Region13 Southwestern PA Emergency Response Group

10/01/2026

NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AND RESILIENCE MONTH!

Annual Security and Risk Management Symposium
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Doubletree by Hilton, Greentree
500 Mansfield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Registration and Continental Breakfast: 7:30AM
Program: 8:30am – 4:00pm
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – NO COST TO ATTEND!!!

Registration will close on October 20, 2026, OR when all seats are filled.

For registration, click on the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-security-and-risk-management-symposium-2026-tickets-2000483553159?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/23/2026

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07/17/2026

Collaboration Day! The Region 13 Elected Officials Symposium.

04/21/2026

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📢EXTENDED: Call for Speakers Deadline Now May 6!

Due to an overwhelming number of requests for additional time and our commitment to featuring the "best of the best" in the industry, we are officially extending the submission deadline for the 9th Annual Pennsylvania Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security Conference.

We are looking for dynamic subject matter experts to lead 60-minute breakout sessions that align with this year’s theme: "Strengthening Connections, Assessing the Threats of Tomorrow." Help us shape the future of safety and resilience by sharing your expertise in:
🤖 AI in Emergency Preparedness
🛡️ Cybersecurity
🤝 Volunteer Engagement
💡 Practical solutions for first responders and healthcare disaster professionals

Don’t miss your opportunity to take the stage this September and present before 300+ of your peers from across the Commonwealth.

🗓️ New Submission Deadline: May 6, 2026
🔗 Submit your proposal here: www.KEMAConference.com/call-for-speakers

04/17/2026

Fri Jul 17, 2026 @ 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe PA 15650

04/17/2026

NOTICE: Effective April 16, 2026, FEMA has restored access to its Independent Study.
These courses are typically inaccessible during a lapse in appropriations, but FEMA is facing unprecedented circumstances. Users may now register for and complete these self-guided courses. However, FEMA's staffing and operations are still impacted by the lapse in appropriations. If users experience technical problems, FEMA staff are unable to provide assistance at this time.

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