Christian Regenhard Center for Emergency Response Studies

CHRISTIAN REGENHARD CENTER FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE STUDIES

FALL 2014 EVENTS Updated!

SEPTEMBER “Protecting First Responders: Lessons Learned? Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 Time: 1:30—3:00 pm, Room 610H Speaker: Donell Harvin; Asst. Professor, Dept. of Security, Fire, and Emergency Management

This engaging discussion focuses on the health and safety aspects of responding to large-scale incidents within the first few operational periods. First responders are expected to rush to these incidents to protect the public; while often sacrificing their own health and well-being. This presentation will be led by Donell Harvin, a twenty year veteran first responder, who will draw from his experiences ranging from 9/11 to the Sandy Hook Elementary shootings.

OCTOBER “Grassroots Disaster Response During Superstorm Sandy: Successes, Failures and Opportunities” Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Time: 1:30-3:30 pm Room 610H Speaker: Devin Balkind, Sarapis Foundation

Tens of thousands of regular New Yorkers without any disaster relief experience participated in Superstorm Sandy response efforts via ad hoc, self-organized groups. These groups performed a wide range of activities: acquiring and distributing supplies, mucking out homes, canvassing for needs and collecting real-time information about the situation on the ground in the hardest hit areas. During this talk, Mr. Balkind will explain how some of these efforts were organized, where they succeeded, where they failed, and how institutional relief organizations and government agencies can collaborate with them to make New York City a more resilient place.

NOVEMBER “9-1-1 Recordings: To Release or Withhold” Date: Friday, November 14, 2014 Time: 9:00-3:00 pm Room Student Dining Hall Panelists (partial list): Norman Seigel, Civil Rights Attorney; Charles Strozier, Author “Until the fires Stopped Burning”; Tom Robbins, Investigative Reporter in Residence, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism; Sally Regenhard, Activist and 9/11 Family Advocate, and others.

Join our distinguished panelists as they discuss the legal and moral controversy over the release of 9-1-1 tapes pertaining to high-profile crimes, accidents and terrorism incidents. The conference will provide a comprehensive review on release of "public" evidence including 9-1-1 recordings and police body cameras in the context of recent events. Panels will include surviving family, journalists, and first responders.

“Information Sharing, Big Data, and Public Safety” Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Time: 1:30-3:30 pm Room 610H Speaker: Theresa Pardo, Director, Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany

The issue of sharing information has gained increased attention post-9/11. Dr. Pardo will discuss her perspectives on information sharing in all its forms, the “Big Data” phenomenon, and their implications for public safety managers and homeland security professionals. Dr. Pardo will bring her authoritative perspective on these issues as a pioneer in making technology work for governmental organizations in New York, nationally, and internationally.

DECEMBER “Pipeline Emergency Response: Understanding the Risk and Planning Communication Needs” Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2014 Time: 1:30-3:30 pm Room 610H Speaker: Norman Groner, Charles Jennings, RaCERS and Dept. of Security, Fire, and Emergency Management; Rae Zimmerman, New York University

Pipeline emergencies have garnered increased attention following several high-profile events leading to casualties and environmental damage. This project, sponsored by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences, developed a guidebook to assist agencies in planning for communicating during a pipeline emergency. This presentation, by the research projects lead members, will discuss findings of the report, and the innovative methodology used to identify information needs of the diverse responders to these complex events. Best practices and common problems will be presented and reviewed.

About the Center The Christian Regenhard Center for Emergency Response Studies is a unique applied research center bridging the gap between theory and practice in emergency response and homeland security realms. We have a cross-discipline responder emphasis and focus on developing actionable strategies. Donations to the center are tax-deductible and support our programming, research, and outreach.

http://christianregenhardcenter.org

About Christian Regenhard Christian Michael Otto Regenhard was born on August 25, 1973. He was raised in Co-op City, Bronx, New York. After graduating from the Bronx High School of Science, he served five years in the United States Marine Corps, leaving as a decorated Recon Sergeant. After studying language, art and writing at San Francisco State University, he was hired by the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), graduating from probationary school in July 2001. He was assigned to Ladder 131 when he was killed in the collapse of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 at age 28.

Please contact Landy Familia [email protected] to RSVP and for further information at 646-557-4430. All lectures at 899 Tenth Avenue, New York, NY 10019.

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