Join us for a dynamic event dedicated to enhancing your knowledge and preparedness for severe weather events. Our expo brings together experts, enthusiasts, and community members to explore the latest advancements in weather forecasting, emergency response, and safety measures. Register now to secure your spot and gain invaluable insights from industry leaders through engaging presentations and informative expert panels.
The OMAG Severe Weather Expo is your gateway to a safer and more informed future. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and prepare for whatever nature throws your way!
The OMAG Severe Weather Expo is your gateway to a safer and more informed future. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and prepare for whatever nature throws your way!
Location
Grand Casino Hotel & Resort
777 Grand Casino Blvd, Shawnee, OK 74804
777 Grand Casino Blvd, Shawnee, OK 74804
Date & Time
February 25, 2025, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
February 26, 2025 - 8:30AM - 4:00PM
February 26, 2025 - 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Schedule At A Glance
Day 1
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Registration
1:00 pm – 1:10 pm
Welcome & Intro – Suzie Paulson, OMAG Executive Director
1:10 pm – 2:00 pm
Keynote - Emily Sutton, KFOR Meteorologist
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Break (Snack)
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Proactive Preparedness: Equipping Municipalities for Catastrophic Weather Events on Clear Days - Richard Ezell, Emergency Management Director, City of Durant - Brian McDaniel, Murray County Emergency Management Director
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Break
3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
What Members Need to Know: A Toolkit for Leveraging Insurance and OMAG Resources During Catastrophic Events - OMAG Panel
Chris Webb, Director of Underwriting
Kyle Waid, Director of Insurance Services
Monica Coleman, General Counsel / Director of Personnel Services
David Dalton, Director of Claims
William Sheppard, Director of Risk Management (Moderator)
4:00 pm
Adjourn for the Day
(Optional Cocktail Hour with Tatum)
Registration
1:00 pm – 1:10 pm
Welcome & Intro – Suzie Paulson, OMAG Executive Director
1:10 pm – 2:00 pm
Keynote - Emily Sutton, KFOR Meteorologist
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Break (Snack)
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Proactive Preparedness: Equipping Municipalities for Catastrophic Weather Events on Clear Days - Richard Ezell, Emergency Management Director, City of Durant - Brian McDaniel, Murray County Emergency Management Director
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Break
3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
What Members Need to Know: A Toolkit for Leveraging Insurance and OMAG Resources During Catastrophic Events - OMAG Panel
Chris Webb, Director of Underwriting
Kyle Waid, Director of Insurance Services
Monica Coleman, General Counsel / Director of Personnel Services
David Dalton, Director of Claims
William Sheppard, Director of Risk Management (Moderator)
4:00 pm
Adjourn for the Day
(Optional Cocktail Hour with Tatum)
Day 2
8:30 am – 9:00 am
Registration and Breakfast
9:00 am – 9:45 am
Keynote – Glen Mulready, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner
9:45 am – 10:00 am
Break
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Navigating Crisis: Emergency Spending Authority and Governance Post-Catastrophic Weather Events - David Weatherford, City Attorney, City of Sand Springs
10:45 am – 11:00 am
Break
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Comprehensive Preparedness: Strategies for Planning and Navigating All-Weather Hazards - Amy Devore, OEM, State Training Officer and OEM Tribal Liaison
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch / Vendor Break
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Cleanup & Restoration; Planning for Unplanned Events - Abby Whitaker,
Commercial Account Manager, Blackmon Mooring - Shane Forrest, Project Coordinator, Blackmon Mooring
1:45 pm – 2:00 pm
Break
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Navigating FEMA – Matthew Wadsworth, FEMA Region VI Public Assistance
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Break
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Preparedness and Response: Best Practices for Municipalities in Planning and Managing Catastrophic Weather Events - City Panel
Debi Wagner, Emergency Management Director, City of Midwest City
Karl Burhardt, City Administrator, Town of Stonewall
Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer, City Manager, City of Shawnee
Greg Herbster, Fire Chief, City of Moore
Jason McPherson, City Manager, City of Marlow
3:45 pm
Final Remarks / Conclusion
Registration and Breakfast
9:00 am – 9:45 am
Keynote – Glen Mulready, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner
9:45 am – 10:00 am
Break
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Navigating Crisis: Emergency Spending Authority and Governance Post-Catastrophic Weather Events - David Weatherford, City Attorney, City of Sand Springs
10:45 am – 11:00 am
Break
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Comprehensive Preparedness: Strategies for Planning and Navigating All-Weather Hazards - Amy Devore, OEM, State Training Officer and OEM Tribal Liaison
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch / Vendor Break
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Cleanup & Restoration; Planning for Unplanned Events - Abby Whitaker,
Commercial Account Manager, Blackmon Mooring - Shane Forrest, Project Coordinator, Blackmon Mooring
1:45 pm – 2:00 pm
Break
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Navigating FEMA – Matthew Wadsworth, FEMA Region VI Public Assistance
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Break
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Preparedness and Response: Best Practices for Municipalities in Planning and Managing Catastrophic Weather Events - City Panel
Debi Wagner, Emergency Management Director, City of Midwest City
Karl Burhardt, City Administrator, Town of Stonewall
Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer, City Manager, City of Shawnee
Greg Herbster, Fire Chief, City of Moore
Jason McPherson, City Manager, City of Marlow
3:45 pm
Final Remarks / Conclusion
Sponsor the OMAG Severe Weather Expo
The Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG) is a non-profit risk pool with approximately 500 member cities and towns throughout Oklahoma. OMAG was formed in 1977 by cities and towns seeking insurance coverage unique to Oklahoma municipalities. Your partnership helps us put on a first-rate conference and helps us to keep the expo free for attendees.
Sponsorship Levels
Lunch Presentation
Program Ad
Booth Space
Lunch Included
Platinum
$2,000
$2,000
20-Minutes
Full-page
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GOLD
$1,500
$1,500
N/A
Half-page
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Silver
$600
$600
N/A
Quarter-page
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Bronze
$350
$350
N/A
Listing
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Location & Lodging
Grand Casino Hotel & Resort
777 Grand Casino Blvd, Shawnee, OK 74804
777 Grand Casino Blvd, Shawnee, OK 74804
We look forward to seeing you at the Severe Weather Expo! If you are planning to stay overnight, here are instructions to book your rooms. February 18th, 2025 is the cutoff date for this block.
To Book a Room:
Call the Grand Casino Hotel at 1-405-964-7777- Press 1 for hotel
Mention your Group Name: OMAG
Online Booking:
Go to www.grandresortok.com
Book Now at the upper right corner
Group Offer Code: BKG1013
Choose your arrival date and Departure Date
Click Show Rooms then Book!
80 Standard King Rooms at $115 a night plus tax.
25 Standard Double Queen Rooms at $115 a night plus tax.
To Book a Room:
Call the Grand Casino Hotel at 1-405-964-7777- Press 1 for hotel
Mention your Group Name: OMAG
Online Booking:
Go to www.grandresortok.com
Book Now at the upper right corner
Group Offer Code: BKG1013
Choose your arrival date and Departure Date
Click Show Rooms then Book!
80 Standard King Rooms at $115 a night plus tax.
25 Standard Double Queen Rooms at $115 a night plus tax.
