Emergency Preparedness for Government Facilities Workshop

Emergency Preparedness for Government Facilities provides you with strategic resources to prepare for, and recover from, any emergency or disaster. The events following the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina make it clear that government and private agencies at the local, state and federal levels are not collectively as ready as they could be to effectively prepare, mitigate, response and recover from a crisis of significant proportion - whether it’s a man-made or natural disaster.

This course will help you create, or improve, your organization-wide emergency management plan to ensure all procedures are in place and all equipment and personnel needs are addressed so you can respond to an emergency situation quickly and instinctively. These performance processes are becoming more important, and may eventually be recognized (or mandated) by the federal government.

Government facilities are not yet where it needs to be to properly handle a crisis - whether it be a terrorist attack or natural disaster. Not knowing how to protect your most vital buildings and systems -- and your employees -- should be your number one priority. Attend this very important seminar to protect your most important assets.

You'll also receive handouts which will provide you with a take-home, strategic "guide" to help you in your emergency planning.

Who Should Attend

”One of the best seminars that I have attended. Packed full of real-life information.” Lee Cowan, Facility Manager, General Dynamics C4 Systems

“Outstanding course! Definitely worth the time and money.” Lori Ferrante, DR Manager, Arizona Department of Emergency Services

"LTC Mitchell [was] very comfortable with the subject matter. This was evident through [his] capability to exchange ideas during the open question period with the audience." Wakita Stegman, Director of Facilities, CSOSA

"Good presentation and comfort; kept pace reasonable to cover material; fielded questions and led discussions well." Shannon Plummer, Engineer, Joint Program Manager, Guardian

"Very informative for beginner and intermediate level emergency planners." Glenn Moore, Security Manager, US EPA

"Mr. Thomas Mitchell, Jr. is an excellent communicator who welcomes dialogue.” Mike Morlin, Acting Superintendent, San Francisco City & County Recreation & Parks Dept.

“Outstanding workshop. I highly recommend it to any government facility manager.” Tony Goodman, Facility Manager, United States Air Force

“Thomas Mitchell was very engaging with the class participants.” Mark Penyak, Emergency Preparedness Manager, U.S. Postal Service

About Your Speaker

Thomas L. Mitchell, Jr., CFM, CFMJ, is the Chief of Civil Engineer Readiness for the United States Air Forces' Air Education & Training Command. He and his staff are responsible for ensuring 13 military installations are trained and equipped to deploy civil engineering personnel in support of global aerospace operations, provide homeland defense, and to prevent, respond and mitigate civil emergencies ranging from aircraft or structural fires, unexploded ordnance, natural environmental disasters, or weapons of mass destruction incidents. In this position, Tom directed the emergency response forces and the allocation of recovery resources to Keesler (Biloxi) Air Force Base, Mississippi following the landfall of Hurricane Katrina. He previously served as the commander, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, FL where he led the 313-person unit responsible for providing civil emergency services, to include fire protection, explosive ordnance disposal, disaster preparedness, and emergency management to the US Air Force's largest base--11.6 million square feet physical plant spanning 724 square miles and 3,450 facilities.

A Certified Facility Manager, trained On-Scene Commander, over 20 years experience in the facility management profession, and a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force, Tom has a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture, a Masters Level Certificate in Facility Management, a Master of Arts degree in Management, and a Masters of Military Operational Arts and Science. Tom has taught graduate level courses in facility management, fulfilled post graduate course requirements towards a Doctorate of Management, and is a guest lecturer at industry events such as the International Facility Management Association’s World WorkPlace annual conference. He’s a member of the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Association, the International Association of Emergency Managers and the International Facility Management Association, where he serves as a member of the IFMA’s Board of Directors for 2005-2006.

8:00 – 8:30am	Registration and Continental Breakfast (coffee and pastries), hosted by Homeland Defense Journal
8:30 – 9:00am	Welcome/Introduction
9:00 – 10:15 am	1. Introduction – What Exactly Is An Emergency? (Exercise #1) a. Categories of Emergencies – Natural Events b. Categories of Emergencies – Non-Natural Events
10:15– 11:30am	2. Formulating the Emergency Action Plan a. Breaking the Large Task Into Bite-Sized Pieces b. Determining Your Objectives & Scope i. Identifying Your Resources ii. Understanding the Costs Involved
11:30 – 11:45am	3. Presenting Your Case to Management a. Justifying the Cost b. Consequences Versus Rewards c. The Mission Statement d. Establishing Authority & Chain of Command
11:45 – 12:00pm	4. Understanding Your Business a. Identifying Core Business b. Cost of Business Interruption
12:00 – 1:00pm	Lunch on your own
1:00 – 1:30pm	5. Understanding Your Risk a. The Risk Assessment Matrix b. Liability Versus Probability Versus Cost c. Online Hazard Maps & Databases
1:30 – 2:00pm	6. Understanding Your Property a. Leased Versus Owned b. Geographic Location c. Commercial / Industrial / Residential
2:00 – 2:30pm	7. Codes That Affect Your Plan a. Americans with Disabilities b. Occupational Safety & Health c. NFPA – Life Safety Code
2:30 – 3:00pm	8. National Standards That Affect Your Plan a. National Response Plan b. National Incident Management System
3:00 – 4:00pm	9 . The Basic Stages of Planning a. What Should It Do? b. What Should It Address? c. What Does It Contain? d. Who Gets a Copy? e. Where Do You Keep the Plan?
4:00pm	Day One Adjourn

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The Infrastructure Security Partnership (TISP) was established following the tragic events of September 11, 2001, as a national forum for public and private sector organizations to collaborate on issues regarding the resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure against the adverse impacts of natural and man-made disasters, through effective planning, design, construction, and operation. Since its creation, membership has grown to more than 100 organizations and agencies representing more than 1.5 million individuals and firms. For more information, visit www.tisp.org.

Martin, Blanck & Associates, Inc. (MB&A) was founded in 1988 by Dr. Edward Martin – a retired Public Health Service Rear Admiral, and has grown to a comprehensive federal health consulting firm with 18 partners, with each partner averaging more than 25 years of experience. The MB&A Team combines skillful strategic planning, broad policy-making abilities and operational nuts and bolts management experience in DoD, VA, and HHS health systems to assist clients with their business development needs in the federal health arena.

Medical Planning Resources, Inc. provides consultative services for medically managing the threats associated with complex emergencies, natural and man-made disasters and asymmetrical events. Medical Planning Resources is dedicated to the mission of providing expert medical advice to help Prepare, Respond, and Recover from Complex Emergencies, Disasters, and Asymmetrical Threats…Worldwide.

The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) is comprised of primarily African-American law enforcement CEOs and command level officials who are committed to improving the quality of law enforcement service in this country through training, professional competence and by personal example. Our motto is “Justice by Action”.

Telemus Solutions provides customized security consulting, advisory, research and training services to both public and private sector markets throughout the world. Our company headquarters is located in Falls Church, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C., with branch offices in Boston and Miami. For more information on Telemus Solutions please call (703) 893-0550.

Founded in 1988, the Wireless Communications Association, International (WCA) is the principal non-profit trade association representing the wireless broadband industry. WCA membership, which includes the industry's leading carriers, vendors and consultants, has grown to over 530 member companies spanning six continents.

The WCA organizes the world's largest annual business conference and exhibition devoted exclusively to wireless broadband. This conference and exhibition annually convenes experts from around the world to discuss market strategies, emerging technologies, new applications and financing/regulatory options.

The Homeland Defense Journal is free to government managers and decision-makers! Visit us at www.homelanddefensejournal.com

IT*Security magazine is the nation's first professional journal focusing on the nexus between IT security and infrastructure protection. The monthly magazine, debuted in February 2005, and is written by leading experts from industry, government and academia. For more information or subscribe to IT*Security magazine go to our website www.itsecuritymagazine.com.

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