NEMA, the International Association of Emergency Managers and DHS will jointly host the National Conference on Citizen Preparedness on June 10-13, 2007 in Alexandria, Va.  Anyone interested in community and citizen preparedness  is invited to attend.  Conference participation is an allowable use of Citizen Corps grant funding from DHS.

Conference Objectives:

Share best practices on community preparedness

Get suggestions on how to reach out to specific population segments

Learn innovative approaches to funding

Hear updates on Department of Homeland Security initiatives

Network with other Citizen Corps partners

Find out how others are addressing liability issues

Hear ideas on engaging elected officials

Listen to findings from citizen preparedness research ...and much, much more.

More detailed information and online registration is available through the IAEM web site at http://www.iaem.com/NCCC2007.htm.  A conference agenda will be posted soon.

Exhibitor and sponsor opportunities are available in conjunction with the conference and that information is also posted on the IAEM we site.  This is a great chance to showcase products and services to a new audience.