Apr 13, 2019 | Training Opportunities
CCTA Communication in Crisis Conference
- May 21 and 22, 2019
- Knoxville Hilton
- 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Tennessee Homeland Security District 2 received funding to develop and implement regional approaches for enhancing preparedness for complex coordinated terrorist attacks. One of the goals of this program is to enhance communication with the public during a disaster. Getting the right information, to the right people, at the right time is both imperative and challenging in the age of digital communication.
The conference is open to anyone involved with providing information to the public during a disaster. The conference brings together experts from around the US and will focus on the delivery of emergency information to the whole community through clear and accessible methods.
Plenary sessions will feature lessons learned from large scale events and breakout sessions will offer a variety of training on topics ranging from the mechanics of information sharing through IPAWS and EAS to crafting effective emergency messages for social media.
There is no cost to attend.
The Communication in Crisis Conference is funded through the US Department of Homeland Security Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack Grant and State Homeland Security Grant.
More information:
- Jenny Holden
- Program Manager
- TN Homeland Security District 2
- 865-215-1161 (office)
Aug 1, 2018 | Items of Note, NIOA Conference
Registration for NIOA 2018 is now closed. Please contact Lisa McNeal with any questions or concerns.
We hope you were able to register and look forward to seeing you in Clearwater later this month!
Jul 23, 2018 | NIOA Conference
The Clearwater Marriott is now sold out. If you have not yet secured lodging for the conference you should seek rooms at other area hotels.
The following list may be helpful. Be aware that NIOA does not have contracts with these hotels.
Holiday Inn: 727 – 447 – 6461
Edge Hotel : 727 – 281 – 3100
Pier House: 727 – 683 – 0002
Dream View : 727 – 443 – 7652
Fairfield Inn : 727 – 298 – 2600
Hampton Inn 727 – 451-1111
SpringHill Suites 727 – 218 – 1090
Residence Inn 727 – 218 – 1088
Wyndham 727 – 401 – 3600
Feb 19, 2018 | Items of Note, NIOA Conference
The 2018 NIOA Conference will be held August 26-29, at the Sheraton Sand Key in Clearwater Beach, FL. A full conference schedule and topics will be posted soon!
Conference Rates
NIOA members who register before June 30: $545.00.
Non-member who registers before June 30: $645.00
Everyone who registers July 1 and after: $725.00
NOTE: You are not registered until you receive a confirmation email from NIOA. Do NOT plan your travel until you have received this confirmation. Planning travel without confirmation will not guarantee you a seat.
Because this conference always sells out, pre-registrations are required. Walk up registrations will not be accepted.
Host Hotel
Sheraton Sand Key – Clearwater Beach
To get our reduced room rate of $120 plus taxes, you must call the hotel direct at 727-595-1611. Calling the 800 reservations number will not get you the NIOA rate.
W-9 Form – Use this version only. Please discard any older copies.
For additional conference information, please contact Lisa McNeal at nioa@comcast.net
Jan 2, 2018 | Board Members Postings, Items of Note, NIOA Board Insights, NIOA Conference
In a little over a week the NIOA board will meet to decide topics and speakers for the 2018 conference.
If you have an idea, please send it to nioa@comcast.net before Tuesday, January 9.
Please include the name of the suggested speaker and their contact information.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Lisa McNeal
Executive Director
