EDITS 2012 Program

One Mission- One Team Building the Framework for Excellence Welcome: Inside: The Eastern Montgomery County Emergency Management Group welcomes you to our sixth Emergency Disaster Incident Training Symposium In Memory of (EDITS). We believe we have once again been able to provide an action Ed Momorella 2-3 packed and interesting line-up of speakers that will contribute to a quality learning experience for all levels of emergency service personnel. About Our Group 3 Over the years, managers have indicated that learning about past and recent Keynote Speaker events provides a wealth of information in planning for incidents in our 4 communities. Thus, this year's theme "Building the Framework for Profile Excellence" provides the foundation for our presentations. We've incorpo- rated many facets of emergency management into our program including Speaker Profiles 5-7 mass casualty incidents to large-scale prominent events. The lessons learned from the managers directly involved will provide us a valuable guide for Schedule of Events 8-9 planning, response technique and recovery from all-hazard incidents. Speaker Profiles 1O Please take the time to network with other colleagues attending this sympo- Continued sium and visit our exhibitor's displays. We hope you have an informative and rewarding symposium and may the presentation of events meet your Sponsors & Vendors 11-15 expectations. Thanks! The Eastern Montgomery County Emergency Committee 16 B) Management Group B 2 Keynote Speaker: Mr. Gordon Graham, California Law Enforcement Veteran & Entrepreneur " If you can predict it, you can prevent it" £ Official Welcome: $ Josh Shapiro, Chairman, Montgomery County Commissioners CD October 17-18, 2012 Presidential Caterers last Horriton, PA EDITS 2012 Training Symposium In Memory of Ed Momorella This year's EDITS theme is "Building the Framework for Excellence." On April 3, 2012, the field of Emergency Management and Planning endured the loss of a man who was truly an expert in this field. Ed Momorella not only touched the lives of so many individuals, but also represented something different to all of us. To some, Ed was a mentor, a professor, a commander-in-chief, a colleague, a friend, a confidant, a husband, and a father. Regardless of the relationship, Ed Momorella was the framework in which excellence could flourish. After graduating from LaSalle University, Ed served for 33 years in Federal Law En- forcement, retiring in 1999 as District Inspector General for HUD, a position he held for 16 years. Within that tenure, Ed became the Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator for Upper Moreland Township in 1974 and also held the position of As- sistant Fire Marshal. Then, in 1999, Ed served as the Administrator for Abington Township's Emergency Management and Planning (EMAP) Agency and also as a Deputy Coordinator. He was the spokesperson for the Eastern Montgomery County Emergency Management Group (EMCEMG) and the driving force behind the bi- annual Emergency Disaster Incident Training Symposium (EDITS). Ed possessed extensive experience and knowledge in all aspects of Emergency Man- agement, having worked on numerous major incidents and conducted training exercises , seminars and programs. He was an adjunct professor in Emergency Management at Montgomery County Community College and St. Joseph's University. Ed was past president of the Willow Grove Fire Company, the Montgomery County Fire Marshals Association, and was a member on several Montgomery County Public Safety Task Forces. The 2012 EDITS Committee would like to honor our beloved colleague by sharing some kind words or heartfelt stories of the last- ing memories we will always remember about Ed Momorella. "Ed was a consummate emergency manager, his commitment was seen both in emergency planning and public education. His excellent work is evident both in Abington and our entire region. This training symposium (EDITS) owes its very exis- tence to his efforts." Paul Leonard, Upper Dublin Township "Ed, I will always remember you for getting me involved in emergency management. I really miss you and that sense of hu- mor you had, along with your stories!" Jim Lee Sr., Abington Township "Ed put his heart and soul into everything he was involved with, from his family, traveling, career, music, investigations, and EDITS. He had many interests and he was passionate about them all. I will remember him for his generosity, his willingness to share his expertise, his great laugh but mostly for his friendship." Tom Sullivan, Montgomery County Department of Public Safety "They say that the eyes are the window to the soul and that was certainly the case when I met Ed. His kindness and passion for his work spoke volumes through his baby blues without him even saying a word." Katherine Grubb, EDITS Conference Manager "Ed, may peace be upon, you friend, your vision continues." Cathy Evans 'The three of us who held the first meeting of what was to become the Eastern Montgomery County Emergency Management Group; never dreamed where it would be today. Ed is the reason the group and EDITS are here today. I miss his skill, tal- ents, and undying energy. Thank you for all you did for us. Rest in Peace my friend." Ken Hellendall, Cheltenham Township "My first real emergency management experience was a large Regional Emergency Disaster Drill. Ed was the team leader for a small group of us assigned to "provide" supplies and equipment to responders. The "requests" were non-stop and con- stant, but Ed remained calm, was never flustered and handed out orders like a machine. I was and still am so impressed with unflappable Ed." Deb Ritter, Upper Dublin Township www.emema.org Building the Framework for Excellence -T Page 3 J "I had the privilege of working with Ed for 2 years. In that time, he taught me so much. I will always remember our long con- versations on travel, great places to eat and all the laughs we had. You are deeply missed." Christine Leonardo, SEPA RTF "Ed was a leader, mentor and friend, whose wisdom, wit and enthusiasm brought different disciplines together to form a cohesive team. You left us too soon, but your legacy of training and teamwork will live on forever." Janice Lufldn, American Red Cross "I became involved in the field of emergency management, in large part, due to Ed Momorella. His dedication, expertise, knowledge, and foresight will be missed; however, not forgotten. Rest in peace." Gregory R. Breyer, Upper Duhlin Township / McKinley Fire Company "I was always amazed at how Ed was on top of so many topics and how he handled each one in much detail. When I worked on a couple of projects with him, he would always look for updates and, in his own way, gently push you along reminding you of the smallest details of the project. He will be greatly missed in all he touched." Don Sirianni, Springfield Township Public Works ;"••-' "Ed, thank you for taking me under your wing and introducing me to Emergency Management. You encouraged me to get involved in various activities that not only helped me grow professionally but also as a person. Rest in Peace." Richard Lesniak, Montgomery Township :, "By now the angels are all organized, listed on white boards, tracked and assigned to their various tasks. Heaven needed that. Why else would such a terrific man have left us way too soon? We miss you, Ed." Carl Robinson, Upper Moreland Police Department "Ed Momorella, my friend, my vacation partner, and a tr-ue gentleman. We miss you." Tom McNamara, Abington Township Police Department As the song goes,"... .People come into our lives for a reason, bringing something we must learn. And we are led to those who help us most to grow If we let them and we help them in return. Well, I don't know if I believe that's true, but I know we are who we are today because we knew you..." Lee Perlmutter, Upper Moreland Township j4i\O I 1L.V • About Our Group Our group consists of Emergency Management officials from the listed communities in Eastern Montgomeiy County. Emergency Managers are the individuals responsible for coordinating the community's preparation for, response to, and recovery from disas- ters and major emergencies. We meet informally every two months to discuss common emergency management issues. While our communities represent only 5% of the land area and 20% of the municipalities in Montgomery County, over 300,000 people, or 40% of the county's population reside within our jurisdictions. Since most of our communities are contiguous, our commitment is to work together as partners in all Emergency Management issues and incidents. Recognized as an outstanding example of a successful partnership, the group received the 2002 Governor's Award for Excellence in Local Government. The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) also recognized the group's initiatives and innovative activities. Our group organizes and sponsors world-class regional training symposiums, multi-jurisdictional full scale exercises, and special training seminars for managers and responders. Meetings are held at the Abington Township Public Safety Training Center, 2200 Florey Lane, Abington PA 19001. The Center is located at the dead end of Florey Lane, off Easton Road, just south of Edge Hill Road. Our website can be found at www.emema.org. For additional information, contact spokesperson Paul Leonard, at 215-643-1600 or pleonard(5)upperdublin.net www.emema.org EDITS 2012 Training Symposium IF YOU CAN PREDICT IT, YOU CAN PREVENT IT Gordon Graham, California Law Enforcement Veteran & Entrepreneur Gordon Graham is a 33 year veteran of California Law Enforcement. During his tenure as a police professional, he was awarded his Teach- ing Credential from California State University, Long Beach. He later graduated from University of Southern California with a Master's De- gree in Safety and Systems Management.

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