American Military University (AMU) will host “Homeland Security: The Ripple Effect”, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Feb. 6-7.

The two-day event will be one of the first-ever homeland security conferences to address the needs of outlying communities after a catastrophe.

Confirmed speakers include Hon. Bennie G. Thompson, ranking member of the Committee on Homeland Security; Lieutenant General Russel Honoré, commander of Joint Task Force Katrina; and FEMA Director, R. David Paulison.

What Will Be Discussed? View agenda.

Conference tracks include:

• Planning and preparation
• Training, education, and awareness
• Command, control, and operations

Sessions will address topics such as:

• Funding and resources
• Healthcare systems in outlying communities
• Transportation and mobility
• Training, education, and public awareness
• Local government planning:ensuring continuity after disaster strikes
• Emergency preparation and response for special populations
• Food and water safety and emergency response
• Federal response: policy gaps

For more details, visit www.apus.edu/disaster.