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Virginia Public Safety Outreach Conference and Training
Richmond, VA • November 14-17, 2005 • Sheraton Richmond West

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Nov. 14-15: Prepare for All Abilities

This one-and-a-half day training session runs all day on Monday, Nov. 14th and the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 15th. It consists of workshops and panel discussions and will give you the hands-on skills you need to keep everyone safe before, during and after emergencies. Learn how to effectively plan and provide for the abilities of all citizens, including:

mobility impairments
sight and hearing limitations
the economically disadvantaged
the medically frail
non-English speaking populations

View the Training Session Agenda

Nov. 15: Pre-Conference Training

The following pre-conference sessions have tentatively been scheduled:

NIMS V700
Mastering the Art of Volunteer Management
Media Training

Nov. 16-17: Conference

The following tracks and sessions have been tentatively planned:

Communicating: Crisis Communication: How to Weather the Storm, Using Technology to Communicate During Emergencies, Leveraging Research to Better Your Community, Terrorism Awareness and Prevention
Partnering: Planning for Vulnerable Populations, Preparing Businesses for Emergencies, Responding to New Threats
Volunteering: Getting the Most from Your Volunteers, How to Use Spontaneous Volunteers Effectively, Our Role in Homeland Security, Training a Diverse Community

View the tentative schedule

Registration Info:

Registration for the conference has closed. However, walk-ins are welcome and may register at the conference. Lunch is not guaranteed for walk-ins.

Hotel Info:

Sheraton Richmond West
6624 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230
Please call (804) 285-2000 or 1-800-325-3535 to make reservations.
Directions to hotel via Yahoo Maps [external link - opens in a new browser window]

Check back regularly as we post more detailed information about the conference.