Partners in emergency preparedness conference 2014
The Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference (a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization) is the largest and most successful regional emergency preparedness conference in the Pacific Northwest. Partners in Emergency Preparedness annually hosts nearly 700 people representing business, schools, government, the nonprofit sector, emergency management professionals, and volunteer organizations.
The Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference attracts top-notch speakers with expertise that includes lessons learned from recent worldwide events like earthquakes, work place violence, current hazards research, contingency planning, school preparedness, technology, media interactions, and public health issues. Speakers and exhibitors provide cutting-edge information on subjects such as business continuity planning, school safety, public health preparedness, homeland security, and public information.
Conference themes:
- First-hand accounts of lessons learned
- Disaster resilience/sustainability
- Practical application of scholarly research
- Case studies
- Business disaster preparedness and contingency planning
- Climate change and emergency management
- Continuity of Operations (COOP)
- New technological applications in emergency management
- Information management practices at different phases of a disaster
- Professional education and development
- Healthcare contingency planning and preparedness
- School preparedness