As a direct outcome of the 2006 All Hazards Forum, the AHC Board began to host regional workshops in order to bring the states together to discuss critical issues within a particular topic area with each other and among all AHC stakeholders. These workshops are guided and designed by government to drive out common state needs, requirements and recommendations. They are sponsored by one state that is passionate about a particular issue, hosted at by that state, and facilitated by the AHC.
Acting as the neutral and trusted facilitator, the AHC can identify the key people and issues in each state, bring them together on a regional level to discuss challenges/solutions, and facilitate discussions that lead to further regional collaborations. This process results in a win-win for those involved and improves trust between all parties.
To date, the AHC has hosted six (6) Regional Workshops as outlined below:
Future workshops under discussion are as follows:
All Hazards Consortium Presents:
2nd Annual State Border Coordination Workshop
January 25-26, 2010
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Click here for the Agenda
About This Workshop:
In October 2008, the states of the All Hazards Consortium hosted the first “border coordination meeting” in Gettysburg, PA. This meeting was the result of a multi-state planning effort focused on potential catastrophic evacuations out of the Washington, DC, and New York City areas. The 2nd Annual State Border Coordination Workshop on January 25-26, 2010 is a follow-up workshop which will further develop the discussion on important regional topics including:
Due to the geographical context of the East Coast, it is critical that evacuation planning be conducted with a multi-state regional approach including a continuing review of cross-jurisdictional border coordination efforts. Working with the states and federal agencies, private sector, university and non-profit partners, the AHC states’ first Border Coordination Workshop outcomes will be further developed in the upcoming 2nd Annual State Border Coordination Workshop. AHC states and partners will build upon the existing organizations and catastrophic evacuation planning efforts within the states of NC, VA, DC, MD, WV, PA, DE, NJ & NY to meet, discuss, and educate attendees about the various issues, efforts, challenges and opportunities to achieve the long-term vision of a coordinated plan and support of integrated planning.
Goals and Objectives:
Speakers/Facilitators include:
Topics include:
Other Valuable Opportunities:
Who Should Attend:
Schedule:
| Monday, January 25, 2010 | |
| 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Registration Open |
| 1:15 pm – 4:30 pm | Educational Sessions |
| 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Networking Reception |
| Tuesday, January 26, 2010 | |
| 7:30 am – 4:00 pm | Registration Open |
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Breakfast and Opening Comments |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Plenary Session – Lessons learned from 2008 Summit |
| 10:00 am – 10:30 am | Networking Break |
| 10:30 am – 2:00 pm* | Breakout I: Transportation |
| Breakout II: Public safety communications / Interoperability | |
| Breakout III: Mass Care | |
| Breakout IV: Credentialing | |
| 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Networking Break |
| 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Group Discussions/Presentations of Breakout Information |
| 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Closing Remarks / Next Steps / Raffle Drawings |
*includes working lunch
Agenda is subject to change
Sponsor Information:
Maximize your exposure by Sponsoring or Exhibiting at the State Border Coordination Workshop!!
Sponsorship and exhibits at the 2nd Annual State Border Coordination Workshop are excellent opportunities for your organization or agency to showcase your products, research and services to a highly targeted, senior-level audience.
The All Hazards Consortium has designated a limited number of sponsorships and exhibit spaces - all of which are created to help your company reach key decision makers and maximize your exposure at this workshop. Sponsorship packages and exhibit space are available on a limited basis to qualified companies.
For details and pricing on these packages, view our sponsorship kit. For more information, or to create your own custom sponsorship package, please contact: Paula Copperthite at 301-928-6674 or via email at paula.copperthite@ahcusa.org
Registration:
To register, click HERE.
Registration fees are:
Payment can be made via credit card, check, or PayPal.
Please register at AHC 2nd Annual State Border Coordination Workshop Registration as soon as possible, as registration will be limited to 125 attendees. For questions regarding registration or your member discount, contact Marcie Grabau at marcie.grabau@ahcusa.org.
Refund Policy
Cancellations postmarked by mid-night January 11, 2010 will receive a refund less a $50.00 processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations postmarked after January 11, 2010. Refunds are not provided if you are unable to attend the event. Substitutions, including those made onsite, are allowed with written permission of the original registrant. Please submit the request in person at the event, or by email to marcie.grabau@ahcusa.org.
Please note:
Location:
The Workshop and reception will be held at the Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center at 2634 Emmitsburg Road in Gettysburg, PA 17325 (Phone: 717-334-8121). Complimentary parking is available.
A room block is being held at the Federal per diem rate of $82 per night plus tax. To make a reservation, please call the hotel by January 15 and ask for the “State Border Coordination Workshop” room block.
For more information, send an email to info@ahcusa.org
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