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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
G-318: Local Mitigation Planning Training
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
G-318: Local Mitigation Planning Training
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
G-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
G-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
L-956: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison Officer
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
L-956: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison Officer
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer (PIO)
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer (PIO)
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
T-PUB936: Opioid Overdose Prevention
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
T-PUB936: Opioid Overdose Prevention
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
Type 4 All Hazards Incident Commander (IC)
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
Type 4 All Hazards Incident Commander (IC)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CST
TEMAC Meeting
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CST
TEMAC Meeting
Location: Ball A
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
CST
Conference Opening Session
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
CST
Conference Opening Session
Location: Arena
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
A Realist’s Guide to Business Continuity: Beyond Templates and Tech
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
A Realist’s Guide to Business Continuity: Beyond Templates and Tech
Location: 108
Presenter:
Vanessa L. Lewis
– Dallas College
Co-Presenter:
Ashley Loury
– Children's Health
Miscellaneous
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Before It’s Too Late: Know Your Floors and Emergency Assets With Indoor GIS Mapping
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Before It’s Too Late: Know Your Floors and Emergency Assets With Indoor GIS Mapping
Location: 110
Presenter:
Chris Akin
– Paratum Solutions
Technology
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Blue Sky Readiness: Mastering FEMA Public Assistance Before the Disaster
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Blue Sky Readiness: Mastering FEMA Public Assistance Before the Disaster
Location: 201A
Presenter:
Jeremy R. Speaks
– Tidal Basin Government Consulting
Recovery
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Countdown to the Cup
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Countdown to the Cup
Location: Arena
Panelist:
Catherine Feinman
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Moderator:
Randy Meshell
Panelist:
Irish Hancock
– Arlington OEM
Panelist:
Kevin Starbuck
Panelist:
Larry Satterwhite, Chief
Panelist:
Shaun Miller
Miscellaneous
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Drought to Devastating Flood: March 2025 Lessons Learned in the Lower Rio Grande Valley
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Drought to Devastating Flood: March 2025 Lessons Learned in the Lower Rio Grande Valley
Location: Ball C
Presenter:
Barry S. Goldsmith
– NOAA National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley
Co-Presenter:
Robert Alvarez
– Texas Division of EmergencyManagement
Co-Presenter:
Belinda S. Alvarez
– Hidalgo County Office of Emergency Management
Preparedness
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Emergency Management Intelligence and the Emerging Threats Texas Faces
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Emergency Management Intelligence and the Emerging Threats Texas Faces
Location: 204B
Presenter:
David Mizelle
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Ehren McElfresh
Preparedness
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
From Local Impact to Federal Declaration: Why Data Matters
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
From Local Impact to Federal Declaration: Why Data Matters
Location: 201C
Co-Presenter:
Aaron Herrera
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
John O'Valle
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Jullisa Gomez
– TDEM
Recovery
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
From Wildfire to Flood: Lessons Learned as a New Emergency Management Coordinator
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
From Wildfire to Flood: Lessons Learned as a New Emergency Management Coordinator
Location: 202C
Presenter:
Brady A. Constantine
– Kendall County Office of Emergency Management and Fire Marshal
Response
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
GRANTing Wishes: Powering Through the PA & HM Lifecycle
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
GRANTing Wishes: Powering Through the PA & HM Lifecycle
Location: 201B
Co-Presenter:
Adrienne Lopez
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Presenter:
Aja Varnado
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Eric Alper
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Recovery
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Latitude and Leadership: The Role of Supportive Elected Officials in Emergency Management
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Latitude and Leadership: The Role of Supportive Elected Officials in Emergency Management
Location: 203C
Presenter:
Ben Zeller
– Victoria County, Texas
Response to Recovery
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Partnering to Protect Texas from Radiological and Nuclear Threats
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Partnering to Protect Texas from Radiological and Nuclear Threats
Location: 114
Presenter:
Ian Feldman
– City of Houston
Co-Presenter:
Charlie Johnson
– City of Houston
Co-Presenter:
Casey Jones
– Texas Department of Public Safety
Miscellaneous
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Prepare Today, Ready Tomorrow: Enhancing Community Resilience in North Central Texas
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Prepare Today, Ready Tomorrow: Enhancing Community Resilience in North Central Texas
Location: 202A
Presenter:
Justin A. Cox
– North Central Texas Council of Governments
Co-Presenter:
Taylor Conti
– North Central Texas Council of Governments
Preparedness
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Preparing and Planning for New World Screwworm: A Multi-Agency Collaborative Approach
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Preparing and Planning for New World Screwworm: A Multi-Agency Collaborative Approach
Location: 106
Presenter:
Holli Tietjen Hale
– Texas Animal Health Commission
Preparedness
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Readiness Is a Daily Activity: Duty Watch, Technology, and EOC Culture Change
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Readiness Is a Daily Activity: Duty Watch, Technology, and EOC Culture Change
Location: 202D
Presenter:
Gregory R. Babst
– Homeland Security & Emergency Management Fort Bend County
Co-Presenter:
Rodney Grimmer
Response
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
STEAR Updates: Improvements, New Guidance for Healthcare Partners, and More
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
STEAR Updates: Improvements, New Guidance for Healthcare Partners, and More
Location: 202B
Presenter:
Samantha M. Fabian
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Chad G. Ramos
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Incident Support Task Force
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Taking Care of Our Own: Building the First Multidisciplinary Peer Support Team During the Kerrville Flood Response
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Taking Care of Our Own: Building the First Multidisciplinary Peer Support Team During the Kerrville Flood Response
Location: Ball A
Presenter:
Kellie Burnam
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Walter Ball
– Boerne Fire Department
Co-Presenter:
Andrew Estrada
– The Center for Healthcare Services
Co-Presenter:
Janet Garcia
– The Center for Healthcare Services
Miscellaneous
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
TAMU VET: Strengthening Texas Through Veterinary Disaster Education
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
TAMU VET: Strengthening Texas Through Veterinary Disaster Education
Location: 203A
Co-Presenter:
Sarah M. Manning
– Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team
Co-Presenter:
Kyle C. Johnson
– Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team
Preparedness
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
When Nature Was at Its Worst, Concho Valley Delivered Regionalism at Its Best
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
When Nature Was at Its Worst, Concho Valley Delivered Regionalism at Its Best
Location: 203B
Presenter:
Kamryn Cummings
– United Way of the Concho Valley
Co-Presenter:
Erin Hernandez
– Concho Valley Council of Governments
Co-Presenter:
Shawn Baxter
– Texas Divison of Emergency Management
Response to Recovery
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Where Emergency Management Meets Floodplain Management and Predictive Capabilities
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Where Emergency Management Meets Floodplain Management and Predictive Capabilities
Location: 204A
Presenter:
Christopher Steubing
– Texas Floodplain Management Association
Preparedness
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
A Comprehensive and Rational Approach for Flood Retrofitting Decision-Making for Texas Coastal Residential Buildings
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
A Comprehensive and Rational Approach for Flood Retrofitting Decision-Making for Texas Coastal Residential Buildings
Location: 114
Presenter:
Nur Yazdani, PE, Fellow ASCE
– UT Arlington
Co-Presenter:
Eyosias Beneberu, PE
– BridgeFarmer Associates
Co-Presenter:
Cedric Ling
– Volkert Inc.
Hazard Mitigation
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Align, Don’t Redesign: Framing Projects to Fit Evolving Funder Priorities
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Align, Don’t Redesign: Framing Projects to Fit Evolving Funder Priorities
Location: 201A
Co-Presenter:
Francisco Sanchez
– Hagerty Consulting
Presenter:
Kaylin Taylor
– Hagerty Consulting
Recovery
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Building a More Ready Texas: Implementing the New Texas Emergency Management Planning Standards
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Building a More Ready Texas: Implementing the New Texas Emergency Management Planning Standards
Location: 204A
Presenter:
Vanessa Medina
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Preparedness
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Data Triage: Which Data Are Worth Collecting in an Emergency?
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Data Triage: Which Data Are Worth Collecting in an Emergency?
Location: 202D
Presenter:
bernardo Salazar
– UrbanDataLabs, LLC
Response
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
DOE National Security Shipments Through Texas
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
DOE National Security Shipments Through Texas
Location: 113
Presenter:
Chuck Miller
– Dept of Energy / Office of Secure Transportation
Co-Presenter:
Chad Morgan
– Dept of Energy / Office of Secure Transportation
Miscellaneous
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
EMAC in Action: Texas Answering the Call for Mutual Aid and Disaster Response
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
EMAC in Action: Texas Answering the Call for Mutual Aid and Disaster Response
Location: Ball C
Presenter:
Amy Fore
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Marty Penney
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Sherri LaCour
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Response to Recovery
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Escape the Shelter: A Gamified Approach to Mastering Mass Care Operations
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Escape the Shelter: A Gamified Approach to Mastering Mass Care Operations
Location: 201B
Presenter:
Laura M. Gehrig
– Lone Star College
Co-Presenter:
Shelby Gehrig
– Preparare
Co-Presenter:
Dee Harrison
– Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG)
Response to Recovery
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
From Registry to Response: Automating STEAR Wellness Checks
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
From Registry to Response: Automating STEAR Wellness Checks
Location: 202B
Presenter:
Ryan Steele
– City of Richardson
Technology
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
From Zombies to Real-World Preparedness: Engaging Youth in an All-Hazards Approach
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
From Zombies to Real-World Preparedness: Engaging Youth in an All-Hazards Approach
Location: 204B
Presenter:
Alyssa Owen
– City of Denton
Preparedness
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Intro to Texas Debris
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Intro to Texas Debris
Location: 201C
Presenter:
George A. Cano
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Amalia Kamlet
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Presenter:
Charles S. Smith
– CohnReznick
Recovery
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Leading Volunteers During Disaster
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Leading Volunteers During Disaster
Location: 203C
Co-Presenter:
Shannon Smith
– TEXSAR
Presenter:
Justin McInnis
– TEXSAR
Preparedness
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Mitigation Success Stories
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Mitigation Success Stories
Location: 202A
Presenter:
Jennifer Charlton-Faia
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Hazard Mitigation
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Monetary Donations and the Role of Fiscal Agents in Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Monetary Donations and the Role of Fiscal Agents in Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
Location: 110
Presenter:
Courtney C. Goss
– Texas Division of Emergency Management - TDEM
Incident Support Task Force
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Preparing Texas for World Cup–Scale Events: Mass Gathering, Medical Surge, Mass Care, and Mass Fatality Operations
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Preparing Texas for World Cup–Scale Events: Mass Gathering, Medical Surge, Mass Care, and Mass Fatality Operations
Location: 108
Presenter:
Todd Bentley
– Emergency Management and Response
Co-Presenter:
Dwight Graves
– Emergency Management and Response
Response
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Sounding the Alarm: Maximizing IPAWS for Public Safety by Leveraging the National Weather Service
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Sounding the Alarm: Maximizing IPAWS for Public Safety by Leveraging the National Weather Service
Location: 202C
Presenter:
Jason Runyen
– National Weather Service - Austin/San Antonio
Co-Presenter:
Joanne Culin
– National Weather Service
Communications
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
TDEM Grants Management System (GMS): Introduction to the Basics
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
TDEM Grants Management System (GMS): Introduction to the Basics
Location: 106
Presenter:
Harley S. Chisholm
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Nicholas Newlin
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Emily Klingsporn
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Diane Lu
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Miscellaneous
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Texas Grid 101: Who Keeps the Lights On
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Texas Grid 101: Who Keeps the Lights On
Location: 203A
Co-Presenter:
Olivia Hemby
– Public Utility Commission of Texas
Co-Presenter:
Shawn Hazard
– Public Utility Commission of Texas
Presenter:
Trellis Gaarder
– ERCOT
Presenter:
Jimmy Mizell
– ERCOT
Preparedness
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Texas State Guard: The Past, the Present, and the Future
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Texas State Guard: The Past, the Present, and the Future
Location: 203B
Presenter:
John Muirhead
Co-Presenter:
Daniel McCarroll
Response
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
The Hub in a Crisis: How United Way and Community Action Agencies Can Lead in Collective Disaster Response
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
The Hub in a Crisis: How United Way and Community Action Agencies Can Lead in Collective Disaster Response
Location: Ball A
Co-Presenter:
Kamryn Cummings
– United Way of the Concho Valley
Presenter:
Ashley Ammons
– United Way of the Concho Valley
Co-Presenter:
Mike Burnett
– Concho Valley Community Action Agency
Response to Recovery
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
T-PUB601: CPR
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
T-PUB601: CPR
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CST
Advancing Wildlife Resiliency Along the Texas Gulf Coast
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CST
Advancing Wildlife Resiliency Along the Texas Gulf Coast
Location: 204A
Co-Presenter:
Justin L. Sefcik
– Oceans and Wildlife Institute
Presenter:
Mike L. Griffin
– Oceans and Wildlife Institute
Co-Presenter:
Zachary L. Pickett
– Oceans and Wildlife Institute
Preparedness
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CST
AI for Emergency Management
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CST
AI for Emergency Management
Location: 114
Presenter:
Ali Mostafavi
– Texas A&M University
Technology
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CST
Implementation of CERT Programs in Urban Jurisdictions
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CST
Implementation of CERT Programs in Urban Jurisdictions
Location: 203A
Co-Presenter:
Trey Baxter
– Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Presenter:
Jared Trevino
– Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Response to Recovery
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CST
Oncor’s Wildfire Mitigation Efforts & Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CST
Oncor’s Wildfire Mitigation Efforts & Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)
Location: 108
Co-Presenter:
Keith Chucci
– Oncor Elecric Delivery
Presenter:
Kerri Dunn
– Oncor Electric Delivery
Miscellaneous
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Alerts and Warnings: Minimizing Message Fatigue
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Alerts and Warnings: Minimizing Message Fatigue
Location: 202C
Presenter:
AZELL CARTER Jr., MSc, CEM®, TEM©, MSc, CEM®, TEM©
– City of Pasadena (TX)
Co-Presenter:
Andrew Aleman
– City of Pasadena (TX)
Communications
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Assessing Regional Vulnerability to Extreme Heat in South Texas Between 2020 and 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Assessing Regional Vulnerability to Extreme Heat in South Texas Between 2020 and 2025
Location: 202A
Presenter:
Barry S. Goldsmith
– NOAA National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley
Co-Presenter:
Emilie Y. Prot
– Texas Department of State Health Services
Co-Presenter:
Abdul A. Kamara
– Texas Department of State Health Services
Hazard Mitigation
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Automated Drone Image Analysis
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Automated Drone Image Analysis
Location: 110
Presenter:
Charlie Grove
– TEXSAR
Technology
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
From Activation to Impact: Incident Support Task Force in Local Disaster Response
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
From Activation to Impact: Incident Support Task Force in Local Disaster Response
Location: Ball C
Presenter:
Lauren Serrato
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Presenter:
Sean Henninger
Presenter:
Dan Birch
Presenter:
Victoria N. Garner
– TEDM
Incident Support Task Force
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
From Sanctuary to Ground Zero- Agile Response Planning to a Hospital Targeted Attack
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
From Sanctuary to Ground Zero- Agile Response Planning to a Hospital Targeted Attack
Location: 204B
Presenter:
Gabriel O. Zubia
– University Medical Center / El Paso Childrens Hospital
Co-Presenter:
Angelica Serna
– University Medical Center of El Paso
Co-Presenter:
Donald R. Berger
– University Medical Center
Co-Presenter:
John Suarez
– Institute for Homeland Security
Co-Presenter:
Brandon Gentry
– Texas Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security Division
Preparedness
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
How Bad is Bad
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
How Bad is Bad
Location: 201B
Presenter:
Jeffrey Stalcup
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Alli Moff
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Jennifer Carr
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Recovery
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Legal Issues that Arise After Disasters and How Legal Aid Providers in Texas Can Help Disaster Survivors
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Legal Issues that Arise After Disasters and How Legal Aid Providers in Texas Can Help Disaster Survivors
Location: 113
Presenter:
Cornelia Alvarez
– Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
Response
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Scaling Preparedness How Different-Sized Jurisdictions and Educational Facilities Approach CERT
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Scaling Preparedness How Different-Sized Jurisdictions and Educational Facilities Approach CERT
Location: 203C
Presenter:
Tricia Lindsey
– Sachse CERT
Co-Presenter:
Elizabeth Buffy G. Waldie
– MISD
Co-Presenter:
Candy Lonie
– Hays County
Co-Presenter:
Mark Sloan
– Harris County
Co-Presenter:
Jennifer Suter
– Harris County
Co-Presenter:
Martin Ritchey
– Capital Area Council of Governments
Preparedness
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
STAT 2.0
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
STAT 2.0
Location: 201C
Presenter:
Ashley Castillo
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Grayson Wylie
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Melissa Ruiz
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Presenter:
Aaron Herrera
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Recovery
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Texas A&M Task Force 1: Search and Rescue in Texas
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Texas A&M Task Force 1: Search and Rescue in Texas
Location: 202D
Co-Presenter:
Keith W. Brown
– Texas A&M Task Force 1
Presenter:
Brett W. Dixon
– Texas A&M Task Force 1
Special Response Teams
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
The Texas Critical Infrastructure Security Workshop Series: Exercising Public-Private Coordination
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
The Texas Critical Infrastructure Security Workshop Series: Exercising Public-Private Coordination
Location: Ball A
Presenter:
Clint Ladd
– Texas Department of Public Safety
Co-Presenter:
David E. Garcia
– Texas Department of Public Safety
Preparedness
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Understanding the RPA Process and Ensuring Proper Documentation
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Understanding the RPA Process and Ensuring Proper Documentation
Location: 201A
Presenter:
Andrew Villarreal
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Mathew Perrill
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Jessica Kramer
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Presenter:
Alexander Stewart
– EY
Recovery
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CST
Death By Tabletop: A Fresh Look at Tabletop Exercises for the Next Generation of Adult Learners
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CST
Death By Tabletop: A Fresh Look at Tabletop Exercises for the Next Generation of Adult Learners
Location: 203B
Presenter:
Sean Simmonds
– Allied Management Solutions
Co-Presenter:
Randi White
– Pragmacon, LLC
Preparedness
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CST
Evacuation Triage Team
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CST
Evacuation Triage Team
Location: 202B
Presenter:
Ryan C. Pratte
– Emergency Management and Response
Co-Presenter:
Dwight Graves
– Emergency Management and Response
Response
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CST
Facing Your Fear: Intro to Public Speaking for Emergency Managers
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CST
Facing Your Fear: Intro to Public Speaking for Emergency Managers
Location: 106
Presenter:
Gary W. Scronce
– IEM International
Miscellaneous
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Hazardous Chemical 9-1-1
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Hazardous Chemical 9-1-1
Location: 114
Presenter:
John S. Brinkman
– Imbibitive Manufacturing, Inc
Technology
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Life is Better Outdoors: Texas State Parks Emergency Management
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Life is Better Outdoors: Texas State Parks Emergency Management
Location: 108
Presenter:
Kelly Royall
– Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Miscellaneous
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Manufacturing Triage
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Manufacturing Triage
Location: 204A
Presenter:
James S. Taylor
– Integrity Medical Solutions
Preparedness
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Railroad Incident and Safety Course "RISC": Firefighter
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Railroad Incident and Safety Course "RISC": Firefighter
Location: 203A
Presenter:
Buck E. Russel, II
– Union Pacific Railroad
Co-Presenter:
Jessica Devorsky
Preparedness
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Base Level Engineering (BLE) 101
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Base Level Engineering (BLE) 101
Location: 113
Presenter:
Cody W. Ransone
– Texas Water Development Board
Co-Presenter:
Manuel Razo
– Texas Water Development Board
Preparedness
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Beyond the Command Post: Community Response and Recovery 101
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Beyond the Command Post: Community Response and Recovery 101
Location: Ball A
Presenter:
Courtney C. Goss
– Texas Division of Emergency Management - TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Jeffrey Pearce
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Emmitt Eldride
– TDEM
Incident Support Task Force
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Development and Implementation of a Modern Outdoor Warning System for the City of Lubbock, Texas
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Development and Implementation of a Modern Outdoor Warning System for the City of Lubbock, Texas
Location: 202C
Presenter:
Justin E. Weaver
– National Weather Service - Lubbock, Texas
Co-Presenter:
Joe F. Moudy
– City of Lubbock, Texas
Co-Presenter:
Marissa L. Pazos
– National Weather Service
Communications
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Doing More with Less: Leveraging Technology to Transform Emergency Management
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Doing More with Less: Leveraging Technology to Transform Emergency Management
Location: 110
Co-Presenter:
Benjamin C. Korson
– IEM
Presenter:
Andrew Coffey
– IEM
Technology
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Embedding SAR Capabilities in Your Agency: Capitalizing on Benefits, Developing Requirements and Developing a Plan
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Embedding SAR Capabilities in Your Agency: Capitalizing on Benefits, Developing Requirements and Developing a Plan
Location: 202D
Presenter:
Michael H. Webb
– New Braunfels Police Department
Special Response Teams
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
From Chaos to Cleanup: A Guide to FEMA Eligible Debris Removal
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
From Chaos to Cleanup: A Guide to FEMA Eligible Debris Removal
Location: 201A
Presenter:
Alex Milstead
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Alexander Stewart
– EY
Co-Presenter:
Alex Wiese
– EY
Recovery
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Individual Disaster Preparedness: Why & How: Get Home Bag Demonstration
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Individual Disaster Preparedness: Why & How: Get Home Bag Demonstration
Location: 204B
Presenter:
Greg Johnston
– Travis County Emergency Services District No. 10
Preparedness
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Lessons from the Field: Best Practices in Procurement and Updates to 2 CFR 200
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Lessons from the Field: Best Practices in Procurement and Updates to 2 CFR 200
Location: 201C
Presenter:
Erin Capps
– AtkinsRealis
Co-Presenter:
Sapna Noticewala
– Notice Recovery Consulting
Co-Presenter:
David Wurdlow
– City of Houston
Recovery
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
MetroX: Full-Scale Exercise for Large-Scale Regional Events
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
MetroX: Full-Scale Exercise for Large-Scale Regional Events
Location: Ball C
Presenter:
Justin A. Cox
– North Central Texas Council of Governments
Co-Presenter:
Michael Hernandez, Jr.
– North Central Texas Council of Governments
Preparedness
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Strategic Threats to Texas and the Federal Response, Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Strategic Threats to Texas and the Federal Response, Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)
Location: 203C
Presenter:
David Mizelle
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Ehren McElfresh
Preparedness
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Utilizing Prescribed Fire for Habitat Management and Wildfire Risk Reduction in Urban Natural Areas
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Utilizing Prescribed Fire for Habitat Management and Wildfire Risk Reduction in Urban Natural Areas
Location: 202A
Presenter:
Kelli Ondracek
– City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department
Co-Presenter:
Justin Huddleston
– City of Houston Fire Department
Hazard Mitigation
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
When Reimbursements Go Wrong: Top Reasons for Non-Reimbursable Claims
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
When Reimbursements Go Wrong: Top Reasons for Non-Reimbursable Claims
Location: 201B
Presenter:
Ed R. Balderas
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Christy Beauchemin
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Edward Sellu
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Recovery
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
LinnESync Emergency Response Platform
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
LinnESync Emergency Response Platform
Location: 108
Presenter:
Michael M. McCown
– H27 Technologies, Inc
Response to Recovery
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
MyPI Texas Youth Preparedness Initiative
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
MyPI Texas Youth Preparedness Initiative
Location: 204A
Presenter:
Jordan Baze
– Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Co-Presenter:
Luke W. Drosche
– Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Preparedness
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Piloting Flood Detection: Community Partnership Lessons from New Orleans and the Great Lakes
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Piloting Flood Detection: Community Partnership Lessons from New Orleans and the Great Lakes
Location: 114
Presenter:
Brooke Mason, PhD
– Hyfi
Technology
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
CST
Defense Support to Civil Authorities and the Defense Coordinating Element
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
CST
Defense Support to Civil Authorities and the Defense Coordinating Element
Location: 202B
Co-Presenter:
Patrick B. McNiece
– Defense Coordinating Element, Region 6
Presenter:
David Key
– Defense Coordinating Element, Region 6
Response
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
CST
From After Action to Annex: Turning Lessons Learned into Playbooks that Actually Work
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
CST
From After Action to Annex: Turning Lessons Learned into Playbooks that Actually Work
Location: Ball A
Presenter:
Taylor Blunt
– Garner Environmental Services
Preparedness
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Beginning, Revamping, and Leading a Successful CERT Program
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Beginning, Revamping, and Leading a Successful CERT Program
Location: 203B
Presenter:
Candy Lonie
– Hays County
Co-Presenter:
Paul K. Freeman
– Hays County
Preparedness
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Beyond FEMA IA: Building a Survivor-Centered, State-Level Individual Assistance Model for Texas
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Beyond FEMA IA: Building a Survivor-Centered, State-Level Individual Assistance Model for Texas
Location: 201C
Presenter:
Tony Robinson
– Emergency Management and Response
Co-Presenter:
Ryan C. Pratte
– Emergency Management and Response
Incident Support Task Force
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
BlackStarTX 2025: Overview & Lessons Learned
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
BlackStarTX 2025: Overview & Lessons Learned
Location: Ball C
Presenter:
Olivia Hemby
– Public Utility Commission of Texas
Co-Presenter:
Shawn Hazard
– Public Utility Commission of Texas
Co-Presenter:
Natalie Vega
– ERCOT
Preparedness
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Bridging the Gap Between Plans and Practice: A Cascading Impacts Approach to Workforce Preparedness
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Bridging the Gap Between Plans and Practice: A Cascading Impacts Approach to Workforce Preparedness
Location: 203C
Presenter:
Jennifer Bettis
– City of Coppell
Co-Presenter:
Dillon F. Bannister
– City of Coppell
Preparedness
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Data Under Pressure: What the Kerrville Flood Taught Us About Tech in Crisis
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Data Under Pressure: What the Kerrville Flood Taught Us About Tech in Crisis
Location: 110
Presenter:
Kyle Jacobson
– Soutwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC)
Co-Presenter:
Corey Ricketson
– Pulsara
Technology
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Emergency Management Planning for Agriculture Infrastructure and Biosecurity
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Emergency Management Planning for Agriculture Infrastructure and Biosecurity
Location: 202A
Presenter:
Leo Jauregui, II
– Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Hazard Mitigation
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Enhancing Emergency Response Using Quickbase in the Texas State Medical Operations Center (SMOC)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Enhancing Emergency Response Using Quickbase in the Texas State Medical Operations Center (SMOC)
Location: 203A
Presenter:
Leisa Fletcher
– Texas Department of State Health Services
Co-Presenter:
Danny Munoz
Response to Recovery
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Fusion Centers and EOC’s: A Review of the NIMS I&I Function Guidance and Field Operations Guide
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Fusion Centers and EOC’s: A Review of the NIMS I&I Function Guidance and Field Operations Guide
Location: 202C
Presenter:
Jeff Keck
– Fort Worth Police Department
Communications
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
GMS Integration: Building a Successful Grants Management, Accounting, and Compliance System
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
GMS Integration: Building a Successful Grants Management, Accounting, and Compliance System
Location: 201A
Presenter:
Anthony Trasatti
– Hagerty Consulting
Co-Presenter:
Jai Mitruka
Recovery
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Meeting FEMA's Disaster Declaration Thresholds: A City of Georgetown Case Study for Effective Damage Assessments
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Meeting FEMA's Disaster Declaration Thresholds: A City of Georgetown Case Study for Effective Damage Assessments
Location: 201B
Co-Presenter:
Daniel Stuckert
– TDEM
Presenter:
Matthew Weeks
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Christy Rogers
– City of Georgetown
Recovery
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Pyroterrorism Awareness for Emergency Managers: Detection and Response in Wildland-Urban Fires
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Pyroterrorism Awareness for Emergency Managers: Detection and Response in Wildland-Urban Fires
Location: 108
Presenter:
Robert A. Baird
– California State Guard
Preparedness
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Small Cities & Counties: Securing a Seat at the Table Post-Disaster
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Small Cities & Counties: Securing a Seat at the Table Post-Disaster
Location: 113
Co-Presenter:
Kristina Cruz
– MPACT Strategic Consulting
Presenter:
Spurgeon Robinson
– MPACT Strategic Consulting
Co-Presenter:
Joel Hardy
Co-Presenter:
Antwyne Johnson
Recovery
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
SNG, RNG, LNG, OMG!
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
SNG, RNG, LNG, OMG!
Location: 204B
Presenter:
Larry D. Jantzen
– Austin Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Dylan Lucas
– TX HEAT
Special Response Teams
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) Updates
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) Updates
Location: 106
Presenter:
Jeffrey J. Wittig
– Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS)
Special Response Teams
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
The AI of the Storm: Machine Learning's Impact on Tropical Cyclone Forecasting and Emergency Management
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
The AI of the Storm: Machine Learning's Impact on Tropical Cyclone Forecasting and Emergency Management
Location: 202D
Presenter:
Melissa Huffman
– NWS Southern Region Operations Center
Co-Presenter:
Lance Wood
– Harris County Flood Control District
Weather
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Why Reinvent the Wheel: Using School Standard Response Protocol in Government Buildings
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
Why Reinvent the Wheel: Using School Standard Response Protocol in Government Buildings
Location: 204A
Presenter:
Jarod Rosson
– Rockwall County
Preparedness
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
CST
Radiation Detection: Getting to Know Your Meter
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
CST
Radiation Detection: Getting to Know Your Meter
Location: 114
Presenter:
Shay Christian
– DSHS
Co-Presenter:
Forrest D. Weston
– Texas Department of State Health Services
Co-Presenter:
Jordan Coulson
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Luke D. Cogburn
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Vanessa Danese
– Texas Department of State Health Services
Co-Presenter:
Alexander Garza
Technology
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
T-PUB602: Stop the Bleed
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
T-PUB602: Stop the Bleed
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
CST
Closing Strong: Documentation & Monitoring Strategies for Success
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
CST
Closing Strong: Documentation & Monitoring Strategies for Success
Location: Ball A
Presenter:
Heather Lagrone
– Texas General Land Office
Recovery
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
Functional Exercise in Coordination with DDEOC
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
Functional Exercise in Coordination with DDEOC
Location: 204A
Presenter:
Van Zabava
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Adam Johnson
Co-Presenter:
Jacob Quilantan
Preparedness
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
Last Mile Response: How to Save Lives and Dollars When Turn-by-Turn Navigation Ends
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
Last Mile Response: How to Save Lives and Dollars When Turn-by-Turn Navigation Ends
Location: 202C
Presenter:
Danny L. Briley
– Critical Response Group
Communications
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
211 Texas Helpline: A Tool for Your Toolkit
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
211 Texas Helpline: A Tool for Your Toolkit
Location: 113
Presenter:
Amy Callaway
– United Way of Greater Houston
Co-Presenter:
Janell L. Evans
– 2-1-1 Texas Panhandle United Way Helpline
Miscellaneous
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
A Collaborative Approach to Life-Saving Fire Warnings During the February 2024 Panhandle Wildfires
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
A Collaborative Approach to Life-Saving Fire Warnings During the February 2024 Panhandle Wildfires
Location: 202D
Presenter:
Joanne Culin
– National Weather Service
Weather
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Beyond Locked Doors: Integrating Cross-Discipline Response and Reunification Planning for Schools
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Beyond Locked Doors: Integrating Cross-Discipline Response and Reunification Planning for Schools
Location: 202B
Presenter:
RJ Boatman
– C.O.R.E. Institute
Co-Presenter:
Laura Norman
– City of Galveston
Response
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Clearing the Way: Texas’ Debris Mission After the Hill Country Floods (DR‑4879)
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Clearing the Way: Texas’ Debris Mission After the Hill Country Floods (DR‑4879)
Location: Ball C
Presenter:
Zach Hood
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Abby Rollins
– CohnReznick
Co-Presenter:
Sherri LaCour
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Brittany Kelly
– Affiliate, Texas Division of Emergency Management
Recovery
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Closeout Conflicts: Proving Public Assistance Eligibility Through Arbitration
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Closeout Conflicts: Proving Public Assistance Eligibility Through Arbitration
Location: 201A
Presenter:
Sam C. Van Kopp
– Cordatis LLP
Recovery
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Coordinated Response to a Pipeline Fire in La Porte and Deer Park: Lessons in Multi-Agency Collaboration
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Coordinated Response to a Pipeline Fire in La Porte and Deer Park: Lessons in Multi-Agency Collaboration
Location: 106
Presenter:
Johnny Morales
– City of La Porte
Co-Presenter:
Jamie Galloway
– City of Deer Park
Co-Presenter:
Rick Helton
– City of La Porte
Co-Presenter:
Jerry Mouton, Jr.
– City of Deer Park
Response to Recovery
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Creative Strategies to Find Grants: Turning Project Concepts into High-Yield Search Terms
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Creative Strategies to Find Grants: Turning Project Concepts into High-Yield Search Terms
Location: 201B
Co-Presenter:
Spencer Sheppe
– Hagerty Consulting
Presenter:
Val Craven
– Hagerty Consulting
Recovery
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Emerging Special Hazard Threats in Texas: The Expanding Role of Local Emergency Planning Committees
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Emerging Special Hazard Threats in Texas: The Expanding Role of Local Emergency Planning Committees
Location: 203A
Co-Presenter:
Morgan W. Dudley
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Presenter:
Alex Dorgan
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Preparedness
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Harnessing AI & GIS: Transforming Emergency Preparedness with Emerging Technologies
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Harnessing AI & GIS: Transforming Emergency Preparedness with Emerging Technologies
Location: 110
Presenter:
Ryan Lanclos
– Esri
Co-Presenter:
Pam Kersh
– Esri
Technology
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
How Can Emergency Managers Help the State Fire Marshal's Office?
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
How Can Emergency Managers Help the State Fire Marshal's Office?
Location: 203B
Presenter:
Chuck Allen
– State Fire Marshal's Office
Co-Presenter:
Debra Knight
Preparedness
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Project Management on the Go: Redefining Agility in Emergency Management
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Project Management on the Go: Redefining Agility in Emergency Management
Location: 108
Presenter:
Bailey Farrell
– AC Disaster Consulting
Miscellaneous
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Public Assistance Improved Projects and Alternate Projects
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Public Assistance Improved Projects and Alternate Projects
Location: 201C
Presenter:
Lauren Richardson
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Presenter:
Kathrine Hubbert
– EY
Co-Presenter:
Alex Wiese
– EY
Recovery
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Tier II Program Updates: BESS Reporting and SERC vs LEPC Report Submission Discrepancies
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Tier II Program Updates: BESS Reporting and SERC vs LEPC Report Submission Discrepancies
Location: 203C
Presenter:
Luke Furfey
– Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Preparedness
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Train for the Exercise, Exercise for the Disaster: Building a Culture of Real Preparedness
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Train for the Exercise, Exercise for the Disaster: Building a Culture of Real Preparedness
Location: 204B
Presenter:
Gregory R. Babst
– Homeland Security & Emergency Management Fort Bend County
Co-Presenter:
Jorja Kreidler
Preparedness
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
Local Hazard Mitigation Plans: What Are They, Why Do You Need One, and How to Build One with Some New Free and Cheap Tools
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
Local Hazard Mitigation Plans: What Are They, Why Do You Need One, and How to Build One with Some New Free and Cheap Tools
Location: 202A
Co-Presenter:
Jennifer Charlton-Faia
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Presenter:
Jet M. Hays
– Texas General Land Office
Hazard Mitigation
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Integrating Sensor-Equipped Multi-Mission Aircraft into Emergency Management Operations
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
Integrating Sensor-Equipped Multi-Mission Aircraft into Emergency Management Operations
Location: 114
Co-Presenter:
Mel R. Holtz
– Bridger Aerospace
Presenter:
Shawn Scott
– Bridger Aerospace
Technology
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
When Emergency Training Fails: Turning Classroom Lessons into Real-World Response
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
When Emergency Training Fails: Turning Classroom Lessons into Real-World Response
Location: Ball A
Presenter:
Antonio Zarzoza, N/A
– Instructor Z & Associates International, LLC
Research/Education
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Jurisdictional Evaluation Tool (JET): A Survey Based Assessment Framework for Public Health Readiness
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Jurisdictional Evaluation Tool (JET): A Survey Based Assessment Framework for Public Health Readiness
Location: 204A
Presenter:
Susmitha Mahankali
Preparedness
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
La Salle County Sets the Collaboration Standard: Bridge4PS Across Schools, LE, Fire & State Agencies
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
La Salle County Sets the Collaboration Standard: Bridge4PS Across Schools, LE, Fire & State Agencies
Location: 202C
Co-Presenter:
Hector ramirez
– La Salle County Sheriff
Presenter:
Daniel Mendez
– La Salle County Fire Rescue
Co-Presenter:
Juan D. Rodriguez III
– Texas Department of Public Safety
Co-Presenter:
Niki Papazoglakis
– Bridge4PS
Co-Presenter:
Leodoro Martinez, III
– La Salle County
Co-Presenter:
Homar Olivarez, Jr.
– La Salle County Sheriff's Office
Communications
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Above the 49th Parallel: Navigating EMAC Support in Alaska’s Unique Emergency Landscape
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Above the 49th Parallel: Navigating EMAC Support in Alaska’s Unique Emergency Landscape
Location: Ball C
Presenter:
Marcus Nerios
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Victor J. Magana
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Victoria N. Garner
– TEDM
Co-Presenter:
Emmitt Eldride
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Travis Ward
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Ashley Castillo
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Amy Hoffman
– Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM)
Incident Support Task Force
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Before the Dashboard: Building a Pre-Data Plan for Emergency Management
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Before the Dashboard: Building a Pre-Data Plan for Emergency Management
Location: 203A
Presenter:
bernardo Salazar
– UrbanDataLabs, LLC
Preparedness
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Beyond the Plan: Standing Up a Pet-Friendly Disaster Shelter
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Beyond the Plan: Standing Up a Pet-Friendly Disaster Shelter
Location: 203B
Presenter:
Lisa Norwood
– San Antonio Animal Care Services
Co-Presenter:
Sandra Strong
– Merck Animal Health
Response
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Burning Questions about FMAGs
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Burning Questions about FMAGs
Location: 201B
Presenter:
Kaedie Riggins
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Tucker Berry
– EY
Co-Presenter:
Eunice A. Garcia
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Presenter:
Kathrine Hubbert
– EY
Recovery
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Debris Management at the County Level
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Debris Management at the County Level
Location: 203C
Co-Presenter:
Samuel Cannon
– AC Disaster Consulting
Presenter:
Vanessa Gatto
– AC Disaster Consulting
Co-Presenter:
Jennafer Cuckler
Recovery
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Effective Leadership Strategies
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Effective Leadership Strategies
Location: 108
Presenter:
Gene Monroe
– TDCJ
Co-Presenter:
Brandi Ashby
– TDEM
Miscellaneous
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Grants, Outreach, and Enforcement Updates, US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Grants, Outreach, and Enforcement Updates, US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Location: 106
Presenter:
Mike Senigo
– US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Co-Presenter:
Jessica Meraz
– US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Miscellaneous
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Lessons Learned in Rural Jurisdiction Exercise Development
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Lessons Learned in Rural Jurisdiction Exercise Development
Location: 204B
Presenter:
Patricia A. Payan
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Georgina Gonzalez
– Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)
Co-Presenter:
Joanna MacKenzie
Preparedness
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Oil and Gas Spills, Releases and Incidents
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Oil and Gas Spills, Releases and Incidents
Location: 202B
Presenter:
Diane Beckham
– Railroad Commission of Texas
Co-Presenter:
Matthew Pippin
– Railroad Commission of Texas
Response
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Posting With Purpose: Crafting Impactful Social Media for Emergency Preparedness
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Posting With Purpose: Crafting Impactful Social Media for Emergency Preparedness
Location: 114
Presenter:
Elizabeth Hardaway
– City of Celina
Co-Presenter:
Stephanie Webb
– Methodist Celina Medical Center
Communications
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Presentation of the Diverse Types of Radiation
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Presentation of the Diverse Types of Radiation
Location: 113
Presenter:
Jason Johnson
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Forrest D. Weston
– Texas Department of State Health Services
Miscellaneous
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Substantial Damage and Substantial Improvement Basics
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Substantial Damage and Substantial Improvement Basics
Location: 201A
Presenter:
Cody W. Ransone
– Texas Water Development Board
Recovery
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
TCR: Disasters are Complex — Our Management Systems Shouldn’t Be
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
TCR: Disasters are Complex — Our Management Systems Shouldn’t Be
Location: 110
Presenter:
Danny Caldwell
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Courtney C. Goss
– Texas Division of Emergency Management - TDEM
Technology
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
To Enhance the National Economy - The Impact of NWS Onsite Support to Port and Marine Operations
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
To Enhance the National Economy - The Impact of NWS Onsite Support to Port and Marine Operations
Location: 202D
Co-Presenter:
Brian Kyle
– National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
Presenter:
Katie M. Nguyen
– NWS Southern Region Headquarters
Weather
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
What is This For? Reimbursement Documentation Overview
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
What is This For? Reimbursement Documentation Overview
Location: 201C
Co-Presenter:
Daniel Reyes
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Samantha Braziel
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Presenter:
Tyrel Pierson
– EY
Presenter:
Aaron Morris
– CohnReznick
Presenter:
Tho Do
– BDO
Recovery
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Family Assistance Centers: High Stress Emergency Operations Collaboration After Catastrophic Mass Casualty Incidents
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Family Assistance Centers: High Stress Emergency Operations Collaboration After Catastrophic Mass Casualty Incidents
Location: 204A
Presenter:
Brendan Sloan
– Harris County Public Health
Co-Presenter:
Jacob Wallace
Preparedness
Thursday, May 28, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CST
Beyond the Forecast: Next-Gen Situational Awareness for Texas Extremes
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CST
Beyond the Forecast: Next-Gen Situational Awareness for Texas Extremes
Location: 202D
Presenter:
Melissa Beat
– National Weather Service - Southern Region ROC
Weather
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CST
Building Resiliency Through Regional Water Reclamation: The Hidalgo County Delta Region Project
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CST
Building Resiliency Through Regional Water Reclamation: The Hidalgo County Delta Region Project
Location: 202A
Presenter:
David Fuentes
– Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Commissioner David Fuentes
Co-Presenter:
Raul Sesin
Hazard Mitigation
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CST
Mitigation & Reallocation: Building Resilient Texas Communities
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CST
Mitigation & Reallocation: Building Resilient Texas Communities
Location: 204A
Presenter:
Heather Lagrone
– Texas General Land Office
Recovery
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
I Survived... How to Recognize the Signs of Human Trafficking
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
I Survived... How to Recognize the Signs of Human Trafficking
Location: Ball C
Presenter:
Tiffany Parker
– University of Texas at Dallas
Miscellaneous
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
An Exploration of Cost-Effective Communications for Mission-Critical Operations
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
An Exploration of Cost-Effective Communications for Mission-Critical Operations
Location: 202C
Presenter:
Joshua Simmons
– Cogito Innovations, LLC
Communications
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Beyond the Certificate: Re-Centering Competency in Emergency Management
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Beyond the Certificate: Re-Centering Competency in Emergency Management
Location: 204B
Presenter:
Jeremy R. Urekew
– Garner Environmental
Preparedness
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Bridging ESF-6 and ESF-8: Whole Community Mass Care, Medical Sheltering, and Functional Needs Support in Texas
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Bridging ESF-6 and ESF-8: Whole Community Mass Care, Medical Sheltering, and Functional Needs Support in Texas
Location: 203C
Presenter:
Justin Oldt
– Emergency Management and Response
Co-Presenter:
Dee Grimm
– Emergency Management and Response
Preparedness
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Disaster Response in Action: A Panel Discussion with Local Jurisdictions and ISTF Members Deployed Across Texas
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Disaster Response in Action: A Panel Discussion with Local Jurisdictions and ISTF Members Deployed Across Texas
Location: Ball A
Presenter:
Denise Treadwell
– Texas Division of Emergency Management - TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Lisa Johnson
Co-Presenter:
Belinda S. Alvarez
– Hidalgo County Office of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Thomas Patrick
Co-Presenter:
Elliot Howard
Co-Presenter:
Courtney Comstock
– Polk County Office of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Casey Stoughton
Incident Support Task Force
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Enhancing Emergency Preparedness with Onsite Power Generation Solutions
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Enhancing Emergency Preparedness with Onsite Power Generation Solutions
Location: 203A
Presenter:
Patrick McBrayer
– Rehlko | Power Systems
Preparedness
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
PM for EMs: Turning Chaos into Coordination
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
PM for EMs: Turning Chaos into Coordination
Location: 108
Presenter:
Ryan Steele
– City of Richardson
Research/Education
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Private Property Debris Removal
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Private Property Debris Removal
Location: 201A
Presenter:
Daniel Stuckert
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Matthew Schiltz
– TDEM
Presenter:
Cory McCabe
– CohnReznick
Recovery
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Procuring Smarter: Buying What You Really Need
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Procuring Smarter: Buying What You Really Need
Location: 106
Presenter:
Gary W. Scronce
– IEM International
Miscellaneous
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
State Department of Transportation Emergency Management Mutual Aid Initiative
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
State Department of Transportation Emergency Management Mutual Aid Initiative
Location: 110
Presenter:
Josh Rodriguez
– American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
Co-Presenter:
Mia Richards
Response
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Supply Chains of the Future: Logistics, Warehousing, and Distribution to Manage Tomorrow’s Emergencies
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Supply Chains of the Future: Logistics, Warehousing, and Distribution to Manage Tomorrow’s Emergencies
Location: 113
Presenter:
Michael Geertson
– Chemonics International
Co-Presenter:
Agustin Torres
– Connexi
Co-Presenter:
Clint Harp
– Okapi Environmental Services
Miscellaneous
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
The Flood Assessment System for TxDOT (FAST)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
The Flood Assessment System for TxDOT (FAST)
Location: 114
Presenter:
Harry R. Evans
– University of Texas at Austin
Co-Presenter:
Matthew Heinze
– TxDOT
Co-Presenter:
Christine Thies
– University of Texas at Austin
Co-Presenter:
Andy Carter, PE
– University of Texas at Austin
Technology
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
The State Operations Center's Watch Overview - The 24/7 Manned Operations for TDEM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
The State Operations Center's Watch Overview - The 24/7 Manned Operations for TDEM
Location: 202B
Presenter:
Brian K. Jewell
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Clay Vanlangendonck
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
John Sontag
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Ray Galvan
– TDEM
Response
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
What's New: Navigating the Latest PAPPG Updates and Policy Changes *Category I
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
What's New: Navigating the Latest PAPPG Updates and Policy Changes *Category I
Location: 201B
Presenter:
Kristen Dube
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Presenter:
Malin Nyberg
– BDO
Presenter:
Marcus Ordaz
– BDO
Co-Presenter:
Alex Milstead
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Recovery
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
First-Time Through the Fire: Rural Communities Surviving (and winning) the FEMA PA Gauntlet
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
First-Time Through the Fire: Rural Communities Surviving (and winning) the FEMA PA Gauntlet
Location: 201C
Presenter:
Kassandra Lara
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Chad A. Keys
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Presenter:
Retta Collins
– Clay County
Presenter:
David Brewer
– Navarro County
Presenter:
Andrew Marr
– Navarro County
Recovery
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Planning for Post-Disaster Housing Needs: Building Coordinated, Survivor-Centered Housing Strategies
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Planning for Post-Disaster Housing Needs: Building Coordinated, Survivor-Centered Housing Strategies
Location: 203B
Presenter:
Stan Gimont
– Hagerty Consulting
Co-Presenter:
Tracey Phillips
– Hagerty Consulting
Preparedness
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Flood Diagnostic Innovation Project
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Flood Diagnostic Innovation Project
Location: 202D
Presenter:
Doug T. Cramer
– National Weather Service Lake Charles
Weather
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Tier 2 Chemical Reporting Facility Planning & Response Job Aid
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Tier 2 Chemical Reporting Facility Planning & Response Job Aid
Location: 202A
Presenter:
Colin Willingham
– Grayson County Office of Emergency Management
Hazard Mitigation
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Debris Recovery: Expectations vs. Reality
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Debris Recovery: Expectations vs. Reality
Location: 201B
Presenter:
Rob Ray
Recovery
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Emotional Intelligence When Encountering Those Spicy First Responders
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Emotional Intelligence When Encountering Those Spicy First Responders
Location: 113
Presenter:
Brandi Ashby
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Gene Monroe
– TDCJ
Miscellaneous
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Empowering Texas EMCs: Leveraging Mutual Aid for Faster, Smarter Recovery
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Empowering Texas EMCs: Leveraging Mutual Aid for Faster, Smarter Recovery
Location: 202B
Presenter:
Lauren Serrato
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
David C. Williams, II
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Response to Recovery
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Feeding Hope: The Hidden Impact of Disaster Feeding
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Feeding Hope: The Hidden Impact of Disaster Feeding
Location: 204A
Presenter:
Victor J. Magana
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Chris Huggins
– Operation BBQ Relief
Co-Presenter:
Jimmy Stanford
– The Salvation Army - Texas
Incident Support Task Force
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
From Chaos to Compliance: A Playbook for Federal Grants and 2 CFR 200
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
From Chaos to Compliance: A Playbook for Federal Grants and 2 CFR 200
Location: 201A
Presenter:
Jeffrey J. Thomas
– KPMG LLP
Co-Presenter:
Emily Ourzdine
– KPMG LLP
Co-Presenter:
Cody Bowles
– KPMG LLP
Presenter:
Mark Price
– KPMG LLP
Recovery
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
From Concept to Chaos: Engineering Realism in CERT Simulations
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
From Concept to Chaos: Engineering Realism in CERT Simulations
Location: 203C
Presenter:
Jay Spears
– Allen TX CERT
Co-Presenter:
Kitri Stephens
Co-Presenter:
Greg Gray
Co-Presenter:
Dayonne Mixon
Preparedness
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Harnessing the Power of Data: An Interactive Workshop on the Texas Disaster Information System (TDIS)
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Harnessing the Power of Data: An Interactive Workshop on the Texas Disaster Information System (TDIS)
Location: 114
Presenter:
Murli Manickam
– Texas A&M University
Co-Presenter:
Ali Mostafavi
– Texas A&M University
Co-Presenter:
Wesley Highfield
– Texas A&M University
Technology
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Harnessing the Power of FirstNet for Disaster Planning, Response and Recovery
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Harnessing the Power of FirstNet for Disaster Planning, Response and Recovery
Location: 202C
Presenter:
Jacqueline Miller-waring
– FirstNet Authority
Co-Presenter:
Bruce Fitzgerald
– FirstNet Authority
Communications
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Navigating Modern PA Decs: DR-4781, DR-4798, DR-4879 and Beyond
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Navigating Modern PA Decs: DR-4781, DR-4798, DR-4879 and Beyond
Location: Ball A
Co-Presenter:
Lacy L. Schilling
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Presenter:
Abby Rollins
– CohnReznick
Presenter:
Jillian Compton
– BDO
Co-Presenter:
Zach Hood
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Recovery
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Terroristic Use of Biological Agents
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Terroristic Use of Biological Agents
Location: 108
Presenter:
Richard N. Bradley
– Texas Division of Emergency Managment
Response
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Texas A&M VET: Leading Working Dog Support in the July 4th Deployment
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Texas A&M VET: Leading Working Dog Support in the July 4th Deployment
Location: Ball C
Presenter:
Deb Zoran
– Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team
Special Response Teams
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
The Next Generation Emergency Manager: Leading Beyond the All-Hazards Mindset
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
The Next Generation Emergency Manager: Leading Beyond the All-Hazards Mindset
Location: 204B
Presenter:
Dan Eggleston
– Albemarle County Fire Rescue
Preparedness
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Understanding and Planning for Radiological Hazards, including SMRs
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Understanding and Planning for Radiological Hazards, including SMRs
Location: 106
Presenter:
Gary W. Scronce
– IEM International
Preparedness
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Work Smarter: Leveraging GIS to Augment Local Emergency Management Through Every Operational Phase
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Work Smarter: Leveraging GIS to Augment Local Emergency Management Through Every Operational Phase
Location: 110
Presenter:
Elliott Reep
– City of Carrollton OEM
Co-Presenter:
Skyla Segel
– City of Carrollton
Technology
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Management
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Management
Location: 202A
Presenter:
Oliver Oetterer
– Juvare
Technology
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Base Camps 101
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Base Camps 101
Location: 201C
Presenter:
Forrest L. Jackson
– Cotton Commercial USA, Inc.
Presenter:
Anthony Geraci
Recovery
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
NWS Challenges of Tornado Surveys in Rural, Unpopulated Locations
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
NWS Challenges of Tornado Surveys in Rural, Unpopulated Locations
Location: 202D
Presenter:
Michael D. Castillo
– National Weather Service
Co-Presenter:
Cory Mottice
– National Weather Service
Weather
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
CST
Awards Luncheon
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
CST
Awards Luncheon
Location: Arena
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
CST
Taking the Ick! Out of ICS - How to make it relevant, approachable, and easier to implement
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
CST
Taking the Ick! Out of ICS - How to make it relevant, approachable, and easier to implement
Location: Ball A
Presenter:
Linda K. Salzar
– Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
Response
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
Building A Basic Exercise for Your Organization: Using Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Principles
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
Building A Basic Exercise for Your Organization: Using Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Principles
Location: 203A
Presenter:
Lee Wheaton
– Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Co-Presenter:
Samuel Murra
– Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Preparedness
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
Comprehensive Disaster Preparedness: Protecting Animals, Staff, and Communities
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
Comprehensive Disaster Preparedness: Protecting Animals, Staff, and Communities
Location: 203B
Presenter:
LAUREN COWELL
– ASPCA
Co-Presenter:
Joy Ollinger
– ASPCA
Preparedness
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
From Plan to Practice: Building HSEEP-Compliant Exercises that Actually Improve Readiness
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
From Plan to Practice: Building HSEEP-Compliant Exercises that Actually Improve Readiness
Location: 203C
Co-Presenter:
Todd Bentley
– Emergency Management and Response
Presenter:
Brent Archer
– Emergency Management and Response
Preparedness
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
From Vision to Value: Demonstrating the Power of NWS Transformation
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
From Vision to Value: Demonstrating the Power of NWS Transformation
Location: 202D
Co-Presenter:
Brooke Bingaman
– National Weather Service
Presenter:
Ken Graham
– National Weather Service
Weather
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
Intro to Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) § 1206
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
Intro to Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) § 1206
Location: 201C
Co-Presenter:
Richie Hernandez
– Texas Water Development Board
Presenter:
Cody W. Ransone
– Texas Water Development Board
Recovery
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
Mass Fatality Incident Response and the State of the Death Investigation System in Texas
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
Mass Fatality Incident Response and the State of the Death Investigation System in Texas
Location: Ball C
Presenter:
Jason Wiersema
– Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
Research/Education
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
Texas Statewide Interoperability Coordinator Updates
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
Texas Statewide Interoperability Coordinator Updates
Location: 202C
Presenter:
Aaron K. Slaughter
– Texas Department of Public Safety
Co-Presenter:
Charlene Banks
– Texas Department Of Public Safety
Co-Presenter:
Regina R. Sutton
– TX Department of Public Safety
Co-Presenter:
Colin Zapalac
Communications
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
The Importance of Collaboration: Success Stories for Large Infrastructure Projects Following Hurricane Harvey
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
The Importance of Collaboration: Success Stories for Large Infrastructure Projects Following Hurricane Harvey
Location: 202A
Presenter:
David Wurdlow
– City of Houston
Co-Presenter:
Erin Capps
– AtkinsRealis
Co-Presenter:
Michelle Ellis
– TDEM
Hazard Mitigation
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
Tracking the Future: Texas Emergency Managers’ Perceptions of Rail for Mass Logistics
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
Tracking the Future: Texas Emergency Managers’ Perceptions of Rail for Mass Logistics
Location: 201A
Presenter:
Laura M. Gehrig
– Lone Star College
Preparedness
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
SDRS Mutual Aid Reimbursement Process
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
SDRS Mutual Aid Reimbursement Process
Location: 201B
Presenter:
Erin Block
– BDO
Presenter:
Christy DeLara, CFE
– BDO
Presenter:
Jake Hetherly
– CohnReznick
Co-Presenter:
Mary Medina
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Briana Haberman
– TDEM
Recovery
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Texas Law Enforcement Active Attack Incident Management
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
Texas Law Enforcement Active Attack Incident Management
Location: 202B
Presenter:
Russell L. Jacks
– Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center - Texas State University
Co-Presenter:
Scott Hembree
Response
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
From Data to Decisions: Empowering Local Emergency Planners with Decision-Support Tools (RAMP and MATCH)
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
From Data to Decisions: Empowering Local Emergency Planners with Decision-Support Tools (RAMP and MATCH)
Location: Ball A
Presenter:
Wesley Highfield
– Texas A&M University
Presenter:
Keri Stephens
Co-Presenter:
Jet M. Hays
– Texas General Land Office
Co-Presenter:
Jennifer Charlton-Faia
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Dustin Adair
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Hazard Mitigation
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
TDEM 147: How-to and Best Practices
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
TDEM 147: How-to and Best Practices
Location: 204A
Presenter:
Kristin Davis
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Peter Ottenbacher
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Preparedness
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
Communicating the Threat by Improving the Delivery of Critical Information
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
Communicating the Threat by Improving the Delivery of Critical Information
Location: 202D
Presenter:
Gregory K. Waller
– National Weather Service - West Gulf River Forecast Center
Co-Presenter:
Jennifer Dunn
Weather
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
From Humble Beginnings to Operational Success: Lessons in Building an Emergency Management and Business Continuity Program
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
From Humble Beginnings to Operational Success: Lessons in Building an Emergency Management and Business Continuity Program
Location: 203A
Presenter:
Kwa heri Harris
– University of Texas at Arlington
Co-Presenter:
Aurora Some
Co-Presenter:
Elizabeth Rodriguez-Santo
Preparedness
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
Hurricane Milton: An Analysis of Messaging and Its Impact on Community Response
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
Hurricane Milton: An Analysis of Messaging and Its Impact on Community Response
Location: 202C
Presenter:
Jace W. Johnson
– City of Corpus Christi OEM
Co-Presenter:
Mike L. Griffin
– Oceans and Wildlife Institute
Communications
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
Mass Care: Catalyst for Response to Local Recovery
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
Mass Care: Catalyst for Response to Local Recovery
Location: 202A
Presenter:
Victor J. Magana
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Incident Support Task Force
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
Navigating the FEMA Appeals Process
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
Navigating the FEMA Appeals Process
Location: 201C
Presenter:
Adriana Benson, MA, LP, CIOS
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Presenter:
Amy Parmer
– EY
Presenter:
Daniel Sowers
– CohnReznick
Recovery
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
Procurement Guidance and Best Practices for Federal Grant Awards
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
Procurement Guidance and Best Practices for Federal Grant Awards
Location: 201A
Co-Presenter:
Christy Beauchemin
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Ed R. Balderas
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Presenter:
Alex Yarbrough, CFE
– BDO
Co-Presenter:
Jorge Flores
– CohnReznick
Co-Presenter:
Tyrel Pierson
– EY
Recovery
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
Texas CERT Instructor Track: Understanding G-427, G-428, and T-517
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
Texas CERT Instructor Track: Understanding G-427, G-428, and T-517
Location: 203B
Co-Presenter:
Jackie L. Uselton
– Hays County CERT
Co-Presenter:
Joe R. Laster
– Tarrant County
Co-Presenter:
P Nicole N. Nixon
– Texas Association of Regional Councils
Preparedness
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
When “Normal” Becomes Dangerous: Normalization of Deviance in Emergency Management
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
When “Normal” Becomes Dangerous: Normalization of Deviance in Emergency Management
Location: 204B
Presenter:
Jeremy R. Urekew
– Garner Environmental
Preparedness
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
Youth in Emergency Preparedness and Management
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
Youth in Emergency Preparedness and Management
Location: 203C
Presenter:
Elizabeth Buffy G. Waldie
– MISD
Preparedness
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center Case Study: First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center Case Study: First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs
Location: Ball C
Presenter:
Jeff Murray
– US Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center
Research/Education
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
Requests for Information (Across All Stages of Grant Lifecycle)
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
Requests for Information (Across All Stages of Grant Lifecycle)
Location: 201B
Presenter:
Zach Rice
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Presenter:
Tucker Berry
– EY
Presenter:
Christopher Sorensen
– BDO
Recovery
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
CST
Closing Session Concert
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
CST
Closing Session Concert
Location: Arena
Friday, May 29, 2026
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
CST
AEM/CEM Prep Course
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
CST
AEM/CEM Prep Course
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CST
Utilizing Management Cost Funding in FEMA’s Public Assistance Program
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CST
Utilizing Management Cost Funding in FEMA’s Public Assistance Program
Location: 201B
Presenter:
Claudia Reyna
– EY
Co-Presenter:
Ed R. Balderas
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Marla Wise
– TDEM
Recovery
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Bridging the Gap: Joining Emergency Management and Academia
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Bridging the Gap: Joining Emergency Management and Academia
Location: 202A
Presenter:
Jennifer Charlton-Faia
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Co-Presenter:
Eric Alper
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Hazard Mitigation
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Carrizo Springs HazMat Functional Exercise 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Carrizo Springs HazMat Functional Exercise 2025
Location: 201C
Presenter:
Van Zabava
– Texas Division of Emergency Management
Preparedness
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Flood Protection and Mitigation
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Flood Protection and Mitigation
Location: 202B
Presenter:
Robert H. Boyd
– Comal County
Technology
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
From Flood Response to Future Readiness: Leveraging Technology for Volunteer & Donations Management
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
From Flood Response to Future Readiness: Leveraging Technology for Volunteer & Donations Management
Location: 201A
Presenter:
Danny Caldwell
– TDEM
Co-Presenter:
Marcus Nerios
– TDEM
Response to Recovery
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Managing the Message: Best Practices for Social Media in a Crisis
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Managing the Message: Best Practices for Social Media in a Crisis
Location: 202C
Presenter:
Deidra Thomas
– City of Borger
Communications
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Practical Preparedness: A Systematic Approach to Extension Led Support for All-Hazard Response and Recovery
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Practical Preparedness: A Systematic Approach to Extension Led Support for All-Hazard Response and Recovery
Location: 203A
Co-Presenter:
Bryan Y. Davis
– Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Presenter:
Jeff Fant
– Texas A&M AgriLife - Disaster Assessment and Recovery Unit
Preparedness
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Restoring Critical Infrastructure: The Role of the Texas A&M Public Works Response Team
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Restoring Critical Infrastructure: The Role of the Texas A&M Public Works Response Team
Location: 202D
Co-Presenter:
Hannah McCloskey
– Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Presenter:
Susie Blake
– Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Special Response Teams
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Root Causes, Real Solutions: How Local Task Forces in Texas and Beyond Are Redefining Inclusive Emergency Management
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Root Causes, Real Solutions: How Local Task Forces in Texas and Beyond Are Redefining Inclusive Emergency Management
Location: 204A
Presenter:
Dawn Skaggs
– World Institute on Disability
Preparedness
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Rural and Frontier GIS: Doing More With Sparse Data
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Rural and Frontier GIS: Doing More With Sparse Data
Location: 204B
Presenter:
bernardo Salazar
– UrbanDataLabs, LLC
Preparedness
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Preparation and Response to Railroad Hazmat Emergencies
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Preparation and Response to Railroad Hazmat Emergencies
Location: 203B
Presenter:
Clay Reid
– BNSF Railway Company
Preparedness
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Advancing Public Safety with an Open-Source Flood Warning and Forecasting System in North Central Texas
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Advancing Public Safety with an Open-Source Flood Warning and Forecasting System in North Central Texas
Location: 202D
Presenter:
Seth Lawler
– Dewberry
Technology
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Beyond the Plan: Embedding Mitigation into Everyday Decisions that Shape Communities
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Beyond the Plan: Embedding Mitigation into Everyday Decisions that Shape Communities
Location: 202A
Presenter:
Angela M. Oni
– TDEM
Hazard Mitigation
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
High Hazard Potential Dams: What to Know for Your Hazard Mitigation Plan & Resources to Assist
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
High Hazard Potential Dams: What to Know for Your Hazard Mitigation Plan & Resources to Assist
Location: 202B
Presenter:
Jeff Zollner-Huang
Hazard Mitigation
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Low-Cost IoT Devices for Flood Monitoring for Siren and Roadway Alerting
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Low-Cost IoT Devices for Flood Monitoring for Siren and Roadway Alerting
Location: 204A
Presenter:
Robert E. Levy
– AWARE Monitoring Systems Inc.
Technology
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Mission-Critical Resilience: Unifying 5G and LEO Satellite Networks
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Mission-Critical Resilience: Unifying 5G and LEO Satellite Networks
Location: 202C
Presenter:
David Brossette
– Ericsson Enterprise Wireless
Co-Presenter:
Antoine Nicholson
– Ericsson Enterprise Wireless
Communications
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Reality Capture: Key Concepts and Practical Applications for Operational Impact
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Reality Capture: Key Concepts and Practical Applications for Operational Impact
Location: 204B
Presenter:
Emile "Joe" Pilie
– ICF
Co-Presenter:
Juan M. Ortiz
– ICF
Technology
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
SAFER Together: A Collaboration Between ISD and City: The Frisco Solution
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
SAFER Together: A Collaboration Between ISD and City: The Frisco Solution
Location: 203A
Presenter:
Samantha Allison
– City of Frisco, Texas
Co-Presenter:
Jon Bodie
– Frisco Independent School District
Preparedness
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Threats to the Stability, Reliability and Resilience of the Electric Grid Increase, Emergency Management Preparedness Must Race to Catch Up!
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Threats to the Stability, Reliability and Resilience of the Electric Grid Increase, Emergency Management Preparedness Must Race to Catch Up!
Location: 203C
Presenter:
Michael Lambert
– Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments
Preparedness
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Using CDBG-DR to Turn Disaster Recovery Challenges into Resilience Building Opportunities
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Using CDBG-DR to Turn Disaster Recovery Challenges into Resilience Building Opportunities
Location: 201C
Presenter:
Kevin J. Bush
– Tidal Basin Group
Recovery
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
AEM/CEM Exam
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
AEM/CEM Exam
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