Missouri Emergency Management Conference
Please join us August 26 – 29, 2024, in Columbia, Missouri, for the 33rd Annual Missouri Emergency Management Conference! This statewide event brings together hundreds of local emergency management and public safety professionals to better prepare Missouri, its citizens and its communities for future disasters.
From flooding, fires and severe weather to public health and everything in between, our communities count on us to respond. Register today to continue advancing your skills and cultivating an all-hazards approach to emergency management.
This year will feature a wide variety of breakout sessions – ranging from disaster preparedness, response, and recovery to grants and emergency human services – as well as keynote speaker and former FEMA Administrator Brock Long.
We’re also excited to offer the National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training, Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO) Training, and Missouri’s Annual Disaster Resiliency Summit all as part of the conference at no additional cost! More details below.
Event Details
- What: 33rd Annual Missouri State Emergency Management Conference
- Where: Holiday Inn Executive Center – Columbia, MO
- When: August 26-29, 2024
Pricing
- Early Bird Rate (through July 15): $280
- Regular Rate (July 16 onward): $380
- Guest Meal Ticket: $100*
*Attendees must purchase a separate meal ticket for spouses or guests. Meals will include breakfast and lunch for the duration of the conference. All proceeds will be donated to the University of Missouri Children’s Hospital.
Sponsors and Exhibitors
We need great vendors for this year’s conference! View the 2024 vendor packages and contact Holly Otto at holly.otto@sema.dps.mo.gov with any questions.
Click the vendor registration link above to secure your spot.
Hotel Information
- Holiday Inn Executive Center
2200 Interstate 70 Dr SW
Columbia, MO 65203
Book your room online using the link below or call 573-445-8531 and mention the group code State Emergency Management Conference.
Online Booking Link: Missouri Emergency Management Conference
Keynote Speaker
Mr. William “Brock” Long, former Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and Hagerty Consulting’s Executive Chairman has more than 18 years of experience assisting and supporting local, state, and federal governments to build robust emergency management and public health preparedness programs nationwide. He specializes in strategic planning, Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) exercises, evacuation, public safety, recovery management, and response logistics. Mr. Long provides strategic direction and leadership to Hagerty’s full complement of emergency management programs and professionals. He offers subject matter expertise for select projects and contributes to the growing body of knowledge in the emergency management community.
We are thrilled to have him join us as this year’s opening keynote on Tuesday, August 27!
TIM Responder Training
The National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training Program was developed by responders for responders and is designed to establish the foundation for and promote consistent training of all responders to achieve the three objectives of the TIM National Unified Goal (NUG):
- Responder Safety
- Safe, Quick Clearance
- Prompt, Reliable, Interoperable Communications
This 4-hour condensed version of the program is intended for all TIM disciplines including Public Works, Law Enforcement, Fire/Rescue, EMS, Towing and Recovery, Emergency Management, Communications, and Highway/Transportation.
The course will take place on Tuesday, August 27 from 1 – 5 p.m. and is open to all conference attendees in lieu of breakout sessions that afternoon. If you plan to attend, please register in advance HERE and review the TIM Training Announcement for additional details.
CAMEO Training
CAMEO – it’s not just for hazmat. Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations is a system of software applications used to plan for and respond to chemical emergencies. It is developed by EPA and NOAA to assist emergency planners and responders with chemical and all-hazards planning. CAMEO can access, store, and evaluate information critical for developing emergency plans. Participants will learn the about software operations and how those operations may be used in a variety of emergency events that could occur locally, such as wildfires, chemical releases, terrorism events, and severe weather situations.
The CAMEO training will take place as a general session on Thursday, August 29 to close out the conference. No advance registration is required – just meet us in the main hall!
*Note: This course does not require computer access, but having a laptop may enhance your learning experience.
4th Annual Disaster Resiliency Summit
Join us Monday, August 26 for the 4th Annual Disaster Resiliency Summit! We are excited to host the summit as a precursor to this year's SEMA conference. The event is free to attend and offers a great opportunity to learn more about Missouri's Disaster Recovery Framework.
Use the 2024 attendee registration button above to register for the Resiliency Summit, SEMA conference or both!