Building Linkages in Emergency Management Symposium
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Building Linkages in Emergency Management Symposium

Join us on June 4 & 5, 2024 to review best practices and lessons learned from managing effective responses to real disasters.

By Niagara West Emergency Management

Date and time

Tue, Jun 4, 2024 8:30 AM - Wed, Jun 5, 2024 1:00 PM EDT

Location

Holiday Inn & Suites St. Catharines Conf Ctr, an IHG Hotel

327 Ontario Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 5L3 Canada

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

Speakers List
Networking Activities

Preparing for 7,000 Unexpected Visitors. Gander's Story - September 11, 2001


Mayor (Retired) Claude Elliott

Pathway Through the Keefer Road Fire… Lessons Learned

Fire Chief Dave Upper, City of St. Catharines


As with any emergency response, there are always challenges, opportunities, and valuable lessons to be gained. The situation on Keefer Road was particularly complex due to its close proximity to a re...

Emergency Management Ontario Update

Deputy Minister Derible, Emergency Management Ontario

Mental Health and Wellness During Emergency Response

Dr. Paulette Laidlaw, Psychologist – Dr. Laidlaw & Assoc


This workshop will discuss mental health in first responders, and focus on the often-overlooked topic of psychological factors that impact their physical and mental wellness. While first responders a...

GridEx – Planning and Executing a North America-wide Exercise

Catharine Blair, Mgr of Emergency Management, Alectra


GridEx is the largest grid security exercise in North America. Hosted every two years by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center (E-I...

Cybercrime – What you Need to Know to Protect Yourself from the Threats

Vern Crowley, Detective Sergeant (Retired)


In today's fast-paced world, we remain interconnected with friends, family, and work colleagues via technology, including computers, smart devices, and the Internet of Things. The threat landscape is...

A Canadian Airline’s Emergency Playbook

Annie Prasnjak, Manager, Emergency Response, Air Canada


Presentation gives some insight into Air Canada’s Emergency Management program, legislative requirements, aircraft accident response with focus on victim and family assistance.

The Team Approach, An Overview of Toronto's Incident Mgmt Team (IMT) Program

Mark Phair , Coordinator Operations, Toronto EM


The Incident Management System (IMS) has become the benchmark for emergency response terminology, approach, and organization. However, many organizations struggle with the practical application of IM...

Climate Change


Mark Robinson, Weather Network Storm Hunter

About this event

Join us for an event that brings together emergency management professionals, first responders and senior municipal staff to review best practices and lessons learned from managing effective responses to real disasters. The symposium provides an excellent opportunity to network with professionals in the field to support the ongoing development of organizational emergency management programs and procedures.

EVENT PRICING:


EARLY BIRD - $350.00 plus hst - until March 31, 2024

$400.00 plus hst - starting April 1, 2024

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS


Single / Double Occupancy Rate: $154 per room per night plus applicable fees and taxes. Parking no charge.


Reserve by phone:

Call 1-877-688-2324 ext. 2 to make a reservation and quote NWE by Saturday May 4, 2024 for the group rate.


Reserve online:

Here is the online booking link for the event: Niagara West Emergency Management

Reservations using the link must be made by Saturday May 4, 2024. Any reservations made after the cutoff date will be subject to availability and the prevailing rate.

If guests wish to book room types other than those listed under the group block, or wish to arrive early, or extend their stay, call the hotel directly 1-877-688-2324 ext. 2 to make the reservation.

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