Training, Events & Meetings
Below is a listing of upcoming conferences and webinars.
Conferences
April 2-5: "2012 Emergency Management Confernce": at the Henry B. Gonzalez Conference Center in San Antonio. More information coming soon!
June 13-15: "3rd Annual Texas Unites Conference"
The 3rd Annual Texas Unites Program Committee is pleased to announce its Call for Presenters for the 2012 Conference. The event will be held June 13-15, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Riverwalk, San Antonio Texas. The Program Committee is extending an invitation to submit proposals for presentations at the Conference. This process is being implemented to help the Planning Committee build a content rich program by seeking best practices, programs, policies, partnerships and emerging issues from those interested in the field of preparedness. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
| Emergency Management | Volunteer Management |
| Public Health | Disaster Recovery Process |
| NIMS/ICS Overview | Workplace Violence/Lockdown |
| Moulage | Disaster Case Management |
| Severe Weather Preparedness | Tabletop Exercises |
| Functional Needs in Disasters | Long-Term Recovery |
| Volunteer Liability | Volunteer Safety |
| Terrorism | Donations Management |
| Credentialing | Grant Management |
| Youth/School Preparedness | Animals in Disasters |
If you would like to submit a proposal, please click on the survey tool link provided below:
Call for Presenters for the 2012 Texas Unites Conference
The deadline for submissions is Friday, February 17, 2012.
Should you have questions about the Call for Presenters, please contact:
Julie Martinez at 512-478-4715, jmartinez@txregionalcouncil.org
or
Liza Chigos at 512-517-8135, ChigosL@usa.redcross.org
We look forward to your involvement in the conference program.
On-Line Conference Information and Registration Coming Soon!
Webinars
Church World Service Emergency Response Program (CWSERP) continues to hold a series of free webinars on various aspects of long term recovery. http://www.cwserp.org/.
February 7: "The VALs: Your Friends in Disaster Recovery" offered by CWSERP
Federal, State or County Voluntary Agency Liaisons are the government folks who work with voluntary agencies, non-profits, and others to help the local communities recovery. This webinar will explore the ways the VALs support the work of Long Term Recovery and the ongoing work of Voluntary Organizations. Register by clicking here: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/259139026
March 6: "Long Term Recovery Success Stories" offered by CWSERP
Long Term Recovery Groups are recognized as the best practice for communities recovering from a disaster. This webinar will highlight success stores from several current or recent Long Term Recovery Groups in their own words. Register by clicking here: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/534510114
April 3: "Who Does What in Disaster Recovery"? offered by CWSERP
This webinar will introduce long term recovery groups to faith based, community based, and other partners and the resources they bring to a disaster affected community. Register by clicking here: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/864501035
May 1 and 2: "Long Term Recovery Basics" offered by CWSERP