WEBINAR: Practical Tools for Better Decision Making
There are many different decision making tools available in the marketplace. These tools serve many purposes including information sharing, multi-criteria decision making and mapping.
On Wednesday, February 21, 2018, the National Information Sharing Consortium (NISC) is hosting a webinar that will provide an overview of several solutions G&H International (the company I work for) has developed to address specific client problems, which include:
- Managing large-scale events;
- Integrating data silos to enhance local decision-making; and
- Developing a virtual exercise facilitation capability.
Here is the official blurb:
There are many different decision making tools available in the marketplace. These tools serve many purposes including information sharing, multi-criteria decision making and mapping.
On Wednesday, February 21, 2018, the National Information Sharing Consortium (NISC) is hosting a webinar that will provide an overview of several solutions G&H International (the company I work for) has developed to address specific client problems, which include:
- Managing large-scale events;
- Integrating data silos to enhance local decision-making; and
- Developing a virtual exercise facilitation capability.
Here is the official blurb:
"The G&H International Services webinar is the sixth webinar in the NISC's Mission-Focused Job Aids Webinar Series that reviews tools, techniques, and standard operating procedures that NISC partners in the homeland security, emergency management, public safety, first responder, and healthcare preparedness communities use to facilitate and manage information sharing. For more information about the webinar series and the NISC, visit the NISC website at www.nisconsortium.org. To become a member of the NISC, click here to join, membership is free for all users!"
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Emergency Management Virtual Summit - Sept 2017
Safe and Ready is putting on another fantastic virtual summit this coming September 12th to 14th. They have an early bird VIP registration through close of business tomorrow. For those short on time and travel funds, this is a great professional developmenet opportunity. Safe and Ready is also working toward trying to issue CEU's this year; but even if it doesn't work out, there are some great speakers being lined up...
Safe and Ready is putting on another fantastic virtual summit this coming September 12th to 14th. They have an early bird VIP registration (20% off) through close of business tomorrow. For those short on time and travel funds, this is a great professional developmenet opportunity. Safe and Ready is also working toward trying to issue CEU's this year; but even if it doesn't work out, there are some great speakers being lined up.
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National experts will teach you how you can prepare your organization or community for the most devastating disasters, including:
- Cyber Attacks
- Active Shooter/Active Threat
- Violent Extremism
- Complex Coordinated Attacks
- Natural Disasters and more...
For a better idea of what to expect, view recordings from the 2016 Virtual Summit.
Upcoming Emergency Preparedness Webinars
Webinars are a great way to learn about a new topic. The Safe+Ready Institute is sponsoring a series of great and free webinars over the next few months. I hope you can join!
Webinars are a great way to learn about a new topic. The Safe+Ready Institute is sponsoring a series of great and free webinars over the next few months. I hope you can join!
Business Continuity Planning and IT Recovery with Donald Schmidt
March 30, 2017 @ 1 pm ET
You will learn how to:
- Identify potential hazards that could disrupt your business or ruin your organization. This includes identifying those with highest probability of occurring with the greatest impact.
- Implement a comprehensive program to address risk mitigation and hazard response and recovery. This includes the key elements detailed in NFPA 1600.
- Understand the key components of a comprehensive emergency management/business continuity program. This includes program management, planning, implementation, training and education, tests and exercises, and improvement planning.
- Use various resources to support all tasks associated with business continuity and emergency management. Below is an example of an essential resource.
Zombie Incident Preparedness Training with Susan Sanderson
April 25, 2017 @ 1 pm ET
- Stay Informed
- Create an emergency plan
- Communicate during emergencies
- Get supplies and create a kit
- Help others
- Practice your response
- Provide basic medical care
- Prepare your kids, pets and elders
Active Shooter Consequence Management with Chris Floyd
May 18, 2017 @ 1 pm ET
- Details TBD
Looking for My Virtual EM Conference Presentation?
A couple weeks ago I informed you that I was participating in my first virtual conference. I am happy to report the conference was a resounding success and I had many people attend my session on data, technology and social media for disaster management.
Unfortunately, I know many of you could not make it. Don't fret! Check out the recorded video below...
A couple weeks ago I informed you that I was participating in my first virtual conference. I am happy to report the conference was a resounding success and I had many people attend my session on data, technology and social media for disaster management.
Unfortunately, I know many of you could not make it. Don't fret! Check out the recorded video below.
If you are still interested in accessing all videos from the conference, you can purchase the VIP All Access Pass until October 10 via this link. Be sure to use the code DISASTERNET10 for 10% off!
A New Type of Emergency Management Conference this September 21st and 22nd
I have always marveled at the production and expense of in-person conferences. They take a lot of resources to put together and the cost-benefit for attendance is sometimes hard to justify.
That is why I am intrigued by my first invitation to speak at a 2-day virtual emergency management conference on September 22nd. Virtual conferences are a great blend of individual webinars and in-person conferences where the focus is on maximizing learning and education for as many people as possible. (See below on how to register and get a special discount)
I have always marveled at the production and expense of in-person conferences. They take a lot of resources to put together and the cost-benefit for attendance is sometimes hard to justify. However, virtual conferences are a great blend of individual webinars and in-person conferences where the focus is on maximizing learning and education for as many people as possible.
That is why I am intrigued by my first invitation to speak at the 2-day Safety and Emergency Readiness Virtual Leadership Summit along with fifteen other safety and emergency preparedness pros this September 21st and 22nd. I will be speaking on Disaster Tech, Crisis Data, and Social Media in Emergency Management.
I hope you can join the conference live. If not, I hope you find benefit from the VIP All Access Pass where you can visit or re-visit all the presentations at any time. (See details below on how to register and get a special discount) Below is a 30-second video that explains more about the summit. It features a great line-up of presenters covering a wide range of topics. Hope to see you there…
In addition to speaking about Disaster Tech, Crisis Data, and Social Media in Emergency Management, there will be many others great speakers discussing key topics such as:
- School Crisis Management
- Economic Resilience
- Faith-based & Community Partnerships
- Ambassadors for Preparedness
- Virtual Exercises
- Business Preparedness
- Public Health
- Cyber security
- Critical Infrastructure
The conference is 100% free! However, I recommend the VIP All Access Pass because it includes lifetime access to replays of the presentations, giveaways, and other helpful resources for only $125. Use my discount code of DISASTERNET10 for 10% off! Click the buttons to below to register.
White House Innovation Demo Day - Recap of Best Posts!
On July 29th, 2014, the White House held an Innovation for Disaster Response and Recovery Demo Day. Over 1,500 people participated online and in-person and I got to meet so many people that I have known online for years. Needless to say, the day itself was great, but the connections and conversation with everyone in attendance was amazing.
Several people have written summaries and opinions of the event. I thought it would be great to capture a number of them in one blog post.
On July 29th, 2014, the White House held an Innovation for Disaster Response and Recovery Demo Day. Over 1,500 people participated online and in-person and I got to meet so many people that I have known online for years. Needless to say, the day itself was great, but the connections and conversation with everyone in attendance was amazing.
Several people have written summaries and opinions of the event. I thought it would be great to capture a number of them in one blog post.
From the White House:
“On Tuesday, more than 250 emergency managers, first responders, tech entrepreneurs, and local, state, and Federal officials came to the White House to participate in the Innovation for Disaster Response and Recovery Demo Day. The event was live-streamed to more than 1,250 people interested in leveraging tech and innovation to improve disaster preparedness, response and recovery.”
They also published a Demo Day fact sheet that includes summary descriptions of all the presentations.
From Kevin Sur (@rusnivek):
“My takeaways from the morning workshops? We need to continually evaluate the preparedness efforts in each community as there is no constant. Aside from quantifying preparedness (which is almost virtually impossible), we need to seek alternate ways to better serve our communities including ones who have distinct challenges.”
From Cheryl Bledsoe (@CherylBle):
“Rather than Creating Technology Solutions, Government Should Develop Trust & Meaningful Engagement with Tech Developers - Emergency responders should not be making technology and conversely, technology providers should not be leading the emergency response. For years, we have seen public agencies recreate the technical wheels of ideas that were often first birthed in the private sector. For example, government has attempted versions of social networks and damage reporting tools that look similar to both Facebook and Instagram, but few of the public apps have ever caught on in the public sphere like the ones more widely accepted. We have to develop trust and meaningful engagement between both groups so that people can lend their expert perspective into the development of technology and so that we are truly solving problems in a meaningful way.”
From Elaine Pittman (@elainerpittman) at Emergency Management Magazine:
White House Innovation Day Highlights Disaster Response, Recovery
“Emergency managers converged with the tech community in Washington, D.C., to discuss tools that can create more resilient communities and also positively impact disaster preparedness, response and recovery. The White House Innovation for Disaster Response and Recovery Initiative Demo Day on July 29 showcased new innovations in both government and the private sector that aim to aid the survivors of large-scale emergencies. ”