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2010 General Session Agenda
2010 Agenda of Activities
Greater Fort Lauderdale ♦ Broward County Convention Center
Sunday, May 23
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Registration
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Selected Training Sessions
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Break
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Selected Training Sessions
Monday, May 24
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Registration
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. – Training Sessions
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
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. – Break
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Training Sessions
Tuesday, May 25
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Registration
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. – Training Sessions
9:00 a.m. - Noon - Florida Insurance Council Partners in Recovery Meeting
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)
12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Haiti at Ground Zero - Salvation Army/Eagles Wings
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
Wednesday, May 26
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Registration
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Exhibits
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. – Training Sessions
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. – Break
10:30 a.m. - Noon – Training Sessions
10:30 a.m. - Noon - FEPA Board of Directors Meeting
Noon - 1:30 p.m. – Complimentary Lunch in Exhibit Hall
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. – General Session
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. – Reception in Exhibit Hall
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - ARC Florida Disaster Directors' Meeting
7:00 P.M. - Transportation to Hard Rock Casino and Seminole Paradise underwritten by Sun Coast Resources, Sunbelt Rentals and Garner
Thursday, May 27
8:00 a.m. - Noon – Exhibits
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Registration
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. - Workshops
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. – Break
10:30 a.m. - Noon - Workshops
Noon - 1:30 p.m. – Awards Luncheon (included in Registration Fee)
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
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Florida VOAD Meeting
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - ARC Association of Florida Chapters Meeting
Friday, May 28
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. – Workshops
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. – Break
10:30 a.m. - Noon – Workshops
TRAINING SESSIONS
Sessions that have filled:
TS EM2 All Hazards Incident Command (P400)
TS EM7 EOC Management and Operations (G775)
TS RM1 Coastal Construction Mapping in Florida
COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC INFORMATION
TS CP1. Basic Public Information Officer (G290)
TS CP2. Joint Information System/Joint Information Center Planning for Tribal, State, and Local Public Information Officers (PIOs) (G291) CANCELLED
TS CP3. Using the Internet to Enhance the Disaster Readiness of Your Community
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
TS EM1. Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) (L146)
TS EM2. All-Hazards Incident Commander Course (P400) CLASS FULL
TS EM3. All-Hazards Finance/Administration Section Chief Course (P460)
TS EM4. ICS 300 (G300) Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
TS EM5. Continuity of Operations (COOP) (G549)
TS EM6. Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning (G358)
TS EM7. EOC Management and Operations (G775) CLASS FULL
TS EM8. Operational Basic HURREVAC
TS EM9. Operational Basic HURREVAC
TS EM10. Operational Advanced HURREVAC
TS EM11. SRESP Transportation Evacuation Model Users Training
TS EM12. Tropical Meteorology 1: Meteorology of the Tropics and Tropical Cyclones
TS EM13. Tropical Meteorology 2: Tropical Cyclone Impacts
TS EM14. Tropical Meteorology 3: Forecasting Tropical Cyclones
TS EM15. Tropical Meteorology 4: Advanced Topics in Tropical Meteorology
TS EM16. Hurricane Decision Making Scenario
TS EM17. ICS 400 (G400): Advanced Incident Command System Command and General Staff - Complex Incidents
TS EM18. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Tour
TS EM19. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Tour (repeat)
TS EM20. National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tour (repeat)
TS EM21. National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tour (repeat)
TS EM22. National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tour (repeat)
TS EM23. National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tour (repeat)
TS EM24. National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tour (repeat)
TS EM25. NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Tour
TS EM26. NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Tour (repeat)
TS EM27. NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Tour (repeat)
TS EM28. NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Tour (repeat)
TS EM29. NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Tour (repeat)
TS EM30. NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Tour (repeat)
TS EM31. Basic Municipal Emergency Management
TS EM32. Advanced Municipal Emergency Management
TS EM33. Creative Writing: Developing Situation Manuals for Tabletop Exercises
TS EM34. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance
EMERGENCY SERVICES
TS ES1. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Train-the-Trainer
TS ES2. All-Hazards Safety Officer Course (P404)
TS ES3. The US National Grid for First Responders in National Disasters
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
TS HS1. Fundamentals of Chapter Disaster Operations Management
TS HS2. Shelter Survey Training for ADA Compliance
TS HS3. Emergency Planning for Special Needs Populations
TS HS4. Disaster Frontline Supervision
TS HS5. Psychological First Aid
TS HS6. Developing Community Collaborations
TS HS7. Disaster Response: The Good, the Bad and the Smelly
LOGISTICS & RESOURCE SUPPORT
TS LR1. Logistics Management
TS LR2. In-Kind Donations
TS LR3. Enabling Information to Support Infrastructure Protection
POLICY & PLANNING
TS PP1. Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Higher Education (L363)
TS PP2. Benefit-Cost Analysis: Entry-Level Training (G278) CANCELLED
TS PP3. Life Safety Code/School and Shelters (SREF/69A-58)
TS PP4. Preparing Immigrant and Rural Communities for Disasters: Preparando Comunidades Rurales e Inmigrantes para Huracanes y Tormentas Tropicales
TS PP5. Disaster Housing for the Disaster Survivors: What You Need to Know
TS PP6. How Do You Include Animal Preparedness in Your Evacuation Plan?
TS PP7. From Trend to Policy – Volunteers and Donations Management
RECOVERY & MITIGATION
TS RM1. Coastal Construction and Mapping in Florida CLASS FULL
TS RM2. Floodplain Management (FPM) 101
TS RM3. Building Local Leadership Support for the National Flood Insurance Program/Community Rating System (NFIP/CRS)
TS RM4. Florida Flood Map Updates and the National Flood Insurance Program
TS RM5. Substantial Damage Estimator and its Role in Damage Assessment
TS RM6. Certified Floodplain Manager Exam
TS RM7. Debris Management and Removal (G202)
TS RM8. Blueprint for Safety Retrofit Training
Bold italics indicate advanced level training
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2010 Training Session Matrix
Sunday, May 23 |
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Greater Ft. Lauderdale ♦ Broward County Convention Center |
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1:30 p.m. — 3:00 p.m |
3:30 p.m — 5:00 p.m. |
| TS EM1. Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program (HSEEP) (L146) - day 1 (limit 35) * | |
| TS ES1. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Train the Trainer - day 1 (limit 25) | |
| TS EM3. All-Hazards Finance/Administration Section Chief Course (P460) – day 1 (limit 24) | |
| TS ES2. All-Hazards Safety Officer Course (P404) – day1 (limit 24)*** | |
| TS PP1. Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Higher Education (L363) – day 1 (limit 50) | |
| TS EM4. ICS 300 (G300) Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents – day 1 (limit 50) | |
*TS EM1. will require additional hours in order to be a certificated training session. Please see the description for times.
**TS EM2. is an extended length training session, requiring registration for Training and Conference. See the description for times and more details
***TS ES2. is an extended length training session, requiring registration for Training and Conference. See the description for times and more details.
Bold Italics indicates Advanced level session
Monday, May 24 |
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Greater Ft. Lauderdale ♦ Broward County Convention Center |
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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 RM2. Floodplain Management (FPM) 101 (limit 35) | |||
| TS HS1. Fundamentals of Chapter Disaster Operations Management – day 1 | |||
| TS EM1. Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program (HSEEP) (L146) – day 2 (limit 35) * | |||
| TS ES1. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Train the Trainer – day 2 (limit 25) | |||
| TS HS2. Shelter Survey Training for ADA Compliance | |||
| TS PP4a. PIRCD: Overview | TS PP4b. PIRCD: Cataloging Assets | TS PP4 c.PIRCD: Community Arise | TS PP4d. PIRCD: CERT |
| TS EM5. Continuity of Operations (COOP) (G549) (limit 50) | |||
| TS HS3. Emergency Planning for Special Needs Populations (G197) – day 1 (limit 50) | |||
| TS EM6. Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning (G358) – day 1 (limit 60) | |||
| TS CP1. Basic Public Information Officer (PIO) (G290) – day 1 (limit 30) | |||
| TS EM7. |
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| TS EM8. Operational Basic HURREVAC (limit 50) | TS EM10. Operational Advanced HURREVAC (limit 50) | ||
| TS EM11. SRESP Transportation Evacuation Model Users Training – day 1 (limit 40) | |||
| TS EM3. All-Hazards Finance/Administration Section Chief Course (P460) – day 2 (limit 24) | |||
| TS ES2. All-Hazards Safety Officer Course (P404) – day 2 (limit 24)*** | |||
| TS RM7. Debris Management & Removal (G202) – day 1 | |||
| TS HS4. Disaster Frontline Supervision (limit 40) | |||
| TS PP1. Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Higher Education (L363) – day 2 (limit 50) | |||
| TS LR1. Logistics Management – day 1 | |||
| TS EM12. Meteorology 1: Meteorology of the Tropics & Tropical Cyclones | TS EM13. Meteorology 2: Tropical Cyclone Impacts | ||
| TS EM4. ICS 300 (G300) Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents – day 1 (limit 50) | |||
| TS EM17. ICS 400 (G400): Advanced Incident Command System Command and General Staff – Complex Incidents – day 1 (limit 50) | |||
| TS EM18. EOC Tour (limit 45) Bus will leave convention center promptly at 8 a.m. | |||
| TS EM20. NHC Tour (limit 45) Bus will leave convention center promptly at 8 a.m. | TS EM21. NHC Tour (repeat) (limit 45) Bus will leave convention center promptly at 1 p.m. | ||
| TS EM25. NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Tour (limit 45) | TS EM26. NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Tour (repeat) (limit 45) | TS EM27. NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Tour (repeat) (limit 45) | TS EM28. NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Tour (repeat) (limit 45) |
*TS EM1. will require additional hours in order to be a certificated training session. Please see the description for times.
**TS EM2. is an extended length training session, requiring registration for Training and Conference. See the description for times and more details CLASS FULL
***TS ES2. is an extended length training session, requiring registration for Training and Conference. See the description for times and more details.
Bold Italics indicates Advanced level session
Tuesday, May 25 |
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Greater Ft. Lauderdale ♦ Broward County Convention Center |
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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 RM3. Building Local Leadership Support for the NFIP/CRS | TS RM4. Florida Flood Map Updates and the NFIP | TS RM5. Substantial Damage Estimator and it’s Role in Damage Assessment (limit 35) | |
| TS HS1. Fundamentals of Chapter Disaster Operations Management– day 2 | |||
| TS EM1. Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program (HSEEP) (L146) – day 3 (limit 35) * | |||
| TS ES1. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Train the Trainer – day 3 (limit 25) | |||
| TS PP3. Life Safety Codes School/Shelter (SREF/69A-58) (limit 50) | TS HS5. Psychological First Aid (limit 40) | ||
| TS PP4e. PIRCD: Mental Health | TS PP4f. PIRCD: Haitian Planning | TS PP4g. PIRCD: Case Study | TS PP4h. PIRCD: Summary |
| TS HS6. Developing Community Collaborations (limit 40) | |||
| TS HS3. Emergency Planning for Special Needs Populations (G197) – day 2 (limit 50) | |||
| TS EM6. Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning (G358) – day 2 (limit 60) | |||
| TS CP1. Basic Public Information Officer (PIO) (G290) – day 2 (limit 30) | |||
| TS EM7. |
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| TS PP5. Disaster Housing for the Disaster Survivors: What You Need to Know (limit 60) | |||
| TS EM11. SRESP Transportation Evacuation Model Users Training - day 2 (limit 40) | |||
| TS EM3. All-Hazards Finance/Administration Section Chief Course (P460) – day 2 (limit 24) | |||
| TS ES2. All-Hazards Safety Officer Course (P404) – day 3 (limit 24) *** | |||
| TS RM7. Debris Management & Removal (G202)– day 2 (limit 75) | |||
| TS EM31. Basic Municipal Emergency Management (limit 100) | TS EM32. Advanced Municipal Emergency Management (limit 100) | ||
| TS LR2. In-Kind Donations (limit 20) | TS EM33. Creative Writing: Developing Situation Manuals for Table Top Exercises (limit 30) | ||
| TS PP1. Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Higher Education (L363) – day 3 (limit 50) | |||
| TS LR1. Logistics Management – day 2 | |||
| TS EM14. Meteorology 3: Forecasting Tropical Cyclones | TS EM15. Meteorology 4: Advanced Topics in Tropical Meteorology | ||
| TS EM4. ICS 300 (G300) Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents – day 1 (limit 50) | |||
| TS EM17. ICS 400 (G400): Advanced Incident Command System Command and General Staff – Complex Incidents – day 2 (limit 50) | |||
| TS EM19. EOC Tour (repeat) (limit 45) Bus will leave convention center promptly at 8 a.m. | |||
| TS EM 22. NHC Tour (repeat) (limit 45) Bus will leave convention center promptly at 8 a.m. | TS EM 23. NHC Tour (repeat) (limit 45) Bus will leave convention center promptly at 1 p.m. | ||
| TS EM 29. NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Tour (repeat) (limit 45) | TS EM30. NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Tour (repeat) (limit 45) | ||
*TS EM1. will require additional hours in order to be a certificated training session. Please see the description for times.
**TS EM2. is an extended length training session, requiring registration for Training and Conference. See the description for times and more details CLASS FULL
***TS ES2. is an extended length training session, requiring registration for Training and Conference. See the description for times and more details.
Bold Italics indicates Advanced level session
Wednesday, May 26 |
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Greater Ft. Lauderdale ♦ Broward County Convention Center |
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8:30 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. |
10:30 a.m. — Noon |
| TS RM6. Certified Floodplain Manager Exam (limit 35) | |
| TS PP6. How Do You Include Animal Preparedness in Your Evacuation Plan? | |
| TS EM1. Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program (HSEEP) (L146) – day 4 (limit 35) * | |
| TS ES1. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Train the Trainer – day 4 (limit 25) | |
| TS RM8. Blueprint for Safety Retrofit Training | |
| TS PP7. From Trend to Policy - Volunteers and Donations Management (limit 60) | |
| TS HS7 Disaster Response: The Good, the Bad and the Smelly | |
| TS LR3. Enabling Information to Support Infrastructure Protection | |
| TS EM9. Operational Basic HURREVAC (repeat) (limit 50) | |
| TS CP3. Using the Internet to Enhance the Disaster Readiness of Your Community | |
| TS EM3. All-Hazards Finance/Administration Section Chief Course (P460) – day 4 (limit 24) | |
| TS ES2. All-Hazards Safety Officer Course (P404) – day 4 (limit 24) *** | |
| TS EM34. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance (limit 50) | |
| TS ES3. The US National Grid (USNG) for First Responders in National Disasters | |
| TS PP1. Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Higher Education (L363) - day 4 (limit 50) | |
| TS EM16. Hurricane Decision Making Scenario (limit 100) | |
| TS EM4. ICS 300 (G300) Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents – day 1 (limit 50) | |
| TS EM17. ICS 400 (G400): Advanced Incident Command System Command and General Staff – Complex Incidents – day 3 (limit 50) | |
| TS EM7. |
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| TS EM 24. NHC Tour (repeat) (limit 45) Bus will leave convention center promptly at 8 a.m. | |
*TS EM1. will require additional hours in order to be a certificated training session. Please see the description for times.
**TS EM2. is an extended length training session, requiring registration for Training and Conference. See the description for times and more details CLASS FULL
***TS ES2. is an extended length training session, requiring registration for Training and Conference. See the description for times and more details.
Bold Italics indicates Advanced level session
| Tracks: | |
| Business and Industry................................... | Lavender |
| Communications and Public Information........ | Orange |
| Emergency Management............................... | White |
| Emergency Services...................................... | Red |
| Health and Human Services.......................... | Pink |
| Logistics and Resource Support................... | Blue |
| Policy and Planning....................................... | Yellow |
| Recovery and Mitigation................................ | Green |
TRAINING SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Communications & Public Information
TS CP1. Basic Public Information Officer (PIO) (G290) – Organized by Carl Fowler
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(attendance both days required)
This course is intended for PIOs who are new to the field or less experienced and covers 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, public speaking, and television interviews. This is an "Elective" course in the Advanced Professional Series (APS) program. It is also a prerequisite for the Advanced Public Information Officers (E388) course which is taught only at the FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) in Maryland.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 30
TS CP3. Using the Internet to Enhance the Disaster Readiness of Your Community – Organized by Betti Johnson
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. - Noon
This training session will provide participants with a new perspective on using the Internet to educate individuals, families and businesses in regard to disaster preparedness. This course will incorporate the review of existing websites and development of new disaster readiness concepts.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 30
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Emergency Management
TS EM1. Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) (L146) – Organized by Michael Hilliard
Sunday, May 23, 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Monday, May 24, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26, 8:00 a.m. – Noon
(attendance all four days required)
HSEEP provides an overview of the progressive 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 to build and maintain self-sustaining exercise programs. This training session will require additional hours beyond the traditional schedule order to be a certificated training session. Participants will have a one hour lunch break.
Level: Basic
Prerequisites: EMI IS-120.A and FEMA EMI 75-5 Application
Class Size Limit: 35
TS EM2. All-Hazards Incident Commander Course (P400) – Organized by John Wilson CLASS FULL
Sunday, May 23, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 28, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(attendance all five days required)
This course is designed to meet the training needs of the Incident Commander, Type III. The course is designed to be interactive in nature and contains several exercises designed to facilitate group and classroom discussion. It will cover in depth instruction on roles and responsibilities, interactions and communications, and staff management. It will also describe the position’s role in external and internal coordination.
Important Notice: This is an extended length training session in order to obtain certification. Attendees registering for this training session will be required to pay the Training and Conference Registration Fee but will not be able to attend workshops until Friday due to the hours required for certification. However, all other conference activities throughout the week (breaks, meals, receptions and exhibit hall) will be available to those who register.
Prerequisites: ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700, IS-800
Level: Advanced
Class Size Limit: 24
TS EM3. All-Hazards Finance/Administration Section Chief Course (P460) – Organized by John Wilson
Sunday, May 23, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
(attendance all four days required)
This course is designed to meet the training needs of the Finance/Administration Section Chief, Type III. The course is designed to be interactive in nature and contains several exercises designed to facilitate group and classroom discussion. It will cover in depth instruction on roles and responsibilities, interactions and communications and staff management. It will also describe the position’s role in external and internal coordination.
Prerequisites: ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700, IS-800
Level: Advanced
Class Size Limit: 24
TS EM4. ICS 300 (G300) Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents – Organized by Deborah Hanley
Sunday, May 23, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
(attendance all four days required)
This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). The course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. The recommended participants for this course are individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incidents or Type 3 incidents.
Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division / Group Supervisor and / or Unit Leader level positions. These may extend into multiple operational periods.
Prerequisites: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800
Level: Advanced
Class Size Limit: 50
TS EM5. Continuity of Operations (COOP) (G549) – Organized by Deborah Hanley
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This course defines COOP, explains the benefits of a viable COOP program and plan, and identifies processes, resources, and tasks necessary to implement and manage a successful COOP program. This course is designed for public sector staff with responsibility for managing their agency/office COOP effort. Others integral to the COOP planning and program management may also take the course.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 50
TS EM6. Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning (G358) – Organized by Deborah Hanley
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(attendance both days required)
This course is designed to help participants better understand issues involved with planning local evacuation and re-entry. This course is an elective in the Advanced Professional Series (APS) certificate program. The target audience is emergency management and participants in emergency support functions and individuals involved with community evacuation and re-entry coordination.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 60
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TS EM7. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management and Operations (G775) – Organized by Deborah Hanley CLASS FULL
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
(attendance all three days required)
This course examines the role, design, and functions of EOCs and their relationships as components of a multi-agency coordination system. The course provides training about staffing and organization; information, systems, communications and equipment needs at the EOC; activating and deactivating the EOC operations and EOC testing training and exercising. It uses activities and case studies about EOCs and multi-agency coordination systems at the local, state and federal levels of government. The training session will conclude with a tour of the Broward County EOC on Wednesday morning
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 50
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TS EM8. Operational Basic HURREVAC – Organized by Bill Johnson
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
This is a basic course of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hurricane decision-making software program known as HURREVAC. This training is designed for users who want to learn the basic components of the program. Students will work hands-on with Hurrevac 2010, a significantly new and improved version of the program.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 50
TS EM9. Operational Basic HURREVAC (repeat) – Organized by Bill Johnson
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
Repeat of TS EM8.
TS EM 10. Operational Advanced HURREVAC – Organized by Bill Johnson
Monday, May 24, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This is an advanced course of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hurricane decision-making software program known as HURREVAC. The training is designed for users who want to expand their knowledge and use of more advanced components of the program. This training session will include advanced evacuation timing analysis and tools for evaluating storm surge and inland flooding potential. Students will work hands-on with Hurrevac 2010, a significantly new and improved version of the program.
Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: Operational Basic HURREVAC or basic understanding of HURREVAC
Class Size Limit: 50
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TS EM11. Statewide Regional Evacuation Study Program (SRESP) Transportation Evacuation Model Users Training – Organized by John Wilson
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(attendance both days required)
This training session will provide hands on instruction on the application of the transportation evacuation model developed for each Regional Planning Council (RPC) as part of the SRESP. The first portion of the training session will cover the purpose of the new transportation model and the theory of the transportation methodology. The second portion will cover the application of the framework in order to perform a transportation evacuation analysis, including the use of the Transportation Interface for Modeling Evacuations (TIME). The training session will contain both lectures and hands-on exercises. The exercises will be performed using the RPC models. These exercises will allow the participants to understand how the framework has been implemented in a practical context and to perform the techniques associated with successfully setting up, executing, and analyzing a regional evacuation model.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 40
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TS EM12. Tropical Meteorology 1: Meteorology of the Tropics and Tropical Cyclones – Organized by Steve Letro
Monday, May 24, 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 atmospheric and oceanic processes of the tropics as well as an introduction to tropical cyclone terminology, climatology, structure and the methods and technologies used to detect, measure and track tropical cyclones.
Level: Basic
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TS EM13. Tropical Meteorology 2: Tropical Cyclone Impacts – Organized by Steve Letro
Monday, May 24, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This is the second of a four part lecture training series for emergency managers, response personnel and technical staff regarding basic principles which need to be understood to assist in applying tropical cyclone forecast information to the emergency decision-making process. This session will include in-depth discussions from a meteorological standpoint of the various threats to life and property posed by tropical cyclones.
Level: Basic
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TS EM14. Tropical Meteorology 3: Forecasting Tropical Cyclones – Organized by Steve Letro
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
This is the third of a four part lecture training series for emergency managers, response personnel and technical staff regarding basic principles which need to be understood to assist in applying tropical cyclone forecast information to the emergency decision-making process. This session will include in-depth and sometimes technical discussions of the tropical cyclone forecast process and their associated uncertainties.
Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: Tropical Meteorology 1 and 2
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TS EM15. Tropical Meteorology 4: Advanced Topics in Tropical Meteorology – Organized by Steve Letro
Tuesday, May 25, 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 the more technical aspects of hurricane forecasting. It will also examine the critical research priorities regarding tropical cyclone forecasting through such initiatives as the Hurricane Forecast Improvement Project. The session will also include discussions of the latest findings in seasonal hurricane forecasting and long term trends.
Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: Tropical Meteorology 1, 2 and 3
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TS EM16. Hurricane Decision Making Scenario - Organized by Al Sandrik
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
Building upon the meteorological information presented in the Tropical Meteorology training sessions, the goal of this session is to familiarize emergency management and other decision making personnel with the real world applications of weather information during a tropical cyclone landfall event. This is an interactive exercise simulating a hurricane landfall along the Florida Coast. National Hurricane Center and local National Weather Service personnel will brief the scenario and guide participants through meteorological factors. Participants will then make very general decisions about protective measures based largely upon the weather briefings.
Prerequisites: Tropical Meteorology 1, 2, 3 and 4
Level: Advanced
Class Size Limit: 100
TS EM17. ICS 400 (G400): Advanced Incident Command System Command and General Staff – Complex Incidents – Organized by Deborah Hanley
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
(attendance all three days required)
This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). The course expands upon information covered in ICS-100 through ICS-300 courses. The target audience for this course is personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area command or Multi-agency Coordination Entity. 
Prerequisites: IS100, IS200, IS700, IS800, G300
Level: Advanced
Class Size Limit: 50
TS EM18. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Tour - Organized by Bill Johnson
Monday, May 24, 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 Broward County EOC, Miami-Dade County EOC, and the City of Miami Beach EOC. Presentations will include information on organizing, staffing and operating these facilities. Transportation will be provided.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 45
TS EM19. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Tour (repeat) - Organized by Bill Johnson
Tuesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Bus will leave convention center promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Repeat of TS EM18.
TS EM20. National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tour – Organized by Rob Molleda
Monday, May 24, 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 National Weather Service Miami Weather Forecast Office (local 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 local WFO, as well as their duties and roles during tropical cyclone situations. Transportation will be provided.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 45
TS EM21. National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tour (repeat) – Organized by Rob Molleda
Monday, May 24, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Bus will leave convention center promptly at 1:00 p.m.
Repeat of TS EM20.
TS EM 22. National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tour (repeat) – Organized by Rob Molleda
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
Bus will leave convention center promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Repeat of TS EM20.
TS EM23. National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tour (repeat) – Organized by Rob Molleda
Tuesday, May 25, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Bus will leave convention center promptly at 1:00 p.m.
Repeat of TS EM20.
TS EM24. National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tour (repeat) – Organized by Rob Molleda
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
Bus will leave convention center promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Repeat of TS EM20.
TS EM25. NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Tour – Organized by Steve Letro
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
These sessions will provide a tour of the Lockheed P-3D Orion Hurricane Hunter Aircraft nicknamed “Kermit” used in the hurricane reconnaissance program. Attendees will tour the aircraft and see the equipment used in measuring tropical cyclone location and strength, guided by and with narration and explanation by the aircraft crew. Transportation to the aircraft location will be provided.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 45
TS EM26. NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Tour (repeat) – Organized by Steve Letro
Monday, May 24, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Repeat of TS EM25.
TS EM27. NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Tour (repeat) – Organized by Steve Letro
Monday, May 24, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Repeat of TS EM25.
TS EM28. NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Tour (repeat) – Organized by Steve Letro
Monday, May 24, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Repeat of TS EM25.
TS EM29. NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Tour (repeat) – Organized by Steve Letro
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Repeat of TS EM25.
TS EM30. NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Tour (repeat) – Organized by Steve Letro
Tuesday, May 25, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Repeat of TS EM25.
TS EM31. Basic Municipal Emergency Management – Organized by Helene Wetherington
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
This course will provide a framework for developing a municipal emergency management training program. Municipal emergency managers will share their ideas, best practices, and provide some tools to help you build and enhance a comprehensive municipal emergency management program.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 100
TS EM32. Advanced Municipal Emergency Management – Organized by Helene Wetherington
Tuesday, May 25, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This course wills overview practical program enhancements to take your municipal emergency management program to the next level. Municipal emergency managers will detail best practices in EOC resource and mission management utilizing advanced electronic tools. The session will also evaluate advanced approaches to municipal infrastructure branch management. The speakers will provide detailed steps to allow participants to apply these concepts to their own municipal emergency management programs.
Level: Advanced
Class Size Limit: 100
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TS EM33. Creative Writing: Developing Situation Manuals for Tabletop Exercises – Organized by Betti Johnson
Tuesday, May 24, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This training session will provide a hands-on learning opportunity for participants to gain or enhance their ability to write meaningful Situation Manuals for tabletop exercises.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 30
TS EM34. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance – Organized by Deborah Hanley
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
NEPA was passed by Congress in 1970 and establishes environmental policy for the Nation. The intent of NEPA is to ensure that federal agencies consider the environment when determining any proposed action prior to deciding to fund and implement the action. The purpose of this course is to better define NEPA and explain the process required for compliance. Topics covered include: NEPA Compliance, levels of environmental review, environmental laws that should be considered, and the roles of local, state and federal agencies in the review process.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 50
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Emergency Services
TS ES1. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Train-the-Trainer -Organized by John Cherry
Sunday, May 23, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
(attendance all four days required)
This course will prepare emergency services instructors to deliver CERT training to citizens within their community. Topics include hazard awareness, disaster fire suppression, disaster medical operations and light search and rescue team operations.
This course should be attended by individuals with roles in emergency management who will promote, organize and administer the CERT program and personnel in emergency services that will conduct training.
Prerequisites: Basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
IS-317 if you have not attended a Basic CERT course
IS 100
IS 700
Level: Advanced
Class Size Limit: 25
TS ES2. All-Hazards Safety Officer Course (P404) - Organized by John Wilson
Sunday, May 23, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 28, 8:30 a.m. - Noon
(attendance all five days required)
This course is designed to meet the training needs of the Safety Officer, Type III. The course is designed to be interactive in nature and contains several exercises designed to facilitate group and classroom discussion. It will cover in depth instruction on roles and responsibilities, interactions and communications, and staff management. It will also describe the position’s role in external and internal coordination.
Important Notice: This is an extended length training session in order to obtain certification. Attendees registering for this training session will be required to pay the Training and Conference Registration Fee but will not be able to attend workshops until Thursday afternoon due to the hours required for certification. However all other conference activities throughout the week (breaks, meals, receptions and exhibit hall) will be available to those who register.
Prerequisites: ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700, IS-800
Level: Advanced
Class Size Limit: 24
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TS ES3. The US National Grid (USNG) for First Responders in National Disasters – Organized by T.J. Lyon
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
This course will teach students to understand and use the USNG System in both emergency response as well as planning. Students will use maps, compasses, and GPS as well as other simple tools that will assist, prepare for and respond to emergencies of all sizes.
Level: Advanced
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Health & Human Services
TS HS1. Fundamentals of Chapter Disaster Operations Management - Organized by Beth Boyd
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(attendance both days required)
Fundamentals of Chapter Disaster Operations Management is an American Red Cross advanced course that is an interactive, instructor-led course and designed to train Disaster Services leadership employees and volunteers to perform the fundamental roles and responsibilities of directing an American Red Cross disaster relief operation. This learning experience consists of a series of presentations, class discussions and small table group activities during which participants perform in the role of a chapter disaster relief operation director. The activities require course participants to apply their disaster knowledge, experience and critical thinking abilities to the complex challenges of developing and resourcing effective service delivery plans that meet the needs of the disaster-affected community.
Prerequisite: Participants must be familiar with Disaster Services policies, procedures, regulations and guidance documents and the Chapter Disaster Plan of the participant’s Red Cross unit
Level: Advanced
Class Size Limit: 30
TS HS2. Shelter Survey Training for ADA Compliance – Organized by Karen Hagan
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This training session will teach those with responsibility for public sheltering with the information and tools necessary to survey facilities to be used as shelters in a disaster response. The training will include briefings on disability etiquette, principles of accommodation, and disability education for shelter workers. Hands on training on accessibility surveying, utilization of tools of the trade and corrective options will be included. The training concludes with developing a community action plan for providing shelters that meet ADA requirements.
Level: Basic
TS HS3. Emergency Planning for Special Needs Populations – Organized by Deborah Hanley
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Attendance both days required)
The course is intended to provide those with responsibilities for providing emergency planning for those with special needs and people with disabilities with knowledge to prepare for, respond to and recover from disaster. The target audience for this course is very broad and includes, but may not be limited to emergency managers and senior first-response personnel, special needs coordinators for emergency entities and other organizations, human services organization personnel (e.g., home-based care agencies and hospitals), facility planners at nursing homes, assisted living centers, and psychiatric facilities, community-based organizational personnel (e.g., adult day service programs, Independent Living Centers (ILCs), advocacy group personnel (e.g., Lighthouse International, AARP, Area Agencies on Aging, local affiliates of such groups as the National Association of the Deaf and the National Federation of the Blind), Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) personnel (e.g., American Red Cross, faith-based organizations). Secondary audiences may include personnel from business and industry who are active in emergency planning and professional associations in related areas, such as nursing home administrators.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 50
TS HS4. Disaster Frontline Supervision – Organized by Chad Magnuson
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This American Red Cross course will prepare supervisors to lead a team of disaster workers to deliver high quality client services and create a climate that promotes worker satisfaction. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to provide workers with appropriate assignments and build an effective team. This course will allow participants to practice coaching and giving feedback to workers in a variety of situations.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 40
TS HS5. Psychological First Aid – Organized by Chad Magnuson
Tuesday, May 25, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The purpose of this course is to provide disaster workers with the ability to offer basic comfort, care and support to those people who are experiencing disaster related stress. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to recognize the signs of stress in clients, co-workers and themselves, apply psychological first aid principles in providing immediate support to people who may be experiencing stress and how to obtain additional mental health support for themselves, co-workers and clients.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 40
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TS HS6. Developing Community Collaborations – Organized by Chad Magnuson
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Participants will gain a practical understanding of how to collaborate with internal and external constituencies to ensure effective human service delivery to mutual customers. The course will prepare individuals to establish collaborative relationships that contribute to a coordinated disaster response
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 40
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TS HS7. Disaster Response: The Good, the Bad and the Smelly – Organized by Victoria Parsons
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
Most people who get into disaster response work think that it’s just going to be a wonderful experience helping others through a very difficult time. The reality is that most response organizations spend little time “telling it like it is.” Maybe that’s because of fear that people wouldn’t volunteer or that they have had minimal disaster experience themselves. The truth is, disaster work is very rewarding and can be very challenging all at the same time. This presentation will walk the audience through a hurricane disaster with graphic pictures and video to depict the realities of the work, and at the same time, present positives ways of moving through the experience. The goal of this presentation is to expose the audience to the raw nature of disaster work so that they may be better equipped mentally for the challenges that lie ahead and grow from their disaster work experiences rather than be harmed by them.
Objectives:
- Define phases of disaster and the expected impact of each phase on survivors
- Discuss why some are drawn to disaster work
- Outline the steps for preparedness, response and recovery for disaster workers and volunteers
Level: Basic
Logistics & Resource Support
TS LR1. Logistics Management - Organized by John Cherry
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(attendance both days required)
Logistics management is critical to the success of any business process to include emergency response. This two-day training course addresses the critical role of logistics as it pertains to disaster response and recovery operations. The twelve modules in this course review elements to include Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning and Field Operations. Resource Management addresses processes to include procurement, contracting, accountability, resource allocation, tracking, warehousing and staging and bar-code systems. This course is continually enhanced each year drawing from trends in business, local, state and federal government operations in order to take in hand changes in the logistics industry and implications on emergency management. Participation for both days is required to receive a completion certificate.
Class Size Limit: 70
Level: Advanced
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TS LR2. In-Kind Donations – Organized by Mike Battaglia
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
Back by popular demand, this half-day session covers a topic which is especially relevant given today’s economy. In-kind donations have long benefited and plagued recipient organizations. There are benefits and challenges associated with commodity donations. They offer significant cost savings as well as potential liabilities. This instructor-led session is based on an official Red Cross course and will explore the mechanics of evaluating, accepting, storing and distributing donated commodities. It is an essential session for any governmental, faith-based and non-governmental organization that will potentially receive in-kind donations.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 20
TS LR3. Enabling Information to Support Infrastructure Protection – Organized by John Wilson
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
Learn how Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Infrastructure Protection can facilitate/enable state & local jurisdictions, other Federal agencies and industry partners implement infrastructure protection activities, capabilities and programs to meet their unique individual, asset, local or regional needs including DHS enterprise solutions for the collection, protection and sharing of infrastructure data. Topics will include:
- Homeland Infrastructure Foundation Level Data (HIFLD)
- DHS Earth
- Remote sensing coordination, tools and products
- Critical Infrastructure/Key Resource (CIKR) Asset Protection Technical Assistance Program (CAPTAP)
- Automated Critical Asset Management System (ACAMS)
Level: Basic
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Policy & Planning
TS PP1. Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Higher Education (L363) – Organized by Dave Bujak
Sunday, May 23, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
(attendance all four days required)
The purpose of this training is to provide institutions of higher education with knowledge and planning strategies to better protect lives, property, and operations more effectively and efficiently within the context of comprehensive emergency management. This brand new resident course is being offered by the FEMA Emergency Management Institute for the first time in Florida, and only the sixth time nationally. The primary audience for this 3-day training is personnel from institutions of higher education who have responsibilities for creating, reviewing, implementing, and exercising EOPs. This includes personnel with the direct responsibility for emergency management as well as other campus personnel who may serve as members of the planning team. The people who need to be trained are those who traditionally have experience in response strategies vs. planning strategies, and who have minimal experience in emergency management planning for institutions of higher education. Secondary audiences include stakeholders from the surrounding community, administrators and faculty. Applicants are subject to screening and approval by FEMA. Advance registration is required.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 50
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TS PP3. Life Safety Code/School and Shelters (SREF/69A-58) – Organized by Ed Kessler
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. - Noon
Schools are often used for shelters. Why? Why do they build a school the way they do?
Learn what criteria are used for determining what an adequate location for a storm shelter is. Learn about code requirements for shelters.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 50
TS PP4. Preparing Immigrant and Rural Communities for Disasters: Preparando Comunidades Rurales e Inmigrantes para Huracanes y Tormentas Tropicales – Organized by Marcus Hepburn
A comprehensive series of courses specifically designed for training trainers to deliver disaster preparedness education to immigrant and rural communities. This will include: review of the challenges in addressing the emergency management needs of these communities; cataloging community assets; the CERT model in rural settings; disaster preparedness for the local church or congregation; technological hazards in farm communities; and family disaster planning. A case study will be presented showcasing the development and growth of a community-based disaster preparedness project in a predominantly rural-agricultural community. The course will conclude with a panel discussion on best practices and lessons learned. All modules will have participant materials in English and Spanish and, where applicable, in Haitian Creole. Presentations will be bi-lingual.
Level: Basic
TS PP4a. Preparing Immigrant and Rural Communities for Disasters: Introduction and the Special Challenges of Immigrant and Rural Community Disaster Preparedness Outreach and Education – Organized by Marcus Hepburn
Preparando Comunidades Rurales e Inmigrantes para Huracanes y Tormentas Tropicales
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
This module is the introductory class for the 8-session course on disaster preparedness for immigrant and rural communities, particularly farm workers and non-English-speaking populations. This session will review the individual course modules (each of which can be taken as a stand-alone training module) and discuss the special challenges of addressing the disaster preparedness needs of these populations. It will also discuss the special challenges of for these often overlooked populations.
Level: Basic
ITS PP4b. Preparing Immigrant and Rural Communities for Disaster, Step One: Cataloging Community Assets – Organized by Marcus Hepburn
Preparando Comunidades Rurales e Inmigrantes para Huracanes y Tormentas Tropicales - Modulo B
Monday, May 24, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
This class will train participants on the importance of cataloguing community assets as a first step in effective community-based disaster preparedness. Participants will learn the techniques and technologies necessary for comprehensive community asset mapping. This is a bi-lingual presentation. Materials will be in English and Spanish.
Level: Basic
TS PP4c. The Community Arise Disaster Preparedness Training Curriculum – Organized by Marcus Hepburn
Preparando Comunidades Rurales e Inmigrantes para Huracanes y Tormentas Tropicales - Modulo C
Monday, May 24, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
This course will present, in a train-the-trainer format, the national Community Arise disaster preparedness training curricula of Church World Services by trained facilitators from the CWS. This will include introduction to disaster preparedness, church-congregation disaster planning, disaster case management, and other important elements of disaster preparedness and response. Participants will become familiar with the Community Arise curricula and gain proficiency in its use and applicability. This is a bi-lingual presentation. Materials will be in English and Spanish.
Level: Basic
TS PP4d. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Building Block – Organized by Marcus Hepburn
Preparando Comunidades Rurales e Inmigrantes para Huracanes y Tormentas Tropicales - Modulo D
Monday, May 24, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) can play a critical role in the initial organizing of an integrated community-based approach to emergency management. This class will focus on the practical steps in introducing the CERT model for immigrant populations and the challenges that must be overcome. Emphasis on formation of citizen CERT teams, with examples, will be presented from urban and rural communities. This is a bi-lingual presentation. Materials will be in English and Spanish.
Level: Basic
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TS PP4e. Preparing Rural Communities for Hurricanes: Disaster Health for the Community Response Team – Organized by Marcus Hepburn
Preparando Comunidades Rurales e Inmigrantes para Huracanes y Tormentas Tropicales - Modulo E
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
This course will discuss issues pertaining to disaster health. A particular focus will be on responders' well being before, during and after response to disasters. Practical steps on how to attain a high level of disaster health will be outlined. Developed by the Center for Disaster & Extreme Event Preparedness (DEEP) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, the course will be targeted to persons or teams with a disaster response role.
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TS PP4f. Disaster Preparedness for the Haitian Population – Organized by Marcus Hepburn
Preparando Comunidades Rurales e Inmigrantes para Huracanes y Tormentas Tropicales - Modulo F
Tuesday, May 25, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
This course will be a basic disaster preparedness course aimed at the Haitian population. It will focus on training community leaders on preparing for a disaster in a community and for organizing disaster response. Presenters will cover the range of disaster preparedness curriculums available. Bi-lingual competency (English/Creole) during presentation. Materials will be in English with limited materials in Haitian Creole.
Level: Basic
TS PP4g. Northwest Volusia County Case Study – Community Disaster Response Group – Organized by Marcus Hepburn
Grupo Comunitario de Respuesta a Desastres (GCRD)
Tuesday, May 25, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
A presentation on how a Hispanic immigrant rural community in rural Volusia County formed a disaster communication network. Community Emergency Response Trainings (CERT) were conducted and other contributions were made to enhance the disaster preparedness and response capability of its citizens. The presentation includes the efforts of the county’s Multicultural Communications Taskforce, and the community’s own grassroots effort to form a Community Disaster Response Group, or Grupo Comunitario de Respuesta a Desastres (GCRD). This bottom-up community-based model could be used in diverse areas of Florida to improve disaster communications, preparedness and response capabilities.
Level: Basic
TS PP4h. Meeting the Challenges of Disaster Preparedness for Immigrant and Rural Communities: A Summary of Lessons Learned and Best Practices – Organized by Marcus Hepburn
Preparando Comunidades Rurales e Inmigrantes para Huracanes y Tormentas Tropicales - Modulo I
Tuesday, May 25, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This presentation, conducted by an expert panel, will focus on the lessons learned and best practices covered throughout the other modules of this training track on preparing immigrant and rural communities for disasters. Special focus will be on identifying the unique challenges of meeting the needs of these populations and a summary review of the wide variety of culturally-sensitive materials, curricula, and training available for group usage. The Panel will review the strengths and weaknesses of the training track and solicit comments from participants and attendees for future improvements.
Level: Basic
TS PP5. Disaster Housing for the Disaster Survivors: What You Need to Know – Organized by Cicero Hartsfield
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
State, federal and local representatives share information on planning the transition of sheltered disaster survivors to interim and long term housing. Local officials will provide information on case management and the intake process, plus the disaster housing assistance process including information on CDBG, SHIP, HOME and HMGP funds for rehabilitation, new construction and mitigation. State and federal representatives will discuss the disaster housing process including roles and responsibilities for disaster housing stakeholders. Are you prepared? Get your house in order!
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 60
TS PP6. How Do You Include Animal Preparedness in Your Evacuation Plan? -Organized by Laurie Feagans
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
Evacuations aren’t just about moving and sheltering people – don’t forget to plan for their pets (large and small). This session will provide information on coordinated state and federal response capabilities, as well as answer questions related to new laws and directives on animal sheltering and care. The program will include information on state resources available and the realities of emergency animal care.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 30
TS PP7. From Trend to Policy – Volunteers and Donations Management – Organized by Cicero Hartsfield
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
This session will present how local best practices become statewide target capabilities in the new voluntary ESF 15 Accreditation and ESF 15 Support Agency Certification Programs. Learn how planning, policy, documentation and local ESF 15 exercises can reap statewide recognition and financial benefits from several sources.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 60
Recovery & Mitigation
TS RM1. Coastal Construction and Mapping in Florida – Organized by Betti Johnson CLASS FULL
Sunday, May 23, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Best practices and clarifications for Florida’s unique Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) regulations and how they interface with National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) V Zones and sometimes AE Zone designations.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 35
TS RM2. Floodplain Management (FPM) 101 – Organized by Betti Johnson
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
FPM 101 is an introductory course on floodplain management and the NFIP. This course may also be used for educating interested parties (general public, local officials, and collaboration partners). Modules include NFIP Basics and Compliance; Maps & Flood Insurance Studies; Floodplain Manager’s Role, Sidebar – Residential Substantial Damage Estimate; Side-bar Elevation Certificates; the Future of Floodplain Management and Flood Insurance.
Level: Advanced
Class Size Limit: 35
TS RM3. Building Local Leadership Support for the National Flood Insurance Program/Community Rating System (NFIP/CRS) – Organized by Betti Johnson
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Support of local leadership is vital to the success of floodplain management and to building strong and resilient communities. This session is offered as a forum for highlighting the roles of local leadership including community ownership of flood risk, leadership “heroism”, and the positive and negative impacts of political decisions. Building Local Leadership Support will cover understanding the value of community participation in the NFIP and the CRS. Open discussion will solicit experiences and opinions regarding how decisions have impacted, can impact, or should impact local constituencies.
Level: Basic
TS RM4. Florida Flood Map Updates and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) – Organized by Betti Johnson
Tuesday, May 25, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Many communities in Florida have either ended a flood map update to digital or are in the midst of updating or have just begun the process. This session will review the FEMA process, updates, share experiences, as well as provide for technical expertise as these updates impact the NFIP and the federal flood insurance coverage and premiums of constituents. This forum will provide an opportunity for participants to share their experiences as time permits.
Level: Basic
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TS RM5. Substantial Damage Estimator and its Role in Damage Assessment – Organized by Betti Johnson
Tuesday, May 25, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The purpose of this training will be to provide guidance on what information and data is needed to make a substantial damage determination using FEMA’s Substantial (>50%) Damage Estimator. There will be a discussion on the community official’s role in the determination, a demonstration of the estimator, tips on establishing community procedures, discussion on the determination’s implications on flood insurance, and an hands-on exercise of how to determine substantial damage.
Who should attend: Those involved with the emergency response as it relates to rebuilding, permitting and enforcing the NFIP and local regulations and codes following a disaster.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 35
TS RM6. Certified Floodplain Manager Exam – Organized by Betti Johnson
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
The conference provides an opportunity for floodplain management professionals to take the Certified Floodplain Manager Exam administered by the Association of State Floodplain Managers and the Florida Floodplain Managers Association. Applicants must register prior to the test with the ASFPM (Association State Floodplain Management) at www.floods.org
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 35
TS RM7. Debris Management and Removal (G202) – Organized by Deborah Hanley
Monday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(attendance both days required)
This two day course provides an overview of issues and recommended actions necessary to plan for, respond to, and recover from debris-generating events.
This course is designed for state, local and tribal personnel at all levels as well as public works directors, their staff and waste management personnel.
Level: Basic
Class Size Limit: 75
TS RM8. Blueprint for Safety Retrofit Training – Organized by Leslie Chapman-Henderson
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
This training uses dynamic animation and photographic evidence to offer, not only an understanding of retrofitting techniques, but step-by-step instructions for their implementation. Attendees will receive a free Contractor’s Field Manual plus 4 hours of continuing education credits with DBPR (Course # 0010815/Provider # 0001722)
Level: Basic
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WORKSHOPS
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
WS BI 101. ESF-18 Business Function – Engaging Business and Industry in Successful Response and Recovery – Organized by Mickie Valente
WS BI 102. Employing Technology for Economic Recovery and Response – Organized by Mickie Valente
WS BI 103. Business Planning for All Hazards – Organized by Mickie Valente
COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC INFORMATION
WS CP101. How to Build Business Relationships with Elected Officials, Because Disaster Preparedness Depends on it! – Organized by John Wilson
WS CP102. The Great Hurricane Blowout: Hurricane Preparedness Through Entertainment – Organized by Leslie Chapman-Henderson
WS CP103. Emergency Communications in Times of Crisis – Organized by Rebecca Cason
WS CP104. Regional Domestic Security Task Force (RDSTF) JIS/JIC Protocols Update – Organized by Carl Fowler
WS CP105. Media at the National Hurricane Center (NHC): Now and Into the Future – Organized by Steve Letro
WS CP106. Communicating Flood Risks: Hurricane Season and Beyond – Organized by Leslie Chapman-Henderson
WS CP107. Learning from Crisis Communications: Haiti and other Disasters – Organized by Carl Fowler
WS CP108. Lessons Learned in Public Communications for H1N1 – Organized by Carl Fowler
WS CP109. Seasonal Hurricane Forecasts: What They Can…and Cannot Tell You – Organized by Steve Letro
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
WS EM101. Overview of Office of Secure Transportation Mission and Capabilities – Organized by Dean Kelly
WS EM102. University and College Roundtable – Organized by Dave Bujak
WS EM103. Inland Hurricane Hazards – Organized by Dan Noah
WS EM104. Director’s Roundtable – Organized by John Cherry
WS EM105. HURREVAC 2010 – Organized by Bill Johnson
WS EM106. Decision Support Services Offered by your Local NWS – Organized by Dan Noah
WS EM107. Beyond El Niño: Even More Factors that Influence Hurricane Frequency – Organized by Steve Letro
WS EM108. Student Roundtable – Organized by Helene Wetherington
WS EM109. HAZUS-MH Technology to Support Hurricane Preparedness and Response – Organized by Harold Joyner
WS EM110. Emergency Management Partnerships between the County and its Cities Roundtable – Organized by Carl Fowler
WS EM111. Emergency Management in Education: Are K-12 and Higher Ed the Same? – Organized by Richard Smith
WS EM112. Host Community Impacts – Organized by Helene Wetherington
WS EM113. Local Storm Surge Considerations – Organized by Al Sandrik
WS EM114. Protecting the Brains of the Operation: Enhancing Your EOC – Organized by Bill Johnson
WS EM115. Tips on Getting Started toward Your Accreditation Through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) – Organized by Laurie Feagans
WS EM116. Atlantic Basin Hurricane Prediction and the 2010 Hurricane Forecast – Organized by Richard Smith
WS EM117. WebEOC® as a Regional Collaboration Tool – Organized by Bill Johnson
WS EM118. WebEOC® Users Group – Organized by Bill Johnson
Organized by Dan Noah
WS EM119. Disasters and Dialysis – Organized by Michael Hilliard
EMERGENCY SERVICES
WS ES101. Responder Safety – Don’t Become a Victim Too – Organized by Anthony Broom
WS ES102. Rapid Reconnaissance and Information Flow in Disasters – Organized by Dean Kelly
WS ES103. Intelligence Forward: How to Look and See Ahead in a Disaster - Organized by Dean Kelly
WS ES104. The Ins and Outs, Ups and Downs of Reverse Laning – Organized by Ashley Davis
WS ES105. Roundtable Discussion with the State ESF-4/9, FFCA SERP and FASAR Leadership – Organized by T.J. Lyon
WS ES106. E-Plan – HazMat Database for Investigation, Planning and Response – Organized by TJ Lyon
WS ES107. Expanding Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) within your Community – Organized by John Cherry
WS ES108. Introduction to the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association Statewide Emergency Response Plan (SERP) – Organized by T.J. Lyon
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
WS HS101. American Red Cross Roundtable – A New Direction – Organized by Mike Battaglia
WS HS102. The New Context for Disaster Case Management (DCM) in Florida – Organized by Marcus Hepburn
WS HS103. Dealing With Desperate People During Desperate Times – Organized by Victoria Parsons
WS HS104. Disabilities Roundtable - Organized by John Cherry
WS HS105. Informing the Public about Sheltering – Organized by Mike Battaglia
WS HS106. Funding Opportunity – Social Services Flock Grant for NGOs – Organized by Cicero Hartsfield
WS HS107. VOAD/COAD Roundtable – Organized by Cicero Hartsfield
WS HS108. Long-Term Recovery – Helping the Disaster Survivors! – Organized by Cicero Hartsfield
WS HS109. Development of National Standards for Mass Care and Emergency Assistance – Organized by Beth Boyd
WS HS110. Caring for Vulnerable Elders During a Disaster: Nursing Homes and ALFs in Florida’s Emergency Management Framework – Organized by Marcus Hepburn
WS HS111. Mass Care Shelter Challenges 2010 Roundtable – Organized by Chad Magnuson
WS HS112. Bulk Distribution – Organized by Beth Boyd
WS HS113. Get Ready, Get Set, Get Reimbursed! - Organized by Cicero Hartsfield
LOGISTICS & RESOURCE SUPPORT
WS LR101. What’s Cooking at the Federal Level? Disaster Purchasing, Crisis Action and Incident Action Planning During Major Disasters – Organized by John Wilson
WS LR102. Logistics and Resource Management – ESCs/DRCs - Organized by John Cherry
WS LR103. Emergency Power for School Shelters – Organized by John Cherry
POLICY & PLANNING
WS PP101. Statewide Regional Evacuation Study Update – Organized by John Cherry
WS PP102. The Next Decade of Disaster Safety: Realizing the Synergy Between Sustainability and Mitigation – Organized by Leslie Chapman-Henderson
WS PP103. Best Practices in Developing Hot Washes, After Action Review, Critiques and Debriefings – Organized by Mike Battaglia
WS PP104. Understanding Tropical Cyclone Uncertainties – Organized by Rob Molleda
WS PP105. Coming Together for a Tabletop Exercise – Organized by Lori Vun Kannon
WS PP106. Elected Officials’ Workshop – Organized by John Cherry
WS PP107. Getting Your Insurance Claim to the Front of the Line: How Insurers Help You as You Help Others – Organized by Harold Joyner
WS PP108. Preparing Rural and Immigrant Communities for Hurricanes and Tropical Storms – Organized by Marcus Hepburn
WS PP109. Legislative Policy and Budget Update Workshop – Organized by John Cherry
WS PP110. Evolving the CEMP Compliance Criteria – Organized by Helene Wetherington
RECOVERY & MITIGATION
WS RM101. Building Community Resiliency into Pre and Post-Disaster Planning – Organized by Mickie Valente
WS RM102. CEMP, LMS and PDRP: The Building Blocks of Emergency Management – Organized by Betti Johnson
WS RM103. Using GIS Based Damage Assessment Tools to Improve Situational Awareness – Organized by John Wilson
WS RM104. Disaster Housing Workshop – Organized by John Cherry
2009 Workshop Matrix
Greater Ft. Lauderdale ♦ Broward County Convention Center (enrollment for individual workshops is not necessary) |
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Thursday |
Thursday May 27 10:30 a.m. – Noon |
Thursday May 27 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Thursday May 27 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Friday May 28 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Friday May 28 10:30 a.m. - Noon |
| WS EM101. Overview of Office of Secure Transportation Mission & Capabilities | WS ES103. Intelligence Forward: How to Look & See Ahead in a Disaster | WS CP103. Emergency Communications in Times of Crisis | WS PP105. Coming Together for a Tabletop Exercise | WS CP106. Communicating Flood Risks: Hurricane Season & Beyond | WS ES107. Expanding Community Emergency Response Teams within your Community |
| WS BI 101. ESF-18 Business Function – Engaging Business & Industry in Successful Response and Recovery | WS BI 102. Employing Technology for Economic Recovery & Response | WS BI 103. Business Planning for All Hazards | WS RM101. Building Community Resiliency into Pre & Post-Disaster Planning |
WS RM102. CEMP, LMS and PDRP: The Building Blocks of Emergency Management | WS ES108. Introduction to the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association Statewide Emergency Response Plan (SERP) |
| WS HS101. American Red Cross Roundtable – A New Direction | WS HS104. Disabilities Roundtable | WS HS107. VOAD/COAD Roundtable | WS EM110. Emergency Management Partnerships between the County & its Cities Roundtable | WS HS111. Mass Care Shelter Challenges 2010 Roundtable | WS HS113. Get Ready, Get Set, Get Reimbursed! |
| WS EM102. University & College Roundtable | WS EM104. E-Team User Group Roundtable | WS EM108. Student Roundtable | WS ES105. A Roundtable Discussion with the State ESF-4/9, FFCA, SERP & FASAR Leadership | WS PP107. Getting Your Insurance Claim to the Front of the Line: How Insurers Help You as You Help Others | WS LR103. Emergency Power for School Shelters |
| WS CP101. How to Build Business Relationships with Elected Officials, Because Disaster Preparedness Depends on it! | WS HS105. Informing the Public about Sheltering | WS PP103. Best Practices in Developing Hot Washes, After Action Review, Critiques & Debriefings | WS EM111. Emergency Management in Education: Are K-12 & Higher Ed the Same? | WS EM115. Tips on Getting Started toward Your Accreditation Through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) | WS RM103. Using GIS Based Damage Assessment Tools to Improve Situational Awareness |
| WS ES101. Responder Safety – Don’t Become a Victim Too | WS ES104. The Ins & Outs, Ups & Downs of Reverse Laning | WS HS108. Long-Term Recovery – Helping the Disaster Survivors! | WS HS109. Development of National Standards for Mass Care & Emergency Assistance | WS EM116. Atlantic Basin Hurricane Prediction & the 2010 Hurricane Forecast (repeat) | WS EM116. Atlantic Basin Hurricane Prediction & the 2010 Hurricane Forecast (repeat) |
| WS ES102. Rapid Reconnaissance and Information Flow in Disasters | WS EM105. HURREVAC 2010 (repeat) | WS EM105. HURREVAC 2010 (repeat) | WS ES106. E-Plan – HazMat Database for Investigation, Planning & Response | WS EM117. WebEOC® as a Regional Collaboration Tool | WS EM118. WebEOC® Users Group |
| WS CP102. The Great Hurricane Blowout: Hurricane Preparedness Through Entertainment (repeat) | WS PP102. The Next Decade of Disaster Safety: Realizing the Synergy Between Sustainability & Mitigation | WS CP102. The Great Hurricane Blowout: Hurricane Preparedness Through Entertainment (repeat) | WS HS110. Vulnerable Elders: Nursing Homes & ALFs in Florida’s Emergency Management Framework | WS PP108. Preparing Rural and Immigrant Communities for Hurricanes &Tropical Storms | WS EM119. Disasters & Dialysis |
| WS HS102. The New Context for Disaster Case Management in Florida | WS HS106. Funding Opportunity – Social Services Block Grant for NGOs | WS CP104. Regional Domestic Security Task Force (RDSTF) JIS/JIC Protocols Update | WS EM112. Host Community Impacts | WS CP107. Learning from Crisis Communications: Haiti and other Disasters | WS CP108. Lessons Learned in Public Communications for H1N1 |
| WS EM103. Inland Hurricane Hazards | WS EM106. Decision Support Services Offered by your Local NWS | WS CP105. Media at the NHC: Now & Into the Future | WS EM113. Local Storm Surge Considerations | WS HS112. Bulk Distribution | WS CP109. Seasonal Hurricane Forecasts: What They Can…& Cannot Tell You |
| WS HS103. Dealing With Desperate People During Desperate Times | WS LR101. What’s Cooking at the Federal Level? Disaster Purchasing, Crisis Action & Incident Action Planning | WS EM109. HAZUS-MH Technology to Support Hurricane Preparedness & Response | WS EM114. Protecting the Brains of the Operation: Enhancing Your EOC | WS LR102. Logistics & Resource Management – ESCs/DRCs | WS RM104. Disaster Housing Workshop |
| WS PP101. Statewide Regional Evacuation Study Update | WS EM107. Beyond El Niño: Even More Factors that Influence Hurricane Frequency | WS PP104. Understanding Tropical Cyclone Uncertainties | WS PP106. Elected Officials’ Workshop | WS PP109. Legislative Policy and Budget Update Workshop | WS PP110. Evolving the CEMP Compliance Criteria |
Bold italics indicate advanced level session
| Tracks: | |
| Business and Industry................................... | Lavender |
| Communications and Public Information........ | Orange |
| Emergency Management............................... | White |
| Emergency Services...................................... | Red |
| Health and Human Services.......................... | Pink |
| Logistics and Resource Support................... | Blue |
| Policy and Planning....................................... | Yellow |
| Recovery and Mitigation................................ | Green |
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
WS BI 101. ESF-18 Business Function – Engaging Business and Industry in Successful Response and Recovery – Organized by Mickie Valente
Thursday, May 27, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
This workshop will review the working models to create an emergency support function that engages the private sector in supporting the missions of the local and state emergency operations and to focus on recovery of the business community and broader economy following a disaster. This workshop will feature a panel of speakers that are well versed in best practices and have developed and deployed successful private sector support functions that facilitate business recovery and economic stabilization models at the local and state levels.
Level: Basic
WS BI 102. Employing Technology for Economic Recovery and Response –Organized by Mickie Valente
Thursday, May 27, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
This workshop will feature how technology and Web-based tools are being employed in disaster planning and response and recovery facilitation, particularly related to assessing the economic impact of disasters and the economic recovery of communities at the local, state and regional levels. The panelists will include those working on projects initiated in Florida, Louisiana and elsewhere as foundations for regional and national models.
Level: Basic
WS BI 103. Business Planning for All Hazards – Organized by Mickie Valente
Thursday, May 27, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In this workshop, speakers will identify community organizations and resources in a community that can lead initiatives to assist businesses with continuity and contingency planning. The panelists will also provide models for building a community plan for prioritizing essential businesses (roofing and construction contractors, food services, etc.) that should be targeted to develop business continuity planning because of the critical role they play in overall community and regional recovery.
Level: Basic
COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC INFORMATION
WS CP101. How to Build Business Relationships with Elected Officials, Because Disaster Preparedness Depends on it! – Organized by John Wilson
Thursday, May 27, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
After several years of quiet hurricane seasons, will your local government officials, legislators and congressmen start to re-think disaster preparedness funding and related issues? To prevent that, it is crucial that disaster management professionals continue to build business relationships with elected officials, from city hall to the halls of congress. This workshop will involve a fast moving, energetic, non-partisan and informative approach to building partnerships with elected officials who have the vote and influence that impact disaster management effectiveness. Topics to be covered will include an overview of representative government as it impacts your business, providing each attendee with a self-defined political baseline and how to effectively communicate and to support those who support issues important to the safety of citizens.
WS CP102. The Great Hurricane Blowout: Hurricane Preparedness Through Entertainment – Organized by Leslie Chapman-Henderson
Thursday, May 27, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 27, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (repeat)
Research has shown that consumers learn and retain information through entertainment and group interaction. In this workshop, attendees will learn from the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. - FLASH®, a Hollywood publicist and industry leaders about the latest consumer initiative for preparing for hurricanes through entertainment and how to involve your community.
Level: Basic
WS CP103. Emergency Communications in Times of Crisis – Organized by Rebecca Cason
Thursday, May 27, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Disasters and incidents require mission critical calls before, during and after emergencies. This workshop will touch on what dependable utilities and lifelines there are, how to get them on public communication networks when those networks are congested and how to use them once they are in place.
Level: Basic
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WS CP104. Regional Domestic Security Task Force (RDSTF) Joint Information/Joint Information Center (JIS/JIC) Protocols Update – Organized by Carl Fowler
Thursday, May 27, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The RDSTF, Joint Information group in cooperation with the Florida Association of Public Information Officers, Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association and the Department of Health have been rewriting the JIC Guidelines based upon requests from field Public Information Officers (PIOs) statewide. The JIC Guidelines is the document that will be applied to JIC activities during large scale operations. The new guidelines are designed to guide the local PIO through the process of initiating a JIC and escalating it through to a catastrophic event including the process for acquiring additional resources. The final document has been submitted to the State Working Group and field tested. It is now ready for distribution. This workshop will review the document, present the concepts and explain the process for continued development.
Level: Basic
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WS CP105. Media at the National Hurricane Center (NHC): Now and Into the Future – Organized by Steve Letro
Thursday, May 27, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
This workshop will explain the relationship and methodology between the media and the NHC during the offseason months and during a land-falling U.S. hurricane event and how the media pool works, along with a discussion on its future. It will also examine the work being done to get the message to the Spanish media, the dominant population in a number of coastal cities and also discuss use of the Internet in providing live updates and interviews regarding a land-falling hurricane.
Level: Basic
WS CP106. Communicating Flood Risks: Hurricane Season and Beyond – Organized by Leslie Chapman-Henderson
Friday, May 28, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Although flooding is the most expensive disaster, only 44% of Americans have flood insurance and only 42% of Floridians. This workshop will discuss communication strategies used by the National Flood Insurance Program’s FloodSmart campaign to communicate flood risk before, during and after hurricane season. Methods, tools and resources will also be presented that can be used by local officials.
Level: Basic
WS CP107. Learning from Crisis Communications: Haiti and other Disasters – Organized by Carl Fowler
Friday, May 28, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
It will happen to you sometime in your career – a major crisis – it could last a day or a week or even longer– and you will need to implement your crisis communications plan. This workshop will look at public and private communications strategies that worked and insights into what news agencies need from public sector communicators as well. A special focus on the Haiti earthquake, based upon his two week deployment, will be provided by the speaker.
Level: Basic
WS CP108. Lessons Learned in Public Communications for H1N1 – Organized by Carl Fowler
Friday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
This workshop will focus on the role of public communications in providing information and guidance on the H1N1 pandemic. The agenda will include examples of press releases, federal, state and local agency bulletins and alerts on H1N1, and how the public was informed – and sometimes misinformed - about H1N1 regarding precautionary measures, indentifying symptoms and the number of people infected as the virus spread worldwide.
Level: Basic
WS CP109. Seasonal Hurricane Forecasts: What They Can…and Cannot Tell You – Organized by Steve Letro
Friday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
In this workshop, National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service personnel will discuss some of the misconceptions regarding the usage of different seasonal hurricane forecast techniques. The focus of the session will be on separating what are appropriate conclusions that can be drawn from such forecasts from those that are not, including the dangers of inappropriate usage.
Level: Basic
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
WS EM101. Overview of Office of Secure Transportation (OST) Mission and Capabilities – Organized by Dean Kelly
Thursday, May 27, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
This workshop will cover the mission of the National Nuclear Security Administration OST as well as some of the capabilities of its agents and equipment. It will also cover the importance of agency interaction with fire, rescue, law enforcement and emergency management, if an incident occurs involving radiological, nuclear or other hazardous materials. Special precautions undertaken during inclement weather events to include hurricanes will also be discussed. OST utilizes an all-hazards approach to its mission. The workshop will consist of a video, PowerPoint and question and answer session.
Level: Basic
WS EM102. University and College Roundtable – Organized by Dave Bujak
Thursday, May 27, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Small cities or big business? Either way you look at it, college and university campuses are major institutions which require as much emergency management attention as other municipal, private sector and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). From hurricanes to H1N1, active shooters to hazardous materials, anything and everything can go wrong on a campus affecting thousands of students, faculty, staff and visitors. This roundtable is an opportunity for campus emergency managers, students, faculty and staff to converse with their local emergency management partners (cities, counties, NGOs, private sector) about issues related to campus emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. This will be an open discussion forum; please come with ideas for topics to discuss.
Level: Basic
WS EM103. Inland Hurricane Hazards – Organized by Dan Noah
Thursday, May 27, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Storm surge and beach erosion receive a lot of press during a hurricane, but what about the inland dangers? Overland and river flooding from heavy rains can be the most devastating aspect of a tropical cyclone. In most years, inland flooding accounts for more tropical cyclone fatalities than storm surge. The National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service allows people to monitor rivers and visually see the forecast so they can respond in advance of the impacts. In addition to flooding, tropical cyclones can produce tornadoes that rip through a county at 50 miles per hour. Winds from the eye wall can carve out a path of destruction from 10 to 50 miles wide, hampering rescue efforts and knocking out power for weeks. Some of the least talked about hazards occur after the storm has passed and may include looting, lawlessness, snakes, insects, former pets and the psychological and physical stress of the disaster. This workshop will address all of these issues.
Level: Basic
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EM104. Director’s Roundtable – Organized by John Cherry
Thursday, May 27, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
The Interim State Director as well as key executive staff for the Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM) will discuss and outline new policy changes and challenges as we approach the 2010 Hurricane Season. This will be an interactive session providing participants the opportunity to ask questions and to dialogue with the Interim Director and other executive staff from DEM.
Level: Basic
WS EM105. HurrEvac 2010 – Organized by Bill Johnson
Thursday, May 27, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Thursday, May 27, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (repeat)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hurricane decision-making software program known as HurrEvac will be significantly revised with its 2010 season release. This workshop is designed to provide a general synopsis of the new features and modifications in the 2010 release. While this workshop will not be as comprehensive as, nor will it provide the same hands-on experience as the training sessions (see TS EM8., TS EM9. and TS EM10.), it will provide a general overview of the program.
Level: Basic
WS EM106. Decision Support Services Offered by your Local National Weather Service (NWS) – Organized by Dan Noah
Thursday, May 27, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Advancements in technology have led to new products and services from your local NWS office. Tropical and hazardous weather Webinars allow the NWS to communicate the impact of storms visually. Some Webinars allow the participants to download the PowerPoint and save impact spreadsheets which allow archiving of the decision-making process. Other services include NWSchat, on-site weather support and specialized projects. Relationships and communication are vital when a weather disaster strikes. Your NWS provides the hazardous weather information that enables decision makers to make optimal choices about how best to protect life and property in your county. This workshop will cover all of these support services.
Level: Basic
WS EM107. Beyond El Niño: Even More Factors that Influence Hurricane Frequency – Organized by Steve Letro
Thursday, May 27, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
El Niño and La Niña have long been identified as large scale factors that influence tropical cyclone development… but is there anything else? Join the Knights Of Knowledge on their quest to find the answer to the critical question: Are there any atmospheric factors or combination of factors that might signal upcoming active periods within the season itself? This advanced level workshop will examine a few of the shorter time scale atmospheric oscillations that can regulate the development and motion of tropical cyclones.
Level: Advanced
WS EM108. Student Roundtable – Organized by Helene Wetherington
Thursday, May 27, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
This workshop will be a facilitated and open discussion with well-known practitioners and academics on issues important to students and their careers in the fields of emergency management. Practitioners will discuss and share their experiences in their fields and offer advice to students. Students and other attendees will have the opportunity to converse with these experts about future careers and other important issues.
Level: Basic
WS EM109. HAZUS-MH Technology to Support Hurricane Preparedness and Response – Organized by Harold Joyner
Thursday, May 27, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Federal Emergency Management’s (FEMA) multi-hazard risk assessment program, HAZUS-MH, is used by local officials to improve hurricane evacuation plans and public awareness actions. This presentation will provide case studies from Texas coastal communities and highlight the City of Houston’s wind reporting system that provides real-time data to citizens on hurricane conditions. This session will also demonstrate how HAZUS-MH models have been used in Florida exercise scenario developments.
Level: Basic
WS EM110. Emergency Management Partnerships between the County and its Cities Roundtable – Organized by Carl Fowler
Thursday, May 27, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This roundtable will allow counties and cities to share programmatic efforts for post-disaster communication and coordination between their respective programs. Topics will include coordination of plans, policies and procedures such as Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans (CEMPs), Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS), Post Disaster Redevelopment Plans and others, utilizing other organizations such as the League of Cities to enhance municipal coordination; the pros and cons of regional Emergency Operations Centers and other selected topics.
Level: Basic
WS EM111. Emergency Management in Education: Are K-12 and Higher Ed the Same? – Organized by Richard Smith
Thursday, May 27, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Education has always been represented in the emergency operations center. However, its role as part of the team has changed. Once looked at as a resource (e.g. shelter space, buses), it was quickly realized in 2004 and beyond that the education sector would bring its fair share of needs and demands to the table as well. However, most of the focus has been on the K-12 sector. The shift has been slower to occur on college and university campuses, spurred in part by the tragedy at Virginia Tech in 2007. This workshop will serve to awaken the emergency management community to the distinct and separate roles and needs of K-12 versus higher education.
Level: Advanced
WS EM112. Host Community Impacts – Organized by Helene Wetherington
Thursday, May 27, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Living in one of the most vulnerable states of the nation requires that we not only be prepared for a disaster but also be prepared to host our neighbors in the aftermath of a devastating disaster. The speakers in this workshop will discuss how preparing for the potential impacts on the housing stock, infrastructure capacity, public services, as well as health and human services sector, can help redefine host community hardships into economic and community opportunities. Learn about the efforts which are currently underway to support host community planning in the state of Florida.
Level: Basic
WS EM113. Local Storm Surge Considerations – Organized by Al Sandrik
Thursday, May 27, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This workshop will cover local factors which impact storm surge values such as coastal shape, bathymetry, bays, estuary systems and inlets. The session will cover storm surge theory on a local level as well as recent events in which Florida coastal features have been significantly impacted by storm surge. The workshop will conclude with a review of the SLOSH storm surge model update for the state.
Level: Basic
WS EM114. Protecting the Brains of the Operation: Enhancing Your Emergency Operations Center (EOC) – Organized by Bill Johnson
Thursday, May 27, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Your EOC is the "brain" of your operation during crisis. To that end, every effort should be made to protect and ensure the security and resiliency of that brain. This workshop focuses on those elements which you should examine when building and developing your EOC, to ensure security, protection and creature comforts of the staff, elements that ensure not only survival, but also effective and continuous operations when disaster strikes.
Level: Basic
WS EM115. Tips on Getting Started toward Your Accreditation Through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) – Organized by Laurie Feagans
Friday, May 28, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
What is a comprehensive emergency management program? Whether your state or jurisdiction is small or large, coastal or inland, resource rich or resource poor, the standards of EMAP are powerful tools to guide the long-term strategic enhancement of your emergency management program. The speakers in this workshop will share ideas on how to apply EMAP standards to advance local program capabilities, garner political support for service excellence and create a framework for standardization and professionalism in the field of emergency management.
Level: Basic
WS EM116. Atlantic Basin Hurricane Prediction and the 2010 Hurricane Forecast – Organized by Richard Smith
Friday, May 28, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Friday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. – Noon (repeat)
Drs. Gray and Klotzbach will discuss Colorado State University’s methodology for their Atlantic basin seasonal hurricane predictions. The latest forecast for the 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season will be presented, along with probabilities for United States and Caribbean landfall. Background for the newly developed two-week forecasts will be discussed in detail along with physical drivers of observed Atlantic basin multi-decadal variability.
Level: Basic
WS EM117. WebEOC® as a Regional Collaboration Tool – Organized by Bill Johnson
Friday, May 28, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Florida Emergency Management Region 7, comprised of Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, has been working together to improve inter-county communication during times of crises. The region has worked to standardize its collaborative software, WebEOC®. This workshop will provide a general synopsis of the features and capabilities of WebEOC® serving as a regional collaboration tool. Basic features and components of the software program and how the region has taken advantage of these features to foster inter-county communication and collaboration will be discussed.
Level: Basic
WS EM118. WebEOC® Users Group – Organized by Bill Johnson
Friday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Florida Emergency Management Region 7 (comprised of Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties) has been working together to implement WebEOC® serving as a regional collaboration tool. Aside from providing a brief and general synopsis of the features and capabilities of WebEOC®, this workshop will serve as a forum to encourage discussion among WebEOC® users to provide useful tips, tricks and operational boards. The emphasis of this workshop will be to actively share best practices among the participants.
Level: Basic
WS EM119. Disasters and Dialysis – Organized by Michael Hilliard
Friday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
There are more than 20,000 dialysis patients in the state of Florida who receive treatment at more than 300 outpatient, chronic dialysis facilities. If dialysis patients cannot obtain timely treatment, they could die. Disasters severely impact the access to dialysis, which requires hundreds of gallons of water per treatment, electricity, sanitary conditions, medications and a certified staff. This presentation will provide education to emergency management on the special requirements of dialysis patients and facilities in disaster planning, describe how to utilize the Florida End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network to obtain data (number of patients by zip code and modality, location and contact information for dialysis facilities by county) and free technical assistance and describe how to collaborate with local dialysis providers and patients through “community partners”
Level: Basic
EMERGENCY SERVICES
WS ES101. Responder Safety – Don’t Become a Victim Too – Organized by Anthony Broom
Thursday, May 27, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Each year responders are injured, sometimes critically, while responding to roadway/roadside incidents or responding in disaster areas. This workshop will address basic safety precautions for all responders when working on or close to transportation corridors during response operations. This can include logistical staging areas, base camps and the impacted areas. Personal safety equipment, vehicle safety and incident scene safety procedures that when followed can lessen a responders chances of being injured will be discussed.
Level: Basic
WS ES102. Rapid Reconnaissance and Information Flow in Disasters – Organized by Dean Kelly
Thursday, May 27, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
RECON team development, capabilities, mission parameters and deployment procedures will be discussed in this workshop. Also, the methodology for reporting information to emergency management officials, local, state, and federal emergency operations centers and field operations incident commanders will be reviewed. This workshop will emphasize plans, procedures, equipment and the cultural mindset needed to provide rapid, concise, actionable intelligence to decision makers facilitating effective short- and long-term emergency response and mitigation.
Level: Advanced
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WS ES103. Intelligence Forward: How to Look and See Ahead in a Disaster – Organized by Dean Kelly
Thursday, May 27, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
This workshop will begin with an overview of intelligence; what it is and what it isn’t. It will examine the intelligence cycle, key elements of the process and how to build the “intelligence pyramid” into any organization or system. Then the workshop will examine the importance of the intelligence function in disaster response, manmade or otherwise. What to look for, how to look, who should look and why to look forward will be covered. Potential threats to the environment, the citizens and the responders and how to identify them will be covered. Key indicators that incident commanders should be aware of and how to insure that the information critical to effective response is communicated from and to the operators in the field will be discussed. The workshop will emphasize plans, procedures, equipment and the cultural mindset needed to provide rapid, concise, actionable intelligence to decision makers facilitating effective short- and long-term emergency response and mitigation.
Level: Basic
WS ES104. The Ins and Outs, Ups and Downs of Reverse Laning – Organized by Ashley Davis
Thursday, May 27, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Reverse-lane operations are one of the most complex strategies that can be employed during an evacuation scenario; it can require a large number of resources and personnel to implement and Florida’s unique geography makes the decision making process even more challenging. This workshop will provide the guidance with information on reverse-laning processes in Florida and changes developing on the horizon. Information on the pre-planning and operational processes from the each of the key state agency perspectives (emergency management, transportation and law enforcement) will be provided during this workshop. Lessons learned from the states that have implemented reverse-lane operations will be incorporated into the discussions.
Level: Basic
WS ES105. Roundtable Discussion with the State ESF-4/9, Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association (FFCA) State Emergency Response Plan (SERP) and Firefighting and Search and Rescue (FASAR) Leadership – Organized by T.J. Lyon
Thursday, May 27, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Roundtable discussions regarding the activation and coordination efforts of the States’ ESF-4 & 9 Desk (FASAR), the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Emergency Response Committee and the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Search & Rescue Section. Discussions will include the different roles and responsibilities of each agency and how they work together during a declared disaster involving a hurricane. The complete process of just how resources are deployed, including determining the type, the amount and the location(s) to deploy, as well as when to deploy them will be covered. Members of the audience will be encouraged to take a seat at the table and everyone will be encouraged to engage themselves by asking questions as well as sharing their own experiences.
Level: Basic
WS ES106. E-Plan – HazMat Database for Investigation, Planning and Response – Organized by TJ Lyon
Thursday, May 27, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
E-Plan is a proven system that provides first responders and others with on-site hazardous chemical information for facilities around the United States. It utilizes emergency contact and hazardous material information submitted under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and sends it via the Internet to first responders just when they need it the most. In the state of Florida it is being used to transmit Tier II information to all Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) as well as fire departments and HazMat teams. The system provides automatic plume modeling, provides personal protective equipment (PPE) recommendations and hazards of the substance. It is also currently being integrated into 911 dispatch systems to ensure the initial first responder is aware of any possible hazardous materials at a reported address. This workshop will address all these aspects of E-Plan.
Level: Basic
WS ES107. Expanding Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) within your Community – Organized by John Cherry
Friday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Now that you made the investment in your CERT program, what can you do to keep your current volunteers interested and involved? How can you determine their follow-up training needs, how can you strengthen or expand your program partnerships and how can you get them to help you recruit new volunteers? Effective ways to communicate with volunteers, developing new partnerships and discussing new training and exercise opportunities that will help strengthen and expand local CERT programs will be explored.
Level: Basic
WS ES108. Introduction to the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association Statewide Emergency Response Plan (SERP) – Organized by T.J. Lyon
Friday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
In this workshop, members of the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association Emergency Response Committee will discuss the different components of SERP and how it is used for the deployment of all resources controlled through the state’s ESF 4 & 9 desk. Discussions will include the contents and structure of the plan, the plans history, how fire agencies can become involved in supporting the plan and the importance of the partnerships that have been developed. Audience participation will be encouraged.
Level: Basic
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
WS HS101. American Red Cross Roundtable – A New Direction – Organized by Mike Battaglia
Thursday, May 27, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Over the past several years the American Red Cross, in the face of economic challenges, has re-evaluated its relevance to the community and partners it has served for so long. It has analyzed and focused on the core functions that have defined the Red Cross in the eyes of its clients and staff. This year’s roundtable will concentrate on the Red Cross in the 21st century and how it perceives its role in the face of an increasing number of major disasters. Apart from Red Cross participants, this roundtable will be of great interest to the many governmental, non-governmental and commercial partners that interact with the Red Cross in preparedness, response and recovery activities.
Level: Basic
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WS HS102. The New Context for Disaster Case Management (DCM) in Florida – Organized by Marcus Hepburn
Thursday, May 27, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Disaster case management is a critical element in successful recovery. Yet, the landscape of the what, how and when of DCM is dramatically changing. Stafford Act changes, client tracking software (CAN) and results of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) DCM models testing are just some of the important developments of which recovery and long-term agencies need to be aware. This workshop will review this new landscape for disaster case management, including Florida’s plans for DCM and long-term DCM. This is a must attend for recovery agencies.
Level: Basic
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WS HS103. Dealing With Desperate People During Desperate Times – Organized by Victoria Parsons
Thursday, May 27, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
In today’s world of increasing economic uncertainty customers, clients and co-workers are experiencing fear and anxiety more than ever. Listening to people talk about their personal struggles and seeing co-workers consumed with fear can take its toll on work performance, concentration and emotional energy. This presentation will focus on strategies that can be implemented in the workplace to acknowledge stressors and reduce their negative effects in the workplace and at home.
Level: Basic
WS HS104. Disabilities Roundtable – Organized by John Cherry
Thursday, May 27, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
This workshop will provide a unique opportunity for you to converse with disability preparedness leaders from federal, state and local agencies regarding disability issues during disasters and other emergency events. This forum will provide the opportunity for participants to discuss and to ask questions about emergency shelter accessibility requirements and other preparedness issues for individuals with disabilities. Join your fellow professionals in this roundtable discussion. Don’t miss this chance to gather information first hand about accessibility in shelters with leaders from the state and federal level, as well as to discuss other issues of interest to emergency managers from around the state on this important issue.
Level: Advanced
WS HS105. Informing the Public about Sheltering – Organized by Mike Battaglia
Thursday, May 27, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
One of the most critical needs during times of disaster is the availability of adequate, safe shelter. An efficient means of communicating availability and location to those in need has historically been a challenge. With the advent of the National Shelter System and support systems such as GIS-based mapping and Safe & Well notification systems, a large portion of the population can quickly identify the nearest and most appropriate facilities to satisfy their needs. However, there still remains a significant portion of the population that does not have access to the Internet, not to mention its unavailability as a result of disaster. In addition, there is a great need for advising potential shelter residents about what to expect from shelter accommodations, their personal safety and security, what items to bring with them and how long they should expect to remain at any given location. These challenges and potential solutions will be discussed during this workshop and should be of great interest to any participant involved with the well-being of the community.
Level: Basic
WS HS106. Funding Opportunity – Social Services Block Grant for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) – Organized by Cicero Hartsfield
Thursday, May 27, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Volunteer Florida, in partnership with the Florida Department of Children and Families, has made available a funding opportunity for non-government organizations to be reimbursed expenses for providing social, health and mental health services resulting from a presidentially-declared disaster. Participants in this workshop will learn about the Social Services Block Grant, navigating the application process and successful tips to getting a piece of this multi-million dollar grant.
Level: Basic
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WS HS107. Volunteer Agencies Active in Disasters/Community Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD/COAD) Roundtable – Organized by Cicero Hartsfield
Thursday, May 27, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
This roundtable will be a facilitated open discussion of state and local VOAD/COAD issues including: lessons learned from events; ESF 15 accreditation; ESF 15 Support Agency certification programs; the Florida Donation Portal (Aidmatrix); documenting and reporting volunteer activities; supporting Long-term Recovery Organizations; Florida VOAD’s role in the state’s emergency management system; National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliance for non-governmental organizations; and VOAD’s role in catastrophic plan. The target audiences are VOAD and COAD Organizations and emergency managers wanting to integrate VOADs/COADs into their emergency management operations
Level: Basic
WS HS108. Long-Term Recovery – Helping the Disaster Survivors! – Organized by Cicero Hartsfield
Thursday, May 27, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Representatives for county emergency management and long-term recovery share tips to enhance operations. Presenters will discuss topics such as lessons learned, case management, managing and coordinating volunteers, documentation of volunteer activities, roles of government and volunteer organizations and challenges overcome.
Level: Basic
WS HS109. Development of National Standards for Mass Care and Emergency Assistance – Organized by Beth Boyd
Thursday, May 27, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The workshop will present the results of the ongoing efforts of the National Incident Management System Mass Care Working Group and the implications for Florida disaster preparedness and response to include national typing of field kitchens, disaster feeding vehicles, shelter teams and bulk distribution teams. For the first time, national standards are being developed for these and other important components of mass care. A draft version of shelter typing will also be presented and discussed. Discussions will also include the development of mass care target capabilities for states. Panelists will include members of the national working group.
Level: Basic
WS HS110. Caring for Vulnerable Elders During a Disaster: Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) in Florida’s Emergency Management Framework – Organized by Marcus Hepburn
Thursday, May 27, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Past experience has demonstrated the critical role that emergency preparedness plays for special needs populations. This is particularly the case for the vulnerable populations living in nursing homes and ALFs. Among the nation’s leaders in addressing emergency preparedness for these types of facilities, workshop presenters will explain Florida’s framework for delivering quality long-term care during an emergency event and how this is integrated into the state’s disaster preparedness and emergency management system.
Level: Basic
WS HS111. Mass Care Shelter Challenges 2010 Roundtable – Organized by Chad Magnuson
Friday, May 28, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Hurricane evacuation sheltering is still a priority even during a quiet hurricane season. This workshop will focus on the partnership and progress that has been made in such critical areas as long-term sheltering (schools and secondary shelters), pet friendly shelters, sheltering people with disabilities and other critical topics.
Level: Basic
WS HS112. Bulk Distribution – Organized by Beth Boyd
Friday, May 28, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Bulk distribution provides items essential to basic survival, health and sanitation as quickly and equitably as possible to those affected by disaster. The items provided meet the specific, urgent needs of the disaster-affected community. This workshop will examine the methods of distribution such as mobile delivery, fixed sites and points of distribution and coordination between local, state, federal and non-government agencies.
Level: Basic
WS HS113. Get Ready, Get Set, Get Reimbursed! – Organized by Cicero Hartsfield
Friday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
In this workshop, volunteer organizations will learn how to develop a closer working relationship with local governmental emergency management officials/agencies to be able to submit their expenses (extra-ordinary) for reimbursement as a result of providing services to the public for governmental partners. The speaker will review information for compliance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) policy 9525.2. Volunteer organizations will learn to properly document their activities to receive reimbursement through the requesting governmental officials. Examples of documents that will withstand FEMA scrutiny when submitted by local government as part of the local-state match for public assistance grants will be discussed.
Level: Basic
LOGISTICS & RESOURCE SUPPORT
WS LR101. What’s Cooking at the Federal Level? Disaster Purchasing, Crisis Action and Incident Action Planning During Major Disasters – Organized by John Wilson
Thursday, May 27, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Guest speakers from General Services Administration (GSA) and FEMA will speak on procedures in place to assist state and local governments during hurricane response and recovery phases. GSA has thousands of pre-negotiated contracts containing millions of commercial products and services that are open to state and local governments to be used to facilitate recovery from major disasters. This workshop will outline what is available through the GSA Multiple Awards Schedule program, the contracting process and the e-tools that are available. The workshop will also familiarize participants with two critical operational planning processes used in a Federal/State Unified Command following a Presidential Declaration. (1) The Incident Action Planning process results in the overarching operational plan focused on managing, coordinating and delivering assistance to survivors of a disaster. (2) The Crisis Action Planning process provides the means to effectively address heightened threats or subsequent incidents (disasters within a disaster) during normal response/recovery operations, such as debris removal, beach erosion or emergency evacuations.
Level: Basic
WS LR102. Logistics and Resource Management for Essential Service Centers (ESCs) and Disaster Resistant Communities (DRCs) - Organized by John Cherry
Friday, May 28, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
This workshop will address the development of field sites to include State / County Essential Service Centers and Federal / State Disaster Recovery Centers. Site requirements for both fixed and temporary sites, logistics requirements, development of sites plans and resource sustainment as well as transition responsibilities from a state managed to federally managed facility will also be discussed.
Level: Advanced
WS LR103. Emergency Power for School Shelters – Organized by John Cherry
Friday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
This workshop will provide information regarding the Florida SunSmart Schools Emergency Shelter program on the installation of photovoltaic power systems to provide emergency power during disasters. Ninety EHPA School Shelters will be selected to receive a minimum of a 10 kilowatt photovoltaic system with backup power to provide emergency electricity during a disaster. The system will provide green energy during
non-disaster times.
Level: Basic
POLICY & PLANNING
WS PP101. Statewide Regional Evacuation Study Update – Organized by John Cherry
Thursday, May 27, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
The purpose of a regional evacuation study is to provide emergency management officials with realistic data by quantifying the major factors in hurricane evacuation decision making. These data are provided as a framework of information that counties can use to update and revise their hurricane evacuation plans and operational procedures to improve their response to future hurricane threats. Under House Bill 7121, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) received funding to update all eleven regional evacuation studies. As part of the process, new coastal LiDAR data was gathered under separate contract and provided to update coastal surge/flood modeling tools. FDEM is currently under contract with the regional planning councils to conduct these evacuation studies updates. The first phase of the project includes demographic and land use analysis, hazards and behavioral analysis, shelter analysis and finally an evaluation of the transportation networks in each region, which will lead into the initiation and completion of vulnerability and transportation analysis components scheduled for completion in 2010. This workshop will update participants on the status of the current studies.
Level: Advanced
WS PP102. The Next Decade of Disaster Safety: Realizing the Synergy Between Sustainability and Mitigation – Organized by Leslie Chapman-Henderson
Thursday, May 27, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Join industry leaders on the forefront of rewriting the definition of building safety. Learn how FLASH, the City of Babcock Ranch, Resilient Home Program and Institute for Business & Home Safety are incorporating mitigation, weatherization and energy conversation into a groundbreaking program for builders and consumers.
Level: Basic
WS PP103. Best Practices in Developing Hot Washes, After Action Review, Critiques and Debriefings – Organized by Mike Battaglia
Thursday, May 27, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Back by popular demand is this stimulating and informative workshop on the various means for capturing the results of a response to a disaster. The different forms taken are distinguished from each other with special attention to their applicability to a particular goal. Following the transition of a disaster from response to recovery, it is extremely desirable and beneficial to discuss, collect and evaluate the observations of the responders. This serves two purposes. It is a vehicle for modifying future responses based upon experiences from past disasters. It is also a convenient forum for responders to vent their frustrations and make their recommendations for improvement. The objectives and timing of these data collection meetings vary and will be defined and discussed by the speaker.
Level: Basic
WS PP104. Understanding Tropical Cyclone Uncertainties – Organized by Rob Molleda
Thursday, May 27, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
One of the toughest decisions emergency managers and key decision-makers face in dealing with a forecast tropical cyclone event is proper assessment and comprehension of the level of risk associated with tropical cyclone hazards. This session will examine the many uncertainties associated with tropical cyclones that occur due to their continually changing characteristics in space and time. The effect of these uncertainties will be discussed, including their effect on public perception of that information. The goal of this workshop is to provide a better understanding of tropical cyclone uncertainties in order to create more informed decisions in the short and long terms. This understanding can enable better informed decisions in the short and long terms, as well as provide a basis for simple and effective communication of these uncertainties to public officials and the general public.
Level: Advanced
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WS PP105. Coming Together for a Tabletop Exercise – Organized by Lori Vun Kannon
Thursday, May 27, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This workshop will feature how to bring the state, local and business partners together to have a successful tabletop exercise and build plans with those agencies during a disaster. The workshop will also feature ideas and solutions on getting all outside agencies to participate and be part of your emergency exercise. The panelists will include state, local, tribal and business partners
Level: Basic
WS PP106. Elected Officials’ Workshop – Organized by John Cherry
Thursday, May 27, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This workshop will focus on educating elected officials and their staffs on the disaster processes involved in the response and recovery phases of a disaster. The workshop will introduce you to the local declaration process and the responsibilities of federal, state and local emergency management agencies.
Level: Basic
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WS PP107. Getting Your Insurance Claim to the Front of the Line: How Insurers Help You as You Help Others – Organized by Harold Joyner
Friday, May 28, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Recovery operations following a tropical even can be drastically accelerated when private insurers are involved in the process. This workshop will provide insight into the industry’s pre-event activities to include drills, training and planning for the next event. This panel will also address the need to incorporate industry representatives into all phases of local hurricane planning to ensure information is shared and coordinated.
Level: Basic
WS PP108. Preparing Rural and Immigrant Communities for Hurricanes and Tropical Storms – Organized by Marcus Hepburn
Friday, May 28, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
This will be a panel presentation on preparing immigrant and rural communities for disasters. This is a companion workshop to the two and half day training “Preparing Immigrant and Rural Communities for Disasters, (Preparando Comunidades Rurales e Inmigrantes para Huracanes y Tormentas Tropicales). The workshop will summarize the various curriculums and trainings available for these hard-to-reach populations, highlight best practices and guide attendees to existing resources and materials.
Level: Basic
WS PP109. Legislative Policy and Budget Update Workshop – Organized by John Cherry
Friday, May 28, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
This workshop will present an overview of the budget and policy decisions resulting from the 2010 Legislative Session for emergency management in the state of Florida. Additionally, it will provide a forum for open discussion of future policy initiatives as well as discussion of future budgetary issues confronting state and local emergency management agencies.
Level: Basic
WS PP110. Evolving the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) Compliance Criteria – Organized by Helene Wetherington
Friday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
The CEMP forms the basic framework for all county level and some municipal emergency management programs in the State of Florida. The Florida Division of Emergency Management prescribes basic compliance criteria for the development, review and approval of this document. With the many regulatory and organizational changes at higher levels of government, as well as programmatic advancements and revisions in philosophy, the state of Florida is considering enhancement to the long-standing criteria.
Level: Advanced
RECOVERY & MITIGATION
WS RM101. Building Community Resiliency into Pre and Post-Disaster Planning – Organized by Mickie Valente
Thursday, May 27, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This workshop will share progress and issues from various counties’ Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan (PDRP) efforts which were selected to participate in the PDRP pilot project as well as other post-disaster redevelopment projects throughout the state. Discussion will encompass the engagement of public and private organizations relative to long-term redevelopment and how greater community resiliency can be incorporated using the post-disaster redevelopment process.
Level: Basic
WS RM102. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) and Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan (PDRP): The Building Blocks of Emergency Management – Organized by Betti Johnson
Friday, May 28, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Planning provides the foundation for the successful emergency management program. As the programs mature in the state of Florida, it is evident that we are developing the tools to ensure a more prepared community, expedient and effective response capabilities and the ability to affect a long-term recovery, which will hopefully result in a safer and better community. The CEMP, LMS and PDRP fit together to provide the framework for the comprehensive emergency management programs at the state and local level. The panel will present an overview of a National Incident Management System (NIMS)-Compliant CEMP, the “unwritten rules” of LMS development and approval, the community benefit Community Rating System (CRS) of a strong LMS and the new guidance for PDRPs.
Level: Basic
WS RM103. Using Geographic Information System (GIS) Based Damage Assessment Tools to Improve Situational Awareness – Organized by John Wilson
Friday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
The advent of GIS-based software combined with enhanced parcel based databases have opened up a new avenue for quickly and effectively collecting and transferring data from the field to decision makers that answers the question: “How bad are we hit?” In this workshop, learn the latest ways of collecting required initial building assessments, full building structural assessments and human need assessments following a hurricane or other catastrophic event. See how this data can be transferred from the field and made available through reporting websites.
Level: Basic
WS RM104. Disaster Housing Workshop – Organized by John Cherry
Friday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
This workshop will identify federal, state and local entities’ agencies and programs currently available to assist disaster housing recovery. The workshop will assist stakeholders in identifying gaps in housing needs and what programs can assist in filling these deficiencies. The elements of a disaster housing plan and actions needed to implement the plan post-disaster will also be discussed. Finally, the workshop will provide guidelines to assist states and local entities in developing permanent housing groups to plan for and respond to disaster events.
Level: Advanced
