Idaho Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster 2022 Annual Conference

600 North Ten Mile Road,Meridian ID 83642

09 September, 2022

Description

(If you have a special dietary need, or need to request an accommodation, such as ASL, please email [email protected] by Friday, August 19, 2022.) TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:Friday, September 98:00-8:45a - Breakfast & Registration Breakfast: Sausage, breakfast potatoes, scrambled eggs, and breakfast pastries, coffee. 8:45-9:00 - Opening Remarks: Rick Sego, Team Rubicon & Idaho VOAD Board Chair 9:00-10:00 - IDAVOAD Exercise Hot Wash: Participate in an after-action review of the IDAVOAD exercise held in August. 10:00-10:15 - Break 10:15-11:00 - Public Safety Power Shutoff: Hear from Idaho Power about preemptive public safety power shutoff guidelines and procedures being planned for future wildfires in Idaho and what IDAVOAD members and partners should expect with long-term power shutoffs. 11:00-12:00p - Family Reunification Panel Discussion: From active shooter events to earthquakes, learn from community partners about the unique and critical role VOAD members play in family reunification. 12:00-1:30 - Lunch & Keynote: Lessons Learned from Oregon on Wildfires and VOAD Engagement. Lunch: Beef served with flour tortillas, a mix of beans and rice, shredded lettuce, cheese, pico do gallo, and sour cream; chips and salsa. 1:30-2:30 - Faith Groups & Disaster Response Panel Discussion: Learn what faith-based organizations bring to the table, how quickly they can mobilize, and what national resources can support local activities. 2:30-3:00 - Engaging and Recognizing Volunteers: Tips and tricks on engaging and recognizing volunteers during and after disasters. 3:00-3:15 - Break 3:15-5:00 - IDAVOAD COVID-19 Hot Wash 5:00-5:30 - IDAVOAD Board Meeting: Board Elections 5:30-7:00 - Barbeque & Social Hour Dinner: Burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, chips. Saturday, September 99:30-10:30a - Tour the Idaho Office of Emergency Management Idaho Response Center (11331 West Chinden Boulevard, Building #8)