff regarding basic principles of tropical meteorology. This session will focus on the meteorological processes that produce tropical cyclone impacts such as storm surge, excessive rainfall and tornadoes. The basics of the Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) model are also introduced with a discussion of its application to the storm surge forecast process.

Level:   Basic          ESFs:    All

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TS-G10. Tropical Meteorology 301 – Tropical Cyclone Forecasting – Organized by Steve Letro

Tuesday, May 13, 8:30 a.m. – Noon

This session is the third of a four-part lecture training series for emergency managers, response personnel and technical staff regarding basic principles of tropical meteorology. This session will deal with the meteorological processes that influence tropical cyclone development and motion and how these processes are applied in real-time hurricane forecast methodology by National Hurricane Center specialists. This session will also include a discussion of numerical tropical cyclone forecast models including their relative strengths and limitations.

Prerequisites:    Tropical Meteorology 101

Level:   Advanced          ESFs:    All

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TS-G11. Tropical Meteorology 401 – Advanced Topics in Tropical Meteorology – Organized by Steve Letro

Tuesday, May 13, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This session is the last of a four-part lecture training series for emergency managers, response personnel and technical staff regarding basic principles of tropical meteorology. In this session, discussion will focus on identifying critical research priorities regarding tropical cyclone forecasting and will discuss current as well as proposed research efforts through such initiatives as the Joint Hurricane Testbed. The session will also feature a discussion of the development and use of new tropical cyclone related products.

Prerequisites:    Tropical Meteorology 301

Level:    Advanced          ESFs:   All

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TS-G12. Hurricane Decision Making Exercise – Organized by Al Sandrik FULL

Wednesday, May 14, 8:30 a.m. – Noon

Participants will engage in an interactive exercise simulating a hurricane landfall along the Florida coast. National Hurricane Center, local National Weather Service and Florida Division of Emergency Management personnel will brief the scenario and guide participants through meteorological and emergency management factors associated with the exercise. The exercise is designed to build upon the information presented during the Tropical Meteorology training sessions.

Prerequi
sites:    Tropical Meteorology 101, 201, 301, 401

Class Size Limit:    100

Level:   Advanced          ESFs:   All

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TS-G13. The World of Automation for Emergency Responders – Organized by Laurie Feagans

Monday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.                       Palm B

An overview of various technologies available today and on the horizon will be shared to build your perfect Emergency Management Toolbox.  The session will begin with an overview of how satellite systems operate and function.  The overview will address tradeoffs and capabilities of satellites for imagery and communications.  Come and learn how to better utilize your cell phone for damage assessment, new uses of Geographic Information System (GIS), see the new State of Florida systems, view how the school boards are making the most of advanced technologies and explore other cutting edge systems. This training session will assist you if your program needs revamping to compete in today’s fast paced technology age.

Level:  Basic                                         ESFs:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16

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TS-G14. Advanced Applications in Public Affairs – Organized by Necole Holton

Monday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(attendance both days required)

This two-day session builds on the foundations established in Basic Public Information Officer (PIO) by focusing on PIO responsibilities in large-scale emergency situations. Topics include interpersonal skills, effective communication in emergencies, media relations and use of the joint information system.

Prerequisites: The participant must have completed the Basic Public Information Officers Course (G290) or have at least three years experience in managing public information. Applicants will be screened and contacted regarding eligibility. Disclaimer: This course will not give you credit for the Advance PIO Course (E388). E388 Advanced PIO is taught only at FEMA’s EMI in Emmitsburg, MD

Class Size Limit:    20

Level:    Advanced          ESFs:    All

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TS-G15. Basic Public Information Officers (PIO) (G290) – Organized by Necole Holton

Monday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(attendance both days required)

This course is intended for Public Information Officers who are new to, or less experienced in the field. The course emphasis is on the basic skills and knowledge needed for emergency management public information activities. Topics include the role of the PIO in emergency management, conducting awareness campaigns, news release writing and public speaking and television interviews. This is an “Elective” course in the Advanced Professional Series (APS) program.

Class Size Limit:    30

Level:   Basic          ESFs:    All

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TS-G16. Logistic Staging Areas (LSAs) and Distribution Systems – Organized by David Halstead

Monday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(attendance both days required)

This session will provide in-depth training on the components, organizational structure and the typing of logistical staging areas and where and how they are identified. The systemic buildup of resources and how to identify, move and distribute those resources during an emergency event will be taught. The distribution network necessary at the local, state and regional levels will be part of the instruction, as well as the effective utilization of the Florida National Guard and Incident Management Teams from the Florida Division of Forestry. How the system is implemented and how individual departments participate and process requests will be covered during the training session. The State Logistics Response Center, including new technologies, will also be discussed.

Class Size Limit:   70

Level:   Basic          ESFs:    All


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TS-G17. Incident Management Team (IMT) Type III Liaison Officer – Organized by Necole Holton

Monday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This class will provide attendees with an overview of the role of a Liaison Officer in an incident and a hurricane deployment in particular. The Liaison Officer’s role as a member of the command staff to coordinate issues dealing with cooperating agency representatives is critical to the success of the incident. Working within the scope of the IMT and working in and with a unified command will be discussed. This course is NOT for position certification.

Class Size Limit:    35

Level:    Basic          ESFs:   All

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TS-G18. Multi-Agency Coordination System (MACS) (IS-701) – Organized by Necole Holton

Monday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This course prepares participants to use the components of a MACS and establish relationships between all elements of the system. The course will cover: definition of multi-agency coordination at the local, state and federal levels; identification of each agency involved in incident management activities to ensure appropriate situational awareness and resource status information is shared; identification of typical priorities established between elements of multi-agency coordination systems; and description of the process of acquiring and allocating resources required by incident management personnel in relation to the entire MACS.

Class Size Limit:   50

Level:    Basic          ESFs:    4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 16, Planning/Logistics

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TS-G19. Incident Management Team (IMT) Type III Logistics Section Chief – Organized by Necole Holton

Monday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(attendance both days required)

This course is designed to meet the national core needs of the Logistics Section Chief. Objectives for this course are: arrive properly equipped at an incident, gather information to access the assignment, and begin planning activities of the Logistics Section Chief; determine that facilities, services, and materials are provided for the incident; plan, staff, and manage the logistics section to meet the needs of the incident in a safe and efficient manner; coordinate with other sections to assist in accomplishing the overall objectives of the incident; and implement the demobilization plan. This course is NOT for position certification.

Class Size Limit:    35

Level:    Advanced          ESFs:    All

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TS-G20. National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tour – Organized by Rob Molleda FULL

Monday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
Bus will leave Convention Center promptly at 8:00 a.m.

This session will include a tour of the NHC and Miami Weather Forecast Office (WFO) on the campus of Florida International University. The purpose of the tour is for participants to gain a better understanding of the operations of the NHC and the WFO, as well as their duties and roles during tropical cyclone situations.

Class Size Limit:   45

Level:   Basic          ESFs:    All

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TS-G21. National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tour – Organized by Rob Molleda

Monday, May 12, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Bus will leave Convention Center promptly at 1:00 p.m.

Repeat of TS-G20
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S-G22. National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tour – Organized by Rob Molleda

Tuesday, May 13, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
Bus will leave Convention Center promptly at 8:00 a.m.

Repeat of TS-G20
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TS-G23. National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tour – Organized by Rob Molleda FULL

Repeat of TS-G20

Tuesday, May 13, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Bus will leave Convention Center promptly at 1:00 p.m.

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TS-G24. National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tour – Organized by Rob Molleda FULL

Wednesday, May 14, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
Bus will leave Convention Center promptly at 8:00 a.m.

Repeat of TS-G20
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TS-G25. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Tour – Organized by Lori Vun Kannon

Monday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Bus will leave Convention Center promptly at 8:00 a.m.

A well designed and fully functional EOC is critical for the successful management of disasters. This six-hour training session includes visits to three area EOCs including the Palm Beach County EOC, the Deerfield Beach Operations Center and the Broward County EOC. Presentations will include information on organizing, staffing and operating these facilities.

Class Size Limit:   45

Level:    Basic          ESFs:    All

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