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Wednesday, May 2, 2007
The panel will cover Los Angeles County's work with close to 20,000 evacuees from the Gulf Coast. The challenges in meeting the medical, social, and other needs of those in Los Angeles County. It will also focus on one city in Los Angeles County, Santa Monica, and its experience in Katrina from meeting the needs of the 250 families who made it to the Westside; the Development and continuation of the SMOAID organization; the shift in emergency preparedness from 3-4 days of emergency supplies to "I've Got 7"; the training of several hundred residents by the city DART program and the Santa Monica Red Cross; and the experience of providing goods including 18 public works vehicles and fire apparatus, library books, and other material to our adopted city of Bayou LaBatre, Alabama.
In anticipation of receiving 2,000 to 5,000 “formal” and an unknown number of “informal” evacuees into the region, the County and City of Los Angeles, along with partner non-profit organizations, convened a task force to coordinate planning for reception, provision of health care, shelter, and availability of other human services in Los Angeles County. Planning assumptions included the need to accommodate families and individuals for as long as six months; locate shelters in areas with access to transportation and services; absorb school-age children into local districts; coordinate events aimed at employing re-located individuals. The County worked with local Red Cross on an employee training program and activated policies that allowed County employees to be deployed to the Gulf Coast, as needed. The County also worked with the VOAD to coordinate donations and refer evacuees to appropriate local assistance organizations.
Conference
Restoration 2007
Location
Napoleon D2
Moderator Paul Weinberg,
Santa Monica Fire Department
(Read bio)
Speaker Jeanne O'Donnell,
Los Angeles County
(Read bio)
Format
Panel Discussion
Documents
Getting water where it's needed post-disaster is a science. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments recently completed an emergency water operations planning project involving jurisdictions throughout the metro region. This session will highlight how they and others have addressed hospital water use and emergency planning; commodity distribution and planning; alternative water sources for fire fighting during an emergency; and water infrastructure preparedness.
Conference
Restoration 2007
Location
Napoleon D1
Moderator Stephen Gerwin,
WSSC
(Read bio)
Speaker Greg Welter,
O'Brien & Gere
Speaker Gary Strangeland,
Galveston District, US Army Corps of Engineers
Speaker Candy Nuesslein,
Children's Hospital
Format
Panel Discussion
Documents
 Corps of Engineers Restoration 2007 Brief
Hurricane Katrina’s impact throughout the Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf Coast was dramatic, with storm impacts varying among communities. Although many municipalities in this region had extensive hurricane preparedness plans, the comprehensive impacts of Hurricane Katrina exposed the weaknesses of existing infrastructure and preparedness approaches. Lessons learned related to local and regional preparedness, response, and recovery efforts, as well as projects and initiatives that emphasize smart/sustainable redevelopment will be presented by a panel of public and private sector representatives. Emphasis will be placed on presenting solutions that are replicable in other communities around the nation.
Conference
Restoration 2007
Location
Napoleon D2
Moderator David Spector,
CDM - Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc.
Speaker Amelia Ravin,
CDM
(Read bio)
Speaker Adam Faschan,
CDM
Speaker Earthea Nance,
City of New Orleans
Format
Panel Presentations
Documents
 ALR - Restoration for the Futurel
FaschanPresent050107
Recovery_Plan_Debrief
Mutual aid and assistance agreements are an important part of preparedness, response, and recovery. The water sector, led by the American Water Works Association and EPA, has begun developing intrastate mutual aid and assistance agreements commonly referred to as Water and Wastewater Agency Response Networks (WARNs). This session will cover the background of these efforts, how the most recent WARN in Louisiana was formed, and provide an activity to demonstrate how mutual aid and assistance agreements can be effective beyond the water sector.
Conference
Restoration 2007
Location
Napoleon D1
Moderator John Whitler,
U.S. EPA
(Read bio)
Speaker Kevin Morley,
American Water Works Association
(Read bio)
Speaker Don Broussard,
Lafayette (LA) Utilities System
(Read bio)
Format
Panel Discussion
Documents
070502 Restoration Intro
LaWARN Mutual Aid Agreement
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Developing working relationships with the primary service providers in your community can be one of the most important pre-disaster activities that you undertake. A great deal of anxiety and frustration begins to build the moment that an impending disaster becomes evident for many municipal or regional governments. One major cause is inadequate planning or coordination among primary providers of essential services in an emergency situation. Join with ICMA, elected and appointed officials, and primary service providers in a roundtable discussion on planning, coordination and leadership for your community.
Conference
Restoration 2007
Location
Borgne
Moderator Robert Hudnall,
ICMA
(Read bio)
Speaker Richard Hildreth,
City of Pacific
(Read bio)
Speaker Clifford Oliver,
State of Louisiana EMS Office
Speaker Ben Dalbrieth,
State of Mississippi
Format
Marketplace Roundtable
Documents
hildreth presentation
Any emergency presents challenges to health, medical care systems, and other human services. Since 2004, the Sarasota Community Organizations Active in Disaster (SCOAD), a collaboration of over 30 health and human services agencies, has been working in and out of season to strengthen their disaster response capabilities. The Sarasota COAD is organized to ensure that key community agencies are part of the emergency planning and response effort. This helps ensure that residents can access food, shelter, and other essential services quickly following a disaster.
Conference
Restoration 2007
Location
Napoleon A3
Moderator Michael Suarez,
Sarasota County Government
Speaker Edward McCrane,
Sarasota County Government
(Read bio)
Speaker Bill Little,
Sarasota County Health and Human Services
Format
Panel Discussion
Documents
Organizing Community Agencies for Disaster Response and Recovery Resoration 2007
While community preparedness is key in reducing loss of life and property, it can also be a tremendous challenge. It is often the most economically- disadvantaged communities are uninformed and without resources. Therefore, those communities are typically the most vulnerable to disasters and face the most difficult hurdles in rebuilding. This panel discussion will highlight best practices for regional collaboration on disaster education and community preparedness programs. We will explore public/private partnerships and existing links between federal, state and local resources and look at new ways for a vast network of educators to play an important community leadership role in informing residents prior to a disaster.
Conference
Restoration 2007
Location
Napoleon A2
Moderator Margaret Davidson,
NOAA Coastal Services Center
(Read bio)
Speaker Betty Hearn Morrow,
Florida International University
(Read bio)
Speaker Steve Glenn,
PBS&J
(Read bio)
Speaker Bob Breck,
WVUE-TV FOX 8
(Read bio)
Format
Panel Discussion
Documents
ICMA Restoration 2007
Glenn Presentation
Hearn Morrow Presentation
Geographic information systems (GIS) technology can provide strategic decision-making and planning tools for community leaders before, during, and after a disaster. Public Safety GIS applications are helping with damage assessment and predication modeling to prepare for disaster. The technology assists with search and rescue operations as well as asset management and staging during an event. And after an event, it has an ongoing role in disseminating information to everyone. During this session, members of the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS will discuss integrating public safety GIS into emergency operations and strategies for using the technology to enhance public safety capabilities in all communities.
Conference
Restoration 2007
Location
Napoleon D3
Moderator Thomas Wieczorek,
Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc.
Speaker Don Oliver,
Wilson Fire/Rescue Services
Speaker James Mitchell,
Louisiana Dept. of Transportation & Development
(Read bio)
Format
Panel Discussion
Documents
Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy and also the economic activity that is most adversely impacted by natural and manmade disasters. What resources exist to help with cleaning up and reopening in an effective and timely manner? What strategies and technical assistance can be tapped to help with business interruptions, marketing, and profitability in an uncertain environment when previous customers may have been dislocated or are unsure of the businesses' ability to provide products and services at the pre-disaster level?
Conference
Restoration 2007
Location
Napoleon D1
Moderator Robin Barnes,
Seedco Financial Services
(Read bio)
Speaker Carmen Sunda,
Louisiana Small Business Development Centers
Speaker Tim Williamson,
Idea Village
Format
Panel Discussion
Documents
The terrorist attacks of 9/11, the subsequent Anthrax incidents, and recently the natural disasters of Katrina, Rita, and Wilma have exposed the vulnerabilities within our communities. These disasters have demonstrated that the local and state response structure can be easily overwhelmed, requiring assistance from other municipalities.
The National Emergency Management Network is comprised of a comprehensive database of people and physical assets available for emergency response and recovery efforts, a geo-mapping and situational awareness tool to identify, select, activate, track, and manage response assets, and training on inter-agency emergency coordination.
Conference
Restoration 2007
Location
Napoleon D2
Moderator Mosi Kitwana,
ICMA
(Read bio)
Moderator Gerry Hoetmer,
Public Entity Risk Institute (PERI)
Speaker Shawn Smith,
Emergency Visions
(Read bio)
Format
Documents
Learn how ICMA, the Fannie Mae Corporation, the Florida City/County Management Association, the Florida League of Municipalities, several Florida local governments, and the Florida and Mississippi Emergency Management Assistant Compact (EMAC) offices coordinated resources and strategies to support the city of Pascagoula, Mississippi.
Conference
Restoration 2007
Location
Napoleon A2
Moderator Mosi Kitwana,
ICMA
(Read bio)
Speaker Bill Brown,
Fannie Mae
Speaker Kay Kell,
City of Pascagoula, MS
Speaker William R. Whitson,
Dity of Cairo
Format
Panel Discussion
Documents
Disaster Recovery Restoration 2007 Presentation
PascagoulaPresentation
This interactive discussion will focus on the critical issues of rebuilding affordable and workforce housing after a disaster and ensuring that vulnerable homeowners can maintain mortgage payments over the long term. Homeownership is closely linked to broader economic conditions in a community such as employment, educational opportunities and social services. This session will outline the best practices in creating affordable housing opportunities after a disaster and preventing mortgage defaults.
Conference
Restoration 2007
Location
Borgne
Format
Documents
 Responsible Servicing
Ward Presentation
Liverman Presentation
Numerous federal programs exist to help distressed communities recover and redevelopment. Come hear what program officials from federal organizations, including the Economic Development Administration, the Small Business Administration, and others have to offer.
Conference
Restoration 2007
Location
Napoleon A3
Moderator Charlie Bartsch,
ICF International
Speaker Becky Brantley,
United States Small Business Administration
Speaker Pamela Davidson-Ehlers,
U.S. Economic Development Administration
(Read bio)
Format
Panel Discussion
Documents
In the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, innovative job training programs were developed to provide small businesses and residents with technical skills and training to help cleanup and rebuild their communities in the impact zone. Learn how to ensure that your community is training people to be the workforce your community needs after a disaster. Join with educational professionals, trainers, and labor representatives to participate in a discussion on what the Gulf Region has learned about training and funding opportunities after Katrina and Rita.
Conference
Restoration 2007
Location
Napoleon D2
Moderator Myra Lewis,
Deep South Center for Environmental Justice
(Read bio)
Speaker Sharon Beard,
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, NIEHS
(Read bio)
Speaker Beverly Wright,
Deep South Center for Environmental Justice
(Read bio)
Speaker Robert Collins,
United Steelworkers International Union
Format
Panel Discussion
Documents
Maintaining and preparing our critical infrastructure to stand up and meet the needs of communities experiencing a disaster is essential to preserving safety and public welfare. It is also a key component to ensure successful rebuilding activities. Restoration in a community after a major disaster will be hampered greatly if roads, bridges, and other vital transportation networks are damaged. Join with APWA and others as we examine transportation systems during and after a disaster.
Conference
Restoration 2007
Location
Napoleon D3
Moderator Shelby LaSalle,
Krebs, LaSalle, LeMieux Consultants
Speaker Robert Lambert,
Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission
Speaker Cedric Grant,
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
Format
Panel Discussion
Documents
Transportation Systems During and After a Disaster
Increasingly, the public recognizes the important role of building departments in ensuring public safety and mitigating disasters. Now, building departments are seeking a way to demonstrate their competence, professional qualifications, and ability to serve their jurisdictions. IAS, a nonprofit, public-benefit corporation, has developed a Building Department Accreditation Program to facilitate recognition of building departments. IAS has a long association with code enforcement professionals at all levels. In this interactive session, IAS will help resolve problems and provide recommendations to bring any building department in line with a nationally-accepted standard.
Conference
Restoration 2007
Location
Napoleon D1
Moderator Richard Kuchnicki,
International Code Council
(Read bio)
Speaker Michael Bouse,
City of Henderson
(Read bio)
Speaker Wally Bailey,
International Code Council
(Read bio)
Speaker Chuck Ramani,
International Code Council
(Read bio)
Format
Marketplace Roundtable
Documents
M Bouse IAS Presentation
Building Dept Accreditation
A number of new and innovative initiatives have been launched by universities, government agencies, and private and nonprofit organizations to build and maintain geo-spatial digital libraries. Data sets in these libraries include resident interviews, high resolution remote sensing photos, LIDAR, and video-GPS data sets. These initiatives will be profiled and examined to determine their contribution to the rebuilding, restoration, and recovery process.
Conference
Restoration 2007
Location
Napoleon D1
Moderator John Pine,
Louisiana State University
(Read bio)
Speaker Calvin O'Neil,
Louisiana NSDI Partnership Office
(Read bio)
Speaker Jeremiah Dumas,
GeoResources Institute
(Read bio)
Speaker Denice Warren,
Nonprofit Knowledge Works
(Read bio)
Speaker Jackie Mills,
LSU
Format
Panel Discussion
Documents
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Oneal_USGS2007 [Compatibility Mode]
Mills_Clearinghouse [Compatibility Mode]
GNOCDC2007Warren [Compatibility Mode]
In a disaster, management’s task is to protect “operations” and to ensure a full recovery. Insurance and the claim adjustment process can be the difference between survival and demise. Yet many organizations don’t think of how their insurance policy will actually respond to the unthinkable. This session outlines examples that help companies “expect the unexpected” and avoid financial disaster. We will discuss important insurance coverage, common terms with multiple meanings, the importance of clear communication, and how insureds can learn from the devastating effects of the 2004 hurricanes, flooding, and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Conference
Restoration 2007
Location
Napoleon A3
Moderator John Marini,
Adjusters International
Format
Marketplace Roundtable
Documents
Expecting the Unexpected
Project delivery methods for infrastructure projects are constantly changing to meet the needs of owners and the individual circumstances that they face. What delivery methods that are available to municipal owners to rebuild water, sewer, and electric infrastructure? How can communities use design approachs and private financing as an option for quickly and cost effectively restoring public utilities to their original condition.
Conference
Restoration 2007
Location
Borgne
Moderator Hubert Fleming,
O'Brien & Gere
(Read bio)
Speaker Jake Groby,
St. Bernard Parish
Format
Marketplace Roundtable
Documents
 OBG Restoration07 Presentation
The massive dislocation of Gulf Coast residents resulted in an immediate need for effective interim housing strategies. This roundtable discussion will compare and contrast the use of voucher programs versus placement strategies. Participants will cover issues such as securing housing units, key management and staffing issues, contracting and payment plans, and more.
Conference
Restoration 2007
Location
Napoleon A2
Speaker Michael Gange,
City of Fort Worth
(Read bio)
Speaker Bruce Glasscock,
City of Plano
(Read bio)
Speaker David Zappasodi,
City of Arlington
(Read bio)
Format
Panel Discussion
Documents
Katrina Disaster Relief - Arlington TX-2
Interim Shelter Placement
Interim Shelter Placement - mag
This session will look at how SMARTcodes™, a cutting edge system to automate code compliance checking, can be applied to enhance building restoration post-disaster. SMARTcodes™ works on the concept of interoperability, enabling building departments to automate and share data, thereby reducing the time it takes to review plans and increasing code compliance. The benefits are enormous: Building departments deliver more efficient and effective public services and enhanced public s |