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MONDAY, MAY 14 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration

TUESDAY, MAY 15Exhibit Hall Open: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Regional Meetings 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Opening Session 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Workshops 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Workshops

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16Exhibit Hall Open: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Regional Meetings 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Workshops 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Workshops 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Workshops 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Workshops

THURSDAY, MAY 17Exhibit Hall Open: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Regional Meetings 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Workshops 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Workshops 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Workshops 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Workshops

FRIDAY, MAY 18 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Workshops 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Workshops Adjourn

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Workshop Listing: At A GlancePlease refer to the conference app and digital boards around the convention center

for updated workshop and meeting locations.

Monday, May 14Time Workshop and Presenter Room

8 am – 11 am Alert: AMBER, Silver, Blue and Endangered Missing Person Alert Programs — Ben Patterson 214C

8 am –5 pm IAEM AEM®/CEM® Preparatory Course and Exam — Daryl Spiewak 008AB

9 – 11:30 am Grants Management System Training — John Lecheler 214D

9 am – 5 pm T318 Local Mitigation Planning One-Day Course (Full Day 6 hours training) — Raymond Mejia 214B

1 pm – 5 pm MGT-347 ICS Forms Review — George Glenn 214A

Tuesday, May 15Time Workshop and Presenter Room

8:30 – 10 am

Regional Meeting – DPS Regions 1 & 2 006A–D

Regional Meeting – DPS Regions 3, 6 & 7 007A–D

Regional Meeting – DPS Regions 4 & 5 008AB10 – 10:30 am / BREAK

10:30 am – 12:30 pm / OPENING SESSION / HEMISFAIR BALLROOM 12:30 – 2:00 pm / LUNCH

1 pm – 5 pm MGT-905 Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents — George Glenn 214A

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FNSS and Harvey: Core Lessons Learned and Core Requirement Refresher — Jon Bodie 006AB

Your Mitigation Action Plan: The Invaluable Tool for Recovery and Community Resilience — David Jackson 006CD

Oil & Gas Incidents: Knowing Who to Call — Gaye McElwain 007AB

Leadership: Applying Human Principles to Human Situations — Mark Sloan 007CD

Weather Decisions For Your Event: There’s NO App for That — Kevin Kloesel 008AB

Responding to High-consequence and Infectious Animal Disease — Dr. Brandon Dominguez

Exhibit Hall

Ensuring Constant Weather Information & Support: National Weather Service COOP — Aaron Treadway 213

Organizations and Crisis: A Conversation on the Theory and Practice of Group Behavior under Crisis — Ronald Lorenzo

214B

Fatality Management During Hurricane Harvey — Allison Woody 214C




Tuesday, May 15 (cont.)Time Workshop and Presenter Room

2:00 – 3:00 pm

Critical Information Systems (CIS) and Emergency Technology Ops in 2018 — Jeff Newbold 214D

3 – 3:30 pm / BREAK

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Planning for Animal Issues: Lessons Learned from the Hurricane Charley Exercise, Part 1 — Debra Zoran

Exhibit Hall

Strategic National Stockpile – 2017 Hurricane Season — John Pettitt 006CD

Managing Your Grant Projects Online - TDEM’s Grant Management System — John Lecheler 007AB

Medical Counter Measures Dispensing Plan for First Responders — Antonio Lopez 007CD

STAR Session — Sam Miller 008AB

Texas ESF-9 Search & Rescue Response to Hurricane Harvey — Warren Weidler 207AB

Weather Data Used for Hazard Mitigation Plans: What you Need to Know — Aaron Treadway 213

IMT & Fire Response to Hurricane Harvey — Paul Hannemann 214B

The Missing Piece in The Preparedness Puzzle — Sean Scott 214C

Protecting Youth: How to Spot and Stop Local Human Trafficking — Shirley “Lea” Urshan 214D

Wednesday, May 16Time Workshop and Presenter Room

8 am – 5 pm MGT-905 Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents — George Glenn 214A

8:30 – 10 am




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ESF-13, Federal Law Enforcement Support for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria — Steve Robertson 006AB

Connecting the Dots: Connecting Animal Issue Needs and Resources — Olivia Hemby 006CD

The Disaster is Over, “But it Ain’t Over”: Residual Effects of Natural Disasters — Sylvia Baack 007AB

High Profile Vehicles in a Water Enviroment — Jeff Saunders 007CD




Wednesday, May 16 (cont.)Time Workshop and Presenter Room

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Do More, by Planning To Do Less for Your Next Major Response — Keith Lutz 008AB

Collaboration Works: Dallas County Animal Response Team — Lisa Tatum 205

Mass Care and Sheltering — Traci Brasher 207ABLeveraging PSAs and the Special Event and Domestic Incident Tool (SEDIT) — Lee Otten 213

FEMA Environmental Compliance Basics for Newly Elected Officials and Emergency Managers — Kevin Jaynes 214B

HAZMAT Operations: What NOAA Can Provide — Jennifer McNatt 214C

Hurricane Harvey Housing Lessons Learned — Jet Hays 217AChempack: Nerve Agent Antidote Storage — Christopher Washington 217D

Updates on New National Weather Service Products and Technology — Aaron Treadway 217C

Planning for Animal Issues: Lessons Learned in Sheltering from Hurricane Harvey Part 2 — Debra Zoran

Exhibit Hall

11:30 am – 1 pm / LUNCH

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Useful Mobile Apps during Times of Disaster — Michael Mitchell 006AB

Move to the Beach They Said....It will be Fun They Said: Port Aransas Reflections on Harvey — Scott Burroughs 006CD

Hurricane Harvey: Forecast and Messaging Challenges — John Metz 007AB

Hurricane Harvey Common Operation Picture: Geosuite in Use — Chuck Jones 007CD

Continuity of Operations for Dummies — Bret Adams 008ABDebris Management — Valerie Blanton 205Mass Care Readiness: Lessons Learned from Hurricane Harvey — Jessica Debalski 207AB

Utilizing Existing Resources to Build Long-Term Recovery Capacity: An Asset-Based Process — DeAnna Stemock 213

Obtaining and Using Tier II Chemical Inventory Report Information — Ann Adams 214B

Weather Safety for Large Events — Jason Runyen 214CHurricane Harvey From The State Operations Center - What You Didn’t See! — Rhonda Lawson 214D





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Illegal Immigration to the Southwest Border from “Countries of Interest:” Sanctuary or Security First? — Todd Bensman

217A

Great Leadership Can Live in ICS — Laura Gehrig 217CHurricane Harvey’s Flooding Across Harris County — Jeff Lindner 217D

2 – 2:30 pm / BREAK

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How Do You Rescue 30,000+ People When 911 Is Overwhelmed? — Matthew Marchetti 006CD

The 2017 Texas A&M VET Hurricane Harvey Response — Wesley Bissett 007AB

Trials & Tribulations of Rural Emergency Management in Texas — Steve Howie 007CD

Accelerate Your Leadership Influence in Conflict Situations — David Yebra 008AB

Advanced Security Training Institute Israel Immersion Training Course Lessons Learned — Larry Jantzen 205

Mass Care Updates for 2018 — Larry Shine 207ABHurricane Harvey- DFW Shelter Hub Operations — Sarah Haak 213

TAMU-VET Logistics Challenges During the Hurricane Harvey Response — Christopher Mabry 214B

Hurricane Harvey Impact Survey: Flooding and Debris Issues and Lessons Learned for Rapid Recovery — Cumaraswamy Vipulanandan

214C

Texas Highway Patrol Tactical Marine Unit and Dive Recovery Team — TJ Wood 214D

Project Public Health Ready (PPHR): Continuous Quality Improvement for Emergency Preparedness — Bryan Damis 217A

Impact Decision Support Services (IDSS) and Evolving NWS: The Future is Now! — Barry Goldsmith 217B

Show Me the Money: Developing a Quality Mitigation Grant Application — David Jackson 217C

Community Resilience: Focusing Efforts in Disaster Response — Alison Hare 217D

3:30 – 4 pm / BREAK



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Critical Resources: Lessons Learned During Harvey — Rodney Reed 006AB

The Importance of Keeping It Simple — Brian Brumfield 006CDTerrorism Exercise Opportunities — Brandon Gentry 007ABOverview of Long Term Anthrax Response and Its Impacts on Public Safety — Nathan Vessey 007CD

UT Stops for No Storm — Patrice Reisen-Hicks 008ABThe Texas State Medical Operations Center: Fact vs Fiction — Chris Medina, MA, TEM 207AB

Managing Disease in an Emergency Situation — Jessica Chase 213

A Critical Component for Emergency Management: Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity — David Morgan 214B

TEMAT’s Response to Hurricane Harvey: Lessons Learned — Russell Marshall 214C

Emergency Tracking Network (ETN) — Jaime Ovalle 214DSister City Project — Naomi Giroux 217AWhat Really Happens In The Eye Of The Storm — Brandi Ashby-Fisher 217B

The Feasibility of Targeted Evacuations of High Risk Areas Prior to an Extreme Flood Threat — Lance Wood 217C

Busting the Myths of COML-COMT-AUXCOM Training for Amateur Radio — Paul Gilbert 217D

Thursday, May 17Time Workshop and Presenter Room

8:30 – 10 am




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Importance of Partnerships in Animal Shelters & Rescue — Jessica Chase 006AB

Harvey – How Public Safety Communications Manages an Emergency or Disaster Situation — Todd Spencer 006CD

Defending the Elixir of Life: Hurricane Harvey Water Systems Infrastructure Damage Assessments — 2nd LT Matt Anding

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Mass Fatality/Mass Casualty Management in the Age of the Active Shooter — Dee Grimm 007CD




Thursday, May 17 (cont.)Time Workshop and Presenter Room

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AmeriCorps in Disaster Response - What is it and Why do I need it? — David Bock 207AB

Public Information for Animal Issues in Disasters — Olivia Hemby 213

STEAR Session — Peter Ottenbacher 214AVan Zandt County Long Term Recovery Group — Russell Hopkins 214B

Lessons Learned from the 2015 Tornado in Rowlett TX: Response & Recovery — Neil Howard 214C

The OIG is Coming – Are We Prepared? — Matt Jadacki 214DPreparing Outside the Box: A Non-traditional Approach to an Active Terrorist Threats and CCTA Planning — Leigh Middleton

217A

Trees and Storms : Planning and Response — Gretchen Riley 217BTexas Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack Grant Projects — Mike George 217C

Legal Implications for the Veterinary Medical First Responder — Wesley Bissett 217D

11:30 am – 1 pm / LUNCH

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Short-Term Recovery: Best Practices as well as the Barriers after Hurricane Harvey — Stevee Franks 006AB

Behavioral Health First Aid Primer — Laura Gehrig 006CDCivil Support Team (WMD) 101 — Christopher Sedtal 007ABCHARM- A Platform for Risk Communication and Collaborative Planning — Steven Mikulencak 007CD

Integrating WebEOC & ArcGIS for Situational Awareness — Jeanette Chamorro 008AB

Texas' Preventive Radiological and Nuclear Detection Program — Mike George 207AB

Obstacles and Solutions for Public Safety Drone Use — Eugene Robinson 213

Animal Issues Committee Panel Discussion on Hurricane Harvey — Holli Tietjen-Hale 214A

The Greatest Generation: Gone with the Winds (Disasters)? — Robin Keene 214B

Team Rubicon: Giving Purpose in Times of Despair — Josh Hohenstein 214C

Defense Coordinating Officer/Element and Defense Support of Civil Authorities — LTC Solomon Speed 214D





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USACE Levee Safety Program — Brian Brasher 217AFinding a Needle in the Social Media Haystack — Trevor Boucher 217B

Early Guidance for Tropical Weather Systems: Understanding What's Out There — Jennifer McNatt 217C

Recovery: Long Term Housing Solutions and the CDBG-DR Process — Jet Hays 217D

2 – 2:30 pm / BREAK

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Fighting the Last War — David McCurdy 006ABHurricane Harvey: Federal, State and Local Communications Integration Lessons Learned — Todd Early 006CD

Building a Joint Interagency Team: Lessons Learned by the Region VI Homeland Response Force — Scott MacLeod 007AB

After the Storm: Dealing with Post-disaster Animal Issues — Olivia Hemby 007CD

17 Days with Harvey — Lori Upton, RN, BSN, MS, CEM 008ABManaging Your Projects — David Barth 205Oil and Gas Spills, Releases and Incidents — Diane Beckham 207ABAny Given Saturday: Ongoing Disaster Recovery Fair Model — Hallie Frazee 213

Caring for First Responders with MUR-C — Edward Roth 214AGrowing and Developing a Water Rescue Team in your Department — Jim Yeager 214B

COOP Continuity Guidance Circular (CGC) Panel Discussion — Alan Sowell 214C

Synergy and Structure Around Good Intentions: Leveraging Tech & Unaffiliated Volunteers — Eric Jones 214D

Web Conferencing "How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Started Loving Online Collaboration — Blair Ferrier 216A

Quality Requirements and Design Options for School Safe Rooms — Ernst Kiesling 217A

Local Alert Flyer Program for Missing Persons — Ben Patterson 217BPrivate Sector Collaboration — Kevin Oden 217CWhat is TIFMAS? — Patrick Shipp 217D

3:30 – 4 pm / BREAK





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Fundamentals of a Business Impact Analysis — Michelle Neisen 006AB

Texas Opts-In to FirstNet to Improve Public Safety Communications — Todd Early 006CD

Homeowners Insurance 101: Important Facts About Coverage Before and After a Disaster — Rob Galbraith 007AB

Building a Great Partnership: Creating Synergy between TX-TF1 and TAMU VET — Christy Bormann 007CD

Training Youth Today To Become Leaders Tomorrow — Richard Stubbs 008AB

Hydrogen Sulfide in the Oil and Gas Industry — Wesley Dresch 205

Is Your Plan Truly Current? — Bret Adams 207ABTexas Interagency Flood Risk Management (InFRM) Group — Jerry Cotter 213

What Is Happening In My Floodzones? Identifying and Managing Changes in FEMA-Defined Zones — David Lily 214A

Weather Messaging and the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community — Trevor Boucher 214C

Investigating Social Vulnerability Analysis and Implemen-tation in Emergency Management — Ashley Morris 214D

There's No Crying in Emergency Management — James Futrelle 217A

Coordinating Communication Across Teams, Across Distance, and Across the Ocean — Angela Clendenin 217B

What's your Situation? Planning Section Considerations in Post-Harvey Texas — Melanie Bartis 217C

Public Works Response Team and a Hurricane Named Harvey — Christian Fredriksen 217D

Friday, May 18Time Workshop and Presenter Room

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Establishing a County Fire Marshal’s Office — Ryan Holzaepfel 006AB

Hurricane Harvey Response: How Insurers & Emergency Management Coordinate After an Event — David Lawson 006CD

Advance Planning for Special Events — Juan Ortiz 007ABUnion Pacific Railroad - Who We Are — Joshua Carrillo 007CD




Friday, May 18 (cont.)Time Workshop and Presenter Room

8:00

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Evolution of City of Austin Pre-event Planning for SXSW Conference and Festivals — Bill Wilson 008AB

Harvey Health and Social Services Recovery Overview — Elizabeth Hastings 205

Funding Preparedness Through the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) — Robert Cottle 207AB

428 Program: Pros and Cons of SRIA — Michael Herman 213Advice to Water Utilities Operators Whose Disaster Response Plans Were Washed Away — Amalia Villareal 214A

NFPA 1616: The Standard on Mass Evacuation, Sheltering, and Re-entry Programs — Jim Reidy 214B

Managing Work Related Injuries: Taking care of Your Employees and Your Budget — Pat Crawford 214C

“Where’s My Money?” — Dave Barth 214DHOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response — Sharon Evans 217A

We Know We Need a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)....Now What? — Kyle Gunn 217C

Managing Volunteer Support for Veterinary Medical Care During an Emergency Response — Noberto Espitia 217D

9 – 9:30 am / BREAK

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Why Hospitals Should Use Hospital Incident Command Systems (HICS) — Bryan Miller 006AB

GO Teams: Lessons Learned — David McCurdy 006CDFEMA and Grant Programs Directorate EHP Review Process — Dorothy Cook 007AB

Hurricane Harvey Response Using Unmanned Aircraft — John Buell 007CD

StormReady Recognition for Rural Communities — David Wallis 008AB

Functional Exercises with National Weather Service Partners — Mark Fox 207AB

Animal Response to Hurricane Harvey — Holli Tietjen-Hale 214AIntegrating Spiritual Care Into Disaster Response Plans — Dan Franklin 214B

Building the Teen Community Emergency Response Team Program — Earl Smith 214C



The Science of Search - Shawn Hohnstreiter 205

WORKSHOP LISTING: AT A GLANCE

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Best Practices in Pre-disaster Contracting

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Disaster Preparedness for People with Access and Functional Needs - Rafael Ferreira

Vertical Leadership: "Build Great Teams That Last" - Monica Corbin-Simon

Adjourn

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Texas Emergency Management Advisory Committee (TEMAC)

Meetings Schedule

Day Time Room Meeting Title

Monday, May 14

10:00 – 11:15 am 212 WebEOC Working Group

11:30 am – 12:45 pm 212GIS Emergency Management Working Group

1:00 – 2:15 pm 212Emergency Tracking Network Advisory Group

2:30 – 4:30 pm 212 Technology Committee

Tuesday, May 15

1:00 – 2:15 pm 212State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry Committee

2:30 – 3:15 pm 212 State Hazard Mitigation Team

3:30 – 4:45 pm 212Emergency Management Performance Grant Working Group

Wednesday, May 16

8:30 – 9:45 am 212Disability Task Force on Emergency Management

10:00 – 11:15 am 212Texas Emergency Management Assistance Team Working Group

11:30 am – 12:45 pm 212Integrated Special Response Teams Working Group

1:00 – 2:15 pm 212 Drought Preparedness Council

2:30 – 4:30 pm 212 First Responder Advisory Council

Thursday, May 17

9:00 am – 12:00 pm 212Texas Emergency Management Advisory Committee


MONDAY, May 148 am – 11 am

Alert: AMBER, Silver, Blue and En-dangered Missing Person Alert ProgramsLearn how local law enforcement can activate alert resources for missing persons using available local, regional and state networks. Attendees will receive a certificate of course completion, along with 3 hours TCOLE credit (TCOLE # 3619 - AMBER Alert Training).— Ben Patterson 214C

8 am – 5 pmIAEM AEM®/CEM® Preparatory Course and ExamInterested candidates must have registered in advance through the IAEM® website (www.iaem.com), and submitted the preparatory course registration fee of $495.00. This does not include the cost of the conference. There is an additional fee to take the certification exam. There are a limited number of seats available for last minute participants.

Attendees must register for this course through www.preparingtexas.org

— Daryl Spiewak 008AB

9 am – 11:30 amGrants Management System TrainingTraining on how to target primary, secondary and financial contacts responsible for managing Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation grants.— John Lecheler 214D

9 am – 5:00 pmT318 Local Mitigation Planning One-Day Course (Full Day 6 hours training)When developing a hazard mitigation plan, there are certain common errors related to interpretation of the plan requirements. This course will focus on the Local Mitigation Plan Review Guide to include the Plan Elements and Requirements. The intent of this course is to ensure Local Mitigation Plans meet the requirements of the Stafford Act and Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 201.6. This course will provide the audience a detailed interpretation of the federal requirements and an understanding of the information they must provide in the plans to satisfy these requirements.

Additional tips and best practices will also be included in course content. This is a shortened version of the G318 and does not qualify for FEMA’s Advance Professional Series certification.— Raymond Mejia 214B

1 pm – 5 pmMGT-347 ICS Forms Review This workshop provides a detailed introduction to emergency response supervisors and mid-to upper-level managers on the Incident Command System (ICS) forms used in the development of an Incident Action Plan (IAP). Participants will examine the primary forms used for an IAP, as well as supporting and other utility forms. In addition, participants will review the planning process and where, within that process, the forms are filled out and by whom. The workshop includes a practical application designed to instruct participants in the development of Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Time-based (SMART) control and management objectives.— George Glenn 214A

TUESDAY, May 151 pm – 5 pm

MGT-905 Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents “The Advanced ICS Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents course is designed to provide training and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). The course expands upon information covered in Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS-100), ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (ICS-200), and Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300). Topics include a fundamental review for Command and General Staff, major and/or complex incident/event management, area command, multi agency coordination, and post-test and final table-top exercise. NOTE: Course prerequisites: ICS-100, 200, 300, 700 and 800 are required.— George Glenn 214A

2 pm – 3 pmFNSS and Harvey: Core Lessons Learned and Core Requirement Refresher Hurricane Harvey presented many lessons

Workshop DescriptionsPlease refer to the conference app and digital boards around the convention center



learned. The successful provision of Functional Needs Support Services (FNSS) in Harvey general population sheltering operations was just one of these lessons. This 1-hour workshop will recap the FNSS challenges and successes during BCFS HHS EMD Harvey shelter response operations in Port Arthur and Orange, Texas. Additional information regarding the core requirements of FNSS will be provided, along with a quick refresher on elements found within the nationally-recognized FNSS Tool Kit. — Jon Bodie 006AB

Your Mitigation Action Plan: The Invaluable Tool for Recovery and Community Resilience This session will discuss how to get the most out of your community’s hazard mitigation action plan (MAP). The mitigation action plan can do much more for your jurisdiction than make you eligible for hazard mitigation grants. This presentation will discuss how the plan can be used by local officials to help with the difficult decisions faced during disaster recovery, reduce flood insurance premiums for citizens, support response decision making and provide a foundation for the Threat Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment. — David Jackson 006CD

Oil and Gas Incidents: Knowing Who to Call Over the past year, Texas has faced flooding, wildfires, and devastating hurricanes, as well as other emergencies that are related to pipelines and oil and gas production. Learn about the role of the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) in emergency response situations related to oil and gas activity. The session will clarify RRC jurisdiction over various aspects of oil and gas production in Texas, and how RRC can provide support to emergency responders in the case of an oil, natural gas, pipeline or alternative fuel related incident.— Gaye McElwain 007AB

Leadership: Applying Human Principles to Human Situations Humans are complex, multi-faceted beings. No matter what level of capability they possess, leading them - and getting their best efforts - is not simply a matter of giving orders andexpecting them to be carried out. Likewise,

leading multiple organizations during a disaster - coordinating efforts to achieve a common purpose - requires more than just a commanding voice. This presentation will examine each of these traits in the context of both arenas. We will define each and explain how the leader is required to demonstrate the qualities in order to achieve positive outcomes. We will identify traits of successful leaders and then discuss how Awareness, Understanding and Trust play a key role in helping leaders develop those traits.— Mark Sloan 007CD

Weather Decisions For Your Event: There’s NO App for That Holding, postponing, rescheduling or cancelling concerts, athletic events, festivals, fairs, etc. in the face of natural hazards such as hurricanes, lightning storms, tornado threats, or intense cold or heat has become the subject of intense scrutiny as the potential for loss of life and property is weighed against the economic benefits of having these events. This session will put you in the decision-maker’s hot seat for many recent events that were weather threatened and ask you the question, “Yes or No.” — Kevin Kloesel / Troy Kimmel 008AB

Responding to High-consequence and Infectious Animal Disease Responding to disasters often involves an animal component, and there may be a risk of responders becoming ill from their interactions with animals. Sometimes, an outbreak of a high-consequence infectious animal disease may be the disaster. We will discuss the role that first responders have along with the agencies that respond to infectious animal diseases. Procedures and personnel protection will be highlighted to insure the spread of infectious disease is minimized. — Dr. Brandon Dominguez Exhibit Hall

Ensuring Constant Weather Information & Support: National Weather Service COOP Continunity of operations (COOP) is a practice used by businesses, emergency managers and the National Weather Service (NWS) to ensure that essential functions continue in times of disaster. The National Weather Service COOP and backup operations provide consistent weather warning and decision support operations



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when an office goes down due to weather or technical failure. Examples will show that COOP and backup are important plans as weather can interrupt normal operations for long periods of time. — Aaron Treadway 213

Organizations and Crisis: A Conversation on the Theory and Practice of Group Behavior under Crisis Organizations during crisis situations behave differently than they do under normal operating conditions. This presentation will use a Japanese-style PowerPoint format known as Pechakucha (translated as “chit chat”) to engage the audience on the academic theory and their professional experiences with groups in crisis situations such as disasters. The presenter and the audience will discuss how and why leadership styles may change during crises, how organizational culture aggravates or ameliorates responses to crisis, and the pros and cons to standardized responses in non-standard situations. — Ronald Lorenzo 214B

Fatality Management During Hurricane HarveyHurricane Harvey presented several unique challenges regarding the recovery, identification, and management of fatalities in Harris County, as well as continuity of operations for the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences agency during this process. This session will discuss the agency’s response to the storm, highlighting the importance of preparedness and strong community partnerships. — Allison Woody 214C

Critical Information Systems (CIS) and Emergency Technology Ops in 2018 This session is designed to discuss the upcoming operations technology for Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the State of Texas for local, regional and state level agencies and jurisdictions including ESF8. Specifically covered will be overviews of STAR, ETN, STEAR, DSO, GIS integrations, and webforms being a prime focus going forward. Also covered will be the lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey, and what changes are being made due to those lessons.— Jeff Newbold 214D

3:30 – 4:30 pmPlanning for Animal Issues: Lessons Learned from the Hurricane Charley Exercise, Part 1This session will discuss the lessons learned at the Hurricane Charley evacuation exercise. There were two main areas where the VET was involved (at the Brazos Expo Center reception site and the Huntsville Reception site), and we will discuss the different issues presented at each site as well as the lessons learned from a VET / reception / animal shelter perspective - including transportation of animals on buses, animal identification issues and biosecurity. — Debra Zoran Exhibit Hall

Strategic National Stockpile – 2017 Hurricane Season The deployment of Federal Medical Stations and other Strategic National Stockpile assets during Hurricane Harvey, Irma and Maria as well as the teamwork from federal, state and local partners showcased how preparedness activities, prior to an incident, works and succeeds. Still, with this successful operation, there are several identified areas of improvements that can occur. This presentation will focus on transportation security and the necessary partnerships.— John Pettitt / Michael Poole 006CD

Managing Your Grant Projects Online - TDEM’s Grant Management SystemThe Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is deploying a new Grant Management System (GMS) that allows subrecipients on-line access to their Public Assistance, Fire Management, Hazard Mitigation and Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant projects. Attendees will learn about the new grant management system, the benefits and how it will affect the way grants are managed. Attendees will also learn how subrecipients can directly access the system to monitor and report on their grant projects and submit applications, reimbursement requests, change requests, quarterly reporting and project closeout requests. Access to the GMS will be discussed along with plan for full implementation.— John Lecheler 007AB





Medical Counter Measures Dispensing Plan for First RespondersWith the creation of the “WFD Medical Counter Measures Dispensing Plan for First Responders” the City of Weslaco Fire Department / WOEM is able to to prepare, educate, and protect all city employees and their families in times of a infectious disease outbreak, natural disaster or terrorist attack, where the need for vaccinations and medications need to be administered to first responders. Weslaco Fire has been a partner in Public Health since 2005 with Hidalgo County Public Health since the creation of the RGV Emergency Medical Regional Response Team.— Antonio Lopez 007CD

STAR SessionWe will discuss how to submit a State of Texas Assistance Request (STAR) as well as discussing the newest version of STAR.— Sam Miller 008AB

Texas ESF-9 Search & Rescue Response to Hurricane HarveyWe will discuss how Texas’s ESF-9 responded to the emerging and expanding event that Hurricane Harvey became, and the historic search & rescue response to this significant event.— Warren Weidler 207AB

Weather Data Used for Hazard Mitigation Plans: What you Need to Know.Severe weather and natural disasters comprise a large component of the hazards that a local community faces. When planning for mitigation projects or how to respond to the next disaster, an Emergency Manager (EM) can look at past events to get an idea of what may happen in the future.This workshop will break down the credible sources for archive weather information, explain some of the limitations of these archived databases, and show EMs how they can quickly and easily compile information on local weather hazards based on freely available weather archives.— Aaron Treadway 213

IMT & Fire Response to Hurricane HarveyThis workshop will provide an overview of Texas A & M Forest Service response to Hurricane Harvey: mobilization of Incident Management Teams (IMT), Regional Team members, Lone Star State IMT, 10 Out-of-State IMTs to provide support Resource Staging Areas, Disaster District Committees and Local government. Successes and lessons learned will be discussed. — Paul Hannemann 214B

The Missing Piece in The Preparedness PuzzleThe greatest challenge to community resiliency today is the inability to prepare for recovery. When first responders leave the scene of a disaster, the survivors are left to figure out their recovery on their own. For those who have lost their home or become displaced, this can be the beginning of a nightmare. In this presentation, Mr. Scott discusses many of the challenges and pitfalls survivors face in the aftermath of disaster events. He will also share many unique lessons learned from helping thousands of survivors recover after fires, floods, storms and other disaster events. — Sean Scott 214C

Protecting Youth: How to Spot and Stop Local Human TraffickingIt doesn’t happen in our community. It could never happen to my child. These are common public misconceptions regarding human trafficking. According to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC), Texas ranks second highest in the number of reported cases of this modern day slavery. The FBI estimates that some 293,000 American youths are at risk of being forced into Commercial Sex Trafficking (CST). This is a very real danger stealing the lives of youth across the country. In this workshop, we will explore the steps that families and the community as a whole can take to prevent further victimization.— Shirley “Lea” Urshan / Mallory Vincent 214D





8 am – 5 pmMGT-905 Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents “The Advanced ICS Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents course is designed to provide training and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). The course expands upon information covered in Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS-100), ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (ICS-200), and Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300). Topics include a fundamental review for Command and General Staff, major and/or complex incident/event management, area command, multi agency coordination, and post-test and final table-top exercise. NOTE: Course prerequisites: ICS-100, 200, 300, 700 and 800 are required.

— George Glenn 214A

10:30 – 11:30 amESF-13, Federal Law Enforcement Support for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and MariaHurricane Harvey was the largest single activation of Federal law enforcement to support both Federal and State missions. Hurricane Irma immediately followed and included the challenges of supporting law enforcement missions in the Seminole Nation. In the midst of the Irma response came Hurricane Maria and a host of new challenges with response to a U.S. territory physically separated from the mainland with a heavily damaged infrastructure. As challenges were surmounted, lessons were learned on integration of Federal law enforcement into State and Tribal missions as well as the logistics issues of operating OCONUS without assets normally available.— Steve Robertson / Greg Fox 006AB

Connecting the Dots: Connecting Animal Issue Needs and ResourcesBest practices prove that effective response to animal issues in a disaster takes planning: an organized and committed group of individuals who can handle these issues with adequate knowledge and resources. For those communities who do not have active animal issues groups or committees, even knowing what “animal issues” are and how to address them can be a challenge.

This presentation will address the problem of helping local jurisdictions recognize the animal needs in their community, and will advise on how to reach out for the assistance and resources they require in a disaster.— Olivia Hemby / Susan Culp 006CD

The Disaster is Over, “But it Ain’t Over”: Residual Effects of Natural DisastersThis session explores the devastation of the peripheral-effects and aftermath of natural disasters. Explore All-hazards analysis that may be overlooked during a disaster and examines what first responders, health care and public health officials can do to help prepare the public for pre and post disaster(s). In addition, it offers considerations for predicting the unpredictable. What do you do when plan B fails? Do we have back up plans for our back up plans? This session will also explore the implications of people who have lost their homes, and way of life and day to day living. It examines the devastation faced by these individuals and explores what we can do to assist getting them back to “normal”. — Sylvia Baack / Dr. Robin Keene 007AB

High Profile Vehicles in a Water EnviromentWith the expanded use of Texas Military Department High Profile Vehicles (HPVs) and the recent increased use of surplus HPVs, in flooded and water environments, there are operational and safety considerations that need to be addressed. This session will cover best practices and lessons learned with the use of military and military style HPVs use in water search and rescue, and how to keep responders and Texans safe with their use.— Jeff Saunders 007CD

Do More, by Planning To Do Less for Your Next Major ResponseNo matter your discipline (Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, Dispatch, Government Admin and Emergency Management), this session offers advice for you. Speakers will discuss and provide multiple case studies showing the advantages of integrating mass notification capabilities with state-of-the-art Access Control, Intrusion Detection, Fire Alarms, Duress Systems, Flood Monitors, and other solutions to improve situation awareness, speed of response; and the overall multi-agency response capability for



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WEDNESDAY, May 16 (cont.)your jurisdiction. These capabilities build off of solutions that may already be available within your jurisdiction for no cost or low cost.— Keith Lutz / Joe Abrams 008AB

Collaboration Works: Dallas County Animal Response TeamThe Dallas County Animal Response Team (CART) was formed to address the need to shelter pets when disasters occur. Prior to Hurricane Harvey the group had been meeting to plan for sheltering pets for close to 2 years. Their plan was put into action when several thousand people affected by Hurricane Harvey were sheltered in North Texas. This session will highlight the best practices used, and the needed improvements, identified during this response.— Lisa Tatum 205

Mass Care and ShelteringWith an overview of Hurricane Harvey mass care and sheltering, this session will include discussion on eligibility for host sheltering, school and church sheltering and Transitional Sheltering Assistance.— Traci Brasher / Garry Sitze / Melinda Dunn / Liz Redfearn 207AB

Leveraging PSAs and the Special Event and Domestic Incident Tool (SEDIT)This session will discuss the role of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Protective Security Advisor (PSA) as it relates to emergency managers, and how emergency managers can work with their PSAs to load, organize and manipulate critical infrastructure data to inform preparedness decisions and response activities.— Lee Otten / Jeffrey Murray 213

FEMA Environmental Compliance Basics for Newly Elected Officials and Emergency ManagersThe session will serve as an introductory offering to newly elected officials and emergency managers who are not familiar with the Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) compliance requirements that they will ultimately be responsible for adhering to for grant funded projects as a result of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Presidentially declared disaster. Compliance strategies and obligations will be clarified along

with project conditions, importance of adhering to the scope of work and any consultation and permitting requirements will be outlined to better inform those responsible for managing the recovery of their respective county or municipality.— Kevin Jaynes 214B

HAZMAT Operations: What NOAA Can ProvideWe will discuss what modeling is available from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incidents (including exercises). This will include: plume modeling and offshore oil spill scientific support.Jennifer McNatt / Chris McKinney 214C

Hurricane Harvey Housing Lessons LearnedStaff from the Texas General Land Office, the Council of Governments, and local government officials will share lessons learned from the Hurricane Harvey Direct Housing Mission, state-led program. This disaster was the first time FEMA allowed the state to run the Direct Housing Mission. Staff will share with the audience the steps required to implement and carry out this program and identify the hurdles that posed challenges. This session will be interactive and allow for audience questions and answers. — Jet Hays / Christa Lopez / Jennifer Molinari, Jerritt Gideon / Molly Keller 217A

Chempack: Nerve Agent Antidote StorageThe CHEMPACK program is an ongoing initiative of the Center for Disease Control’s Division of Strategic NaUonal Stockpile (SNS}, launched In 2003, which provides antidotes to nerve agents for pre-positioning by State, local, and tribal officials throughout the U.S. This session will discuss the benefits, drawbacks and provisions of the CHEMPACK program. — Christopher Washington / Lupe Torres 217D

Updates on New National Weather Service Products and TechnologyIn the last year there have been two major changes with National Weather Service (NWS) products and technology: the simplification of NWS warning products and the new GOES-16




WEDNESDAY, May 16 (cont.)weather satellite. These changes have improved the ability to communicate weather hazards to emergency managers and the public and observe ongoing weather at a higher resolution thereby improving forecasts. This presentation will outline the benefits of these new services over the last year, and look ahead at coming changes within the National Weather Service.— Aaron Treadway 217C

Planning for Animal Issues: Lessons Learned in Sheltering from Hurricane Harvey Part 2This session will discuss the lessons learned at the Hurricane Harvey deployment by the Veterinary Emergency Team (VET). There were many different types and sizes of emergency animal shelters set up in Hurricane Harvey - this talk will discuss the particular issues of co-located shelters, animal identification and tracking across multiple platforms, and biosecurity issues that in some cases were profound.— Debra Zoran Exhibit Hall

1 – 2 pmUseful Mobile Apps during Times of DisasterTexas Game Warden technology coordinator Mike Mitchell describes useful mobile device apps used in times of disaster. Mike will discuss proprietary, off the shelf, and some open apps. Included in this is an in-house Disaster Reporting App, where the field wardens quickly report daily activities. He will also explain how the ESRI’s Survey 123 is used to rapidly map events while they unfold. Other associated apps will be highlighted.— Michael Mitchell 006AB

Move to the Beach They Said....It will be Fun They Said: Port Aransas Reflections on HarveyThis workshop will review lessons learned from the epicenter of impact for Hurricane Harvey on the City of Port Aransas, Texas. From pre-landfall to the throes of the recovery efforts, the impact on a small coastal community are lessons that are relevant for any community which may find itself isolated and in the shadow of much larger cities.— Scott Burroughs / James Stokes 006CD

Hurricane Harvey: Forecast and Messaging ChallengesHurricane Harvey was the first Category four hurricane to strike Texas since Hurricane Carla in 1961. Harvey’s extreme wind and surge had devasatating affects along the mid Coast, while Harvey’s rainfall resulted in record, catastrophic flooding over Southeast Texas. This case study will examine the evolution, impacts and messaging challenges of this storm.— John Metz / Dan Reilly 007AB

Hurricane Harvey Common Operation Picture: Geosuite in UseHow Geosuite was used by Regional, State, Federal, and National search & rescue resources during the historic Hurricane Harvey Response will be examined.— Chuck Jones / Katie Breland 007CD

Continuity of Operations for DummiesBusiness continuity, emergency preparedness, and continuity of operations are terms that seem to often get used interchangeably but there are distinctions. This session takes a simple look at what continuity of operations is and why it’s important; the key components of what makes a good continuity plan; and how to get started putting a plan together.— Bret Adams 008AB

Debris ManagementThis session will focus on the lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey. Discussions on the challenges Texas faced with private property and waterway debris, permitting, demolition and mutual aid procedures. There were many obstacles that made debris removal difficult, including contractors that fled to Florida.— Valerie Blanton 205

Mass Care Readiness: Lessons Learned from Hurricane HarveyDrawing on lessons learned during Hurricane Harvey and an unprecedented 2017 disaster season, this workshop will focus on a Mass Care Readiness Initiative intended to increase the capacity and capability needed to accomplish our mission of preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies. Drawing draw upon their own expertise and experiences while deployed, this discussion will include an overview of the national readiness initiative by the American




WEDNESDAY, May 16 (cont.)Red Cross and its expected outcomes as it focuses on a supportive “whole-community” approach, necessary supplies, availability of trained workers and accessibility of infrastructure as we deliver Mass Care services compassionately, effectively and consistently to more of those in need.Jessica Debalski 207AB

Utilizing Existing Resources to Build Long-Term Recovery Capacity: An Asset-Based ProcessAn asset-based approach to long-term recovery recognizes that individuals, groups and communities inherently have many of the assets needed to address survivors’ unmet needs. This approach builds upon the assets that are already found within your community and mobilizes individuals, associations and institutions to come together to build on their assets. This session will provide attendees with guidance on how to encourage the identification and mobilization of these existing, and often unrecognized, resources. — DeAnna Stemock / Damian Morales 213

Obtaining and Using Tier II Chemical Inventory Report InformationThe presentation will cover SARA Title III Sections 302, 311 and 312 (referred to as Tier II Chemical Reporting), Extremely Hazardous Chemicals and Hazardous Chemicals as well as information on how to obtain Tier II data for your jurisdiction and its uses. Also included will be information on data searches, reports and reactivity of chemicals provided by CAMEO, ALOHA, MARPLOT and CAMEO Chemicals. — Ann Adams 214B

Weather Safety for Large EventsHazardous weather can impact both outdoor and indoor venues where large crowds are in attendance resulting in injuries and fatalities. Emergency managers, venue operators, and event organizers can all work together to develop a hazardous weather plan well before a large event. This talk looks at considerations for what should be in a hazardous weather plan, such as risk analysis, regular training and drills, monitoring severe weather and communication, notification, sheltering, and evacuation procedures. This talk will also look at how the National Weather Service and private sector

meteorologists fit into this plan. StormReady and Weather Ready Nation Ambassador programs that can assist venues with becoming better prepared to respond to hazardous weather will also be discussed.— Jason Runyen 214C

Hurricane Harvey From The State Operations Center – What You Didn’t See!Join the State Management Team and several members of the Texas Emergency Management Council as they provide a behind the scene look at the State Operations Center (SOC) many roles during Hurricane Harvey. Attendees will hear about the many activities that occurred to support local jurisdictions during Hurricane Harvey. — Rhonda Lawson 214D

Illegal Immigration to the Southwest Border from “Countries of Interest:” Sanctuary or Security First?This seminar brings a fact-based perspective to the potential threat of terrorist infiltration of the Southwest Border, which includes Texas.— Todd Bensman 217A

Great Leadership Can Live in ICSIncident Command System (ICS) provides a conceptual framework of operation in line with the best ideas of Max Weber’s bureaucracy, who saw the ideal of bureaucracy as a means for achieving maximum efficiency. Within the ICS framework, practitioners can apply leadership models and concepts by Blanchard, Collins, Deming, Knowles, and Senge among others. Please join us and explore ways great leadership concepts and models can live and thrive within ICS.— Laura Gehrig / Ted Manning 217C

Hurricane Harvey’s Flooding Across Harris CountyHurricane Harvey’s rainfall has become one of the most exceptional rainfall events ever recorded in US history, resulting in catastrophic flooding across Harris County, TX and the City of Houston. This presentation will focus on the historical context of Harvey’s rainfall, the record flood levels on the many creeks and bayous in Harris County, the damage and deaths from the flooding, the role of social media, the utilization of partnerships, and the expansive post Harvey efforts. — Jeff Lindner / Jeremy Justice 217D




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2:30 – 3:30 pmHow Do You Rescue 30,000+ People When 911 Is Overwhelmed? Houstonian data engineers created a simple web application to organize rescues in flooded neighborhoods during Harvey. It went viral and helped organize 8,000+ rescuers to rescue over 30,000 people during Harvey. It was then used during Irma, Nate, Maria, the California wildfires, and the Mexico City Earthquakes to connect rescuers/volunteers with people needing a rescue, supplies, or medical attention, as well connecting certified first responders with a sponsoring agency. There are several ways to engage volunteers in a safe, effective and managed way that greatly contributes to the overall response in a disaster.— Matthew Marchetti 006CD

The 2017 Texas A&M VET Hurricane Harvey ResponseThis session will provide an overview of the 2017 Texas A&M VET Hurricane Harvey Response. The Texas A&M VET provided veterinary medical response to seven local jurisdictions, Texas Task Forces 1 and 2, and the Katy IST simultaneously. The approach for splitting the VET resources to meet regional needs will be discussed as will the challenges experienced by the team. Many of the challenges point to additional planning factors at the local level.— Wesley Bissett / Debra Zoran / Noberto Espitia / Brandon Dominguez

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Trials & Tribulations of Rural Emergency Management in TexasThis will be an interactive discussion of the successes and difficulties in rural Emergency Management offices throughout Texas. Emphasis will be placed on the offices with only one or two personnel and the volunteer Emergency Managers, as well as discussing similarities and how we can benefit and support each other.— Steve Howie 007CD

Accelerate Your Leadership Influence in Conflict SituationsLeadership and negotiation skills during a chaotic emergency can accelerate your leader development and effectiveness. We’ll share leadership insights about negotiation in difficult situations and methods of mediation to influence

an effective outcome. Conflict in an emergency creates opportunities to shape your team, establish a foundation of trust, and strengthen your position as a leader. We will share examples of emotionally charged discussions to highlight how negotiation and mediation skills can enhance your leadership influence and how those skills can help build a trusting emergency response team. — David Yebra 008AB

Advanced Security Training Institute Israel Immersion Training Course Lessons Learned Advanced Security Training Institute (ASTI) provides advanced security, response, medical and recovery training based on battle-tested methods and techniques perfected over decades of conflict in Israel. ASTI’s immersive courses in Israel are unique because they combine two vital components: direct interaction and practical knowledge. Through presentations, case studies, and site visits, participants can apply the curriculum to the current threat environment in Israel and subsequently to their own jurisdictions when they return home. Hear the experiences and lessons learned from a central Texas Firefighter, Emergency Manager, Law Enforcement Officer and Regional Intelligence Center member that recently attended the training. Included in the session is how you can apply to, and why you should, attend.— Larry Jantzen / Tim Ryle / Juan Ortiz / Jeff Kennedy 205

Mass Care Updates for 2018Local sheltering goals and considerations will be discussed as well as the current state of shelter hubs, letters of expectations, emergency transportation, current sheltering issues, and recommendations for a smooth transition to return the evacuated population.— Larry Shine 207AB

Hurricane Harvey- DFW Shelter Hub OperationsThis workshop will review the DFW Shelter Hub Regional Operations that were conducted in response to Hurricane Harvey in Disaster District 4 in DPS Region 1. Response and recovery lessons learned in the realm of large scale shelter management, as well as the benefits of regional coordination will be highlighted. — Sarah Haak 213


TAMU-VET Logistics Challenges During the Hurricane Harvey ResponseThis session will provide county and state emergency managers with an understanding of the logistical challenges associated with establishing a self-sufficient veterinary medical operation that spanned multiple counties and jurisdictions during the 2017 Hurricane Harvey Response. — Christopher Mabry 214B

Hurricane Harvey Impact Survey: Flooding and Debris Issues and Lessons Learned for Rapid RecoveryAn impact survey after Hurricane Harvey was undertaken by the Texas Hurricane Center of Innovative Technology (THC-IT) to better quantify the losses on the ground and document the lessons learned. The data was collected and analyzed to quantify the preparedness, evacuation, damages to infrastructures and residents due to flooding, insurance coverage, and accumulation and disposal of debris. Lessons learned will be reviewed related to minimizing losses, floating debris management, rapid recovery and future planning. In addition, there will be discussion not only of the advantages and limitations of some of the new technologies but also how to comply with new regulations to adopt some of these new technologies.— Cumaraswamy Vipulanandan 214C

Texas Highway Patrol Tactical Marine Unit and Dive Recovery TeamWe will discuss the operations and capabilities of the Tactical Marine Unit and Dive Recovery Team as well as how they can assist other agencies. The Tactical Marine Unit and Dive Recovery Team were utilized during the emergency response to Hurricane Harvey, and we will discuss lessons learned from that response to better prepare for a future event of this magnitude. — TJ Wood 214D

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Project Public Health Ready (PPHR): Continuous Quality Improvement for Emergency PreparednessPPHR is a comprehensive, nationwide program that recognizes local health departments for their emergency preparedness planning, training, and exercise efforts. It uses a robust criteria to evaluate each department with an emphasis on continuous quality improvement and excellence in demonstrating use of the preparedness cycle. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) acts as lead for this project, which is administered through the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). The session will describe the project, and how it leads local health departments to engage multiple partners, including local emergency management, in order to improve their planning efforts, streamline training, and more effectively use exercises to properly evaluate their capability.— Bryan Damis / Jarret McLane 217A

Impact Decision Support Services (IDSS) and Evolving NWS: The Future is Now!Since the early 1900s, the National Weather Service (NWS) has provided IDSS for wildfire events through the IMET program. Recently, on-site deployment of NWS meteorologists to Emergency Operation Centers (EOC) for all weather hazards has increased, as benefits of clear messaging are realized. A workforce analysis indicated strong support for this paradigm, but one that lacked defined training. This workshop will describe the seven Professional Competency Units (PCU) and associated evaluation and certification program that will ready a majority of operational NWS staff to deploy to an incident where weather IDSS is necessary. The role of local and state Emergency Management partners in the successful completion of the program will be discussed.— Barry Goldsmith 217B

Show Me the Money: Developing a Quality Mitigation Grant ApplicationHurricane Harvey has presented Texas with an unprecedented opportunity for funding under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. This presentation will walk us through developing the key elements of a hazard mitigation grant application to include the budget, scope of work, and project schedule. Common errors will be discussed to help you avoid these pitfalls. The





presentation will also provide details on how mitigation applications are reviewed and rated.— David Jackson / Jennifer Kiger 217C

Community Resilience: Focusing Efforts in Disaster ResponseHarris County Public Health (HCPH) is the county health department for a fast-growing jurisdiction of approximately 2.2 million people, covering 1,700 square miles. As Chief Health Strategist for Harris County, HCPH is identifying and prioritizing for community resilience work through GIS mapping – visually overlaying hazard-prone areas, with social determinants of health like linguistic isolation – and yearly Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) to gather information on community preparedness and resilience. After Hurricane Harvey, mapping, CASPERs, and new partnerships uncovered previously untouched communities, and unmet needs. This information informed the direction of all Health Department activities, tailoring its response and strengthening community resilience.— Alison Hare / Mac McClenden 217D

4 – 5 pmCritical Resources: Lessons Learned During HarveyHurricane Harvey presented significant challenges to 1st Responders, among those were the overwhelming requirements of resources to facilitate rescues and evacuations over a wide geographical area. Understanding this need, a decision was made to incorporate citizen responders into the incident. This session will outline the processes for incorporating and integrating civilian responders into a coordinated response. From the emergency operations center to the boots on the ground, understand the process and how this humanitarian effort kept the headlines favorable and citizens safe. — Rodney Reed / Bob Royall 006AB

The Importance of Keeping It SimpleThis workshop will offer insights into “Keeping It Simple (KISS)”, drawing from experiences and numerous lessons learned. Starting with the simple question, “Why do you need to keep it simple?”, and building towards a practical application mindset, which can be applied in multiple areas of Emergency Management, including: planning, training, and

communications, in both daily and response activities. There will be several examples of how the KISS principle has worked in real life.— Brian Brumfield / Kris Ramsey / Chris Martin / Ernie Paiz 006CD

Terrorism Exercise OpportunitiesThis session will provide an overview of the Multi-Jurisdictional Improvised Explosive Device Security Planning (MJIEDSP) program, Terrorism Emergency Management Planning Workshop (TEMPW) program, and the Texas Airport Landslide Security Workshop series- all of which are potentially available to interested jurisdications. These programs focus on various law enforcement and emergency management planning and coordinatin issues associated with terrorism preparedness.Brandon Gentry 007AB

Overview of Long Term Anthrax Response and Its Impacts on Public Safety The newest Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidance for Anthrax response includes several steps for the Long Term Dispensing (LTD) of antibiotics and possible vaccine administration. Response efforts will be very different than previously planned efforts. This discussion will provide an introduction to state and local perspectives on the differences of 48 hour vs LTD including: the roles and responsibilities of the Department of State Health Services and Harris County Public Health Department, LTD dispensing timelines and requirements, the need for unity of public messaging, and the demands on dispensing facilities and site security.— Nathan Vessey / Bryan Damis 007CD

UT Stops for No StormDuring Hurricane Harvey, four University of Texas institutions were impacted. This presentation will discuss the mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts which took place at these institutions and the coordinated effort on a system-wide level. — Patrice Reisen-Hicks 008AB

The Texas State Medical Operations Center: Fact vs FictionThe State Medical Operations Center (SMOC) acts as the ESF 8 Public Health and Medical arm of the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) during





disaster and emergency response operations. The SMOC maintains an Incident Command Structure (ICS) and the capabilities to assist in the coordination and deployment of ESF 8 Public Health and Medical resources to support local response. This session will address SMOC capabilities and limitations, describe how the SMOC and Regional Medical Operations Centers fits into the Texas emergency management structure, and discuss how it can best support users at the local and regional level. Examples and a framework for discussion will be based on recent experiences during the Hurricane Harvey response. — Chris Medina, MA, TEM / Michelle Petraitis / Jon Law 207AB

Managing Disease in an Emergency SituationThe 2017 Hurricane Harvey resulted in animals being sheltered, during which a horse tested positive for Strangles Disease. This session will focus on disease management within an emergency animal shelter. — Jessica Chase 213

A Critical Component for Emergency Management: Emerging Trends in CybersecurityThis presentation will look at one of the world’s first hacking investigations, and introduce factors that helped allow the hackers to work from across the globe. Current/emerging trends in cybersecurity and their potential impact on emergency operations will be covered.— David Morgan / Ovie Webster 214B

TEMAT’s Response to Hurricane Harvey: Lessons LearnedThe devastating results of Hurricane Harvey impacted 60 counties and an estimated 8,861,831 people. Consequently, emergency operations centers (EOC’s) were overwhelmed. The Texas Emergency Management Assistance Team (TEMAT) is the forward response team for the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). TEMAT rapidly deployed experienced, cohesive teams as force multipliers to 16 different locations, with 60 personnel. This session will provide information on TEMAT’s response to Hurricane Harvey and the lessons learned. — Russell Marshall 214C

Emergency Tracking Network (ETN)This workshop will focus on ETN board changes and enhancements as well as current app changes and enhancements.— Jaime Ovalle 214D

Sister City ProjectPoint Venture, Texas (population about 800) wanted to provide help to those effected by Hurricane Harvey. Recognizing the limitations of small cites getting the help needed immediately following a disaster, we chose to partner with an affected city to provide assistance - Austwell (a city slightly smaller than Point Venture) on San Antonio Bay. We discovered a city Mayor in need of a great deal of help to get the resources necessary for her community. Learn how our Sister City Project evolved, and how other groups can use this model to assist in recovery.— Naomi Giroux 217A

What Really Happens In The Eye Of The StormThe session will cover the overall lessons learned from ground zero of a category 4 hurricane, highlighting the things you didn’t know were supposed to be on your “checklist”. Using Incident Management Teams (IMT) to support local Emergency Operation Centers & Disaster District Committees during major disasters can be a significant time and energy saver. This lesson learned and others will be discussed— Brandi Ashby-Fisher 217B

The Feasibility of Targeted Evacuations of High Risk Areas Prior to an Extreme Flood ThreatWhile providing briefings to decision makers ahead of Harvey’s record rainfall, meteorologists found that many questions arose concerning the expected impacts from the extreme flood threat. For example: How many houses are likely to be flooded in Houston? How high will water rise in neighborhoods adjacent to creeks and bayous? We did not have reliable high resolution inundation forecasts to aid with answering these questions. Our main goal is to discuss whether the future state of the science (modeling both rainfall intensity and location, as well as the resulting inundation) is sufficient to consider targeted evacuations ahead of future extreme flood threats. Even if an accurate inundation forecast can be provided, what are the challenges





involved with attempting a short-fuse (several hours) targeted evacuation? — Lance Wood 217C

Busting the Myths of COML-COMT-AUXCOM Training for Amateur RadioAmateur Radio operators provide a wide variety of communication abilities within a moment’s notice. These abilities can serve as a valuable tool to the public safety communications community. To bring those abilities into the different world of public safety communications, amateur radio operators need to be trained in the understanding and skills used. Through DHS-OEC Communications Leader, (COML), Communications Technician, (COMT), and Auxiliary Communications (AUXCOM), classes are available that can assist. There are several myths to the processes, needs, and how it is accomplished. This session will bust open those myths and provide ham radio operators who may wish to assist with public safety communications calls during emergencies and disasters.— Paul Gilbert / Gerald Richmond 217D

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Importance of Partnerships in Animal Shelters & RescueHurricane Harvey resulted in numerous impacts on animal health & well-being. This session will focus on the emergency animal sheltering & rescue efforts that were made by Animal Control Officers of Brazoria County, Texas, Brazoria County SPCA, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and feature lessons learned from this disaster. — Jessica Chase 006AB

Harvey – How Public Safety Communications Manages an Emergency or Disaster SituationTexas Department of Public Safety Communications Response Unit is responsible for coordination of the PSCS Communications Emergency Operations Team (CEOT), Communications Unit Leader (COML), Communications Coordination Group (CCG), as well as many other responsibilities. These leadership skills become relevant during emergency and disaster situations. Come listen as we discuss activation tactics taken to plan for

Hurricane Harvey within twelve hours of impact and the lessons learned from the aftermath.— Todd Spencer / Roland Asebedo 006CD

Defending the Elixir of Life: Hurricane Harvey Water Systems Infrastructure Damage AssessmentsThe Texas State Guard (TXSG) Engineer Group provides engineering support to the State of Texas with public works (water and wastewater, roads, bridges, drainage, etc.), and disaster declaration orientated preliminary facility damage assessments, in response to disasters. The TXSG Engineer Group was deployed in response to Hurricane Harvey on September 2, 2017, to support the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in getting public water system facilities back on-line in the Texas Gulf Coast region. The region had more than 2,200 drinking water systems affected by the storm, and the TXSG Engineer Group assessed hundreds of these water systems. — 2nd LT Matt Anding 007AB

Mass Fatality/Mass Casualty Management in the Age of the Active ShooterIn the light of recent mass casualty/mass fatality shootings in our country, including the Sutherland Springs massacre, this presentation examines standard mass casualty triage and treatment practices and a re-evaluation on how we respond to active shooter events. The presentation will discuss use of active EMS entry with law enforcement, triage and treatment based on Stop the Bleed concepts, and enhanced hospital preparedness for active shooter response. — Dee Grimm / Mike Gomez 007CD

AmeriCorps in Disaster Response - What is it and Why do I need it?This session will break down the many types of AmeriCorps programs involved with disaster response, recovery, mitigation, and preparedness. We will also discuss how these efforts can benefit the communities they serve, all while building the skills of the next generation in emergency management. AmeriCorps and Senior Corps are programs of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency for volunteering, service, and civic engagement. and mitigation. CNCS prides itself on enhancing and adding value to what already exists in





communities and infrastructure -- working in partnership with the whole community.— David Bock / Damian Morales / DeAnna Poland-Stemock 207AB

Public Information for Animal Issues in DisastersPublic Information is an important factor in any response. The timing, content, and consistency of messaging can mean the difference between a positive or negative outcome in a disaster. This presentation will discuss the public information and messaging needed before, during, and after a disaster to effectively address animal issues in our communities.— Olivia Hemby / Callie Ward / Katie Luke Broaddus 213

STEAR SessionThe State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) will be the focus of this workshop as attendees are given tips on how to make best use of this web portal, highlighting its many features.— Peter Ottenbacher / Jaime Ovalle 214A

Van Zandt County Long Term Recovery GroupThis sessions will cover the lessons still being learned in the aftermath of the April 29, 2017 tornado outbreak. Attendees will hear how the Long Term Recovery Group dealt with an incident that did not meet the threshold for FEMA assistance, and how Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOADs) help fill the unmet needs of those affected. Attendees will also learn what they can do prior to an event to speed up the process of recovery as well as how to prioritize the needs of those who are affected by a disaster. — Russell Hopkins / Vicki McAlister 214B

Lessons Learned from the 2015 Tornado in Rowlett TX: Response & RecoveryAttendees will hear from the Emergency Operations Center Incident Commander and Field Commanders as they share valuable information needed in an actual disaster event as well as information on preparing for a disaster. This presentation addresses all departments and their role in a disaster. It also provides helpful information on the benefit of volunteer groups like Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). — Neil Howard 214C

The OIG is Coming – Are We Prepared?Are you ready for the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to visit? Will you still be ready in 10 years? This session will look at traditional OIG audits and capacity audits: how they are conducted, how you can prepare to make the process as efficient as possible.— Matt Jadacki 214D

Preparing Outside the Box: A Non-traditional Approach to an Active Terrorist Threats and CCTA PlanningAs active terrorist threats continue to take place worldwide, jurisdictions are increasingly challenged to become more creative in their planning efforts. The San Antonio Office of Emergency Management’s approach to preparing for active threats and complex coordinated terrorist attack (CCTA) events provides a unique perspective to this pervasive challenge. This process embraces a progressive and whole community approach to preparedness which includes the integration of executive leadership preparation, integrating capabilities between the public and private sectors, and the development and management of cost-effective planning, training and exercises. This session will provide preparedness strategies for communities with limited resources in preparing for active terrorist threats and CCTA events.— Leigh Middleton / David Schuld 217A

Trees and Storms : Planning and ResponseAfter first responders have cleared roads of trees, there can still be risks to people and property from storm-damaged trees. This presentation will introduce attendees to the Urban Forest Strike Team (UFST) and describe the role that UFST plays in storm response. As intentional preparedness can help reduce storm impacts to trees, attendees will also be given a step-by-step guide to storm planning for the community forest and a tree risk management mobile app.— Gretchen Riley 217B

Texas Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack Grant ProjectsFive Texas jurisdictions were awarded grants from FEMA under the FY16 Program to Prepare Communities for Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks (CCTAs), and work is underway on these projects. This presentation will include summaries of the project plans from each of



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these jurisdictions, with a focus on activities and products that may be of interest and use to other agencies across the state. — Mike George / Alison Belcher / Garrett Foskit 217C

Legal Implications for the Veterinary Medical First ResponderThis session will cover the legal implications for the veterinary medical first responder participating at the local and state level. This discussion will use as its foundation a lawsuit filed during the 2017 Hurricane Harvey response.— Wesley Bissett 217D

1 – 2 pmShort-Term Recovery: Best Practices as well as the Barriers after Hurricane HarveyThis session will focus on applying best practices for short-term recovery in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. The presentation will provide strategies and explore methods in overcoming barriers related to recovering from a catastrophic incident within a large and heavily populated jurisdiction such as Harris County, Texas. The session will explore effective planning and execution of short-term and intermediate recovery efforts after a catastrophic incident, such as Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC), Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams (DSA), D-SNAP, housing challenges, transportation challenges, and the importance of having a robust and active Long-term Recovery Committee. This session will also explore the processes and challenges involved with navigating the political realties of a catastrophic disaster.— Stevee Franks 006AB

Behavioral Health First Aid PrimerMental Health First Aid and Psychological First Aid both focus on providing assistance to individuals in need. The key differentiator between them is the setting in which these programs are applied. During this session participants will get a sample of each program and’ at the conclusion, be able to determine which is best for their team. — Laura Gehrig / Ted Manning 006CD

Civil Support Team (WMD) 101This presentation will familiarize the audience with the role of the Weapon Civil Support Team

(WMD-CST) during responses to natural and man-made disasters. The WMD–civil support team provides this support by identifying hazards, assessing current and projected consequences, advising on response measures, and assisting with appropriate requests for additional support. The WMD–civil support teams are components of the National Guard chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) response enterprise. As the state governors’ 911 forces for all hazards, WMD–civil support teams provide direct support to the front lines of local, tribal, state, and federal emergency response organizations. — Christopher Sedtal / Bradley Smejkal 007AB

CHARM- A Platform for Risk Communication and Collaborative PlanningThe CHARM (Community Health and Resource Management) platform is a risk communication and scenario planning tool that brings hazard identification, policy choices, and community planning into a process that is tangible and visual for its users. The platform utilizes a low-cost interactive table-top mapping interface and over two dozen local map layers to support a meaningful, interactive, sim-city style planning and risk communication exercise. — Steven Mikulencak 007CD

Integrating WebEOC & ArcGIS for Situational AwarenessGIS is an increasingly used software within emergency management. Integration with WebEOC can allow for real time updates and increased situational awareness. This session will delve into how that integration is accomplished and showcase ways in which the Texas State Operations Center has been able to utilize this technology during incidents. — Jeanette Chamorro 008AB



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Texas’ Preventive Radiological and Nuclear Detection ProgramTexas has made significant progress in enhancing its capabilities for Preventive Radiological and Nuclear Detection (PRND), including development of a statewide PRND Concept of Operations, development of state and local agency standard operating procedures (SOPs), procuring and fielding new equipment, and working with the Department of Homeland Security’s Domestic Nuclear Detection Office to conduct training and hold a PRND Workshop engaging state and local stakeholders. This presentation from members of the state’s Nuclear Sector Working Group will provide information on these initiatives and discuss ongoing PRND issues and challenges. — Mike George / Chris Moore / Charlie Johnson / Bobby Baker 207AB

Obstacles and Solutions for Public Safety Drone UseLearn from an experience- based program of setting up and establishing drone programs for all facets of public safety/service. Learn how to manage public perception of drone use by Public Service Announcements ( PSAs). Discover how mission identification is one of the most important things you can do to save your agency time and money. — Eugene Robinson / John Buell 213

Animal Issues Committee Panel Discussion on Hurricane HarveyFor the second year in a row, Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) will bring together members from several Animal Issues Committees (AIC’s) to discuss lessons learned in dealing with animal issues during disasters. This year, the focus will be on each jurisdiction’s response to Hurricane Harvey as they discuss their own experiences and relate these to the experiences of other AIC’s. — Holli Tietjen-Hale 214A

The Greatest Generation: Gone with the Winds (Disasters)? This session will examine our actions and reactions to the older adult population during disasters.The older adult population experiences the highest rate of casualties during disaster events. Older adults are at risk for being abandoned, neglected and forgotten. We will explore risk factors associated with mortality,

and examine mitigation strategies that should be employed by community planners and Emergency Management entities. In addition, this session will explore the implications in caring for older adults in post disaster shelters. — Robin Keene / Dr. Sylvia Baack 214B

Team Rubicon: Giving Purpose in Times of DespairTeam Rubicon’s dual purpose and mission is serving veterans by responding to disasters. Team Rubicon has a proven track record and continues to lead the way in Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) response capabilities and is available both before and after a disaster to assist communities in a number of ways.— Josh Hobenstein 214C

Defense Coordinating Officer/Element and Defense Support of Civil AuthoritiesThis session provides an overview of the Defense Coordinating Officer/Element mission, personnel and functions as well as a description of Defense Support of Civil Authorities and how to access DoD support. — LTC Solomon Speed / Patrick McNiece 214D

USACE Levee Safety ProgramThis workshop will offer a levee safety program overview as well as discuss levee inspections, risk assessments, RIP progams PL 84-99 and finally the USACE Levee Safety and Rehabilitation Inspection Program.— Brian Brasher / Jeffrey Mahaffrey 217A

Finding a Needle in the Social Media HaystackDuring disasters, social media can be a cacophony of misinformation, rumors, concern, and also extremely useful situational awareness information. The question is not whether or not there is value in the information, but how to extract that value from the noise of everything else that does not. This workshop will explore multiple ways to mitigate this issue, either by employing sophisticated mutual aid partnerships through the Virtual Operations Support (VOS) concept or by simply learning how to manipulate social media search tools and syntax to extract meaningful information. — Trevor Boucher 217B





Early Guidance for Tropical Weather Systems: Understanding What’s Out ThereThis session will discuss what data and information is out there to look at prior to the development of a tropical system. It will also review some of the limitations and pitfalls in this data, and some suggestions on what can also be utilized.— Jennifer McNatt / Brian Hoeth 217C

Recovery: Long Term Housing Solutions and the CDBG-DR Process.We spend a lot of time and effort preparing for disaster response. In our preparations, we don’t focus as much on long term recovery, in particular, on housing. This session educates state and local officials/managers on how to plan for, access, and utilize long- term housing and infrastructure recovery project funding through HUD’s Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery program, administered by the Texas General Land Office. As of January 2017, over 5 Billion Dollars is available through this program.— Jet Hays / Heather Lagrone 217D

2:30 – 3:30 pmFighting the Last WarGenerals shouldn’t plan on fighting the last war, nor should emergency managers plan on responding to the last disaster. Every disaster is unique in its own right, yet, there is still the need to understand history and its lessons learned. Participants will be given several examples of how relying soley on the past has proven to be disastrous. — David McCurdy / Matt Honza 006AB

Hurricane Harvey: Federal, State and Local Communications Integration Lessons LearnedHurricane Harvey had an immense impact to the Texas coast line resulting in major devastation, but it also brought together federal, state, local and private industry representatives to address communications issues including: shoring up and restoring or preventing communications outages. See how these communications partners worked together during Harvey to develop and execute plans and what lessons they learned for future emergency responses.— Todd Early / Rodney Reed / Lee Zapata/ Jim McMillan 006CD

Building a Joint Interagency Team: Lessons Learned by the Region VI Homeland Response ForceThe Texas Military Department mobilized in support of Hurricane Harvey with the 136th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade headquarters assuming initial command and control of all military forces for the first nine days of the response. During this time the 136th was able to build a joint, interagency team that integrated military, civilian, and government assets from across the spectrum. This session will discuss some of the things that went well, as well as areas that can be improved upon as leaders and staffs across the state and nation work together to respond to large scale, catastrophic emergencies.— Scott MacLeod / LTC Heather Flores / LTC Oliver Mintz 007AB

After the Storm: Dealing with Post-disaster Animal IssuesWhile Federal mandate requires local jurisdictions to plan for the evacuation, transportation, and sheltering of pets in disasters, this does not address the issues which arise after the disaster. This presentation will cover common animal issues after a disaster - including strays, sheltering, reunification, carcass disposal and important public information- and best practices in addressing them.— Olivia Hemby / Katie Luke Broaddus / Holli Tiejen-Hale 007CD

17 Days with HarveyFrom August 24th to September 9, 2017, the Southeast Texas coast faced a storm unlike any storm previously. In just fifty-six hours, Harvey strengthened from a tropical depression to a Category 4 prior to landfall. In this session, we will describe what the experiences were behind the scenes of Medical Operations Center, and what it takes to coordinate a coalition that consists of 25 counties, 900 nursing homes and 180 hospitals.— Lori Upton, RN, BSN, MS, CEM / Lisa Spivey / Trameka Jewett 008AB

Managing Your ProjectsThe purpose of this presentation is the management of FEMA Public Assistance Projects. Topics of discussion will include: how to handle deadlines and time extensions, what quarterly reports are and why they are important, how to





request modifications to your scope of work, how to respond to documentation requests, and how to request closeout when the project repairs are complete.— David Barth 205

Oil and Gas Spills, Releases and IncidentsThis session will discuss the role of the Railroad Commission (RRC) of Texas in regulating oil and gas activities and how the agency responds to emergencies, spills, and releases as well as discussing the jurisdictional boundaries, reporting requirements, cleanup requirements, and complaint filing. RRC staff will also discuss emergency management structure and provide contacts for other state emergency management personnel. The presentation will include examples of cleanups from across the State. — Diane Beckham / Michael Bosquez / Wesley Dresch 207AB

Any Given Saturday: Ongoing Disaster Recovery Fair ModelThe purpose of this session is to review the processes for creating a Recovery Fair model that works for a variety of disasters or emergencies. Recovery Fairs bring together recovery resources for the public- to one location-everything from permits to rebuild, checking the status for aid and getting crisis counseling. Amid the confusion after the flooding from Hurricane Harvey, the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) created a series of Harvey Recovery Fairs: local and national government agencies and non-profit groups came together to provide convenient localized assistance. What started as a one-weekend event evolved into a multi-month partnership that provided aid, information, referrals, services, funding and distribution of goods to thousands of residents. — Hallie Frazee / Francisco Sanchez 213

Caring for First Responders with MUR-CThe Medical Unit Rehab Crew (MUR-C) is a dedicated First Responder medical support unit which addresses recognition & treatment of injuries and illness for First Responders during deployments which ultimately impact responder wellness and safety. — Edward Roth / Dr. Kimberly Waaso 214A

Growing and Developing a Water Rescue Team in your DepartmentThis workshop will cover the basics of what it takes to successfully develop a water rescue resource within your department, following the most current NIMS 508 Typing for Water Rescue. We will cover the basic equipment, training, personnel, and budget commitment to make a water rescue program sustainable, successfully, and safe.— Jim Yeager / Jeff Saunders 214B

COOP Continuity Guidance Circular (CGC) Panel DiscussionThis session will cover continuity of goverment (COG), managing limited resources, staffing and budget while maintaining continuity preparedness, how to get the best support from senior leaders and elected officials as well as other topics.— Alan Sowell 214C

Synergy and Structure Around Good Intentions: Leveraging Tech & Unaffiliated VolunteersSpontaneous unaffiliated volunteers– our neighbors and ordinary citizens– often arrive on-site at a disaster ready to help. Yet because they are not associated with any part of the existing emergency management response system, their offers are often under-utilized and even problematic to professional responders. The OneStar Foundation has introduced an effective and flexible software solution to enable these good intentions and create synergy and structure.— Eric Jones / Damian Morales 214D

Web Conferencing “How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Started Loving Online Collaboration”Web conferencing is a valuable tool for incident management. It enables lead agencies to present critical information in a timely manner to responders, community leaders, and other agencies. This seminar provides tools and tips to get the most out of your on-line meetings. Key learning topics are call etiquette, protocols for hosting a web meeting, and hands on practice with common applications. The goal of this workshop is to develop a process to insure your organization can hold highly effective and concise on-line meetings. — Blair Ferrier 216A





Quality Requirements and Design Options for School Safe RoomsA panel of experts will discuss school safe room quality control standards and guidelines included in FEMA 361 and NSSA/ICC 500. Compliance with FEMA 361 is required for all community safe rooms built with FEMA funding whereas ICC500 is a part of the latest International Building Code adopted by jurisdictions. National Storm Shelter Association (NSSA)’s development of best design practices will be discussed as well as the importance and critical content of local emergency planning.— Ernst Kiesling / Daan Liang / Benchmark Harris /Denise Chuick 217A

Local Alert Flyer Program for Missing PersonsThe Texas Department of Public Safety has released a new alert flyer program to be used by local law enforcement agencies to aid in the recovery of missing persons. The flyer program creates both a paper flyer that can be physically posted as well as an electronic flyer for distribution to those that have signed up to receive alerts as well as being sent to local media outlets within the alert area.— Ben Patterson 217B

Private Sector CollaborationThis session is an opportunity to introduce Emergency Managers to Private Sector Collaboration. This includes the role of the Private Sector Liaison, the concept of a Business Emergency Operations Center, and examples of collaboration with the private sector - both disaster and steady state. The cities of Houston and Dallas are the only two municipalities in FEMA Region 6 participating in the Supply Chain Technical Assistance Program which assists jurisdictions in understanding supply chains, developing outreach strategies to key stakeholders, and designing a road map for enhancing resiliency. All panel members also have first-hand knowledge of the variety of private sector issues faced during Hurricane Harvey response and recovery and will share best practices and lessons learned.— Kevin Oden / Jack Hanagriff 217C

What is TIFMAS?This session will offer an overview of the Texas Interstate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) program, how it works, how to request resources and the benefits of TIFMAS. This program will be beneficial for persons responsible for requesting emergency resources and/ or responding to emergencies.— Patrick Shipp / JJ Wittig 217D

4 – 5 pmFundamentals of a Business Impact AnalysisThis workshop will offer a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) process overview including: Why you need to complete a BIA; how to design the BIA for your organization; and what to focus on when customizing the BIA questionnaire. The discussion will include methods to collect the information, how to organize the data received, and best practices based on standards and experience. — Michelle Neisen / Alan Sowell 006AB

Texas Opts-In to FirstNet to Improve Public Safety CommunicationsOn September 19, 2017 Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas would opt-in to the FirstNet network. AT&T has been selected by the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) to build and manage the first nationwide broadband network dedicated to police, firefighters and emergency medical services. Today, most first responders use the same commercial networks as public consumers and businesses for voice and mobile data applications, which can be an issue when networks become congested during emergencies. Learn what FirstNet will offer during emergencies and disasters. — Todd Early / Jacque Miller-Waring / Brian Maholic 006CD

Homeowners Insurance 101: Important Facts About Coverage Before and After a DisasterInsurance companies play an important supporting role in helping homeowners prepare their homes before a natural disaster hits and in recovering financially and emotionally after a natural disaster strikes. Learn more about basic homeowners insurance concepts, which perils are covered and not covered by private insurance, how to know if you are covered for wind and





flood losses, how the insurance industry supports the promotion of resilient construction, and how the industry responds to help homeowners and communities rebuild after a natural disaster such as Hurricane Harvey.— Rob Galbraith 007AB

Building a Great Partnership: Creating Synergy between TX-TF1 and TAMU VETCreating partnerships between agencies can be difficult. This session will highlight the 7 year long partnership that has developed between Texas Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) and the Texas A&M University Veterinary Emergency Team (TAMU VET). We will discuss key points that have made this partnership successful, allowing both agencies involved to better serve citizens affected during disasters.— Christy Bormann 007CD

Training Youth Today To Become Leaders TomorrowTeenagers are often overlooked as being active members of family and community preparedness activities. They can and should take an active role. The Weslaco Fire Department saw the need to engage our youth in age-appropriate materials and training that prepare them for small and large scale disasters. We offer teenagers the opportunity to receive an education filled with practical applications of the concepts they’ve learned in school.— Richard Stubbs 008AB

Hydrogen Sulfide in the Oil and Gas IndustryHydorgen Sulfide (H2S) is a gas commonly found during the drilling and production of crude oil and natural gas. Because it is colorless, flammable, poisonous and corrosive, monitoring the early detection of H2S means the difference between life and death. This session provides an overview of the Railroad Commisssion of Texas’ regulations related to the Hydrogen Sulfide safety training and compliance and will include information of jurisdictional boundaries, reporting requirements, complaint filing and emergency contact information.— Wesley Dresch 205

Is Your Plan Truly Current?When is the last time you reviewed your Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan? When is the last time you tested it, whether part of it or the entire plan? Are things as you expect them to be? This session will look at some areas you and your team should ensure are routinely reviewed.— Bret Adams 207AB

Texas Interagency Flood Risk Management (InFRM) GroupThe Interagency Flood Risk Management (InFRM) Group is a consortium of federal agencies formed to manage flood data and flood predictive capabilities in the State of Texas. The Texas InFRM Group is comprised of the National Weather Service (NWS), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Geological Survey (USGS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This session will discuss current and future activities of InFRM and it’s support during Hurricane Harvey and other recent Texas Flood events.— Jerry Cotter / Michael Ouimet 213

What Is Happening In My Floodzones? Identifying and Managing Changes in FEMA-Defined ZonesThis session will begin with a basic overview of what flood zones and FEMA flood maps are, how to read them and how these maps can help emergency managers, development coordinators and elected officials plan for growth while also reducing the flood risk for their citizens. We will discuss the basic steps in conducting flood damage assessment in flood zones both during and after major flood events with the goal of determining the extent of the flood impact on citizens in or near the flood zones and if these impacts could be the result of changes to the flood zones. Finally we will share practical methods used to determine where natural and/or man-made changes have been made in flood zones and measures taken to resolve these changes.— David Lily / Katherine Lee 214A


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Weather Messaging and the Deaf & Hard of Hearing CommunityThe Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) estimates that roughly 20% of the entire US population suffers from some form of hearing loss. What kinds of implications does this have on disaster messaging? Does simply providing captioning services do enough to convey the intended message to those who use American Sign Language? Where do we go to get these types of questions answered so services can be provided equally to those with hearing loss? Through fostering partnerships with state-wide residential schools such as the Texas School for the Deaf, the National Weather Service has begun working towards serving a notoriously underserved community in multiple facets including weather messaging, disaster planning, and education.— Trevor Boucher 214C

Investigating Social Vulnerability Analysis and Implementation in Emergency ManagementSocial vulnerability is a rising topic today in both academia and applied emergency management due to research revealing the correlation between demographics and disaster preparedness, response, and resiliency. This session discusses the background of social vulnerability and how indices can be created based on publications. The positives and negatives found in research are also revealed. Lastly, social vulnerability implementation is highlighted through a review of a case study regarding the relationship between social vulnerability and storm resource access. The goal of the presentation is to inform attendees of the benefits of social vulnerability in emergency management, especially when considering the usefulness of the subject in planning, resource management, and educational outreach.— Ashley Morris 214D

There’s No Crying in Emergency ManagementLeaders in Emergency Management and Emergency Services need to have the personality types required for the stresses encountered and the ability to make difficult decisions under those stressful situations. It falls to us as managers to select those persons for promotion that meet these requirements. This session will offer an

explanation of the different personality types and why they may be good or poor choices for leadership positions. It will offer management insight on the levels of stress placed on those in leadership. It is intended to show the need for selective leadership, based on ability. — James Futrelle 217A

Coordinating Communication Across Teams, Across Distance, and Across the OceanServing as a Public Information Officer during Hurricane Harvey put the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) on a global stage. Public Information Officers, Dr. Angela Clendenin and Jennifer Gauntt, will present the challenges and success stories of managing the VET ,with team members deployed in multiple locations, world media calling with requests, and at the same time integrating with multiple public information officer groups participating in the overall response effort. — Angela Clendenin 217B

What’s your Situation? Planning Section Considerations in Post-Harvey TexasThe purpose of this session is to share strengths and lessons learned from Emergency Operation Center (EOC) Planning Sections in local jurisdictions during recent events/incidents, including Hurricane Harvey and Super Bowl 51. Planning Section personnel from the City of Houston and Harris County will present information about how their Planning Sections operate, their products, and how information flows. Presenters will discuss changes being implemented post-Harvey on how to improve EOC Planning Section operations and products.— Melanie Bartis 217C

Public Works Response Team and a Hurricane Named HarveyThis workshop will explore the Public Works Response Team experiences and lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey.— Christian Fredriksen 217D


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8 – 9 amEstablishing a County Fire Marshal’s OfficeThis workshop will offer an overview of the statutory authorities of a county to establish a Fire Marshal’s Office and adopt a fire code. Discussion and ideas will be presented to help counties who may be exploring this possibility. There will also be an overview of qualifications for office and associated responsibilities.— Ryan Holzaepfel / Laurie Christensen / Chris Lopez 006AB

Hurricane Harvey Response: How Insurers & Emergency Management Coordinate After an EventAs the insurer of last resort for the Texas Coast’s wind & hail insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA), to some degree, has become a response organization. To effectively respond to everything from hurricanes, to hail storms and tornadoes, the Association has looked to emergency management practices and principles to implement into its own plans. Through the sharing of data, socialization of plans, and coordination pre and post-event, insurers and the emergency management community can work together to help impacted communities start their road to recovery quickly. This presentation will examine the ways in which the two can coordinate in the wake of a catastrophe, and how they can partner throughout the year in planning, exercises, and outreach. — David Lawson / Sarah Edstrom 006CD

Advance Planning for Special EventsThis session will expand on special event planning and will assist event organizers, venue owners, operators, and security and emergency personnel in emergency operations planning. We will review the steps to identify hazards and vulnerabilities, risk assessment, and emergency operations plans. We will go over the planning cycle, plan structure, incident management, and training considerations. Additionally, we will review best practices and strategies to consider. We will discuss corrective actions and improvement plans. Finally, we will review sample plan structures, incident action plans, and incident management considerations.— Juan Ortiz / Eric Carter 007AB

Union Pacific Railroad - Who We AreThis presentation provides the audience with an overview of who we are as hazardous material managers and our capabilities. As emergency responders, it is crucial to know who the point of contacts are in the event of an emergency.— Joshua Carrillo / Michael Moore 007CD

Evolution of City of Austin Pre-event Planning for SXSW Conference and FestivalsThe SXSW Conference and Festivals is an international mass gathering that draws over 400,000 attendees to downtown Austin over the course of 10 days each year. 2018 marks the fourth year that the City of Austin has operated a multi-agency Event Operations Center. This session will focus on the evolution of the City’s pre-event planning and lessons learned.— Bill Wilson 008AB

Harvey Health and Social Services Recovery OverviewThis session will discuss the Governor’s activation of the National Disaster Recovery Framework, for Hurricane Harvey recovery; the role of Health and Social Services Recovery Support Function (HSS RSF), and state, regional, federal, philanthropic and non-governmental partners recovery activities.— Elizabeth Hastings 205

Funding Preparedness Through the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)The HSGP plays an important role in the implementation of the National Preparedness System by supporting the building, sustainment, and delivery of core capabilities essential to achieving the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation. Grant programs within the HSGP fund a range of preparedness activities, including planning, organization, equipment purchase, training, exercises, and management and administration across all core capabilities and mission areas. This presentation will provide a brief overview of each program within the HSGP and important information in regards to the management of projects that receive funding.— Robert Cottle / Chelssie Lopez 207AB



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428 Program: Pros and Cons of SRIAWant to use cost savings on large projects to invest in an upgraded generator for fire and rescue? Are you willing to gamble cost overruns out of your own pocket? In 2013, Congress enacted the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act (SRIA), authorizing FEMA to run a pilot for the Public Assistance program. (aka “Public Assistance Alternative Procedures,” “PAAP,” “SRIA” and the “428 Program.”) Regardless of the name, the goals remain the same: to increase timing and reduce costs for all parties. The program has clear benefits and risks to those who choose to implement it, including confusion regarding the rules and regulations. This presentation will combine decades of experience within FEMA and real world experience outside of FEMA to walk through specific examples of projects to discuss those risks and benefits.— Michael Herman / Allen Shank 213

Advice to Water Utilities Operators Whose Disaster Response Plans Were Washed AwayThe City of Beaumont’s Water Utilities Department used quick thinking and unconventional ideas to adapt to the challenges of Tropical Storm Harvey. Failure of backup plans, lack of access to resources, complicated regulatory regulations, pressure to quickly restore safe and reliable water services, and diverse secondary emergencies all combined to demand unique solutions. These solutions will affect all future aspects of utility preparation, response, recovery, and mitigation plans. Lessons learned include the fact that disaster response plans crafted after previous hurricanes can quickly become obsolete.— Amalia Villareal 214A

NFPA 1616: The Standard on Mass Evacuation, Sheltering, and Re-entry ProgramsNFPA 1616 establishes a common set of criteria for Mass Evacuation, Sheltering, and Re-entry programs, and was created in a plan-do-check-act format by a consensus of a broad group stakeholders, including government entities, NGOs, subject matter experts, Fire Chiefs, Firefighters, and European stakeholders. Through its experience gained in evacuation, sheltering, and re-entry, Texas has played a large part in

shaping this international program standard. This session will explore the nuances of the standard and explain the standard and present a variety of circumstances that the standard will be useful to an individual setting up a program or entity preparing for a large event. While Texas has to deal primarily with hurricanes and wildfire, this standard will assist with events from a variety of hazards.— Jim Reidy 214B

Managing Work Related Injuries: Taking care of Your Employees and Your BudgetThis workshop will discuss how employers can work efficiently with their workers’ compensation insurance carrier, better understand the workers’ compensation system and review choices they may make that are unique to Texas, all while making sure employees are taken care of fairly and receive the best care.. Employers will learn how to contain costs, eliminate staff turnover and absences, and reduce business costs.— Pat Crawford 214C

“Where’s My Money?”A lot goes into the distribution of your FEMA Public Assistance dollars. Dozens of factors can contribute to how long it takes to get reimbursement: project sizes, compliance testing, documentation needs, and much more. This presentation will dive into all of these and then some to explain the reimbursement process in detail, and what actually goes on between the time FEMA arrives and the time you get paid.— Dave Barth 214D

HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis ResponseHOPE AACR comfort dog teams are available to assist in recovery from crisis and disasters, assist mental health professionals on location, and are prepared for unpredictable situations. Teams can travel by various modes of transportation and are available on short notice. Animal-Assisted Crisis Response is based on scientifically proven benefits of the human/animal bond. The comfort dogs serve as a bridge to connect individuals back to their peers and communities and to reduce stress.— Sharon Evans / Amy Greenway 217A



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We Know We Need a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)....Now What?This workshop will cover the selection process for COOP, the pros and cons of building a COOP internally vs external assistance and budgeting.— Kyle Gunn / Shantelle Brannon 217C

Managing Volunteer Support for Veterinary Medical Care During an Emergency ResponseThis presentation is intended to assist the local emergency manager,volunteer coordinators, and the local veterinary medical reserve corps organize advance planning and preparations for managing the volunteers who will be depended upon to staff and physically support the animal emergency evacuations, emergency sheltering, and veterinary medical operations associated with a disaster response. The presentation is focused upon assisting managers at the city and county level to prepare in advance for recruiting volunteers who have the skills, knowledge, equipment, and written protocols required at the time of response.— Noberto Espitia 217D

9:30 – 10:30 amWhy Hospitals Should Use Hospital Incident Command Systems (HICS)Hospitals generally don’t have the staff to stand in at an Incident Command Center or Hospital Command Center during an incident. It’s usually all hands on deck at the incident location, and this can pose many other threats to the health care team. Using Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) helps to identify who is needed when an incident occurs and getting leadership to quickly respond. Many hospitals say in their policies and plans that they use HICS as their

National Incident Management System and yet they have very little to no training on HICS. An emphasis on training is a must.— Bryan Miller 006AB

GO Teams: Lessons LearnedLessons learned from experiencing an emergency or disaster can help your organization prepare for the next emergency or event. Not everyone will have the opportunity (or misfortune) to experience a disaster first hand so how can one get the benefit? GO Teams will allow your organization to learn from those who have been there. This session will provide examples of GO Teams, and how they can be used for a wide range of incidents and events. — David McCurdy 006CD

FEMA and Grant Programs Directorate EHP Review ProcessThis session focuses on the process from submittal of a Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Screening Form, to project scoping, and finally EHP approval. This session will explain the review process between FEMA headquarters to the Region; what FEMA needs to know vs. what FEMA would like to know for the EHP review, and entenuating circumstances which can delay project reviews.— Dorothy Cook 007AB

Hurricane Harvey Response Using Unmanned AircraftThis session will document the response to Hurricane Harvey utilizing drones to collect imagery of damaged infrastructure by a Wimberley Fire and Austin PD team of drone pilots; they were deployed for 19 days in both the Alpha (Rockport) and Bravo (Houston) sectors in support of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the EPA, and 6 CST for HazMat identification. The session is a detailed explanation of the aircraft used, the data collected, and how it was distributed in a difficult reconstruction of infrastructure that was almost completely destroyed.— John Buell / Enrique Flores 007CD

StormReady Recognition for Rural CommunitiesThis presentation is targeted at communities (especially rural) who want to achieve recognition under the National Weather




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Services’ StormReady program. The session will discuss various methods and resources useful in creating a successful application that meets all requirements for acceptance. Attendees will leave with a roadmap for their own jurisdiction and talking points to encourage support from their administrative and elected officials. — David Wallis / James Woolard 008AB

Functional Exercises with National Weather Service PartnersThe National Weather Service (NWS) is typically involved with exercises run by and developed by Emergency Management. Playing alongside a National Weather Service (NWS) developed exercise can expose an Emergency Manager to the things at a NWS office which affect a meteorologist’s operational battle rhythm, as well as common trouble spots. By participating in a NWS functional exercise, the Emergency Manager can provide necessary feedback directly to the NWS which can help their partners communicate in a more effective manner.— Mark Fox 207AB

Science of SearchFrom missing persons cases to disaster response, there is a science to search and rescue. Utilizing cutting edge technology, good old fashioned statistical analysis and practical scientific methodologies, your agency can improve your search response and increase your probability of success. Search and rescue cases are filled with strong emotions and critical time limitations. When every second counts, search science gives your agency the resources it needs to save lives.— Shawn Hohnstreiter 205

Animal Response to Hurricane HarveyThe unprecedented size and scope of Hurricane Harvey impacted millions of Texans including their animals. Texas Animal Health Commission and their partners faced the challenges typical in ma on a mucr scale than ever before. This presentation will discuss all aspects of the response to include overall coordination, partnerships and resource implementation, decision making, and field response Holli Tietjen 214A

— Holli Tietjen-Hale

Integrating Spiritual Care Into Disaster Response PlansThis session will explore how the San Antonio Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) in coordination with the San Antonio Office of Emergency Management integrated Disaster Spiritual Care into planning for disaster

response. This session addresses how to train Spiritual Care Providers to ensure compliance with the National VOAD Points of Consensus on Disaster Spiritual Care, the challenges of maintaining a trained group of volunteers to provide Spiritual Care and how to keep the volunteers engaged in the planning process for disaster will also be discussed.— Dan Franklin / James Mendoza 214B

Building the Teen Community Emergency Response Team ProgramThis presentation will offer suggestions on how to initiate and build a Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. Topics covered will include Teen CERT defined, approaching schools, building camps programs, final exercise development and execution, and teacher testimonial. — Earl Smith / Kristen Haggard 14C

Best Practices in Pre-disaster ContractingThis informational session will cover how technology today can be applied in Texas disaster recovery. — Tara Dinter / Charles Gardner 214D

Disaster Preparedness for People with Access and Functional NeedsThis interactive, hands-on class willl give attendees tips on how to be prepared for an emergency or disaster if you or someone in your household has an access and/or functional need. Learn the potential hazards in your community, how to be prepared, the difference between shelter-in-place and evacuation, the different types of emergency kits and how to assemble them, emergency notifications and the many resources and volunteer opportunities available.— Rafael Ferreira 217B

Vertical Leadership: “Build Great Teams That Last” Lead Vertically includes tools and exercises that can be adapted by any leader for teams of any size, as well as tips for recruiting, training, and strengthening teams. Leaders will learn to inspire, build trust, and motivate their teams by consistently and clearly communicating that the best days are ahead. — Monica Corbin-Simon 217D





Continuing Education Credit (CE)

TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT (TCOLE)Law enforcement personnel attending the Texas Emergency Management Conference are eligible for Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) credit, self-reported upon completion of the conference. The Texas Division of Emergency Management will provide a certificate of completion so that you may report the training through your agency. To receive a certificate of completion, email Paul Hahn at [email protected]. Please ensure your badge is properly scanned for each workshop. Certificates of completion will only be provided based on scan data.

TCOLE rule 217.9 (b) now requires agencies to have on file additional course documents for out-of-agency training to be reported to TCOLE for the purpose of receiving training credit. When attending out of agency training at a conference, personnel must submit the following documentation:

➢ ETR-35➢ Certificate of completion with hours, dates and course title indicated on the

certificate (obtained from [email protected])➢ Attendee critique of the course that includes:

1. Evaluation of the instructor2. Assessment on how the training was applicable to their

assigned duties➢ Number of students attending➢ Copy of course outline (handouts/pamphlets)


TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

Emergency medical professionals seeking CE credits from the conference need to submit final course tracks with course descriptions to TDEM’s Maxie Bishop at [email protected] for validation of medical components. Certificates will be generated based on badge scan data and need to identify: conference, workshop title, other CEs issued, student name and signature of certifying official (Maxie Bishop).

CE Regulatory Agency: Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)POC: Maxie Bishop, 512-424-5071, [email protected]

Procedures for Submission:➢ Students retain the certificate for verification of attendance.➢ Students track their own CE credits.

TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

Firefighters seeking CE credits from the conference need to submit final course tracks with course descriptions to Texas Commission on Fire Protection’s (TCFP) Bob Clakley at [email protected] for validation of fire components. Certificates will be generated based on badge scans and need to identify: conference, workshop title, other CEs issued, student name and signature of certifying official (instructor).

CE Regulatory Agency: Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)POC: Bob Clakley, (512) 936-3828, [email protected]

Procedures for Submission:➢ Students need to submit certificates through their fire department’s Chief

Training Officer, using form TCFP-010 (Continuing Education Documentation Form).

➢ Departmental Training Officer will decide how to apply CE credit.➢ Departmental Training Officer will submit CE to TCFP.

Continuing Education Credit (CE)


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Disclaimer - Every effort has been made toensure the accuracy of all informationcontained on this floor plan. However, nowarranties, either expressed of implied, aremade with respect to this floor plan. If thelocation of building columns, utilities or otherarchitectural components of the facility is aconsideration in the construction or usage ofan exhibit, it is the sole responsibility of theexhibitor to physically inspect the facility toverify all dimension and locations. © Copyright 2007, Freeman Co. All rights reserved.

Confidential and Proprietary - the informationcontained herein is the proprietary information ofFreeman and by accessing the information, therecipient agrees to keep the informationconfidential and not disclose it to any third partywithout the prior consent of Freeman. Recipientalso agrees to only use the information for itsinternal evaluation purposes and for no otherpurpose, without the prior consent of Freeman.

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SAN ANTONIOFRED DE LEON, SRDC

5/4/2018BRENDA HOFFMAN

BRENDA HOFFMAN469787CUSTOM

SAN ANTONIO, TX

HALLS 4A & 4B

H.B. GONZALEZ CONVENTIONCENTER

REVISIONDate:

Disclaimer - Every effort has been made toensure the accuracy of all informationcontained on this floor plan. However, nowarranties, either expressed of implied, aremade with respect to this floor plan. If thelocation of building columns, utilities or otherarchitectural components of the facility is aconsideration in the construction or usage ofan exhibit, it is the sole responsibility of theexhibitor to physically inspect the facility toverify all dimension and locations. © Copyright 2007, Freeman Co. All rights reserved.

Confidential and Proprietary - the informationcontained herein is the proprietary information ofFreeman and by accessing the information, therecipient agrees to keep the informationconfidential and not disclose it to any third partywithout the prior consent of Freeman. Recipientalso agrees to only use the information for itsinternal evaluation purposes and for no otherpurpose, without the prior consent of Freeman.

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6th CST (WMD) 131

American Medical Response 117

American Red Cross 127

AttainIT 115

Cave Campers 124

Cisco Tactical Operations 102

Comprehensive Communication Services 110

CPI Water Res-Q Products 101

DPS DL 116

DPS Motorcycle Regist Area

DPS Recruiting 125

DPS SWAT 107

FarrWest 103

FEMA 121

FirstNet Powered by AT&T 118

PSCS (Com) 111

RollTechs 129

Salvation Army 114

San Antonio Fire Dept 130

Siddons-Martin Emergency Group 104

STRAC 113

Surplus Property Program 112

Tact Marine Unit 109

TDEM EMS 126

TDEM Mitigation 119

TDEM Preparedness P1

Texas Highway Patrol K9 K9

TEXSAR 120

TX A&M Forest Service 122

TX A&M Vet Emer Team 123

Tx EGRT (GIS) 108

TX Parks & Wildlife Dept 128

WIPP 105

Company / Organization Booth #

ABR Industries LLC 420

Accelerated Media Technologies 521

ALERRT 900

Alertus Technologies 306

Alliance For Community Solutions 726

American Radio Relay League (ARRL) 912

Architects Design Group 524

AshBritt, Inc. 523

AVI-SPL Control Room Group 501

B&E Medical Supply and Equipment, LLC 807

BK Technologies 720

BOLDplanning, Inc. 824

Bound Tree Medical 300

Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. 225

CivicReady 402

Commercial Electronics 817

Con10gency Consulting, LLC 427

Copter Source, L.L.C. 407

Crisis Track 305

Crowd Source Rescue 924

CrowderGulf 205

Custom Tree Care, Inc. 326

Cutright & Allen, Inc. Architects 320

Dailey-Wells Communication 620 & 621

Dataminr 312

David Clark Company 321

DHS Region IV 727

DimDrop LLC 823

Dobie Supply, LLC 314

DRC Emergency Services, LLC 217

DSHS/WIPP 926

Early Alert, Inc. 406

Eight EVP LLC 707

Emergency Management Association of Texas 801

Everbridge 606

Exhibit Hall Coordinator 327

Expo Enterprise 602

FD Meal Plans/Thrive Life foods/Blue Can Water 700


ExhibitorsCompany / Organization Booth #

FEMA (IPAWS) 906

FirstNet Built with AT&T 100

FirstWatch Gear (Pacific Quest LLC) 324

Futurity IT Inc 724

G-Comm 307

GoGiveGuide (3G) 920

Government Marketing and Pro-curement, LLC 507

Grainger 106

Grand Canyon University 304

Grannys Alliance Holdings, Inc 206

Guardian Security 400

Guest Communications Corporation 310

H2O Partners 804

Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure 424

Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure 426

High Sierra Electronics, Inc. 600

Homeland Preparedness Project 922

Hyper-Reach 422

IdentiSys Inc. 722

Incident Response Technologies 325

Intermedix 207

LSU-NCBRT/ACE 702

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. 508

MCM Technology LLC 506

MedicPad 223

Motorola Solutions Inc 301

Motorola Solutions Inc. 303

MPACT Strategic Consulting 624

NITECORE Store 525

OnSolve 211

Percepto Inc. 323

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. 404

Previstar, Inc. 604

Puravai LLC 316

Quick Draw 503

Railroad Commission of Texas 827

RK Emergency Management Support 221

San Antonio College 601

Company / Organization Booth #

SecureTech Systems, Inc. 203

Shakespeare Military Antennas 706

Shell 623

Sun Coast Resources, Inc. 705

Tactical Medical Solutions 725

TEMAC 625

TEMC 2018 Photo Contest 825

Tetra Tech, Inc. 704

Texas A&M Forest 526

Texas A&M University-Commerce 603

Texas Animal Health Commission 910

Texas Correctional Industries 215

Texas Floodplain Management Association 821

Texas Health and Human Services Commission 803

Texas School Safety Center 904

Texas Task Force on Disabilities (TDEM) 916

The Bush School of Government and Public Service 815

The Cambridge Group 227

The Olson Group, Ltd. 806

Thompson Consulting Services, LLC 605

TI-TEX DISTRIBUTING 213

TIBH 626

Triad Marine 405

Trident University International 622

True North Emergency Management 505

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 908

US Flood Control Corp. 201

USAF Auxiliary/Civil Air Patrol 826

USGS Texas Water Science Center 902

VEOCI 322

Visionality 527

VOAD 627

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. 811

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. 813

Water & Earth Technologies, Inc. 607

Western Towers 425

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