"Weathering the Storm "10th Annual Regional Disaster Conference

Conference Registration is now open.  The Conference Sessions Titles will be added as they are booked. 

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Conference Invitation

The Shawnee Preparedness and Response Coalition is pleased to invite you to our Regional Disaster Conference: “Weathering the Storm.” This is the ninth year for this conference, and our intent is to provide a quality disaster preparedness conference in the southern region of the state.

 Target Audience

This program will benefit a broad range of individuals and groups involved in personal, professional, and governmental emergency preparedness, planning, and response.

 Purpose

This conference is intended to provide relevant disaster preparedness education to members of our community involved or interested in disaster management.

 Cost

Early Registration (Until August 31):  $30

General Registration (September 1-October 5):  $40

Registration after October 5 and at the Door:  $50 (meal availability cannot be guaranteed)

Registration includes continental breakfast and lunch.   All in all, attendees will have the opportunity to experience over Five* hours of education, vendor contacts, and networking opportunities through out the day.

*Actual amount of continuing education hours awarded to EMTs and nurses is determined by IDPH and based on actual session times.  The amount of continuing education hours awarded for Emergency Managers is determined by IEMA. The awarded amount will not necessarily be eight hours.  

Approval has been requested from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to give exercise hours to Illinois emergency managers for this event. For more information about the number of hours available, contact Region 11 IEMA Coordinator    Continuing Education Continuing education credit is being applied for for the following licensures or certifications:  Emergency Medical Technician / Medical First Responder, Illinois Emergency Managers, Illinois licensed nurses, and Illinois Teachers Association. 

Host or Publisher Shawnee Preparedness and Response Coalition