ASDSO members are called upon to communicate in many different situations: in presentations to colleagues, in testimony before regulatory bodies and legislative committees, and interviews with reporters. Whatever the circumstances, best practices can help to ensure that communication is as effective as possible. Participants will be asked to share experiences ahead of time that will be incorporated into the session, which will focus especially...

This webinar is designed to provide dam owners, emergency managers, and other relevant stakeholders with information needed to define and estimate loss of life consequences for dam failure scenarios. The course will provide participants with an overview and description of current consequence estimation methodologies, including information on the technical capability and resource requirements for each. The course will highlight the importance...

This webinar is intended to provide an introduction to emergency action plans (EAPs) for dam safety emergency planners, dam owners, dam regulators, and consultants. The information presented will be a condensed version of subjects included in ASDSO’s two-day seminar titled Emergency Action Planning for Dam Safety. The webinar will include information that will be useful to participants in developing new EAPs and improving the effectivene...

The Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional Energy Emergency Exercise is a 2 day Emergency Management engagement. This event centers on FEMA Region breakout sessions working through a cybersecurity energy emergency using a 3 module (mock 15 day) response. Modules include: Module #1: Initial Assessment and Response Module #2: Cascading Interdependencies and Actions to be Taken Module #3: Response into Recovery, the State and Federal Response The hotel...

Join PSC’s Council of International Development Companies as we explore the post-election factors shaping the international capacity building and related shared government and IDC objectives, and the roles and contributions of IDCs supporting U.S. government agencies’ critical missions. Why should you attend? Collaboration: International development companies are a cornerstone of U.S. global leadership, and the 4th Annual CIDC Conf...

Join us for this special luncheon to honor our veterans and to learn how the Maryland National Guard works in conjunction with the Maryland government. How does Major General Singh's philosophy determine how she leads and runs the National Guard? What principles and tactics can be transferred to the commercial sector?

NASEO’s Initiative for Resiliency in Energy through Vehicles (iREV) is a nation-wide project that has developed resources that emergency planners can use to integrate alternative fuel vehicles into emergency planning and response activities. At the iREV Western Workshop, practitioners in emergency management, energy assurance, homeland security and transportation will have an opportunity to learn about the value of alternative fuels in e...

THIS IS NOT A TACTICAL TRAINING COURSE Given today's ever-changing threat environment, preparing for and training employees to cope with active threats and workplace violence should be a key piece of an organization's emergency action plan. A Unique Training Opportunity The Washington Nationals and the National Protection and Programs Directorate Office of Infrastructure Protection are hosting a one-day Security Workshop to enhance awareness o...

THIS IS NOT A TACTICAL TRAINING COURSE Given today's ever-changing threat environment, preparing for and training employees to cope with active threats and workplace violence should be a key piece of an organization's emergency action plan. A Unique Training Opportunity Shelby County Office of Preparedness and the National Protection and Programs Directorate Office of Infrastructure Protection are hosting a one-day Security Workshop to enhance...

The 2016 Emergency Preparedness & Hazmat Response Conference is being held at the Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh, Pa from November 1st to the 4th. Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Region 13 Task Force, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Infrastructure Protection, this national conference continues to bring the highest quality training and education to all involved in emergency management and public safety, as we...