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The Virginia Emergency Management Association (VEMA) is a statewide organization that promotes and supports the twin goals of saving lives and protecting property during times of emergencies and disasters in Virginia. MISSION: "To promote, support and advocate for Emergency Management in the Commonwealth of Virginia." VISION: “The recognized expert and advocate for excellence in the management of emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation throughout the Commonwealth of Virgini ...
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VEMS2025: D1 - Libraries: More Than Books: A Tool for Emergency Managers - Amanda Jackson
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VEMS2025: D1 - Libraries: More Than Books: A Tool for Emergency Managers - Amanda Jackson Libraries are more than just books and computers, they are a vital resource for you before and after a disaster strikes. Learn how your local library is a tool for disaster recovery. Amanda B. Jackson is the Director of the Chesapeake Public Library, a role sh…
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VEMS2025: A1 - From Desk to Deployment: How Field Experience Amplifies Organizational Preparedness and Resilience - Hannah Winant
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From Desk to Deployment: How Field Experience Amplifies Organizational Preparedness and Resilience - Hannah Winant This session will explore the critical value of deploying emergency management staff to gain hands-on experience through real-world responses, with a special focus on lessons learned from Arlington County staff deployments via intragov…
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VEMS2025: D4 - The Human Impact of Hurricane Helene: Sheltering, Recovery, and Resilience - Mike Guzo & Michael Whitaker
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VEMS2025: D4 - The Human Impact of Hurricane Helene: Sheltering, Recovery, and Resilience - Mike Guzo & Michael Whitaker Disasters are more than just response and recovery—they are about people. This panel will explore the human side of Hurricane Helene, focusing on sheltering operations, unmet needs, and the challenges faced by vulnerable populati…
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VEMS2025: C2 - Motivational Leadership - Rich Troshak
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VEMS2025: C2 - Motivational Leadership - Rich Troshak Challenging working conditions and stress can leave your Emergency Management and Emergency Communication personnel unmotivated and less productive. This course provides motivational techniques you can use to enhance the 9-1-1 and EOC work environment. Explores leadership styles and how they imp…
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VEMS2025: E1 - When Worlds Collide: 9-1-1 and Emergency Management - Rich Troshak
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VEMS2025: E1 - When Worlds Collide: 9-1-1 and Emergency Management - Rich Troshak While 9-1-1 centers usually operate independently from emergency management, during an emergency or disaster they work together to play an essential role to communities they serve. This presentation will explore the convergence of technology and operations between bot…
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VEMS2025: B1 - Leveraging National Weather Service Expertise: A Case Study of Service Before, During, and After Hurricane Helene
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VEMS2025: B1 - Leveraging National Weather Service Expertise: A Case Study of Service Before, During, and After Hurricane Helene This presentation will explore the critical role played by the National Weather Service (NWS) in supporting emergency management efforts concerning Hurricane Helene. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the NWS prod…
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VEMS2025: C4 - Hurricane Helene: Emergency Management in Action
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VEMS2025: C4 - Hurricane Helene: Emergency Management in Action Hear directly from local and regional emergency managers as they share their experiences in responding to Hurricane Helene. This presentation will dive into best practices, lessons learned, and the hard truths uncovered during the storm’s impact. From coordination challenges to resourc…
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VEMS2025 GS1: Growing Emergency Management Leaders for the Future (Keynote) - Erin Sutton
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General Session 1: Growing Emergency Management Leaders for the Future (Keynote) - Erin Sutton In an era of increasing natural disasters, technological hazards, and complex emergencies, developing the next generation of emergency management leaders is more critical than ever. Drawing from real-world experiences and proven leadership development fra…
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VEMS 2022 - So are you one of those doomsday preppers? (Breakout Session-H3)
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Is all preparedness the same? Does emergency management hold a monopoly on effective emergency preparedness? What are the differences and similarities between building a "culture of preparedness" and the prepper sub-culture? Is there a conflict between those goals? An exploration of the motivating factors behind preparedness, how to make it effecti…
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VEMS 2022 - Paving the Path for VDOT's COVID-19 Response/VDOT Emergency Management's growth in real-time data collection during response and recovery operations (General Session 6)
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The Virginia Emergency Management Symposium 2022 was the first in-person symposium held by VEMA since March 2019. Paving the Path for VDOT's COVID-19 Response: Demonstration and discussion about how VDOT's Emergency Management Team uses ArcGIS in all phases of Emergency Management. Speaker: Ryan Whytlaw A review of the actions VDOT took immediately…
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VEMS 2022 - Emergency management during civil unrest (General Session 7)
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The Virginia Emergency Management Symposium 2022 was the first in-person symposium held by VEMA since March 2019. Richmond, VA was the center of civil unrest throughout the summer of 2020. It started at the end of May and ran through September, garnering national headlines. Richmond Police were front and center for the entire summer, with multiple …
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VEMS 2022 - By our powers combined: converging cybersecurity & emergency management (Breakout Session-E4)
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Hybrid Incidents, those with a significant cyber and physical component, are becoming more prevalent and impactful year after year. From Colonial Pipeline to JBS to civil unrest events, there is a growing need to establish a proper common operating picture not only inclusive of both cyber and physical security, but one that incorporates the prepare…
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VEMS 2022 - Civilian active threat training-making sure it's inclusive (General Session 5)
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The Virginia Emergency Management Symposium 2022 was the first in-person symposium held by VEMA since March 2019. Is your civilian Active Threat training inclusive of the needs of people with disabilities, access and functional needs? This presentation will review some guidance and offer some ideas for ensuring that training meets the needs of the …
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VEMS 2022 - Cultivating leadership from within (Breakout Session-B5)
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This presentation discusses cultivating leadership and leadership skills from within an organization, developing upper-level management, developing middle managing, and developing emerging leaders. Speaker: Jason Klink This session was held on March 22, 2022By Paul Helmuth
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VEMS 2022 - Stop, Collaborate, and Communicate (General Session 3)
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The Virginia Emergency Management Symposium 2022 was the first in-person symposium held by VEMA since March 2019. The events of 2020 and 2021 presented a myriad of unique communications challenges. This presentation will highlight strengths and gaps discovered during the events over the past two years. We will talk through lessons learned while pro…
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VEMS 2022 - State and Federal Emergency Management Update (General Session 2)
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The Virginia Emergency Management Symposium 2022 was the first in-person symposium held by VEMA since March 2019. VEMS 2022 General Session with Virginia Department of Emergency Management State Coordinator Shawn Talmadge and Deputy State Coordinator Erin Sutton talking about the current state of emergency management in the Commonwealth of Virginia…
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The Virginia Emergency Management Symposium 2022 was the first in-person symposium held by VEMA since March 2019. This is the Opening Ceremony with Host Erin Sutton, Deputy State Emergency Coordinator with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. The ceremonies included welcomes from the Vice Mayor of Norfolk, VA, Martin Thomas, JR. It also…
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