jhp@ers.UUCP (Herbert Presley) (08/25/88)
The Disaster Research Center receives a variety of information concerning conferences and courses related to disaster studies. We have received notice that the Disaster Congress 1988 to take place at McCormick Place, Chicago on November 9-11, 1988 has been cancelled. Upcoming events: Aircraft Disasters -First International conference on Aviation Accidents: How to Prevent, Investigate, and Litigate Aircraft Disasters October 6-7, 1988 The Grand Hotel Washington, D.C. This conference will focus on the regulatory, operational and technological measures that best increase air safety. The importance of thorough accident investigation will also be discussed. In addition, one session will provide an outline of the systems necessary to respond to the aftermath of such a disaster. sponsored by Air Safety Law & Technology for more information, Aviation Accidents Conference Registrar BNA Conferences 2445 M Street, N.W. Suite 275 Washington, D.C. 20037 call toll free 800-424-9890 or (202)452-4420 in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area Coastal -The Sixth Symposium on Coastal and Ocean Management July 11-14, 1989 Omni Hotel Charleston, S.C. This conference will deal with coastal and ocean planning and management. Professional, decision-makers, and all interested persons are welcome to participate in this international exchange of information and views geared to promote improved use, development, protection, and understanding of coastal, ocean and marine resources. Among other topics, hurricanes, tsunamis, other natural hazards, and disaster planning will be discussed. sponsored by: American Society of Civil Engineers U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA South Carolina Coastal Council Coastal Zone Foundation American Shore and Beach Preservation Association and others for more information, Delores Clark NOAA Office of Constituent Affairs Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 443-8031 Emergency Medical Services -Conference for Coordination of National EMS Information Resource Management September 7-10, 1988 Mariott Hotel Oklahoma City, OK Topics of breakout groups at this conference will include EMS information needs, EMS information sources and dissemination, information resource management models, medical information management activities, development of EMS-IRM consortium, development of EMS-IR glossary/directory, EMS clearinghouse functions, EMS information uses and values, EMS information deficiencies, and EMS-IRM costs and charges. Afterward, there will be a discussion of possible action plans. -The 1988 EMS Management Academy September 30 to October 3, 1988 Kansas City, Missouri The Academy offers an opportunity for EMS professionals from diverse backgrounds to come together, share ideas and help move the industry and their careers forward. The Academy offers three tracks (Senior Management Issues, Enhancing Supervisory Skills, and Communications Center Management). these are complemented by general sessions in which national leaders present relevant topics. Additionally, the Academy will offer optional early- morning sessions for those that want to get a head start on the day. for more information, Academy Registrar Fitch & Associates, Inc., 6812 Tower Drive Kansas City, MO 64151-1535 (816) 741-4422 Environmental Contamination -Third International Conference on Environmental Contamination September 26-29, 1988 Venice, Italy Topics of this conference will include treatment processes, long- term effects, environmental analytical chemistry, toxic wastes, long-term effects, utilization of sewage sludge, impact of air pollution, organic micropollutants, biological monitoring, contaminated land, and transport of pollutants in lagoons. sponsored by: United Nations Environment Programme World Health Organization for more information, Environmental Contamination Secretariat CEP Consultants Ltd, 26-28 Albany Street Edinburgh EH1 3QH, UK -28th Assembly of Surgeons November 14-18, 1988 Hospital Juarez and Hotel Presidente Mexico This conference will be given in Spanish. Among those who should attend are surgeons, dentists, nurses, rescue workers, paramedics, social workers and other health professionals who handle response in disasters. Topics will include the concept and management of triage, forensic identification, the handling of dead, civil defense, the relationship between doctor and paramedic, the international helping organizations helping survivor's families, health in disaster: meteorological, technological, geological, mass casualty situations, and other topics. The objective of this conference is an effective community response in disaster. for more information, Rte. Dr. Carlos Rojas Enriquez Apto. Postal 28292 Mexico 06090 D.F. MEXICO Radiation -The 2nd International Conference on the Medical Basis for Radiation Accident Preparedness October 20-22, 1988 Oak Ridge, Tennessee Since REAC/TS presented the first international conference in 1979, several serious accidents occurred, indicating the continuing need for medical preparedness. During the conference, serious accident history and related follow-up, new approaches to diagnosis and therapy; and response planning will be reviewed in the context of recent accidents, including those in Chernobyl, USSR and Goiania, Brazil. sponsored by Oak Ridge Associated Universities and the U.S. Department of Energy for more information, REAC/TS Conference Oak Ridge Associated Universities P.O. Box 117 Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-0117 USA Risk -The 1988 Washington Conference on Risk Assessment September 22-23, 1988 Radisson Mark Plaza Hotel Alexandria, Virginia Environmental risk assessment and the management of risk are increasingly important to manufacturers, processors, regulators, and others. This conference provides the latest information and guidance from USEPA and industry experts on what's required, how to identify the nature and extent of risk, and how to handle it. A special feature is full coverage of the recently published dioxin risk assessment update. sponsored by the Center for Energy and Environmental Management for more information, CEEM Box 200 Fairfax Station, VA 20039 (703) 250-5900