Disability and Special Needs Technical Assistance Conference Understanding the Four Phases of Emergency Management December 9-10, 2008 San Diego, CA. Sponsored by Government*Horizons Inc. & The National Organization on Disability's (NOD)Emergency Preparedness Initiative. For details on all of our security related training an/or to sign up for your complimentary subscription to our monthly print magazine , go to www.HomelandDefenseJournal.com 

Strengthen Your Organization’s Ability to Rebound from Disaster

You know your organization needs a disaster plan. You may even have one done and ready to activate. But are you confident that your organization is truly resilient enough to support the needs of your employees, clients and students should disaster strike close to home? Will you be able to keep essential operations running and also assist your broader community as it works towards recovery?  Building a Disaster-Resilient Organization is a one-day conference designed to give you the tools and insight you need to keep your essential operations running following disaster, whether that be natural disaster, a public health scare or an act of violence. Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Doubletree Hotel and Convention Center, San Jose, California

The Great Southern California ShakeOut –   November 12–16, 2008 The Great Southern California ShakeOut is a week of special events featuring the largest earthquake drill in U.S. history, organized to inspire Southern Californians to get ready for big earthquakes, and to prevent disasters from becoming catastrophes.

CaliforniaVolunteers, in partnership with the Governor's Office of Emergency Services, the California Office of Homeland Security, and key local partners is hosting several Disaster Volunteer Summits across California. 

The Summits are designed for emergency managers who are assigned volunteer coordination responsibilities during emergencies, and disaster volunteer program coordinators.  For more information, including dates & locations, visit the conference website

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is hosting workshops throughout the country to engage people interested in homeland security, including the private sector, governmental agencies and non-profit groups, in a partnership to develop a national culture of preparedness.  For more information, visit their website.