2008 UASI PARTNERS IN PREPAREDNESS CONFERENCE

Submitted by Jeremy on September 15, 2008 - 7:47pm
Event link: 
http://www.partnersinpreparedness.com
2008 UASI PARTNERS IN PREPAREDNESS CONFERENCE
Trained Volunteers collaborating for Community Resilience
Saturday, October 25 - Holiday Inn Portland Airport - Portland, OR

The Urban Area Citizen Corps Working Group is excited to offer this year’s conference as an opportunity to enhance networking and expand preparedness skills. We sincerely appreciate your dedication to serve your community as an engaged, proactive volunteer and hope to inspire continued involvement with programs.

OUR OBJECTIVE
To expand core knowledge beyond individual Citizen Corps program.  We hope to widen volunteer opportunities, expand
skill sets, facilitate positive interaction, and reduce duplication of services by engaging with associate programs.  

CHOOSING YOUR CLASSES
You may choose up to 10 classes.  Only classes with the highest enrollment will be provided at the conference.  Please check back on September 30th for the final class list.  Once enrolled, you may attend any offered class on the day of the conference.  Trainers from a variety of organizations will be on hand to share their expertise.  

NETWORKING EVENT AND WELCOME (PRE-CONFERENCE CHECK-IN)
The networking event on Friday, October 24th is an excellent opportunity to showcase your project, program or items that may benefit other Citizen Corps Partner Programs.  Bring all necessary information for partners to duplicate your program (as well as any challenges, pit falls or suggestions - vendor names and contact information, costs of the program, CDs and any other applicable items).   This will also be an opportunity to check-in for the conference and avoid the early morning rush!

YOU CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
Classes offered during this conference will increase the level of cooperation between Citizen Corps programs and allow participants to gain a better understanding of the level of training provided to partner programs as well as operational tactics and objectives.  

It is citizens like yourself who possess professional training, expertise, education and the desire to step forward in your community’s time of need, who will make the difference during a disaster.   

Register online at www.partnersinpreparedness.com  
Registration is on a first come first served basis, so register EARLY.   
Cost: $30 per attendee
DON’T MISS THESE  PRE-CONFERENCE OFFERINGS!

CERT Train the Trainer (Oct 22-24)
VIPS & Disaster Response (Oct 24)

Friday Networking Event and Welcome (includes pre-conference check-in!)
Additional Considerations: 
CLASS LIST

Not all classes listed will be offered at the time of the conference as scheduling will be determined by student
interest.  For detailed information on these classes or to register, visit www.partnersinpreparedness.com. Pre-
registration for the conference is required.   

  • Adult Education Techniques  
  • Animal Shelters  
  • Basic Volunteer Management  
  • Being Prepared For an Emergency Deployment
  • Building Bridges
  • Care and Treatment of Burn Injuries During a Disaster
  • Community Behavioral Health: Organization and Roles During Disaster
  • Crowd Management & Perimeter Control for Disaster Scenes
  • Culturally Specific Populations
  • Dealing with Difficult People   
  • Disaster Mental Health: What is it and what it’s not
  • Emergency Communications: HAM Radio Capabilities for non-HAM's  
  • Field Assessment & Management of the Pregnant Victim  
  • Hospital Response & Citizen Corps Assistance  
  • Incident Command System  
  • Marketing and Sustaining Effective Neighborhood Preparedness
  • Medical Teams International  
  • Model CERT Programs, Vashon & Carnation-Duvall
  • NW Major Earthquake Potential
  • Pharmaceutical Stockpiles (SNS) & Mass Dispensing
  • Public Health Overview and Pandemic Influenza Specifics – what you need to know
  • Survivor Extrication and Patient Transport During a Disaster
  • Talking to the News Media During Disasters  
  • The HOLE in Holistic Response and Recovery
  • The American Red Cross and You
  • The ties between Sustainability and Emergencies   
  • Traffic Safety
  • Trauma Intervention Program  
  • Use of FRS Radios in Communication Networks
  • Useful Spanish Phrases for First Responders  
  • Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster & Long Term Recovery  
  • Working with Your 211 System/I&R (Information & Referral)
Contact Info: 
Pre-registration required at the above URL.

Location

Holiday Inn Portland AirportPortland, OR
United States
45° 30' 42.48" N, 122° 40' 32.34" W
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