If any of these roles look familiar, you're in the right place!
If your responsibilities include: Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Crisis Management, Contingency Planning, or other areas related to Emergency Management, then CRMC-ACP is your place for networking and professional growth.
QuakeSmart Training | September 19
QuakeSmart training will be held in Golden on September 19 from 9 AM to 3 PM. There is no cost to attend.
Please register by Wednesday, August 22.
The training emphasizes five key topics, with class exercises for attendees to assess their earthquake readiness:
The course will also cover the local earthquake hazard (natural and induced), basics of building code considerations, and other local issues. The course will be delivered by a variety of top-notch professionals from the private, public, academic, and nonprofit sectors.
This FEMA-funded training is facilitated by the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, a key non-profit partner for a variety of FEMA Building Science outreach efforts.
Please register by Wednesday, August 22.
The training emphasizes five key topics, with class exercises for attendees to assess their earthquake readiness:
- STAFF: Business continuity and COOP planning, employee readiness training
- SPACE: Assessment of non-structural mitigation opportunities (brace bookshelves, protect exit routes, etc.)
- SYSTEMS: Mitigate utility-related vulnerabilities (brace water heater, add flexible gas line connections, anchor light fixtures)
- STRUCTURE: High-level assessment of structural stability (is your business located in an unreinforced masonry or other vulnerable building type? Should you hire an engineer to perform a structural inspection?)
- SERVICE: can your organization serve survivors? (cell charging station, serve meals, volunteer with cleanup/rebuilding, etc.)
The course will also cover the local earthquake hazard (natural and induced), basics of building code considerations, and other local issues. The course will be delivered by a variety of top-notch professionals from the private, public, academic, and nonprofit sectors.
This FEMA-funded training is facilitated by the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, a key non-profit partner for a variety of FEMA Building Science outreach efforts.
Secure World Denver Expo | October 31 - November 1: Volunteers Needed!
The 2018 SecureWorld Expo is coming to Denver! The Colorado Rocky Mountain Chapter of ACP is looking for members to volunteer to help man our table at this event. It is a great way to network with others in our industry as well as help spread the word about our organization's chapter.
For more information about volunteering, or to sign up to volunteer, contact Karilyn Petre, Outreach, Education and Seminars Director.
More information about attending this event will be available in the coming weeks.
For more information about volunteering, or to sign up to volunteer, contact Karilyn Petre, Outreach, Education and Seminars Director.
More information about attending this event will be available in the coming weeks.
August Chapter Meeting | Friday, August 24
Crisis Communications and Tools
- Registered In-person attendees will enjoy lunch provided by OnSolve. Be sure to register early so we have enough food!
- Registered Virtual attendees will receive connection information the week of meeting.
- Member Guests and Visitors are welcome to attend either the in-person meeting or virtual connection -- be sure to register everyone!
Topic:
Jarrod Daniel from On Solve will provide a vendor neutral presentation on crisis communication and tools.
President's Notes | Quarter 2 2018
Thank you for being a member of the Colorado Rocky Mountain Chapter (CRMC) of the Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP). Dedicated members like you are helping move our profession forward. Our chapter is the perfect forum for providing local chapter members with information, education, and networking opportunities.
Here are the highlights of our second quarter 2018 activities:
If you are not a member, please consider joining our team!
- Janice Deverell, Chapter President
Here are the highlights of our second quarter 2018 activities:
- Our Monthly Chapter Meetings provided updates on chapter activities and great guest speakers on business-related topics. From the National Earthquake Information Center, Harley Benz provided a general briefing of earthquake research and a tour of their facility at USGS Survey in Golden. Terry Menning of AT&T presented “Hurricane Maria Impacts to Puerto Rico” in which he discussed lessons learned and current progress. Jennifer Kurtz discussed European Union General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), educating our members about the emerging trends that will influence information security architecture in the very near future.
- Progress toward Expanded Technology Opportunities includes our CRMC-ACP LinkedIn site, an updated Facebook page, and investments in website upgrades to view past presentations and more. Stay tuned for information on our July meeting to be hosted onsite at Denver International Airport (DIA).
- To promote Awareness of Industry Programs, please search our website regularly for upcoming meetings and events.
If you are not a member, please consider joining our team!
- Janice Deverell, Chapter President
ACP Chapter Meeting July 2018
“All Hazards Approach” to Training and Exercise at DEN
Our Colorado Rocky Mountain Chapter of ACP is fortunate to be located near a venue as interesting and diverse as Denver International Airport. On July 20, sixteen people, including four guests, participated in our monthly meeting and learned about the “all hazards approach” to training and exercises within the DRBC team at DEN.
Ashlee Herring Delventhal, Manager of Training and Exercise Design, shared a presentation depicting how she and her team address preparations for an entity of the following size:
To view Ashlee’s full presentation, click here. We hope you will consider attending our August chapter meeting either in person or online.
Ashlee Herring Delventhal, Manager of Training and Exercise Design, shared a presentation depicting how she and her team address preparations for an entity of the following size:
- World ranking: 20th busiest by passengers
- U.S. ranking: 5th busiest by passengers
- Total badged employees: 29,420
- Air Carriers – 27 companies 10,869 badges
- Contractors – 642 companies, 5,730 badges
- Federal Officers – 15 groups, 1,641 badges
- Tenants – 93 companies, 7,763 badges
- Vendors – 184 companies, 1,160 badges
To view Ashlee’s full presentation, click here. We hope you will consider attending our August chapter meeting either in person or online.