Site outages due to attacks, network failures, or natural disasters are a major cause of service disruption, wasted resources, and loss of productivity. Creating a DR/COOP site as part of a disaster recovery solution is not only critical to maintaining agency operations, but in many cases it is a regulatory requirement. However, it can be costly, error prone, and slow if deployed incorrectly or haphazardly. Join F5 Networks and Carahsoft for a...

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE NEXT DISASTER? Violent and deadly disaster events have affected more than 240 million Americans — about 80% of the nation's population — over the past six years, says a report from USA TODAY. It’s only a matter of time until another disaster strikes the United States. How it will affect you depends on one vital difference — PREPAREDNESS. The Global Conference on Disaster Management is the premie...

For the public, getting clear, accurate information during a disaster can be as difficult as getting Bigfoot to hold still for a high res photo. Unfortunately, the local government entities can contribute to the problem with conflicting information, slow response times and lack of communication with other agencies. The result is that our credibility is damaged and they tune out. The answer? Collaboration, both internal and external. Join NAGC...

The Central Hazus User Group (CHUG) will host the 2013 Hazus Symposium in Indianapolis, IN from August 5th - 7th. This event occurs only once per year and registration is free! Hazus-MH (Multi-Hazard) combines science, engineering, and mathematical modeling with GIS technology to estimate losses of life and property—and shows those losses on a map. The Hazus Symposium is an important opportunity for any current or aspiring GIS and natur...

Assessments and the thoughtful planning of specific responses to known vulnerabilities are an essential part of Disaster Management. Too often the planned response is lost as events unfold – the challenge for all disaster management organizations is to marry the careful planning to the actual response and recovery. Join Carahsoft and Emergency Visions on Thursday, July 25th at 11:00am Eastern for a complimentary webcast focused on how or...

EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium Maintaining EOD, IED & Countermine Capabilities Force Structure within a New Environment July 24 – 25, 2013: Alexandria, VA Over the past ten years, continuous IED combat operations have enhanced available technology and training to adapt to the new evolution of threats. Response tactics have also improved to achieve mission success. However, in the persistent conflicts to come for generations IEDs...

Join us for the 2013 Hurricane Safety Fair and learn how to get ready for this hurricane season. Meet some of the City of Doral representatives, local organizations and businesses that can provide assistance before, during and after a storm. Presentations by featured guests. Admission is free.

Despite over 50 years of emergency management experience, many jurisdictions are still unsure if their plans are adequate to deal with disaster. This is largely a result of focusing on the development of plans that address various phases of response rather building overall organizational resilience. This live audio conference considers emergency response in the context of a jurisdiction-wide emergency management program and demonstrates the li...

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 St. Thomas Univeristy and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, are hosting a one-day Securi...

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 Hillsborough Community College. the Florida Deparment of Law Enforcement and the U.S. Depart...