Upcoming Events
Registration for PNWER's Pandemic Resilience Roadmap Workshop is now open! Click here to register.
Many of CRDR's upcoming webinars are part of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region's webinar series Moving Forward: A Sector-by-Sector Approach to Economic Recovery. More information on these and other webinars can be found here.
Many of CRDR's upcoming webinars are part of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region's webinar series Moving Forward: A Sector-by-Sector Approach to Economic Recovery. More information on these and other webinars can be found here.
Past Events
CRDR Networking Event
When: January 28, 2020
Where: Northeastern University, Seattle
More Information HERE
Join the Center for Regional Disaster Resilience for a networking event to connect with like-minded disaster resilience professionals in the Puget Sound region!
When: January 28, 2020
Where: Northeastern University, Seattle
More Information HERE
Join the Center for Regional Disaster Resilience for a networking event to connect with like-minded disaster resilience professionals in the Puget Sound region!
Partner Event: Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Disaster Management
When: June 6, 2019 | 8:00am-5:00pm
Where: Snohomomish County DEM | Everett, WA
Learn about UAS use in disaster management, from mitigation and preparedness to response and recovery. Gain a basic understanding of UAS; learn the general concepts to build a successful UAS program; understand the FAA regulations of UAS and application process; learn the importance of engaging the local community; understand the need to ensure that privacy issues, civil rights, and civil liberties are thoroughly addressed; identify when UAS would enhance a disaster mission; and understand the basics of UAS types and sensors. Gain a basic overview of UAS and learn the first steps in determining if UAS is right for you.
When: June 6, 2019 | 8:00am-5:00pm
Where: Snohomomish County DEM | Everett, WA
Learn about UAS use in disaster management, from mitigation and preparedness to response and recovery. Gain a basic understanding of UAS; learn the general concepts to build a successful UAS program; understand the FAA regulations of UAS and application process; learn the importance of engaging the local community; understand the need to ensure that privacy issues, civil rights, and civil liberties are thoroughly addressed; identify when UAS would enhance a disaster mission; and understand the basics of UAS types and sensors. Gain a basic overview of UAS and learn the first steps in determining if UAS is right for you.
2019 Cybersecurity Workshop
When: Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Time: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Where: DoubleTree Suites - Seattle Airport Southcenter
Join us Tuesday, March 26, 2019, for the Region 6 Critical Infrastructure Working Group Cybersecurity Workshop. Engage in timely discussions on current cyber threats and how stakeholders can partner together as a region to increase the cybersecurity and resilience of our infrastructure.
Highlights:
Who Should Attend:
Emergency managers, cybersecurity directors and managers, law enforcement, IT support staff, business continuity professionals, control systems technicians, small business owners concerned about cyber security, all private and public sector cyber security stakeholders.
This cybersecurity workshop is funded by the Department of Homeland Security through the King County Office of Emergency Management Region 6 Critical Infrastructure Working Group.
More information HERE
Register HERE
When: Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Time: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Where: DoubleTree Suites - Seattle Airport Southcenter
Join us Tuesday, March 26, 2019, for the Region 6 Critical Infrastructure Working Group Cybersecurity Workshop. Engage in timely discussions on current cyber threats and how stakeholders can partner together as a region to increase the cybersecurity and resilience of our infrastructure.
Highlights:
- HEAR from experts on 911 and first responder communications. What are the vulnerabilities and preventable measures in our 911, dispatch, and delivery systems? Engage in scenario-based discussion.
- GAIN a better understanding of mobile security, and hear about threats, vulnerabilities, and security surrounding the devices that we use everyday.
- GET updates from Federal, State, and Local emergency management and cybersecurity experts and officials on what is happening at around the region.
- LEARN about low cost, efficient cyber solutions that can protect your business from cyber threats. Recent cyber attacks around the country have highlighted the need for ALL business owners to be aware of steps that YOU can take to prevent being a target.
- NETWORK with cybersecurity stakeholders from the Puget Sound. Meet the partners that you need to know before an emergency happens.
Who Should Attend:
Emergency managers, cybersecurity directors and managers, law enforcement, IT support staff, business continuity professionals, control systems technicians, small business owners concerned about cyber security, all private and public sector cyber security stakeholders.
This cybersecurity workshop is funded by the Department of Homeland Security through the King County Office of Emergency Management Region 6 Critical Infrastructure Working Group.
More information HERE
Register HERE
Business Continuity & Emergency Managers Networking Night
When: February 28, 2019
Where: Northeastern University's Seattle Campus
When: February 28, 2019
Where: Northeastern University's Seattle Campus
Establishing a Professional Micro-Aviation (Drone) Program
When: October, 23, 2018 at 11:00am Pacific Time
Where: Webinar
More Information HERE
Webinar Recording HERE
When: October, 23, 2018 at 11:00am Pacific Time
Where: Webinar
More Information HERE
Webinar Recording HERE
Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Exercise
When: Sept. 12, 2018
Where: Tuwkila, Washington
Cost: Complimentary
More Information HERE
Registration
When: Sept. 12, 2018
Where: Tuwkila, Washington
Cost: Complimentary
More Information HERE
Registration
2018 Pacific Northwest Disaster Resilience Symposium
When: July 23, 2018
Where: Spokane, Washington
More Information HERE
When: July 23, 2018
Where: Spokane, Washington
More Information HERE
Cyber Resilience: PNWER Cybersecurity Situational Awareness Project
When: Ongoing
Upcoming Event: June 18 Cybersecurity Situational Awareness Project HERE
Where: Survey and self assessment can be found by clicking HERE
More Information
When: Ongoing
Upcoming Event: June 18 Cybersecurity Situational Awareness Project HERE
Where: Survey and self assessment can be found by clicking HERE
More Information
Cyber Resilience Workshop: PNWER Cybersecurity Situational Awareness Project
When: March 6, 2018
Where: Seattle Office of Emergency Management (EOC Room)
105 5th Ave S, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98104
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Registration
The Pacific Northwest Economic Region and its Center for Regional Disaster Resilience (CRDR) have been awarded a 2017 National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) Security and Resilience Challenge grant for the Maritime Transportation System Cyber Resilience Category. The primary objective of this project is to establish a maritime industry information sharing and analysis process and to work with existing regulatory and standards organizations to create a robust cyber resource and information sharing community.
As part of the process, PNWER has designed a survey to develop a baseline of current best practices and investments in cyber-security by maritime related organizations in the Puget Sound Region. The survey also serves as an excellent self-assessment of cybersecurity readiness and capabilities. To view or take the survey visit bit.ly/maritimecybersurvey.
Join us March 6, 2018, from 9:00-11:00AM at Seattle OEM for an initial planning workshop.
The workshop will include:
When: March 6, 2018
Where: Seattle Office of Emergency Management (EOC Room)
105 5th Ave S, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98104
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Registration
The Pacific Northwest Economic Region and its Center for Regional Disaster Resilience (CRDR) have been awarded a 2017 National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) Security and Resilience Challenge grant for the Maritime Transportation System Cyber Resilience Category. The primary objective of this project is to establish a maritime industry information sharing and analysis process and to work with existing regulatory and standards organizations to create a robust cyber resource and information sharing community.
As part of the process, PNWER has designed a survey to develop a baseline of current best practices and investments in cyber-security by maritime related organizations in the Puget Sound Region. The survey also serves as an excellent self-assessment of cybersecurity readiness and capabilities. To view or take the survey visit bit.ly/maritimecybersurvey.
Join us March 6, 2018, from 9:00-11:00AM at Seattle OEM for an initial planning workshop.
The workshop will include:
- Update on current cyber threats
- Review of the preliminary results of our recent survey assessing the current cybersecurity capabilities of the regional maritime industry
- Opportunity to provide initial input as we begin developing a CONOPS for reporting cybersecurity incidents
- Discuss Puget Sound maritime cybersecurity readiness and gaps
Blue Cascades Recovery Exercise
When: March 21, 2018
Where: Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center 17620 International Blvd, Seattle, Washington, 98188-4001
Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Registration
The Blue Cascades Earthquake Recovery Tabletop Exercise will examine recovery after a major earthquake. This Tabletop exercise will use the June 2016 Cascadia Rising Exercise Scenario but will focus only on the disaster recovery and critical infrastructure interdependencies. The critical infrastructure workshop facilitated by the Northeast University Global Resilience Institute in September 2017 set the stage for this event.
The Blue Cascades Recovery Exercise focuses on the recovery of critical infrastructure in the Central Puget Sound region by collecting leaders in the public and private sectors to discuss recovery activities, allocation of resources, and coordination between the two sectors. By strengthening these relationships and organizations, the security and resilience of the Puget Sound can evolve to meet the increasing challenges facing our dynamic region. The event will also work to understand the interdependencies between government and private organizations that are associated with owning and operating critical infrastructure. Please contact Steve Myers at steve@pnwer.org with any questions.
More Information
When: March 21, 2018
Where: Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center 17620 International Blvd, Seattle, Washington, 98188-4001
Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Registration
The Blue Cascades Earthquake Recovery Tabletop Exercise will examine recovery after a major earthquake. This Tabletop exercise will use the June 2016 Cascadia Rising Exercise Scenario but will focus only on the disaster recovery and critical infrastructure interdependencies. The critical infrastructure workshop facilitated by the Northeast University Global Resilience Institute in September 2017 set the stage for this event.
The Blue Cascades Recovery Exercise focuses on the recovery of critical infrastructure in the Central Puget Sound region by collecting leaders in the public and private sectors to discuss recovery activities, allocation of resources, and coordination between the two sectors. By strengthening these relationships and organizations, the security and resilience of the Puget Sound can evolve to meet the increasing challenges facing our dynamic region. The event will also work to understand the interdependencies between government and private organizations that are associated with owning and operating critical infrastructure. Please contact Steve Myers at steve@pnwer.org with any questions.
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2018 Idaho Cybersecurity Interdependencies Workshop
When: April 26, 2018
Where: St Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, McCleary Auditorium
1055 N Curtis Rd
Boise, ID 83706
Cost: Free
Registration
The workshop will feature an interactive cybersecurity simulation game to help facilitate discussion on cyber security planning, policy making and outcomes from significant cyber incidents. The purpose is to help stakeholders learn from technical and experienced policy professionals, and to identify gaps in their own planning. Attendees will also learn the deployment of shared cyber responder resources.
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2018 Agenda
When: April 26, 2018
Where: St Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, McCleary Auditorium
1055 N Curtis Rd
Boise, ID 83706
Cost: Free
Registration
The workshop will feature an interactive cybersecurity simulation game to help facilitate discussion on cyber security planning, policy making and outcomes from significant cyber incidents. The purpose is to help stakeholders learn from technical and experienced policy professionals, and to identify gaps in their own planning. Attendees will also learn the deployment of shared cyber responder resources.
More information
2018 Agenda
2018 Emergency Managers and Business Continuity Professionals Networking Reception
When: February 13th, 2018
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Seattle City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Room
600 Fourth Ave
Seattle WA
Cost: Complimentary
Registration
As emergency managers and business continuity professionals, we recognize the importance of having relationships in place with a wide variety of people and organizations. Join the CRDR, Snohomish County Emergency Management, the Northwest Healthcare Response Network, Berk Consulting, and the City of Seattle OEM for a networking reception on Tuesday, February 13th at Seattle City Hall.
We extend our grateful thanks to our partners at the Northwest Healthcare Response Network, Seattle Office of Emergency Management, Snohomish County Emergency Management, and Berk Consulting for their support in hosting this event.
When: February 13th, 2018
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Seattle City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Room
600 Fourth Ave
Seattle WA
Cost: Complimentary
Registration
As emergency managers and business continuity professionals, we recognize the importance of having relationships in place with a wide variety of people and organizations. Join the CRDR, Snohomish County Emergency Management, the Northwest Healthcare Response Network, Berk Consulting, and the City of Seattle OEM for a networking reception on Tuesday, February 13th at Seattle City Hall.
We extend our grateful thanks to our partners at the Northwest Healthcare Response Network, Seattle Office of Emergency Management, Snohomish County Emergency Management, and Berk Consulting for their support in hosting this event.
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Cybersecurity Workshop - King County, Region 6 Critical Infrastructure Working Group
When: December 7, 2017
Time: 8:30AM - 3:00PM
Where: DoubleTree Suites - Southcenter Seattle
A meeting report will be released soon. Stakeholders engaged in timely discussions on current cyber threats and how stakeholders can partner together as a region to increase the cybersecurity and resilience of our infrastructure. The cybersecurity workshop followed up on the important lessons learned during the Emerald Down V Cybersecurity Exercise earlier this spring. It focused on key takeaways from Emerald Down V, including developing and maturing public-private connections, protocols for reporting cyber incidents, and utilizing regional resources that could assist during a cybersecurity incident.
Agenda
Event Flyer
Click here to register and for more information
When: December 7, 2017
Time: 8:30AM - 3:00PM
Where: DoubleTree Suites - Southcenter Seattle
A meeting report will be released soon. Stakeholders engaged in timely discussions on current cyber threats and how stakeholders can partner together as a region to increase the cybersecurity and resilience of our infrastructure. The cybersecurity workshop followed up on the important lessons learned during the Emerald Down V Cybersecurity Exercise earlier this spring. It focused on key takeaways from Emerald Down V, including developing and maturing public-private connections, protocols for reporting cyber incidents, and utilizing regional resources that could assist during a cybersecurity incident.
Agenda
Event Flyer
Click here to register and for more information
Disruptive Trends in Public Safety Technology Symposium
When: May 23, 2017
Time: 8:00 -1:30pm
Where: McGavick Conference Center, Clover Park Technical College
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood WA, 98499
Every day innovations in technology have the potential to revolutionize how first responders accomplish their mission. The Disruptive Trends in Public Safety Technology symposium will address current and future technologies that will impact emergency managers and first responders.
2017 Emerald Down V: Regional Cybersecurity Exercise
When: February 16, 2017
Where: McGavick Conference Center, Clover Park Technical College
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood WA, 98499
Practice a community cyber security response approach with our hand’s-on incident simulation game. Stabilize critical infrastructure functions, minimize health and safety threats, and efficiently restore and revitalize systems and services to support a viable, resilient community. Ensure your organization’s capacity for timely communications in support of security, situational awareness, and response operations between impacted communities, organizations and response personnel.
2017 Emergency Managers and Business Continuity Professionals Networking Reception
When: January 26, 2017
Time: 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Location: Rainer Square Conference Center,
1333 5th Avenue, Third Floor
Seattle WA
Cost: Complimentary
Please join the PNWER Center for Regional Disaster Resilience (CRDR), Washington OneNet, the Northwest Healthcare Response Network, Berk Consulting, and Snohomish County Emergency Management for a networking reception on Thursday, January 26th. Meet other public and private sector emergency management and business continuity professionals who work in the Puget Sound region.
FirstNet Seattle Metropolitan Leadership Workshop
When: November 3, 2016
Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Seattle Joint Training Facility
9401 Myers Way South
Seattle, WA 98108
Cost: Free to attend
As part of FirstNet's comprehensive outreach strategy to ensure public safety agencies are prepared for key decisions around implementation of the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN), FirstNet is engaging with local public safety leaders and their senior staff around the country. The Metropolitan Leadership Workshop is designed to provide information, receive input, and share answers to key questions from public safety officials. Attendees are encouraged to provide input, describe the challenges they face, and discuss needs which might be met by FirstNet’s new wireless network.
Washington Emergency Communications Coordination Working Group (WECCWG) Kickoff
When: September 29th, 2016, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Where: McGavick Conference Center, Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood, WA
Cost: Free
Agenda
The Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) identifies the Washington Military Department (WMD) as the coordinating agency for Emergency Support Function (ESF) 2. As such, WMD is initiating a triannual statewide WECCWG for all ESF 2 partners. The goal of our WECCWG is to strengthen partnerships and enhance our emergency communications preparedness, reliability and resiliency statewide. The kickoff topics will include:
When: May 23, 2017
Time: 8:00 -1:30pm
Where: McGavick Conference Center, Clover Park Technical College
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood WA, 98499
Every day innovations in technology have the potential to revolutionize how first responders accomplish their mission. The Disruptive Trends in Public Safety Technology symposium will address current and future technologies that will impact emergency managers and first responders.
2017 Emerald Down V: Regional Cybersecurity Exercise
When: February 16, 2017
Where: McGavick Conference Center, Clover Park Technical College
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood WA, 98499
Practice a community cyber security response approach with our hand’s-on incident simulation game. Stabilize critical infrastructure functions, minimize health and safety threats, and efficiently restore and revitalize systems and services to support a viable, resilient community. Ensure your organization’s capacity for timely communications in support of security, situational awareness, and response operations between impacted communities, organizations and response personnel.
2017 Emergency Managers and Business Continuity Professionals Networking Reception
When: January 26, 2017
Time: 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Location: Rainer Square Conference Center,
1333 5th Avenue, Third Floor
Seattle WA
Cost: Complimentary
Please join the PNWER Center for Regional Disaster Resilience (CRDR), Washington OneNet, the Northwest Healthcare Response Network, Berk Consulting, and Snohomish County Emergency Management for a networking reception on Thursday, January 26th. Meet other public and private sector emergency management and business continuity professionals who work in the Puget Sound region.
FirstNet Seattle Metropolitan Leadership Workshop
When: November 3, 2016
Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Seattle Joint Training Facility
9401 Myers Way South
Seattle, WA 98108
Cost: Free to attend
As part of FirstNet's comprehensive outreach strategy to ensure public safety agencies are prepared for key decisions around implementation of the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN), FirstNet is engaging with local public safety leaders and their senior staff around the country. The Metropolitan Leadership Workshop is designed to provide information, receive input, and share answers to key questions from public safety officials. Attendees are encouraged to provide input, describe the challenges they face, and discuss needs which might be met by FirstNet’s new wireless network.
Washington Emergency Communications Coordination Working Group (WECCWG) Kickoff
When: September 29th, 2016, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Where: McGavick Conference Center, Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood, WA
Cost: Free
Agenda
The Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) identifies the Washington Military Department (WMD) as the coordinating agency for Emergency Support Function (ESF) 2. As such, WMD is initiating a triannual statewide WECCWG for all ESF 2 partners. The goal of our WECCWG is to strengthen partnerships and enhance our emergency communications preparedness, reliability and resiliency statewide. The kickoff topics will include:
- Review of Vision, Purpose, and Charter of the WECCWG
- Strengthening Partnerships with the Private Sector
- Cascadia Rising ESF2 After Action Review (AAR); and
- FirstNet, a proposed dedicated nationwide public safety wireless broadband network for emergency responders.
Pacific Northwest Disaster Resilience Symposium
When: July 24-25, 2017
Where: Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
1401 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97201
Cost: $195
Meeting Materials
The Pacific Northwest Disaster Resilience Symposium brought together leaders and decision makers from throughout the region to address common issues, examine solutions, and promote information sharing. The Symposium took place on July 24-25, 2017 and was embedded within the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region’s Annual Summit in Portland, Oregon, from July 23-27. Embedding the Disaster Resilience Symposium within the larger PNWER Summit provided attendees with the opportunity to interact face-to-face with elected officials and legislators and increase awareness for important disaster resilience issues.
The Symposium included the following plenary sessions:
The Symposium was organized with the help of both public and private partners from various local, state, and national agencies and organizations.
Agenda
Registration
For more information
For Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information, please contact Eric Holdeman at eric.holdeman@pnwer.org.
When: July 24-25, 2017
Where: Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
1401 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97201
Cost: $195
Meeting Materials
The Pacific Northwest Disaster Resilience Symposium brought together leaders and decision makers from throughout the region to address common issues, examine solutions, and promote information sharing. The Symposium took place on July 24-25, 2017 and was embedded within the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region’s Annual Summit in Portland, Oregon, from July 23-27. Embedding the Disaster Resilience Symposium within the larger PNWER Summit provided attendees with the opportunity to interact face-to-face with elected officials and legislators and increase awareness for important disaster resilience issues.
The Symposium included the following plenary sessions:
- Calgary Flood and Alberta Fires Response and Recovery
- Climate Change and Adaptation
- Critical Infrastructure Interdependencies - Cross State/Province/National Borders
- Cybersecurity
- Defining Disaster Resilience
- Oil Train Safety and Emergency Response Planning
- Public-Private Partnerships on Resilience
- Technologies Impacting Disaster Resilience
The Symposium was organized with the help of both public and private partners from various local, state, and national agencies and organizations.
Agenda
Registration
For more information
For Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information, please contact Eric Holdeman at eric.holdeman@pnwer.org.
