2015 Emergency Preparedness & Hazmat Response Conference

October 20-23, 2015 Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

www.emergencypreparednessconference.org

The Nations’ Premier All-Hazards Conference for Emergency Management, Public Safety and Industry

Sponsored by Southeastern Pennsylvania and New Castle/City of Wilmington LEPCs in partnership with

US DHS/Infrastructure Protection

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY

C4CS

FEDERAL RESOURCES

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS - PHILADELPHIA POST

John Guest and Bill Ryan DHS/Infrastructure Protection

Steve LoPrestiMontgomery County Hazmat Response Team/LEPC

Larry BakDelaware County Emergency Services/LEPC

Tom GlassChester County Emergency Services/LEPC

David BinderCity of Philadelphia LEPC/Tanner Industries

George GilesCity of Wilmington Office of Emergency Management/LEPC

Jacob MorenteNew Castle County LEPC

Thanks to the many Federal and local agencies and industry partners who participated in the agenda planning and in providing speakers and training for the 2014 Conference.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2015 EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITTEE

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October 20 – October 23, 2015 ♦ Valley Forge Radisson

WELCOME TO THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS &

HAZMAT RESPONSE CONFERENCE

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20

7 am – 6:30 pm Registration Desk open 76 Foyer 6:45 am – 8 am Continental Breakfast Keystone

8 am - noon Training Programs See schedule 10 am – 4 pm Exhibitor Move-In Independence Ballroom

9:30 - 10:00 am Refreshment Break Keystone 11:45 – 1 pm Lunch for Attendees in Training Programs See schedule 2 pm – 4 pm Opening General Session South Ballroom

4 pm – 6:30 pm Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall Independence Ballroom

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21

7:30 am - 4:30 pm Registration Desk open 76 Foyer 9 am - 3 pm Exhibit Hall Open Independence Ballroom

8:30 am – 4:15 pm Training Programs See schedule 8:30 am - 9:45 am Workshop Session 1 See schedule 9:45 - 10:15 am Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall Independence Ballroom 10:15 - 11:30 am Workshop Session 2 See schedule 11:30 - 1:15 pm Walk-Around Lunch & Learn in Exhibit Hall Independence Ballroom 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm Workshop Session 3 See schedule

2:30 pm - 3 pm Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall Independence Ballroom 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Workshop Session 4 See schedule 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Happy Hour Networking Event Deuces Wild

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22

7 am - 4:30 pm Registration Desk open 76 Foyer 8 am – 10:15 am General Session/Breakfast Grand Ballroom

8 am – 4 pm Training Programs See schedule 10:30 - 11:45 am Workshop Session 5 See schedule 1:00 – 2:15 pm Workshop Session 6 See schedule 2:15 - 2:45 pm Refreshment Break 76 Tavern 2:45 – 4:00 pm Workshop Session 7 See schedule

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

8 am – 4 pm Registration Desk open 76 Foyer 8:30 am – 4 pm Training Programs See schedule 8:30 – 9:45 am Workshop Session 8 See schedule

8:30 am Shuttle Bus Leaves for Off-Site Visit to PJM Front of Radisson 9:45 – 10:15 am Refreshment Break 76 Tavern 10:15 – 11:30 am Workshop Session 9 See schedule

1 – 2:15 pm Workshop Session 10 See schedule 2:15 – 2:45 pm Refreshment Break 76 Tavern

7 – 11 pm SAME/Monte Carlo Night Fundraiser (tickets required) The Venue

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

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7:00 am – 6:30 pm Registration Desk Open (76 Foyer)

6:45 am – 8:00 am Continental Breakfast (Keystone)

8:00 am - noon

SOCIAL MEDIA IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND DISASTER RESPONSE (Quaker) Peter Herrick, Jr. and Will Powell, External Affairs, FEMA Region III

This course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills of social media and its uses, as well as the current tools, methods, and models to properly make use of social media for crisis communication throughout the disaster cycle (preparedness, response, and recovery). This presentation will cover skills such as effective messaging, social media monitoring, and building a social media strategy in addition to discussion best practices and various resources to use social media effectively. This course will include content for the beginning social media user and the experienced user looking to better their skills. EMERGING DISEASES: PENNSYLVANIA RESPONSE TO EBOLA (Mt. Davis) Emma Paras, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; Nick Pinizzotto, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Luis Puentes, Lehigh Health Network

This presentation will provide an overview of systematic assessment, preparation and response to an array of possible emerging disease and will focus on lessons learned during last year's response to Ebola. SPECIAL EVENT PLANNING: FROM POPES TO PRESIDENTS (Buchanan) John Guest, Bill Ryan, Steve White, US Dept. of Homeland Security/Infrastructure Protection Cathy Baughman, Pennsylvania State Police Chief Chas McGarvey, Lower Merion Township

In September 2015, Philadelphia and the surrounding area hosted the visit of Pope Francis. Hear the highlights of the extensive planning and measures taken prior to the event, the implementation of the plans during the event, and successes and lessons learned from the event. You’ll also hear about the preparations underway for the 2016 Democratic National Convention to be held in Philadelphia. Take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions and learn how these experiences can be applied to planning for any type of special event. MANHUNTS AND THE IMPACT ON LOCAL EMERGENCY RESOURCES (Conestoga) Brad Reinert, William Messerschmidt, and Matthew Markland of Montgomery County Dept. of Public Safety; Detective Sgt. Jay Ciarlello of Hatfield Police/Montgomery County SWAT Tim Knapp and Jordan Wisniewski of Pike County Emergency Management

In January 2015, Montgomery County, PA experienced an incident involving an Active Shooter with multiple fatalities that culminated in the suicide of the shooter. There were five different crime scenes that involved multiple jurisdictions with active support from the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety. This presentation will discuss the incident from the beginning through the After Action Report.

In the fall of 2014, one of the larger manhunts ever to take place in the U.S. occurred in Pike County, PA. For 48 tense days, hundreds of law enforcement officials undertook a grueling manhunt for a survivalist armed with high-powered weaponry and explosives after he ambushed two Pennsylvania State Police Troopers, killing one and critically injuring a second. This presentation will discuss the local impacts on a community and emergency response resources including closing schools, cancelling outdoor events, blocking roads, and loss of revenue by businesses. We’ll look at what worked and what didn’t and what changes Pike County has made as a result.

9:30 - 10:00 am Refreshment Break (Keystone)

SCHEDULE - TUESDAY

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2:00 – 4:00 pm OPENING GENERAL SESSION (Lobby Level, South Ballroom)

- WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS CONFERENCE CHAMPION & STEERING COMMITTEE RECOGNITION John Guest, DHS/Infrastructure Protection

- 2016 CONFERENCE, Frank Jannetti, Chair of PA Region 13

- KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Recent Chemical Incidents and Investigations Manny Ehrlich, Board Member, U.S. Chemical Safety Board

Manuel "Manny" Ehrlich was nominated by President Barack Obama to the U.S. Chemical

Safety and Hazard Investigation Board in January of 2014 and confirmed by the Senate in December 2014. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Ehrlich spent over 50 years in the chemical industry in a variety of positions. Most recently he served as a health, safety and environmental consultant to a broad range of companies across the country. Mr. Ehrlich spent much of his career with BASF Corporation, one of the largest chemical companies in the world. During his time at BASF, Mr. Ehrlich worked in a variety of roles, including plant management and eventually leading emergency response efforts across North America. In this capacity he responded to, managed and investigated numerous hazardous materials incidents in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Mr. Ehrlich served as the on call chemist for the Chemical Transportation Emergency Response Center (also known as CHEMTREC). He also served as a member of the NFPA committee that develops competency standards for chemical emergency responders.

Personal Lessons from Disaster Response and Recovery LTC Chris Becking, PE

LTC Becking will share stories that illustrate lessons learned from his responses to major

climatic events. There will be time for asking questions and engaging in discussion. Lieutenant Colonel Chris Becking has served with the US Army since 1995. In the previous three years, he served with the US Army Corps of Engineers—two years with the Philadelphia District including leading the 500-person district through Superstorm Sandy response and recovery, and one year with Headquarters, US Army Corps of Engineers. He has served in various other command and staff assignments in the US, Korea, Afghanistan, and Belgium.

2:00 – 4:00 pm OPENING RECEPTION IN EXHIBIT HALL

(lower level, Independence Ballroom)

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7:30 am – 4:30 pm Registration Desk Open (76 Foyer)

8:30 am - 4:15 pm EMERGENCY RESPONSE RADIOLOGICAL TRANSPORTATION TRAINING (Hemlock) Doug Snyder, Mike Rampulla, and Tom Duffin, US DOE TEPP This 8-hour training program consists of seven 30-minute modules and three hands-on practical exercises. Students will receive a comprehensive review ensuring their understanding of radioactive material, radiological survey instruments and decontamination techniques for handling radiologically contaminated victims. Hands-on practical exercises verify the student understanding and knowledge of radiological principles, instrument operation, decontamination techniques and employing radiologically contaminated patient treatment practices is solid. The course includes use of “live” radiation sources in the practical exercises to reinforce learning. Upon successful completion of this course students will receive a certificate from the Department of Energy’s Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program, including up to 5.5 hours of continuing education hours for medical response personnel.

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8:30 am - 11:30 am TRANSCAER® PRESENTS T6 – ANHYDROUS AMMONIA (Mt. Davis) TAMING THE TIGER TOP TEN TIPS David Binder, Tanner Industries

Be ready and prepared to handle anhydrous ammonia incidents (both indoor and outdoor situations) by attending this session which will review the top 10 response tips from size up and product characteristics through response tactics for ammonia. Other topics include control and containment tactics, Do’s and Don’ts with water application, and potential hazards to be considered. Session will be presented in an interactive and entertaining format with team play featuring live release pictures and footage. All students will also receive an ammonia emergency response guide card customized for ammonia.

PIPELINE EMERGENCY AWARENESS (Conestoga) Kathleen McVeigh, Tom Dopsovic, Mike Neetz, and Mike Hamilton of Interstate Energy Company Jeffrey Ewing, Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Co. This course will provide an overview of liquid and gas pipeline operations including preventive maintenance measures taken by the pipeline company to ensure safe product transportation. Discussions will include an outline of the pipeline operator role in emergency response and suggested response protocols and resources for first responders to implement for a safe, effective response to pipeline emergencies. The program will culminate in an interactive tabletop exercise.

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SCHEDULE - WEDNESDAY

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WEDNESDAY, WORKSHOP SESSION 1 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

(Buchanan) DHS Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Garret Hansen, DHS Infrastructure Security Compliance Division

OSHA’s Process Safety Management and Compliance Assistance Program McCoy Davidson, OSHA Enforcement

CFATS is a risk-based performance program that sets the standards for security at the Nation’s highest-risk chemical facilities. Garret will discuss how risk is used to assess if a facility is a high-risk facility and how the inspection process of a facility works. He will also provide information resources that may help a facility come into compliance with the security standard.

The second presentation will discuss the main components of OSHA’s Process Safety Management, a regulation that focuses on preventing releases of substances defined as highly hazardous by EPA. PSM addresses ways in which operational procedures, process design, and audit programs can help facilities prevent releases. The session also will provide information on how OSHA it is ready to support state and local governments during an emergency release. (Keystone) Resilience through Real-Time Information Sharing: Using Mass Collaboration Technologies to Build Public-Private Partnerships Kyle Pfeiffer, Argonne National Laboratory

Are you finding that coordination between the public and private sectors is limiting your ability to adequately meet the needs of your service area? So, what’s to blame: The public sector? Private sector? Technology? All of the above? Come join us for a brief session as we try to answer these questions and demonstrate

techniques and tools to help your organization increase collaboration and coordination before, during and after a disaster. We’ll review two case studies that that demonstrate successful strategies and technologies that have enabled collaborative planning efforts and increased real-time information sharing across organizationally heterogeneous entities. Finally, we’ll conclude with a demonstration of an innovative information aggregation technology that allows users to feed and maintain a true common operating picture regardless of location, software or organization. (Quaker) Healthcare Response and Coordination of Amtrak 188 Derailment Mark Ross, The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania On May 12, 2015, Amtrak Northeast Regional Train 188, operating northbound from Washington to New York, departed Philadelphia's 30th Street Station at 9:10 pm bound for New York's Penn Station with just over 250 passengers and crew members. At 9:21 pm the entire train consisting of one locomotive and seven passenger cars derailed. Eight people were killed and more than 200 were injured. This session will discuss the healthcare response and coordination for this incident. BREAK IN EXHIBIT HALL (Independence Ballroom) 9:45 – 10:15 am

WEDNESDAY, WORKSHOP SESSION 2 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

(Buchanan) EPA Facility Regulatory Requirements Highlights Kevin Daniel, USEPA, Oil Pollution Prevention and Risk Management Plan Program Perry Pandya, USEPA, EPCRA Program Executive Order 13650 Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security Laura Casillas, USEPA, Federal On-Scene Coordinator; Mike Faulkner, USEPA, Executive Director, National Response Team; Garret Hansen, DHS Infrastructure Security Compliance Division; Thomas Carle, OSHA, Asst. Reg. Administrator, Enforcement Program

Inspectors and Emergency Responders will walk you through various regulations that apply to chemical facilities and publicly available tools to find facility

information in your community. Topics will include highlights from: the Emergency Planning Community Right to know Act, the Toxic Release Inventory, the Risk Management Program and Tier II Reporting, the Spill Prevention Countermeasures Controls and Facility Response Plan Programs. The second presentation will provide updates on how DHS, OSHA, and EPA are working together and soliciting feedback to improve operations and information sharing across government and industry and with the public. The role of the National Response Team, Regional Response Teams, State Emergency Response Committees, Local Emergency Response Committees, and Tribal Emergency Response Committees will be discussed.

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(Keystone) Managing the Unpredictable: A Crisis Communications Case Study Oliver S. Schmidt, Managing Partner – C4CS, LLC The first warning was an email from a regional sales rep alerting management at headquarters that a reporter from a TV station in another state had visited a customer facility where the company’s equipment was in use. The reporter, the sales representative warned, had asked about rumors of a product malfunction that allegedly resulted in a near-fatal incident. So began an adventure in crisis and reputation management that, within weeks, would impact the manufacturer across North America. This real-life story serves as a reminder of how important it is to be prepared for the worst. Any organization could face a crisis at just about any time. A truck could overturn, spilling toxic material. A product could be found to be defective. Faulty software could cause financial havoc. A fire, perhaps resulting from a natural disaster, could destroy a plant or distribution center. An executive could get caught embezzling. An employee could go berserk. This session will introduce a crisis communications case study and discuss how to develop a step-by-step plan to prepare for the unpredictable.

(Quaker) Transportation Rail Incident Preparedness and Response (TRIPR)/ Flammable Liquid Unit Trains/Emergency Response Guidebook Overview Tony Murray, US DOT PHMSA The Transportation Rail Incident Preparedness and Response resources were developed by US DOT to offer a flexible approach to training first responders and emergency services personnel in pre-incident planning and response to flammable liquid unit train scenarios. The program resources are not intended to be a standalone training curriculum but are offered to supplement existing emergency response programs. The Emergency Response Guidebook was developed for use by firefighters, police and other emergency services personnel who may be the first to arrive at the scene of a transportation incident involving a hazardous material. It is primarily a guide to aid first responders in: (1) quickly identifying the specific or generic classification of the material(s) involved in the incident, and (2) protecting themselves and the general public during this initial response phase of the incident. The presentation will discuss the next edition (2016) of the Guidebook.

1:15 pm - 4:15 pm

5 MINUTE SPOKESPERSON DRILLS FOR EM & HAZMAT (Conestoga) Mark Basnight and Brett Hansard, Argonne National Laboratory

Public Information Officers and communication professionals are often called upon to provide technical information outside of their wheelhouse. They commonly look to subject matter experts to fill the information gap and stand in as spokespersons. Emergency Management and HazMat response officials fit this bill and should be prepared to operate in this capacity when called upon. In this intense and fast paced workshop, participants will be introduced to concepts and best practices for subject matter experts when called upon to be spokespersons. All participants will participate in at least one on-camera interview. (CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED AND PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED) EPA CHEMICAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COURSE OVERVIEW (Mt. Davis) Rich Fetzer, U.S. EPA Region 3, Federal On-Scene Coordinator

This half-day workshop covers the highlights of the 3-1/2 day course. The 3-1/2 day training program focuses on the fundamental concepts for developing and implementing Community and Facility Chemical Emergency Response Plans. The course allows participants to understand how chemical emergency preparedness and emergency response plans are applicable to their own situation, either as a community emergency planner or facility emergency planner. The course is designed for all levels of public and private staff. Topics covered include: fundamental chemical emergency preparedness principles, understanding the safety continuum, organizing planning groups, the planning process, preparing/testing and evaluating the chemical emergency response plan including a table-top exercise, risk communication, and responding to large incidents.

WALK-AROUND LUNCH & LEARN

EXHIBIT HALL, INDEPENDENCE

BALLROOM

11:45 AM to 1:15 PM

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WEDNESDAY, WORKSHOP SESSION 3 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM (Quaker) Business Continuity- A Simple & Practical Approach George Giangi, Consultant This session will take the mystery out of business continuity by walking through a simple and practical approach to structure a business continuity program at the departmental level. Using concepts like mission critical functions, business impact analysis and workaround procedures, a department can assess its current state of readiness, capabilities and needs to perform critical functions in various emergencies. Real world examples will help to de-mystify the process of being ready for the “Bad Day”. (Buchanan) Grounding and Bonding for Safety Mark Gutekunst, AEMC Instruments With greater numbers of volatile loads traveling our rail and road systems, today's responder needs to understand how to safely transfer those loads. Key in that transfer process is proper grounding and bonding of all components to prevent static discharge. Come learn from one of the best! George has been teaching proper grounding and bonding techniques for over 15 years and will be sharing his expertise during this

session. NOTE: an outdoor demonstration will take place at 3 pm.

(Keystone) Regional Healthcare Coalition Papal Visit Preparation and Coordination Mark Ross, Hospital Association of Pa; John Wierzbowski, Pennsylvania Hospital; Robert Feinbert, M.D. In September 2015, the City of Philadelphia and Montgomery County hosted a several-day stop on the first visit of Pope Francis to the United States. Extensive planning and coordination preceded the visit including regional healthcare preparation. This session will review the assessments and plans that were developed, and the outcomes from a healthcare perspective. Session continues at 3 pm.

BREAK IN EXHIBIT HALL

(Independence Ballroom)

2:30 – 3:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, WORKSHOP SESSION 4 3 PM - 4:15 PM

(Buchanan) Facility Response Plans – A Critical Resource Jules DiRocco (Delaware County, PA) and Beverlee Stemple (Montgomery County, PA) This session will include a review of federal and state regulatory drivers, the value of comprehensive facility-specific response plans as a preparedness and response tool, the components of a typical off-site response plan, the role of Local Emergency Planning Committees in maintaining and managing off-site response plans and the necessity of LEPCs to collaborate on off-site plans for “boarder” facilities whose vulnerability zones affect multiple jurisdictions. (Quaker) Nepal Earthquake Response Nepal Red Cross Society and World Vision International Representatives

On April 25, 2015 Nepal experienced a magnitude 7.8 earthquake which claimed 8,800 lives, injured more than 23,000 people, damaged 26 hospitals, and left hundreds of thousands homeless. Representatives from Nepal will discuss the response and ongoing recovery of the country to this natural disaster. (Keystone) Regional Healthcare Coalition Papal Visit Preparation and Coordination Mark Ross, Hospital Association of Pa; John Wierzbowski, Pennsylvania Hospital; Robert Feinbert, M.D.

Session continues from 1:15 pm Outdoor Grounding & Bonding Demo

See Registration Desk for location

HAPPY HOUR NETWORKING EVENT, 4:30 PM - 6 PM

(Deuces Wild)

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7 am – 4:30 pm Registration Desk Open (76 Foyer)

8 am – 10:15 am

BREAKFAST/GENERAL SESSION (Lobby Level, Grand Ballroom)

WHAT IS SITUATIONAL AWARENESS AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?

Dr. Rich Gasaway

Situational awareness is one of the leading contributing factors for near-miss and line-of-duty deaths, especially among first responders operating at emergency scenes. While organizations have worked to improve policies and procedures, equipment and training, the number of casualties has remained virtually unchanged. If we are going to reduce casualty incidents, we must first improve our ability to develop and maintain situational awareness under stress. This program provides the attendee with a thorough understanding of situational awareness - what it is, how challenging it can be to develop, and how easy it can be lost. Rich Gasaway served 33 years on the front lines as a firefighter, EMT-Paramedic and fire chief and he earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree while studying how individuals, teams and organizations develop and maintain situational awareness and make decisions in high-stress, high consequence, time-compressed environments. Dr. Gasaway is widely considered to be one of the nation’s leading authorities on situational awareness and decision making, particularly as it relates to first responders. He has authored 5 books and his contributions have been featured and referenced in more than 350 publications. A prolific speaker, Dr. Gasaway has earned the National Speakers Association’s highest designation, Certified Speaking Professional.

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

HAZMAT INCIDENT COMMANDER (day 1 of 2-day class) (Hemlock) Christopher Fisher and Richard Lenker Harrisburg Area Community College (note: there is an additional $150 fee for this class and pre-registration is required) This 16-hour course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to be able to assume responsibility and make decisions relating to the management of a hazardous materials incident. Topics include hazardous materials management systems, health and safety, hazard and risk analysis, incident action planning, site management and control, problem identification, personal protective equipment, information management and resource coordination, response objectives, decontamination management, and incident termination.

This class will conclude with the students having the opportunity to attempt certification at the Hazardous Materials Incident Commander level (IFSAC & Pro-Board). To achieve certification students will be required to submit a certification application, successfully complete several written assignments, and score 70% or greater on a 100 question written exam. Some of these assignments may be completed and submitted later for review if needed. Prerequisites: IFSAC or Pro-Board certification at the Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations Level. (Core, PPE & Product Control)

Required Textbook: Hazardous Materials Managing the Incident 4th Edition by Hildebrand & Noll, Jones & Bartlett Publishing (the accompanying field operations guide is also recommended but not required) Students must purchase their own textbooks in advance; they are not included in the class cost nor available at the conference.

SCHEDULE - THURSDAY

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10:30 am - 4:00 pm (Buchanan)

FLAWED SITUATIONAL AWARENESS: THE STEALTH KILLER Dr. Rich Gasaway

This three-part follow-on program to the Thursday morning keynote address will share powerful findings of Dr. Gasaway’s extensive research on decision making and situational awareness. In his review of hundreds of near-miss reports, case studies, line-of-duty death reports and videos, he continually found himself being frustrated because there were so many clues, indicators and signs that the incident was going to end in disaster. Yet, for some reason, personnel operating at the incident scene – from company officers to incident commanders – could not see it coming. In his search to understand why personnel were (seemingly) blind and deaf to what was happening right in front of them, Dr. Gasaway uncovered and investigated over one hundred barriers that can destroy situational awareness. This program focuses on some of the most pervasive situational awareness barriers you will face while operating in stress-filled, dynamically-changing environments. Barriers to be explored and discussed include: pre-arrival lens, mission myopia, staffing issues, miscommunications, peers and supervisors, overload/fixation/saturation, confabulation, biases, human factors, technology, the location of command, command support and command aids, incident and organizational goals and mission, culture, and much more.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, WORKSHOP SESSION 5 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

(Mt. Davis) Case Study: Train Derailment of Shale Crude, Mt. Carbon, WV Melissa Linden, USEPA Region 3 Federal On-Scene Coordinator and Rusty Joins, Chief, Homeland Security & Emergency Response, West Virginia DEP Crude by Rail Emerging Issues: National Context Mike Faulkner, USEPA, Executive Director, National Response Team The first presentation describes the roles of EPA, the State, and industry during the response to a train derailment on Monday, February 16, 2015 of a train carrying shale crude. The train derailed in Mount Carbon, Fayette County, West Virginia caused large fires, the evacuations of nearby residents, and the release of crude oil along the Kanawha River.

The second presentation focuses on the new challenges the increased transport of shale crude by rail presents to many local response teams. The National Response Team (NRT) training subcommittee has compiled and will be sharing an awareness level discussion of these technical and regulatory challenges. (Quaker) Improving Radiological Response: Learning from the Ebola Response Jeffrey Williams, DoD Emergency responders and systems have faced numerous challenges and changing scenarios since 2001, some manmade and some natural. What was

before then a discipline principally focused on hazardous chemicals has now morphed into skills and response capabilities for a whole gamut of CBRNE options. An event that has not yet been faced has been one involving the purposeful release of radiological materials. Last year saw the healthcare and response communities learning to deal with an Ebola crisis and the technical and societal issues of that event. Examining the Ebola response provides several lessons which, if addressed now, will improve capabilities to respond and manage a radiological event. This presentation will examine several lessons learned from Ebola and how those lessons provide a pathway to improving communications, logistics, and operational issues with a radiological event. (Keystone) “It’s not about the List”--A Discussion of Emergency Assistance Registries Paul Hewett, Argonne National Laboratory The responses to Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy and other more minor disasters revealed the difficulties of assisting people with disabilities or access or functional needs. Emergency assistance registries are often recommended as a way to identifying such populations within a community. In this session, attendees will learn about the pros and cons of such registries---do they really work, the cost of operating a registry, potential legal considerations, and fitting a registry into an all-phase emergency assistance program.

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(Conestoga) Social Media Strategy for Emergency Management Mark Basnight, Argonne National Laboratory Social media represents a paradigm shift in the way the world communicates today. The public safety/emergency management community as a whole have been slow to adapt to the utilization of social media in part because of fear and their misunderstanding of what social media can do for their agency. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Flickr and other platforms have become cogent means to gather, analyze, verify, disseminate and monitor information. Rather than solely focus on the tools of the

trade, this workshop will introduce participants to concepts and best practices that can empower them to formulate strategies for the use of social media (The “who, what, when & how”). Participants will be introduced to “6 Questions You Should Answer Before Engaging in Social Media.“ Answering these questions will also assist participants in developing a SM strategy. Presentation will also include statistics, trends and best practices for the use of social media for emergency management.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Quaker)

ACTIVE SHOOTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS John Guest, Bill White, Steve White, US Dept. of Homeland Security/Infrastructure Protection Mark Ross, The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania This practical in-depth session will provide information to assist in preparing for and responding to an active shooter event. Topics will include: organizational planning; historical behavioral characteristics of shooters; individual employee decision–making during an event; law enforcement response; and additional available resources. Several recent case studies and after-action reports will be discussed, including several recent hospital incidents.

THURSDAY, WORKSHOP SESSION 6 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM (Mt. Davis) Area Planning for Crude by Rail Lt. Eric Nielsen, Contingency Planning, USCG Sect Delaware Bay; Mike Towle, USEPA, Federal On-Scene Coordinator; Thomas Piatek, Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management Jason Wilson, Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management; Larry Bak, Delaware County Office of Emergency Management Using the issue of transport of crude by rail as an example, EPA, USCG, and State and County responders discuss steps they’ve taken to improve preparedness and lessons learned. The National Contingency Plan Area Planning structure also will be explained. Topics include cooperation in planning, training, and exercising among local-level partners including industry. (Keystone) The Applications of Unmanned Aerial Devices (Drones) for Emergency Management Randy L. Santone, Innovative Technologies Inc. Unmanned Aerial Devices or Drones are the wave of the future. This training session will give you insight into the

current and future trends in using unmanned devices as an emergency response resource. The many uses of UADs will be discussed including use by emergency managers and response teams, fire, police, and emergency medicine. (Conestoga) Emergency Responder Rehabilitation Brian Bennett, Ph.D., CSP EHS Excellence Consulting This session will cover the safety and health needs of emergency response team members operating at hazardous materials, firefighting, rescue, or emergency medical operations. Topics covered include: what is rehab and why is it necessary; how to properly set up a rehab area; pre and post -incident medical monitoring; recognition and treatment of heat and cold related illnesses; fluid replacement and nutrition; and other issues to ensure that emergency responders are able to continue functioning at an emergency incident. BREAK – (76 Tavern) 2:15 - 2:45 pm

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THURSDAY, WORKSHOP SESSION 7 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM (Mt. Davis) Funding Your Local Oil Clean-Up Vince Zenone, USEPA, Federal On-Scene Coordinator Need to know how to access Oil Pollution Act funding? This session will describe how states and local governments can access to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund. It will focus on the use of the Pollution Removal Funding Authorization (PRFA) and Claims mechanisms. The course will cover definitions, the decision to initiate an action, statutory and regulatory thresholds for response to oil spills, direct access, claims, and will include a case study and discussion.

(Keystone) Lessons Learned from Winter Storms William Turner, Chester County Emergency Management On February 3, Chester County was hit with a substantial snow storm which coated the region with 18” of snow. On February 5 the County woke to a light drizzle of freezing rain which was coating the snow covered roads, trees and everything else. By mid-day Chester County was in the middle of its worst winter storm disaster with much of the county without power and many roads closed due to fallen trees and downed power lines. This presentation will discuss some of the lessons learned that took place over the next couple weeks recovering from the storm and the many partnerships that became a reality.

8:00 am – 4:00 pm Registration Desk Open (76 Foyer)

8:30 am – 4:00 pm

HAZMAT INCIDENT COMMANDER (day 2 of 2-day class) (Hemlock) 8:30 am - 11:30 am; 12:30 - 2:30 pm (Buchanan) THE ROLE OF EXERCISES IN PREPAREDNESS Gene Komondor, OneStar Exercises are the perfect tool to validate emergency plans and to evaluate personnel capabilities. A well-designed exercise affords the opportunity for organizations to assess their level of preparedness, and should be Capabilities-based and Objective-driven.

In Part One of this two-part interactive workshop you will use language from actual emergency response plans to identify the Core Capabilities from the National Preparedness Goal required by the staff of your organization. Then you will determine the type of training needed in order for your staff to attain those Capabilities. You will then develop the appropriate Exercise Objectives that are used as the basis for the Exercise scenario and which form the basis to effectively evaluate the training that your personnel have received. You will write Exercise Evaluation Guides, which are used by Exercise Evaluators to assess the Capabilities of participants, and complete Part One by drafting an Improvement Plan for use in future training, exercise and preparedness efforts.

In Part Two of the workshop participants will apply the lessons learned from Part One to design an actual Table Top Exercise. This will include identifying Core Capabilities, Objectives and a scenario for inclusion in an Exercise Situation Manual. Participants must complete Part One of the Workshop in order to attend Part Two. 8:30 am - 11:30 am - Off-Site Visit to PJM Interconnection (shuttle departs from main entrance to Radisson, lobby level) The site visit will include an overview of PJM's emergency preparedness planning and response and a behind-the-scenes look at their operation. PJM Interconnection is a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. Acting as a neutral, independent party, PJM operates a competitive wholesale electricity market and manages the high-voltage electricity grid to ensure reliability for more than 61 million people.

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FRIDAY, WORKSHOP SESSION 8 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM

(Quaker) "A Drop in the Bucket"--Pre-Planning for Water Treatment Plant Resiliency George Beodeker, Emergency Management Coordinator, Delaware Township Portable water is probably the most underappreciated resource in the civilized world with minimal awareness of the processes and materials that are involved in producing the finished product that flows freely from the tap whenever we need it. Even minor interruptions in service can produce severe impacts and consequences. Changes in regulatory requirements, evolving systems technology and engineering, regional development, and population growth are spurring changes that can significantly impact emergency response. This workshop will focus on elements of risk assessment of these operations that you need to know prior to an incident to best protect responders, the public and employees. Topics include the hazardous of primary and auxiliary treatment chemicals, site access and security concerns, physical plant hazards, special considerations such as confined space or other technical rescue issues, and the importance of Continuity of Operations when any emergency occurs. (Mt. Davis) Leveraging Technology and Communications Tools to Improve Situational Awareness and Common Operating Picture Brad Reinert, William Messerschmidt, and Matthew Markland of Montgomery County Dept. of Public Safety This session will discuss best practices and technology currently in use in Montgomery County PA to enhance situational awareness and common operating picture and provide incident information to responders and stakeholders. One of the challenges that accompanies

gathering information during today’s complex and dynamic incidents is making sure all of that key information is shared in a timely and comprehensive manner and across all disciplines. We'll discuss how Montgomery County is using a software package to assist in this challenge. We'll take an in depth look at this tool and explore the deployment process, as well as several case studies supporting its use. In addition, we will explore the use of community notification tools, and the integration of Tactical Communications and Incident Management/Incident Support teams to illustrate how their use can support the job of the incident commander and the overall goals and objectives for both pre-planned and emergent incidents. (Conestoga) Changing Technology for 911 Communications and Emergency Operations Centers Jeffrey P. Miller, Chief, Emergency Communications Division New Castle County, DE Department of Public Safety Join Chief Miller for a presentation and discussion on the "then and now" of 911 Communications and Emergency Operations Centers. The session will take a look at how New Castle County has recently incorporated new technology into its Center and how you can keep up with ever changing technology and public perception.

9:45 – 10:15 AM: Refreshment Break (76 Tavern)

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FRIDAY, WORKSHOP SESSION 9 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM (Mt. Davis) Delaware River Multi-State Resiliency Assessment William Ryan (Philadelphia), Mohamed Telab (New Jersey), Ken Greeson (Delaware), US Department of Homeland Security/Office of Infrastructure Protection

The port area of the Delaware River contributes significantly to the economic stability of the nation--upwards of $19 billion in economic activity--and its successful operation requires the cooperation of three states.

The Regional Resilience Assessment Project focused on the major cargo terminals within the Ports of Philadelphia, Camden (NJ) and Wilmington (DE), including the inter-modal distribution networks extending out from those sites. In particular the assessment focused on the flow of several key commodities in order to illustrate the economic significance of the region. Other sectors involved in this study included the lifeline energy and water sectors as they are critical to port operations.

This presentation will discuss how the Delaware River Multi-State Resiliency Assessment was conducted to assist the key port stakeholders in making regional decisions associated with prioritizing aid and support to the lifeline sectors associated with the port. And how State and local planners will be better able to articulate an effective strategy designed to deal with a large-scale interruption of critical port activities. Speakers will also discuss the most important goal of the assessment--ensuring stakeholders have a greater understanding of the resilience of port operations enabling them to better plan and prepare for potential critical points of failure.

(Conestoga) Natural Resilience and Living Shorelines: What Are They and How do they Work? Doug Janiec, Sovereign Consulting Greg Janiec, Sovereign Consulting Recently, natural occurrences, such as Super Storm Sandy and sea level rise, have demonstrated the vulnerabilities within our coastal and waterfront regions. These occurrences have also clearly demonstrated that our natural systems (e.g., marshes, flats, wetlands, and maritime forests) offer the most consistent and resilient forms of protection to our coastal and water based communities, especially when compared to our traditional engineered forms of protection (e.g., bulkheads, breakwaters, groins, jetties, straight nourishment, etc.). There are fundamental and functional differences between how these two forms of protection that impact resilience, cost, eco-system services, and ecological uplift. This presentation will explain why our natural systems are resilient and how they are different from traditional engineered approaches. This presentation will also touch upon how restoration experts, both ecologists and engineers, are developing new and effective restoration and enhancement tactics and technologies that mimic natural processes. In certain cases, the approaches are hybrids of the two groups. These tactics, often described as living shorelines, often provide a better balance between our natural resources and economic needs.

FRIDAY, WORKSHOP SESSION 10 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM

(Quaker) Team Rubicon: Disasters Are Our Business, Veterans Are Our Passion David Venables Regional Field Operations Manager Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams. Team Rubicon provides disaster relief between the moment a disaster happens and the point at which conventional aid organizations respond, a time when victims have traditionally been without outside aid. Team Rubicon also bridges the gap between military and civilian life by providing veterans with a purpose, community, and self-worth. Learn more

about how Team Rubicon can provide assistance during your next disaster. (Mt. Davis) Identifying and Evaluating Site Hazards Albert Condello, CSP CHMM, Cocciardi & Associates, Inc. This presentation will discuss key concepts for identifying and evaluating site hazards when responding to a range of incidents—from oil spills to plant explosions—and identify effective measures to keep you and others involved in the response safe. 2:15 – 2:45 AM: Refreshment Break (76 Tavern)

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FRIDAY, 7 PM – 11 PM (The Venue)

Society of American Military Engineers – Philadelphia Post

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Annual Monte Carlo Charity Night

A great opportunity for an amazing evening with your colleagues and friends to play some casino games and raise money for a great cause! All proceeds will be donated to a local family who has to endure a future with a family member who became permanently disabled while fighting to protect our freedom. These families will be identified through the non-profit organization, The Travis Manion Foundation. Tickets are required for this event! Tickets for conference attendees are $110 and include playing chips, food stations, three-hour open bar and chances to win great prizes! The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), the premier professional military engineering association in the United States, unites architecture, engineering construction (A/E/C), facility management and environmental entities and individuals in the public and private sectors to prepare for—and overcome—natural and manmade disasters, and to improve security at home and abroad.. More information can be found at www.same.org.

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3M Personal Safety Division, Booth 41 Contact: Eileen Simmons Phone: 732.693.5363 Email: ejsimmons@mmm.com www.3m.com At 3M, we are experts in helping keep your environment safe in a changing world. From safety glasses, ear plugs and safety vests to hearing protection, reflective tape and safety harnesses, we share your goal of keeping people safe. We develop our personal protective equipment (PPE) based on decades of industry experience and a deep knowledge of industry standards. AEMC Instruments, Booth 42 Contact: Mark Gutekunst Phone: 508.698.5655 Email: mgutekunst@aemc.com www.aemc.com AEMC is introducing its Static Ground Test System Kit for hazmat applications. This system is designed to assist first responders in insuring the safe transfer of hazardous liquids from a damaged tanker to the receiving tanker. It grounds both tankers and measures the ground resistance in compliance with NFPA 472 giving the first responder assurance that the potential for spark ignition of the flammable substance is minimized. Argonne National Laboratory, Booth 43 Contact: Bruce Young Phone: 630.252.7097 Email: bmyoung@anl.gov www.gss.anl.gov/emergency-disaster-analysis-group/ The Emergency & Disaster Analysis Group at Argonne researches, develops, and applies state-of-the-art methodologies and technologies to help emergency managers prepare for natural, human-caused, and technological disasters.

Emergency Communications Network, Booth 12 Contact: Nico Stage Phone: 386.676.0294 Email: tradeshow@ecnetwork.com www.ecnetwork.com ECN continues to be the market leader in mass notification, building upon its legacy to alert, inform and affect lives. Federal Resources, Booth 45 Contact: Bobby Smith Phone: 410.630.8173 Email: bobby.smith@federalresources.com www.federalresources.com Federal Resources is an industry leader in providing innovative and technologically advanced military, first responder, and maritime equipment & solutions. For decades, we have been protecting our nation’s elite with superior products, outstanding customer service, competitive pricing, and expert product knowledge. This coupled with our exceptional equipment and response training, qualified laboratory and technician capabilities, our superior inventory tracking and logistics systems, and customized kitting, exemplifies how Federal Resources rises above the competition in all aspects of customer service. FLIR Systems, Inc., Booth 44 Contact: Jenny Barley Phone: 703.915.9014 Email: jenny.barley@flir.com www.flir.com/threatdetection

FLIR offers field-proven products that accurately detect, classify, and identify critical CBRNE/HAZMAT threats. Our multi-purpose products easily transition into new roles as the mission changes allowing our customers to extract the most value for their dollar. Our mission-based user interfaces expedite decision making and our advanced technologies provide lab-quality confidence.

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FloodSaxPA, Booth 39 Contact: Joseph Dufner Phone: 610.451.4490 Email: joe@floodsaxpa.com www.floodsaxpa.com FloodSax is the sand-less sandbag that is revolutionizing the way businesses, governmental agencies and homeowners prevent and reduce damage from floodwaters, leaks and spills. At only one pound, FloodSax avoid the storage, transport and placement problems of traditional sandbags and are biodegradable. FloodSax will increase efficiency in emergency response. Grainger, Booth 7 Contact: Dave Hines Phone: 724.462.6878 Email: david.hines@grainger.com www.grainger.com W.W. Grainger, Inc., with 2014 sales of $10 billion is North America’s leading broad-line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products - including public safety gear and equipment. Public safety agencies nationwide rely on Grainger to provide equipment, apparel and supplies from the most trusted brands available. HEPACO, Inc., Booth 11 Contact: Karl Heebner Phone: (215) 817-1761 Email: kheebner@hepaco.com www.hepaco.com Incorporated in 1984 and headquartered in Charlotte, NC HEPACO is a full-service environmental contractor providing emergency/spill response, remediation, facility decontamination, asbestos abatement, and industrial services from 23 locations throughout the East Coast including local service centers in Philadelphia & Bethlehem PA. OSRO, SCAA member, and ChemNet Responder.

Industrial Scientific, Booth 4 Contact: Cheryl McCalmon Phone: 412.779.7220 Email: cmccalmon@indsci.com www.indsci.com The global leader in gas detection. KD Analytical, Booth 38 Contact: Kevin Good Phone: 1.866.308.7102 Email: kevin.good@kdanalytical.com www.KDAnalytical.com; ReadiTrak.com One Call Supports It All! A single point of contact for support, repair, and training for all of your CBRNE and HazMat instrumentation powered by ReadiTrak, a cloud-based instrument management software platform. Save money. Save time. KD Analytical Maintenance Management is the one-stop solution to improve your readiness. Keystone Emergency Management Association, Booth 37 Contact: Amy Amer Email: aamer@chesco.org Phone: 610.344.5093 www.kema-pa.org KEMA provides a state-wide forum for the exchange of ideas, techniques and best practices in Emergency Management. If you are an emergency management professional looking to expand your network by connecting with colleagues, seeking information on the issues concerning your area, or looking to further increase your knowledge of the field, then consider becoming a member of KEMA today!

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Knowledge Center, Booth 36 Contact: James Miorelli Phone: 412.206.2982 Email: jmiorelli@knowledge-center.com www.knowledge-center.com The Knowledge CenterTM Software Suite is a web-based, commercial off-the-shelf software solution for EMA/EMS, Healthcare, and Corporate, supporting daily emergency management operations at all levels. Incident, patient tracking, mission, resource, critical infrastructure, and document management - all connected by real time communications capabilities - keeps you aware, informed, and making a difference. LaBriute Meals, Booth 9 Contact: Abe Halberstam Phone: 732.905.1555 Email: abe@labriutemeals.com www.labriutemeals.com Kosher, shelf-stable, ready to eat Emergency Meals. Lewis Environmental, Booth 40 Contact: Mike Faith Phone: 610.495.6695 Email: mfaith@lewisenvironmental.com www.lewisenvironmental.com Lewis Environmental has been a leader in the environmental contracting and emergency response industry since 1996. Headquartered in the Mid-Atlantic Region with service capabilities east of the Mississippi, Lewis has earned a reputation for producing the highest quality services utilizing the safest approach possible. We work alongside our customers, during planned remediation and emergency response projects in an effort to maintain a healthy balance between industry and the environment. The combination of delivering safe, high quality services and our commitment to satisfying our clients with professional and cost-effective solutions, has enabled Lewis to steadily expand our capabilities and service territory in order to meet the increasing needs of our customers.

Miller Environmental Group, Inc., Booth 6 Contact: Rob Armstrong Phone: 631.369.4900 Email: rarmstrong@millerenv.com www.millerenv.com Miller Environmental Group's Emergency Response equipment and trained personnel are available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. MEG has over 100 HAZMAT/HAZWOPER trained employees and over 250 pieces of specialized cleaning, decontamination, and transportation equipment between our Northeastern US Operation Centers. MSA, Booth 34 Contact: Curt Armstrong Phone: 412.596.7797 Email: curtis.armstrong@msasafetycom www.msasafety.com For more than one hundred years, MSA safety products have integrated a combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. Our goal is to provide dependable, high-quality products, instruments and service that will help to ensure a safe return home. Philadelphia University, Booth 31 Contact: Dr. Jean Bail Phone: 215.951.2871 Email: bailj@PhilaU.edu www.PhilaU.edu Disaster Medicine and Management is a graduate program focusing on a comprehensive foundation of disaster medicine and emergency management principles and practice. The program recognizes that there is an overwhelming global need to educate professionals whose expertise will be needed to prepare for, respond to and recover from natural and man-made disasters and mass casualty incidents. Through experiential learning and intensive online work, learners apply written and verbal

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communication skills, research analysis, interdisciplinary collaboration, and critical thinking to operational approaches of disaster management. Rigaku Analytical Devices, Booth 13 Contact: Michelle Goodwin Phone: 781.328.1024 Email: michelle.goodwin@rigaku.com www.rigakuanalytical.com Rigaku Analytical Devices is leading with innovation to pioneer a portfolio of handheld and portable spectroscopic analyzers for use in the protection of public health and safety, aid in the advancement of scientific and academic study, enable the recycle and reuse of metal alloys, and ensure quality of key metal alloy components in mission critical industries. Our core goal is to be recognized globally for quality, reliability and expertise in all aspects of our business through our commitment to exceed our customer’s expectations by providing technologically advanced products. Sales Solutions, Inc., Booth 21 Contact: Brian Devaney Phone: 215.756.1783 Email: brian@salessolutionsinc.net www.salessollutionsinc.net Sales Solutions is proud to present two of our manufacturer partners: RKI is an innovative gas detection company that is ready to help you with your gas monitoring needs. Kappler is known as an industry leader for protective garments with patented fabrics, innovative seaming technology and unique garment designs.

Tactical Defense Media, Booth 16 Contact: Sonia Bagherian Phone: 301.512.1842 Email: soniab@tacticaldefensemedia.com www.tacticaldefensemedia.com Tactical Defense Media’s mission focus is centered on collecting expert opinion regarding best practices and lessons learned through the eyes of military and civilian subject-matter experts, warfighters, and law enforcement. Our goal is to produce the most interesting, relevant, and accurate trade publications for defense and homeland security professionals. Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Booth 17 Contact: Michelle Neff Phone: 302.737.7241 Email: oilprogams@tristatebird.com www.tristatebird.com Tri-State is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to expertly manage oiled wildlife response on an international basis. Areas of expertise include pre-spill training, contingency planning, and drill participation. US DOE TEPP, Booth 19 Contact: Mark Linsley Phone: 814.404.9668 Email: mark@trgroupinc.om http://energy.gov/em/services/waste-management/packaging-and-transportation/transportation-emergency-preparedness The TEPP mission is to ensure that federal, state, tribal, and local responders have access to the plans, training, and technical assistance necessary to safely, efficiently, and effectively respond to transportation accidents involving DOE-owned radioactive materials. To accomplish this mission, a suite of tools have been developed to aid the response jurisdictions in their readiness activities.

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US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Booth 20 Contact: Anthony Murray Phone: (609) 989-2181 Email: anthony.murray@dot.gov http://hazmat.dot.gov U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is responsible for the safe and secure movement of hazardous materials by all transportation modes. PHMSA publishes the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) used by firefighters, police, and emergency services personnel who may be the first to arrive at the scene of a transportation incident involving hazardous materials. US EPA Local Governments Reimbursement Program, Booth 35 Contact: Sarah Helinek Phone: 800.431.9209 Email: Sarah_helinek@sra.com http://www2.epa.gov/emergency-response/local-governments-reimbursement-program In the event of a release (or threatened release) of hazardous substances, EPA may reimburse local governments for expenses related to the release and associated emergency response measures. The Local Governments Reimbursement (LGR) Program provides a "safety net" of up to $25,000 per incident to local governments that do not have funds available to pay for response actions. Weavertown Environmental Group, Booth 14 Contact: Nancy Rizza Phone: 724.746.4850 Email: nrizza@weavertown.com www.weavertown.com Weavertown Environmental Group’s emergency response line is manned with a Weavertown employee 24/7, 365 days a year. Weavertown can tow and transfer loads,

upright tankers, contain hazardous materials and completely remediate any site. All responding WEG employees are HAZWOPER-trained. WEG is a recognized Chemical Manufacturers Association spill-response contractor. Wiley, Booth 10 Contact: Bob Esposito Phone: 201.748.6000 Email: info@wiley.com www.wiley.com Wiley’s product diversity is unique, spanning books, journals, databases, web-portals and

workflow tools. Visit Booth #10 and browse our books on display – Emergency Preparedness & Hazmat Response Conference attendees receive 30% off orders! Witmer Public Safety Group, Booths 32/33 Contact: Jeff Trego 104 Independence Way Coatesville, PA 19320 Phone: 484.288.6420 Email: jtrego@thefirestore.com www.thefirestore.com Large departments, military, and government agencies receive expert support from our team of specialists. We bring our powerful buying relationships with manufacturers to the table, positioning us to supply even more equipment at prices that help you to stay within budget.

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