[EAS] Next IPAWS Practitioner Web Seminar, Wednesday, March 6, 2013 @ 12:00 PM EST - Improving State & Local Warnings

[Amy Sebring]

*Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Practitioner Web Seminar*

*Improving State & Local Warnings
**Wednesday, March 6, 2013 @ 2 PM Eastern
*
Public warning is rapidly changing as technology evolves allowing for rapid origination and dissemination of emergency messages to the public.  Updated policies, governance, plans and procedures are also needed so emergency managers are better prepared to handle newly identified hazards in their jurisdictions.

During IPAWS' next Web Seminar, *Manny Centeno*, IPAWS Program Manager, will engage in a discussion of how public alerting has changed, where it is going and how as alerting authorities we need to adapt our plans to adjust to the changing environment.  He will discuss the fundamentals we should consider when formulating an updated alert and warning framework and provide examples of how other states have gotten to where they are now. To further illustrate the concept, Manny will be joined by representatives from the *Nebraska Emergency Management Agency and Nebraska's State Emergency Communications Committee (SECC), *where they are currently working with state and local agencies to update their own alerting plans.  Alisia La May and Jim Skinner will share their experiences and how they are overcoming the challenges they face as they work to update their alerting system. Adrienne Abbott, *Nevada SECC*, will also provide an update on how the state is developing public warning through IPAWS.  A brief overview of some important best practices for cyber-security will also be offered.

This presentation is intended primarily for emergency manager practitioners, EAS participants and other interested IPAWS stakeholders. Please make plans to join us, and as always, your questions and comments are welcome.

*Web Seminar Login: *The following login link can be used no earlier than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled meeting time:
https://femaipawslab.webex.com/femaipawslab/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=669853141

*NOTE: *The audio portion of the program will be delivered via your phone.   If would like to call in for just the audio you can call in through the number below:

1-650-479-3207

Access code: 669 853 141

If you are unable to attend this month's program due to other commitments, a recording and transcript will be accessible from the FEMA Library at http://www.fema.gov/calendar-events/integrated-public-alert-warning-system-practitioner-webinar-archive

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