Public risk managers are city and public entity professionals who balance the cost of protection against declining resources and the probability of occurrence. Hurricanes and floods will be a major topic, with James Lee Witt, Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency keynoting on disaster planning and resistance. School safety will be covered in detail, from violence prevention techniques to assessing the risk of using vans for student transportation.
Domestic terrorism is also on the agenda, as are workplace issues and healthcare trends.
New survey results to be released will reveal the cost of risk management and the state of the profession. Fla. Hyman will receive the Distinguished Service Award, recognizing his outstanding dedication and service to the profession. Ariz. Parker assesses risks for the seventh largest county in the United States. Grogan is one of 20 members recognized for their exceptional service to local chapters. They are responsible for securing physical, financial, and human resources by reducing loss suffered, either through accidents, lawsuits, other occurrences, or insufficient financial resources.