Proceedings for 2015 Conference

We have included below a listing of workshop proceedings. Should you be interested in materials from a session you don't see here, please contact us.

#01 Climate Change Impacts to Lifeline Functions

Presented by William DeLong, Protective Security Advisor, Department of Homeland Security

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#02 The Mississippi Youth Preparedness Initiative - Reframing Youth Preparedness and Creating a New Standard in Innovation, Outcomes and Community Impact

Presented by C. Ryan Akers, PhD., Community Preparedness and Disaster Management Assistant Extension Professor, Mississippi State University Extension Service

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#03 Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning in Maine

Presented by Andrew Smith, State Toxicologist, Maine Department of Health and Human Services

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#04 EMA Yesterday and Today - Have We Seen Real Change?

Presented by Robert C. Bohlmann, Volunteer and Retired Director of York County Emergency Management Agency

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#05 Dispatch Lessons Learned - Sandy Hook elementary School, December 14, 2012

Presented by Maureen Will, director, Newtown Emergency Communications Center

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#06 Assessment and Planning for Climate Adaptation

Presented by Liz Hertz, Municipal Planning Assistance Program Director, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and Judy Gates, Environmental Office Director, Maine Department of Transportation

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#08 Is Maine Ready for an Ebola Outbreak?

Presented by Bill Jenkins, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director, MeCDC and a panel of subject matter experts.

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#09 Rebuilding Rural Communities - Rural Development Programs to Assist Communities after a Disaster

Presented by Virginia Manuel, State Director, United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development

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#10 "Poof! You're The Staging Area Manager" - Introduction to Type IV Staging Area Management

Presented by Raymond Lussier, Safety and NIMS Coordinator, City of Auburn

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#11 Future Weather Impacts - Demonstration of Climate Reanalyzer

Presented by Sean Birkel, PhD, Research Assistant Professor and Maine State Climatologist, University of Maine Sawyer Research Center

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#15 Developing a Hazmat Training Program for Your Organization

Presented by Scott Luciano, President, Specialty Response Solutions, Inc.

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#16 Tropical Storm Arthur - The Worst Warm Season Tree Damage for Downeast Maine in 60 Years

Presented by Richard Okulski, Meteorologist, National Weather Service

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#18 Integrating Maine's Medical Reserve Corps into a State Volunteer Registry System

Presented by Jared McCannell, Volunteer Management Coordinator, Maine Center for Disease Control

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#19 How Can I Help? Managing Community Response after a Disaster

Presented by Pam Zeutenhorst, Volunteer Sector Initiative Program Officer, Maine Commission for Community Service

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#20 Debunking Health and Safety Myths

Presented by Skip Pratt, Corporate Safety Systems Manager, Sappi Fine Paper North America

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#21 The ADA and Service Animals - A Workshop for Emergency Preparedness

Presented by Kristin Aiello, Managing Attorney, Disability Rights Center and Kathy Hecht, President and Head Service Animal Trainer, Salute of Service

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#22 Rides in Sight - Sharing Senior Transportation Information

Presented by Katie Klein, Project Manager, ITNAmerica

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#24 Dam Safety for Communities

Presented by Tony Fletcher, State Dam Inspector, Maine Emergency Management Agency

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#27 Hear Me, See Me - Effective Communication for Complying with the ADA to Serve Community Members

Presented by Eric Dibner, State ADA Accessibility Coordinator, Maine Department of Labor and Meryl Troop, Advocacy Division Manager, Maine Center on Deafness

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#28 How AmeriCorps Service Programs can be Accessed after Disasters

Presented by Jason Scott, Disaster Services Program Officer, Corporation for National and Community Service

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#29 Search and Rescue Volunteers and Emergency Management - A Force Multiplier

Presented by Deborah Palman, President, Maine Association for Search and Rescue and Dale Rowley, Director, Waldo County Emergency Management Agency

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#30 Overview of the National Flood Insurance Program and Update to FEMA Flood hazard Mapping - Everything you Need to Know to Stay above Water

Presented by Sue Baker, National Flood Insurance Program Coordinator, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and Jennifer Curtis, Mapping Coordinator, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

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#31 American Petroleum Institute / Association of American Railroads Crude Oil Training

Presented by Robert Breed, Vice President and GM, Specialized Response Solutions, NRC's Special Operations Group

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#33 When Disaster Strikes, Scammers Follow - Why Your Disaster Plans Must Include Fraud Awareness

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#34 Cashing in on Volunteer Time (AKA "Making Match")

Presented by Michael Ashmore, Programs Officer, Maine Commission for Community Service

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#35 Disaster Planning and Preparedness with the SBA

Presented by Alana Chavez, Public Affairs Specialist, United States Small Business Administration

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#36 The USDA State Emergency Board - Vast Economic and Technical Resources for Rural and Community Assistance

Presented by Ken Gustin, Farm Service Agency Executive Officer, United States Department of Agriculture

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#37 Using Tier 2 Data at the Local Level

Presented by Robert Gardner, Technological Hazards Program Manager, Maine Emergency Management Agency

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#38 On the Air - The NEW Public Safety Radio Communications System (MSCommNet)

Presented by John Richards, Radio Services Director, Maine Office of Information Technology

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