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Important Announcements: Online registration for this conference is closed, but there are still seats available. Attendees can register on-site with a completed registration form and payment. To download the registration form clickHERE
General Information
The Inclusive Hurricane Preparedness Conference will bring together emergency management and disability stakeholders from states throughout the Gulf Coast and the Eastern Seaboard to discuss the latest issues in preparing and responding to vulnerable populations during hurricanes.
This two-day conference is hosted by enableUS and the Community Emergency Preparedness Information Network (CEPIN) and will examine some of the greatest challenges that emergency managers face when responding to disability communities during hurricanes. The conference will focus on relationship building and the benefits of integrating disability organizations in hurricane planning and preparedness stages. Speakers from national, state and local government agencies and organizations will focus on programs that have worked in their communities as well as continued shortfalls and challenges that they experience.
Through networking breaks between each phase, attendees will have the opportunity to interact with speakers and other attendees to exchange information about best practices and share personal experiences fostering an environment of cooperation and education.
Confirmed Keynote Speakers
Craig Fugate, Administrator, FEMA
Marcie Roth, Director, Office of Disability Integration and Coordination, FEMA
Mike Womack, Director, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency
What You Will Learn
Sheltering Issues
- Special Needs vs. Medical Shelters
- Integrating Special Needs Evacuees Into General Population Shelters
- Accessibility in Your Shelter
Building Community Partnerships
- Integrating the Private Sector, Faith-Based Organizations, Disability Organizations and Emergency Management Into a Working Relationship
- Transitioning Long Term Recovery Committees into Long Term Recovery Organizations
- Reciprocal Agreements with Neighboring Communities and States
Disability Population Demographics
- What Does Your Disability Community Look Like
- How 311 and 211 Systems and Special Needs Registries Help
- Self-Identification Challenges - Dialysis, Obesity, Diabetes, etc
Evacuating Your Community
- Updating Your Memorandums of Understanding and Agreements
- Community Infrastructure Capabilities
- Compliant Evacuation Transportation Needs
Cost$350 – Government, Non-profit, Academia How to Register
Download the registration form and bring to the conference enableUS 108 Golf Circle Bernville, PA 19506 or FAX the registration form to 703-964-9891 |
Who Should AttendFederal, State and Local Government Officials |
Conference Location
Conference Location
The Inclusive Hurricane Preparedness Conference will be held at
IP Casino and Resort
850 Bay View Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39530
A room block has been reserved for this event of $79 a night, to reserve your room please contact the IP Casino and Resort at 888-946-2847 and mention the "Group Code: S100436" or reference the code on the Web site www.ipbiloxi.com
Sponsors and Partners
Interested in showcasing your products and solutions to an audience of government agency decision makers? Budget-conscious sponsorship packages are available for this conference. Click here for a sponsorship package or contact Brian Lake 703-894-7414 for further information.
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