The Tribal Assistance Coordination Group Conference is intended to bring together tribal emergency managers and program personnel, federal emergency management personnel, Volunteer Organization Active in Disasters (VOAD) personnel, as well as other state, local and NGO emergency management professionals to share the latest program information and best practices for all hazard emergencies and disasters. We look forward to seeing you!

Government lodging available! A block of rooms has been reserved for 75 attendees with a check-in date of May 6, 2024 - May 10, 2024. Check-in is available by 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM.

All reservations must be made by April 6, 2024. In order to receive the preferred rates, individuals with telephone requests must identify themselves with TAC-G Conference. Individuals need to call (855) 729-6011. Rates cannot be changed upon check-in or at checkout times for guests who fail to identify their affiliation at the time the reservation is requested. After the cut-off date, reservations will be accepted on a space available and rate available basis only. Any room cancellations after 6pm, 72 hours prior to the arrival date will result in a penalty of one night's room and tax to be charged to the method in which the reservation was guaranteed. Departures prior to scheduled departure date will be subject to an early departure fee of one night's room and tax.

If you would like to book your stay online - please do so here to receive the government lodging rate:

TAC-G Conference Individual Booking Link

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION CHARGES
The Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport Hotel will offer a reduced parking fee of $5.00 per day for self-parking for your hotel guests. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to and from Sky Harbor International Airport.

We look forward to collaborating and seeing you all soon!
Location
Crowne Plaza Hotel & Resort
4300 E Washington Street, Phoenix Arizona 85034
Date & Time
May 7, 2024, 8:00 AM - May 9, 2024 - 5:00 PM
Schedule/Agenda
Tuesday may 7th, 8:00AM









8:30-9:30


9:30-10:00
10:00-10:30
10:30-12:00
12:00-1:00
1:00-2:00
2:00-3:00
3:00-3:15

4:45-5:00



8:30-9:30
9:30-10:30

10:30-11:00
11:00-12:00

12:00-1:00
1:00-2:00
2:00-2:30
2:30-2:45
2:45-4:15

4:15-5:00



8:30-9:00
9:00-9:30
9:30-12:00
12:00-1:00
1:00-1:15



1:15-4:00

4:15-5:00




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Room 2
Room 3
Room 4
Room 5






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Coffee and Conversation
Join us for introductions and coffee! We look forward to seeing you!

Please see below agenda to the 2024 TAC-G Conference!

2024 Tribal Assistance Coordination Group Conference
Summary Agenda

General Session on Tuesday May 7th, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Welcome, Prayers, Introductions and Workshop Overview, Prayer
Director BIA Office of Emergency Management, BIA Western Regional Director, Assistant Secretary, Tribal Government Affairs/USDOT, FEMA Deputy Administrator
Participant Introductions Icebreaker
Networking Break
FEMA Tribal Consultation on Tribal Consultation Policy Update, Erik A. Hooks, Deputy Administrator
Lunch and Networking
BIA-OEM Update and Q&A, Jason Steinmetz, Director OEM
FEMA Tribal Advocate Update and Q&A, Kelbie Kennedy, Tribal Advocate
Networking Break
Tribal Emergency Management Best Practices Panel, Tribal Emergency Managers
Closing Announcements

General Session on Wednesday May 8th, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 

DHS-CISA Tribal Communication Needs Assessments, Abby Wells, Artena Moon
DHS Office of Health Security, Resilient Health, Food and Agriculture Systems: Partner Initiatives & An Exercise Framework, Katie Ballering, PHD and Ann Hammer, MPH
Networking Break
USDA APHIS Animal and Plant Health Emergency Response Training and Funding Opportunities, Carl Esitty, Assistant Director, USDA APHIS
Lunch and Networking
First Responder Network Authority and FirstNet update, Angel Benally, Jasper Bruner
Burns Paiute Major Disaster Declaration Case Study, Suzanne Settle
Networking Break
Tribal Roads and Transportation Disaster Recovery, LeRoy Gishi BIA Division of Transportation, Arlando Teller, Assistant Secretary, Tribal Government Affairs/USDOT FEMA Recovery
Closing Announcements / Thursday Session Introductions

Thursday May 9th, 2024 - Morning Breakout Sessions 

Introduction of Day 3 work Sessions
Morning Work Session Individual Introductions in Breakout Rooms
Morning Work Group Sessions (breaks as needed)
Lunch
Afternoon Work Session individual introduction in breakout rooms

Afternoon Work Session Individual Introductions in Breakout rooms

Afternoon Work Group Sessions (breaks as needed)

Breakout Sessions Report Outs and Workshop Wrap up


Thursday Morning Breakout Sessions

Mastering Disaster Visualization with SHIRA: A Beginner's Guide
Lia McDonald, DOI Office of Emergency Management
Grants Open Forum, Various Tribal Leaders and Federal Partners
FEMA National Integration Center (NIC) Intro and discussion, Fred Dolan, FEMA NIC
Tribal Roads Discussion, BIA, DOT FEMA
DHS Emergency Communications and Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS)
Matthew Hall, DECD/CIB, Pamela Holstein-Wallace (IPAWS), Michael "Leo" Desrosiers (DECD Support), Lauren Desrosiers (DECD Support)

Thursday Afternoon Breakout Sessions

Mastering Disaster Visualization with SHIRA: A Beginner's Guide
Lia McDonald, DOI Office of Emergency Management
BIA Office of Emergency Management Q&A, BIA OEM Team
Tribal Continuity of Operations Planning Workshop, Christine Gregorek, Branch Chief (A), National Continuity Instructor Cadre Manager
DHS Emergency Communications and Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS)
Matthew Hall, DECD/CIB, Pamela Holstein-Wallace (IPAWS), Michael "Leo" Desrosiers (DECD Support), Lauren Desrosiers (DECD Support)




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