AGENDA

In this session you will hear from the FBI on call-outs and investigation that have occurred all around Alaska regarding incidents that have involved explosives, commercial and improvised, and other WMD related materials.  Hang on for a wild ride!

It is June 15^th, and your area has not seen a drop of rain for three weeks. You ask yourself: “I wonder how bad they are predicting that our fire danger will be?” Where do you go to get this information? What’s out there for you to plan and prepare for the fire season?

Our presentation is to build your situational awareness about fire weather and fuels from seasonal outlooks down to the immediate threat of individual wildland fires. We will show you where to find essential information that will enhance your community preparedness and responses. We will also include some very basic fire science along with a few tips on wildland fire preparedness.

If you are involved with emergency management at any level that is concerned with the threat of wildland fires, this presentation is for you!

In Alaska, most public safety professionals are tasked with multiple roles.  We often have a lack of resources precisely when we need it the most, causing us and our teams to work long hours for the health and safety of Alaskans.  In this session, we will discuss how to balance the demands on your time with other priorities, particularly during emergencies.  How do we cope with stress, maintain our physical health, and keep an optimistic outlook while being of service to others?    We will discuss some techniques and provide tools and resources to focus and strengthen your own wellness.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Anchorage Office of Emergency Management started work like any other emergency, in person at the Emergency Operations Center, bringing many people together to solve the problems presented by the emergency.  It became apparent early in the response that a virtual response would be necessary.  This presentation details how Anchorage transformed from an in-person, traditional EOC to a virtual one, and how plans are being developed to respond virtually to the next emergency, saving time and lives in the process.

Using various input tools, virtual meeting platforms, and break out rooms, the Anchorage IPPW was conducted 100% in a virtual environment, but also garnered meaningful
input.  Using input methods such as Microsoft forms, Microsoft Teams and Outlook, the meeting was held in two 4-hour segments with participation from Municipality of Anchorage
Departments as well as partners throughout the jurisdiction.  The presentation will detail the methodology used, troubleshooting as well as lessons learned for improving the process.

See how UAA partnered with vendors to create an outreach handout that people actually want to carry around! (see attached). This presentation will also highlight the features of the new Rave Guardian smartphone app used across the UA system.

This session will provide an overview of National Weather Service Alaska including opportunities to engage with local and regional offices through the StormReady, TsunamiReady, and Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador programs. This presentation will also include information on decision support services and recent improvements and future plans for dissemination services as well as the 2022 breakup outlook from the Alaska Pacific River Forecast Center.