The 2013 Emergency Preparedness & Hazmat Response Conference is being held at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace from October 13th to the 17th. Sponsored by the City of Baltimore in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Infrastructure Protection and other Federal agencies and organizations, this national conference continues to bring the highest quality training and education to all involved in emergency management a...

Over the past ten years an extraordinary confluence of events, both environmental and geopolitical, has created a heightened risk and a heightened awareness of natural disasters, epidemics, and terrorism in the United States. The National Emergency Management Summit seeks to assess these risks and articulate practical approaches to strategies for planning, response and recovery. For 2013 the Summit will be in Atlantic City, roughly a year afte...

EVENT PROCEEDING AS SCHEDULED Storm water regulations in Virginia are constantly evolving - have your practices evolved with them? From recent litigation to changing permitting standards, failing to stay on top of current issues related to storm water regulation is risky. In this seminar, you will get answers to all your questions, such as: What new case and policy decisions impact my practices? What are the latest trends in the water quality...

WEBINAR PROCEEDING AS SCHEDULED FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) plays a very important role in protecting communities and their residents and businesses from the disaster caused by flooding. It publicizes the areas of greatest flood risk, restricts construction with high flood risk, and provides insurance for the flood losses that are excluded from most homeowners and general business policies. These activities have a critical i...

Industry and Government Leaders Present Practical Solutions to Government COOP Requirements. Hear from industry experts and government managers leading Business Continuity Planning and Continuity of Operations Development. The instructor Team presents practical, real-life solutions required to establish or improve a business continuity program within your Federal, State, Local, Tribal, or Private Sector organization. The key to success in movi...

Save your spot – register today! www.emergencymgmt.com/bostonemsummit/2013/register This year’s Boston EM Summit offers the unique opportunity to learn about the bombing from the perspectives of Boston’s first responder agencies. The Summit brings together Police, Fire, and Emergency Management officials to give participants a full scope of the events surrounding the tragic bombing and to allow others to learn from the City...

The Purpose of this Conference Adoption of social media by law enforcement is in a stage of exponential growth. Some law enforcement agencies have already experienced tremendous successes; while others are ready but don’t know how to get started. The Social Media the Internet and Law Enforcement (SMILE) conference will arm you with the technical hands-on skills and the practical knowledge to navigate the social media world with confidenc...

Register today to be a part of the first ever Atlanta EM summit! www.emergencymgmt.com/atlantaemsummit/2013/register This summit is a major opportunity to network with top area leaders and industry experts in one location! Home to many major company headquarters, such as Home Depot and UPS, Atlanta is a prime location for facilitating public-private partnerships. Efforts to revitalize the city make city planning—from public safety, utili...

DefendUSA is the Northeast’s answer for the management, planning, preparedness and response to catastrophes, emergency situations, civil defense, corporate security, personal security, and homeland defense. It is an event that brings together first-responders, local & state government officials, emergency managers, hospitals, private security firms, and corporate security at one time under one roof to see and hear what’s new in...

THIS IS NOT A TACTICAL TRAINING COURSE Does your organization have a plan for an active shooter event or hostage taking? Given today’s ever-changing threat environment, preparing for and training employees to cope with workplace violence should be a key piece of an organization’s incident response planning. A Unique Training Opportunity The Verizon Center and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, are hosting a one-day Security...