2024 Schedule

SPARC is proud to present the 12th Annual

Weathering the Storm:

A Whole Community Approach to Emergency Management Conference

0730 - 0830	Registration
0830 - 0845	Welcome
0845 - 0930	Opening Demo: A New Look to Exercise & Training Design Shari Newcomer: Ascenttra
0930 - 1020	Keynote 1: The Importance of Whole Community in Emergency Management Steven Wilder: Sorensen, Wilder & Associates
1020 - 1035	Break
1035 - 1125	Keynote 2: Connecting IS Protecting: Lessons Learned from Tragedy Dr. Steve Webb: Safe School Systems
1125 - 1240	Lunch and Demo Landing Zone Safety: AirEvac (Weather permitting)
	Breakout Sessions
1240 - 1330	At War for Hearts Nathan Harig: Cumberland Goodwill EMS	How Many Strikes ‘til You’re Out? Officer Jason Plichta & Paw-fficer Gary: Marion PD andThe Stress & Trauma Center	Addressing the Stigma of Mental Health in Law Enforcement Travis Hicks: Flatline K9	This is a TEST: A Training & Exercise Simulation Tool: A Cooperative Board Game for Fostering Collaboration and Engagement Dr. Lauren Finklea: Centers for Disease and Prevention
1335 - 1425	Staying Informed on Severe Weather: Before, During and After the Event Christine Wielgos: NOAA/National Weather Service	New Tools for Earthquake Resilience & Planning Scott Gauvin IEMA-OHS & Brian Blake- Central US	Flood Disaster Panel Discussion Ferrell Hospital
1425 - 1440	Break
1440 - 1530	What Does My Website, the Department of Justice, & Accessibility Have to do With an Emergency? Michele Jones: 13Core, LLC	FEMA Community Lifelines: How to Use FEMA’s Identified Community Lifelines to Drive Incident Action Planning Russ Tate & Brian Burgess: Williamson County EMA	EOC Panel Discussion Orval Rowe- Jackson County EMA and Arien Herrmann: RHCC Region V	The Essentials of Aggression Management in Healthcare: From Talkdown to Takedown Brad Campbell & Dan Wilder: Sorensen, Wilder & Associates
1535 - 1625	At War for Hearts Nathan Harig: Cumberland Goodwill EMS	Cybersecurity Training & Awareness for Emergency Management Professionals Wendell Brewer: IEMA-OHS	Large Animal Evacuation Dr. Richard Griffin: Griffin Equine Service	Armed Intruder/ Active Shooter: Plan, Respond, & Survive The Unthinkable Brad Campbell & Dan Wilder: Sorensen, Wilder & Associates
1625 - 1645	Awards and Closing Remarks