Natural Hazards Observer
| September 2004 | Volume XXIX | Number 1 |
Below are the most recent conference announcements received by the Natural Hazards Center. A comprehensive list of hazards/disaster meetings is posted on our web site: http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/conf.html.
Terrorism and Trauma: A Transatlantic Perspective. Sponsors: Royal Society of Medicine, Association of Academic Health Centers (RSM/AHC), University of Maryland, Baltimore. Baltimore, Maryland: September 20-22, 2004. Topics include bioterrorism, government response, preparedness, trauma, and education. For information, contact Mary Leach, RSM/AHC Joint Bioterrorism Conference, Office of the President, University of Maryland, 520 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201; (410) 706-7004; e-mail: mleach@umaryland.edu; http://www.umaryland.edu/terrorismandtrauma/.
HAZDENT Conference. Sponsors: Institution of Fire Engineers, New Zealand Institute of Hazardous Substances Management. Christchurch, New Zealand: September 21-22, 2004. This event to foster community awareness and preparedness for chemical and biological incidents will include speakers in the fields of response, planning, risk management, triage and health, building design, and interagency cooperation. For information, contact Bruce Irvine, HAZDENT 2004, P.O. Box 13-747 Armagh, Christchurch NZ; +64 03 371 3600; e-mail: Bruce.Irvine@fire.org.nz; http://hazdent.fire.org.nz/.
Conference on Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities. Sponsors: National Capital Region, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National Organization on Disability. Arlington, Virginia: September 22-24, 2004. This conference will facilitate an exchange of information between emergency response agencies and special needs populations regarding emergency preparedness for people with disabilities. For information, contact Sarah Campbell, Conference on Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities, c/o Natalie P. Shear Associates, Suite 801, 1730 M Street, NW, Washington DC, 20036: (202) 833-4456; e-mail: Sarah@nataliepshear.com; http://www.nataliepshear.com/events/nod/.
HAZMAT Today: Responding to the New Reality. Sponsors: Virginia Association of Emergency Management, Virginia Association of Hazardous Materials Response Specialists. Virginia Beach, Virginia: September 23-25, 2004. Sessions include engine company response, a hazardous materials technology forum, a variety of breakout sessions, and panels on terrorism. For information, contact Conventions Plus, 6107 Windsor Boulevard, Zuni, VA 23898; (757) 242-3652; e-mail: conventionsplus@charter.net; http://www.convplus.com/Haz04home.htm.
Technologies for Public Safety in Critical Incident Response Conference and Exposition 2004. Sponsors: DHS Science and Technology Directorate and Department of Justice National Institute of Justice. New Orleans, Louisiana: September 27-29, 2004. This event highlights technology and training tools for responders to deal with major threats to lives and property. For information, contact Jen Telander, Center for Technology Commercialization, 576 Welsh Drive, Ruther Glen, VA 22546; (888) 475-1919; e-mail: jtelander@ctc.org; http://www.regonline.com/eventinfo.asp?EventId=13297.
First Responders Explosions and Mass Trauma Conference. Sponsor: National Institute for Urban Search and Rescue. Albuquerque, New Mexico: September 29-October 2, 2004. This conference aims to increase the training level, coordination, and synchronization with national standards for first responders and administrators working to strengthen public health infrastructure and emergency response capabilities. For information, contact Gilbert Baca, Jr., (505) 844-5964; e-mail: gcbaca@sandia.gov; http://www.niusr.org/.
Innovations in Disaster Psychology 2004: Developing Public Health Models of Disaster Mental Health. Sponsor: Disaster Mental Health Institute (DMHI). Vermillion, South Dakota: September 30-October 2, 2004. This conference will focus on the integration of disaster mental health and public health. For information, contact DMHI, University of South Dakota, 414 East Clark Street, SDU114, Vermillion, SD 57069; (605) 677-6575; e-mail: dmhi@usd.edu; http://www.usd.edu/dmhi/conf04/.
Woodframe Housing Durability and Disaster Issues. Sponsor: Forest Products Society. Las Vegas, Nevada: October 4-6, 2004. The primary objective of this event is to provide the latest information on problems and solutions related to woodframe housing durability and disaster issues. For information, contact Forest Products Society, 2801 Marshall Court, Madison, WI 53705; (608) 231-1361 x208; e-mail: conferences@forestprod.org; http://www.forestprod.org/confdura.html.
Cartographic Cutting-Edge Technology for Natural Hazard Management. Sponsors: German Cartographic Society, International Cartographic Association, Dresden University. Dresden, Germany: October 6-8, 2004. Tentative topics include disaster monitoring, mobile mapping, real-time relief mapping, and vulnerability mapping. For information, contact Steffi Sharma, University of Dresden, e-mail: Steffi.Sharma@mailbox.tu-dresden.de; http://web.tu-dresden.de/kartographie/aspweb/.
6th Plinius Conference on Mediterranean Storms: Catching Storms in the Mediterranean Sea. Sponsor: European Geosciences Union (EGU). The Mediterranean Sea (Vessel "Opera"): October 17-24, 2004. This interdisciplinary forum will cover windstorms, floods, flash floods, landslides, coastal erosion, and sedimentation. For information, contact the EGU Office, c/o Plinius, Max-Planck-Straße 13, D-37191 Katlenburg-Lindau, Germany; +49-5556-1440; e-mail: egu@copernicus.org; http://www.copernicus.org/EGU/topconf/plc6/index.htm.
9th Annual New Mexico Environmental Health Conference. Sponsor: New Mexico Environmental Health Association. Albuquerque, New Mexico: October 18-20, 2004. Topics include community health, waste issues, and disaster preparedness and response. For information, contact Lorie Stoller, P.O. Box 1371, Sandia Park, NM 87047; (505) 827-1400 x1003; e-mail: nmehc@swcp.com; http://www.nmehc.org/.
The Third International Conference on Earthquake Engineering: New Frontier and Research Transformation. Sponsor: Nanjing University of Technology. Nanjing, China: October 18-20, 2004. The Asian-Pacific Network of Centers for Earthquake Engineering Research (ANCER) aims to broaden earthquake research, development impacts, and mitigation practices through cooperative activities conducted by earthquake engineering centers. This conference will cover all aspects of earthquake engineering. For information, e-mail: 3ICEE@NJUT.edu.cn; http://3icee.njut.edu.cn/.
5th Asian Seismological Commission General Assembly: Symposium on Seismic Hazard Evaluation and Risk Reduction. Sponsor: Armenian Association of Seismology and Physics of the Earth (AASPE). Yerevan, Armenia: October 18-21, 2004. This symposium will promote an understanding of earthquake disaster reduction as an essential element of government policy and a major priority in regional development; establish partnerships between the scientific community, government, and public; exchange and transfer knowledge and technology; and strengthen multidisciplinary cooperation. For information, contact Serguei Balassanian, AASPE, 41 Orbeli Street, 375028 Yerevan, Armenia; +374 1 26 92 82; e-mail: sbal@aaspe.am; http://www.aaspe.am/ASC_2004/.
Rural Homeland Security Technology Exposition. Sponsor: St. Francis University. Johnstown, Pennsylvania: October 21-22, 2004. This conference highlights technologies to improve rural America's ability to prepare for and manage mass casualties following a terrorist attack. Issues for discussion include topics associated with rural and underserved populations, general homeland security, advances in technology, and the provision of emergency medicine in a rural context. For information, contact Bernadette Yeager, P.O. Box 600, Loretto, PA 15940; (814) 472-3389; e-mail: byeager@cermusa.francis.edu; http://www.cermusa.francis.edu/expo/.
76th Annual Meeting of the Eastern Section of the Seismological Society of America. Sponsors: Seismological Association of America (SSA), Eastern Section of SSA, Virginia Polytechnic University. Blacksburg, Virginia: November 1-2, 2004. For information, contact SSA, 201 Plaza Professional Building, El Cerrito, California 94530; (510) 525-5474; e-mail: mcc@vt.edu; http://www.geol.vt.edu/outreach/vtso/esssa2004/.
International Technical Rescue Symposium. Sponsors: American Alpine Club, Mountain Rescue Association, Fire Rescue Magazine, Society for Professional Rope Access Technicians. Albuquerque, New Mexico: November 5-7, 2004. Representatives from multiple rescue disciplines will share information on advances in equipment and techniques, technical problems, and issues of mutual concern. For information, contact Sherry Cox, Pigeon Mountain Industries, Inc., P.O. Box 803, Lafayette, GA 30728; (706) 746-1437; e-mail scox@pmirope.com; http://www.nasar.org/nasar/downloads/NEW_2004_ITRS_FLYER_BROCHURE.pdf.
IAEM 52nd Annual Conference. Sponsor: International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM). Dallas, Texas: November 5-11, 2004. This forum on trends, topics, and the latest tools for emergency management and homeland security will encourage stakeholders to exchange ideas on collaborating to protect lives and property from disaster. For information, contact IAEM, 201 Park Washington Court, Falls Church, VA 22046; (703) 538-1795 x2; e-mail: info@iaem.com; http://www.iaem.com/.
International Conference on Grounding and Earthing. Sponsor: Brazilian Society for Electrical Protection. Belo Horizonte, Brazil: November 7-11, 2004. Researchers, engineers, designers, and members from industry and academia will discuss the latest scientific results and practical experience about lightning physics and practical applications to protect against lightning. For information, contact Silvério Visacro F.; (055.31) 34994872; e-mail: LRC@cpdee.ufmg.br; http://www.ground2004.com/.
Fire Rescue Expo. Sponsor: Fire Rescue Magazine. Las Vegas, Nevada: November 12-14, 2004. Topics include fire operations and tactics; rescue/extrication; training development; homeland first response; wildland fire; and emergency medical services. For information, contact Fire Rescue Expo, c/o Diana Press, Reed Exhibitions, 383 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851; (203) 840-5533; http://www.firerescueexpo.com/.
NFPA Fall Education Conference: Preparedness and Protection in a Hazardous World. Sponsor: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Miami Beach, Florida: November 14-17, 2004. This conference's special focus is disaster and emergency management along with business continuity and security. For information, contact NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169; (617) 770-3000; e-mail: nfpa@nfpa.org; http://www.nfpa.org/ProfessionalDev/EventsCalendar/FallEducation/FallEducation.asp.
Emergency Response Conference and Exposition. Sponsors: Rotor and Wing, Access Intelligence. San Diego, California: November 17-20, 2004. Focus is on how emergency responders and organizations can integrate their response to major incidents and manage new activities. For information, contact Stephen Schuldenfrei, Access Intelligence, 1201 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, MD 20854; (301) 354-1813; e-mail: sschuldenfrei@accessintel.com; http://www.emergencyresponseshow.com/.
1st Annual Canadian Risk and Hazard Network (CRHNet) Symposium. Sponsor: Canadian Risk and Hazards (Knowledge and Practice) Network. Winnipeg, Manitoba: November 18-20, 2004. This symposium will bring together an international group of scholars, researchers, and practitioners to share knowledge and exchange information to address risk through partnerships. It will also introduce CRHNet, a knowledge- and practice-based network to develop, promote, and help implement emergency management prevention and mitigation strategies in Canada. For information, contact Donna Parkhurst, First Canadian Risk and Hazards Symposium, Natural Resources Institute, University of Manitoba, 304 Sinnott Building, 70 Dysart Road, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada; (204) 474-8954; e-mail: info@crhnet.ca; http://www.crhnet.ca/index.php?pid=005.
Annual Conference on Fire-Related Research and Developments. Sponsor: Fire Service College. Moreton-in-Marsh, England: November 24-25, 2004. This event brings together participants with a range of backgrounds who share an interest in fire-related research and best practices. For information, contact Anne Eyre, Trauma Training, P.O. Box 2590, Leamington Spa, Warks CV31 1GQ England; +44 (0)19 2642 7939; e-mail: anne.eyre@traumatraining.com; http://www.fireservicecollege.ac.uk/research/re04/re04.htm.
Hazards 2004: The Tenth International Symposium on Natural and Human-Induced Hazards and Third Workshop of the IUGG Commission on Geophysical Risk and Sustainability. Sponsor: National Geophysical Research Institute. Hyderabad, India: December 2-4, 2004. Topics covered will encompass the spectrum of natural and human-induced hazards, their causes, risks, and management. For information, contact Hazards 2004, National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad-00007 India; 0091-40-23434700; e-mail: sec-loc@hazards2004.org; http://www.hazards2004.org/.
4th International Conference on Dam Engineering. Sponsor: Hohai University. Nanjing, China: December 8-20, 2004. This conference is a forum for information exchange among dam designers, constructors, and operators on dam behavior. For information, contact Qingwen Ren, College of Civil and Engineering, Hohai University, Xi Kang Road 1, Nanjing 210098 P.R. China; e-mail: qingwenren@yeah.net; http://www.dam04.com/.
Call for Papers
Stress, Trauma, and Crisis , an international, peer-reviewed multidisciplinary journal is planning a special issue on stress and the family. It is expected that manuscripts of all types, including program and clinical innovations, basic and applied qualitative and quantitative research, literature reviews, meta-analysis articles, and essays on theory construction and research methodologies, will be submitted for consideration. All manuscripts with a family focus will be considered.
The submission deadline is October 1, 2004. To submit a manuscript, send an original and two copies to Betsy Garrison, Louisiana State University, School of Human Ecology, Baton Rouge, LA 70803; (225) 578-1724; e-mail: hcgarr@lsu.edu; http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/authors/gcitauth.asp.
Nominations Sought for Shamsher Prakash Prize
The Shamsher Prakash Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2004 Shamsher Prakash Annual Prize for Excellence in the Practice of Geotechnical Engineering. The award is given to a young engineer, scientist, or researcher chosen from eligible nominees from around the world. Successful candidates will have a background in geotechnical earthquake engineering and have made significant independent contributions to the field.
Nominations are due on or before October 31, 2004, and will be reviewed by an international panel. The award recipient will be announced on December 31, 2004. Complete information is available from Sally Prakash, e-mail: sallyp@umr.edu; http://www.rollanet.org/~prakash1/yoga10/geotechengg.htm.