Safeguard Iowa Partnership Events

Training: A.L.I.C.E - Active Shooter Response Instructor Course (05/15/2012)

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The Response Options ALiCE Instructor Course is designed to prepare Law Enforcement Officers, School Administrators, Hospital Security Professionals, School Safety Specialists, and Workplace Violence Professionals to train potential victims in Active Shooter survival options.

Response Options recognized long ago, that a one-size-fits-all approach to a violent intruder is insufficient. Since 2001, we have specialized in providing training strategies in pro-active, options based responses to violent intruder events.

Course Objectives:

Present truths and statistic regarding Active Shooter events
Explore Active Shooter profile myths
Review and evaluation of past AS events
Present the AliCE system Advantages (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate)
Liability comparison of teaching proactive vs. passive strategies

Registration is required by April 30, 2012 - E-mail Andrew James: ajames@storycounty.com or call: 515.382.7229

Cost: $0.00 - includes lunch on each day and all training materials

Host Agency: Region One Homeland Security Board & Polk County Emergency Management

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Webinar: Teen CERT - Connecting School Emergency Management and Youth Preparedness (05/18/2012)

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Registration Link: http://rems.ed.gov/index.php?page=training_webinars_DEV_CERT

Please join FEMA and the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Healthy Students (OSHS) (formerly the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, OSDFS), and the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center for this informative webinar on CERT training for teens and the development and implementation of Teen CERT at the K-12 school-level. This webinar will cover the relationship between school emergency management, youth preparedness, and Teen CERT. Specifically, it will address the importance and benefits of CERT training for teens, the key components of developing and implementing a Teen CERT plan in K-12 schools, and creating credibility among students and adults. Hear from Rachel Jacky, the Director of the National CERT Program in FEMA’s Individual and Community Preparedness Division and Sue Graves, the Safety Coordinator for the Lincoln County School District in Newport, Oregon as they discuss this important issue! Please register for this webinar here.

Webinar: Adult Lead Poisoning in Iowa - It's Not Just the Kids (05/18/2012)

Fri, 18 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Few people are aware that Iowa is consistently one of 10 states with the highest rates of adult lead poisoning. In 2011, 26% of Iowa adults tested had an elevated blood lead level. While mmost of these exposures are linked to occupational lead exposure, a growing number of casees are being identified with other sources of exposure.

This free webinar will review adult lead exposure risks in Iowa. Updates will include the current definition of an elevated blood lead level for an adult and recent findings that low lead exposures can cause significant health problems for adults. Medical recommendations for workers, CDC guidelines for pregnant and lactating women and mandatory reporting requirements in Iowa will be reviewed. Iowa county level data for 2011 will be presented.

This is a live webinar presentation repeating the breakout session given at the 2012 Iowa Governor's Conference for Public Health on April 18. Kathy Leinenkugel of the Iowa Department of Public Health Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance (ABLES) program is the speaker for this webinar. Contact Kathy for more information at kathy.leinenkugel@idph.iowa.gov or by phone at 515.822.4637 or 800.972.2026

Registration: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/545987280

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required:Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

Workshop: LEPC 2012 (05/22/2012)

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:30:00 GMT

2012 LEPC Workshop

May 22, 2012

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Western Iowa Tech Community College

4647 Stone Avenue

Sioux City, Iowa 51106

Advance Sciences - L416 and 417

www.witcc.edu/tours/

Registration deadline May 15 - limited to 50 participants

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Training: Incident Command System (ICS) 400 (05/22/2012)

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:30:00 GMT

Incident Command System (ICS) 400

Presented by Iowa Region One Homeland Security Board

Fee: No charge (funded through FY09 Homeland Security Grant)

Contact: Liz Manion 515.382.7229 mmanion@storycounty.com

Pre-requisite: ICS- 300

Registration Required

Lunch is on your own

Incident Command System (ICS) 400 Flyer

Training: SIP/EOC Liaison Training (05/22/2012)

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Bi-Annual Training for the SIP/EOC Liaisons.

Location: Johnson County EOC- 4529 Melrose Ave- Iowa City, Iowa

Agenda available here

Meeting: 2012 Prepare Fair Committee (05/24/2012)

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Let's meet to discuss the upcoming Prepare Fair

- Exhibitors

-Sponsors

-Duties

-Timeline

Webinar: Get Tips on Protecting Your Business this Hurricane Season (05/29/2012)

Tue, 29 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

A global climate expert from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will share the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season forecast during a free webinar on May 29 hosted by SBA and Agility Recovery. After the weather discussion, disaster preparedness tips will be presented by Agility.

Dr. Gerry Bell has been the lead scientist of NOAA’s Long-Range Hurricane Outlook Team since 1998. He was instrumental in developing NOAA’s Atlantic and East Pacific hurricane activity outlook, and has done weather analysis on CNN, FOX News, The Weather Channel and other news outlets.

Hurricane Season begins June 1. Last year’s hurricane season was busy and costly, with damages from Hurricane Irene alone totaling $18.7 billion, according to the National Hurricane Center. Now is a good time to make a plan to prepare to stay in business – regardless of the disaster – while protecting your employees, customers and stakeholders.

SBA has partnered with Agility to offer business continuity strategies through its “PrepareMyBusiness” website. Visit www.preparemybusiness.org to access past webinars and get additional preparedness tips.

The SBA provides disaster recovery assistance in the form of low-interest loans to homeowners, renters, private nonprofits and businesses of all sizes. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov/disaster.

WHAT: “Protect Your Business This Hurricane Season” A presentation and a Q&A session

WHO: Dr. Gerry Bell, Lead Hurricane Seasonal Forecaster

NOAA Climate Prediction Center

Bob Boyd, Agility Recovery President & CEO

HOW: Space is limited. Register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/456830896

Webinar: PS-Prep Program AT&T's Certification Experience (05/31/2012)

Thu, 31 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Register for the Webinar

What: On May 31, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security will host a 90-minute interactive Webinar about the Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Accreditation and Certification Program (PS-Prep™); focusing on AT&T’s experience as the first private sector company to certify to a DHS-adopted preparedness standard. The presentation will include an update on the PS-Prep Program and AT&T’s firsthand knowledge about preparing for certification to a standard; how certification was achieved; and the value of certifying to a PS-Prep adopted standard.

The PS-Prep™ program is a voluntary program designed to enhance preparedness and give private sector entities the ability to safeguard their organizations against all-hazards. The program includes standards that will equip decision makers with key processes to improve their organizations abilities to maintain operations before and after an emergency or disaster.

Presenters:

Stephen J. Waken, Assistant Vice President, Business Continuity Planning, AT&T

Marcus Pollock, Standards and Technology Branch, National Integration Center, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security

Jim Caverly, Office of Infrastructure Protection, National Protection & Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland Security

Training: MGT 383 - Emergency Operations Plans for Rural Jurisdictions (06/04/2012)

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Training: MGT 383 - Emergency Operations Plans for Rural Jurisdictions

Training Sponsor: Region One Homeland Security Board

Please sign-up no later than May 21, 2012 as a minimum of 20 registrations must be received by this date to confirm the class will be held. Should you have any questions regarding the local jurisdiction or directions to the facility please contact Andrew James at ajames@storycounty.com

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Training: PER 294 Testing and Emergency Operations Plan in a Rural EOC (06/11/2012)

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Training: PER 294 Testing and Emergency Operations Plan in a Rural EOC

Training sponsored by Region One Homeland Security Board.

Please sign-up no later than May 28th as a minimum of 20 registrations must be received by this date to confirm the class will be held. Should you have any questions regarding the local jurisdiction or directions to the facility please contact Andrew James, 515-382-7229 or ajames@storycounty.com

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Conference: Celebrating Five Years - Safeguard Iowa Partnership (06/14/2012)

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:30:00 GMT

Safeguard Iowa Partnership celebrates five years at strengthening the capacity of Iowa to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters through public-private collaboration.

Agenda:

9:00AM Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:10AM Opening Keynote Remarks

William Fehrman, President, MidAmerican Energy Company

9:40AM Business Case: Return on Investment

David Kacena, Kacena Real Estate Management (invited)

Sandy Cowie, Principal Financial Group

10:30AM Break

10:45AM Best Practice: Preparing and Providing for Employees Impacted by Disasters

Matt Fettkether, MidWestOne Bank

Rick Werth, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

11:30AM Lunch and Annual Meeting

1:00PM Understanding Today's Threat

Tom Riggs, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Kevin Smith, Nationwide Insurance

1:45PM Break

2:00PM First Responders Recovering to Respond

Steve Meyer, Garrison Fire Department

2:45PM Closing Keynote Speakers

Beth Freeman, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Region 7
Dan Stoneking, Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency Private Sector Office

Cost:
Safeguard Iowa Partner: $25
Not-Yet-A-Safeguard Iowa Partner: $35

Payment: Accept Credit Card payment via PayPal or check. You may select your preferred form of payment during registration.

Sponsorships: Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Platinum $3,000
Gold $2,000
Silver $1,000
Bronze $500

You can register as a sponsor online or contact Jami at 515.246.1707 or sip@safeguardiowa.org to learn more about the sponsorship opportunities.

SIP Meeting: Recovery Team (06/21/2012)

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Quarterly meeting of the Recovery Team.

Agenda's will be available close to the meeting date.

SIP Meeting: Response Team (06/22/2012)

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Quarterly meeting of the Response Team.

Agenda's will be available close to the meeting date.

SIP Meeting: CR/IC Corridor Chapter Meeting (06/26/2012)

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Meeting of the CR/IC Cooridor chapter of the Safeguard Iowa Partnership

Agenda will be available closer to meeting date.

Training: A.L.I.C.E - Active Shooter Response Instructor Course (06/26/2012)

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A.L.I.C.E

Active Shooter Response Instructor Course

Hosted by: Region One Homeland Security Board & Polk County Emergency Management

Registration Required by June 10, 2012: Andrew James ajames@storycounty.com 515.382.7229

Cost: $0.00

A.L.I.C.E flyer

Webinar: Economic Espionage: Safeguarding Proprietary Information for Small Businesses (06/27/2012)

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

topics to be covered:

Illegal Acts by Foreign Competitors
The Inside Threat
Theft of Trade Secrets
Risks and Mitigation
Protecting Intellectual Property While Traveling Abroad

Registration: Gary Alexander at 314.539.6600 extension 231 or gary.alexander@sba.gov

A cooperative presentation by Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Small Business Administration

Training: G366 Planning For the Needs of Children In Disasters (07/27/2012)

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Workshop Description

The purpose of this workshop is to provide guidance for Emergency Managers and other agencies, organizations, and implementers of children’s programs about meeting the unique needs that arise among children as a result of a disaster or emergency.

Target Audience and Prerequisites

The target audience for this course includes local and state emergency managers and planners. The list that follows includes other individuals or groups that are crucial to meeting the needs of children in disasters and may benefit from taking this course:

Schools
Childcare providers
Businesses witih childcare centers at their facilities
Pediatricians and medical facilities that care for children
Children's social servivces mental health facilities
Judges and other members of the legal system
Private-sector organizations that support children
Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOADs)
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and non-profits
Faith-based organizations

Workshop Objectives

After completing this workshop, participants should be able to create, update, or revise an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for their community or organization to effectively address the unique needs of children in disasters.

In order to effectively plan for the needs of children in disasters, participants should be able to:

Explain how children's needs in disasters are unique.
Describe the critical components of a child's world.
Explain the importance of coordinated disaster planning efforts.
Create a list of local organizations to include on a planning team to create the community's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) or to revise the EOP to integrate the unique needs of children.
List ways that proper planning can help to ensure that the needs of children are met during emergency response operations.
Explain how the unique needs of children can be met in shelters.
List four effects of disaster on children.
Explain three main priorities for helping children to return to their normal routine and education.
Discuss the factors that lead to resilience among children faced with disaster.
Explain how demographic information can be used when planning for the needs of children in disasters.
Identify funding resources for hazard mitigation.
Evaluate an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) against recommendations in "The Unique Needs of Children in Emergencies."

Registration: http://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/training/CalDetails.aspx?EventID=339&CourseID=189

Event: Prepare Fair 2012 Registration - Exhibitors & Sponsors (08/04/2012)

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 15:00:00 GMT

On August 4th, 2012 the Central Iowa Chapter of Safeguard Iowa Partnership will host the 2nd Annual Prepare Fair. The event is FREE and open to the public to encourage individuals, families, employees and employers to Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed.

Safeguard Iowa is seeking indoor exhibitors, outdoor exhibitors and sponsors to support the 2012 Prepare Fair.

Safeguard Iowa Partnership is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and contributions are tax deductible. Tax ID 26-3339967.

Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed.

Meeting: Iowa Contingency Planners (08/08/2012)

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The Iowa Contingency Planners is an association of Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Emergency Management professionals from both the public and private sectors.

Our mission is to provide business continuity, disaster recovery and emergency management related educational and networking opportunities and to provide these opportunities in a professional setting at a reasonable cost to our members.

Training: ICS - 300 - Intermediate (08/28/2012)

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Another opportunity to attend the Incident Command System 300 courses this fall.

Both are 2-days of class, earning 16 hours of training credit. Lunch will be provided by the Chickasaw County EMA office.

To Register:http://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/training/

Contact: Beth Lewis - beth.lewis@iowa.gov

Training: ICS - 400 - Advanced (08/30/2012)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Another opportunity to attend the Incident Command System 400 courses this fall.

2-days of class, earning 16 hours of training credit. Lunch will be provided by the Chickasaw County EMA office.

To Register:http://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/training/

Contact: Beth Lewis - beth.lewis@iowa.gov

SIP Meeting: Preparedness Team (09/13/2012)

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Bi-Annual meeting of the Preparedness Team.

Agenda's will be available close to the meeting date.

Meeting: CR/IC Corridor Chapter Meeting (09/19/2012)

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Meeting of the CR/IC Cooridor chapter of the Safeguard Iowa Partnership

Agenda will be available closer to meeting date.

SIP Meeting: Response Team (09/20/2012)

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Quarterly meeting of the Response Team.

Agenda's will be available close to the meeting date.

SIP Meeting: Recovery Team (09/27/2012)

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Quarterly meeting of the Recovery Team.

Agenda's will be available close to the meeting date.

Conference: International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) (10/26/2012)

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

More information will be posted in the near future.

Training: 15.b - Special Events Contingency Planning (11/08/2012)

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Course Description: Provide event personnel information related to pre-event planning, forming the planning team, event hazard analysis, and responding to incidents during special events in their community.

Course Objectives: At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define special event
Identify a special event contingency planning team
Conduct a hazard analysis for a special event
Describe how the incident command system (ICS) can be used in response to an incident at a special event

Primary Audience: Emergency managers, personnel from emergency operations org., law enforcement, fire, medical services, public works, and representatives from other community organization, both public and private, for whom special event planning is not a regular responsibility.

Groups that could benefit: Organizers of VEISHEA, RAGBRAI, county fairs, farmers markets, Iowa State Fair, raceways, art fests, city & county events, scouting, and many more.

Cost: Free

Register: http://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/training

Meeting: Iowa Contingency Planners Annual Meeting (11/14/2012)

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT

The Iowa Contingency Planners is an association of Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Emergency Management professionals from both the public and private sectors.

Meeting: CR/IC Corridor Chapter Meeting (12/12/2012)

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Meeting of the CR/IC Cooridor chapter of the Safeguard Iowa Partnership

Agenda will be available closer to meeting date.