Radiological Readiness: Preparing for Dirty Bombs, Nuclear Disasters, and Other Radiation Emergencies
Friday, April 19, 2013
SUNY New Paltz Lecture Center
Sponsored by New York State Office of Emergency Management,
Campus Auxiliary Services, and The Bookstore at New Paltz
In other exciting news we have approval to offer Continuing Education Credits from NASW and NBCC!
The training will provide a timely and important opportunity for new information and recommendations to be presented and discussed, and incorporated into planning procedures for multiple organizations that would need to collaborate in any response. The training event has two primary goals: 1) Increase the knowledge base among emergency management personnel, public health and mental health professionals, first responders, and the general public about the probability, effects, and consequences of radiological disasters. 2) Facilitate communication and information-sharing among professions and agencies critical in disaster response.
The training will consist of presenters from the New York State Office of Emergency Management, New York State Department of Mental Health, and New York State Department of Health, who will present perspectives, recommendations, and updates from their respective fields. See Speaker Bios for full list of presenters. By reviewing the diverse challenges and consequences of different types of radiological disasters, the whole community will become better prepared for future nuclear accidents or terrorists attacks involving radiation exposure and/or contamination.
**Regular Registration Ends April 12**
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Registration Fee:
(Includes parking, gourmet box lunch, and beverages, as well as educational materials)
Early Registration (Through Feb. 28) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55
Regular Registration (March 1-April 12). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85
On-Site Registration (April 19). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100
New Paltz Staff, Faculty and Students (must pre-register by April 1) . . $35 *
Non-New Paltz Students (must pre-register by April 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35
* New Paltz students, faculty and staff can also apply for scholarships; Deadline is March 15th
Training Agenda:
9:00-9:15 a.m. Welcome and Introductions-
- James Halpern, Ph.D., Director, Institute for Disaster Mental Health
- Donald Christian, Ph.D., President, State University of New York at New Paltz
- Col. (Retired) Chris Gibson, MPA, Ph.D., Congressman 19th District New York
9:15-10:30 a.m. From Radiological Incidents to Nuclear Calamities: Social, Behavioral, and Risk
Communication Issues in Radiation Emergencies. Followed by Q & A
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- Steven M. Becker, Ph.D., Professor of Community and Environmental Health, College of Health Sciences, Old Dominion University
10:30-10:45 a.m. Coffee Break
10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. New York State Response to Radiological Catastrophes; A multidisciplinary plenary including presentations, discussions, and Q&A, moderated by Gerald Benjamin, Ph.D., Director, Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach
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- New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services: Jerome Hauer, Ph.D., Commissioner
- New York State Department of Health: Adela Salme-Alfie, Ph.D., Acting Director Division of Enviornmental Health Investigation
- New York State Office of Mental Health: Lloyd I. Sederer, M.D., Medical Director
- American Red Cross in Greater NY Emergency Services: Diane Ryan, L.C.S.W., Regional Director of Disaster Mental Health and Partner Services
12:30-1:45 p.m. Lunch, Networking, Tabling, Book signing
1:45-3 p.m. Breakout Session 1 (See Workshop Descriptions)
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- Risk Messaging and Crisis Communication
- Moderator: Greg Brunelle, M.S., Director, New York State Office of Emergency Management
- Participants: Steven M. Becker, Ph.D.; Jerome Hauer, Ph.D.; Steve Moskowitz, L.M.S.W.
- Assisting Children in the Aftermath of Catastrophic Events
- Kathleen Tillman, Ph.D.
- Medical Aspects of Radiological Response
- Cynthia A. Costello, M.S., M.P.H., C.H.P.
- Understanding Post-Blast Human Behavior: Disaster Mental Health Overview
- Mary Tramontin, Psy.D., and Karla Vermeulen, Ph.D.
- Mary Tramontin, Psy.D., and Karla Vermeulen, Ph.D.
- Risk Messaging and Crisis Communication
3:15-4:30 p.m. Breakout Session 2 (See Workshop Descriptions)
- Lessons from Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Accident
- Steven M. Becker, Ph.D.
- Assisting Children in the Aftermath of Catastrophic Events
- Kathleen Tillman, Ph.D.
- Medical Aspects of Radiological Response
- Cynthia A. Costello, M.S., M.P.H., C.H.P.
- Understanding Post-Blast Human Behavior: Disaster Mental Health Overview
- Mary Tramontin, Psy.D., and Karla Vermeulen, Ph.D.
Please Speaker Bios to learn about the presenters
