Local and state officials are seasoned professionals in crisis response. Yet, the array of hazards they face are ever-evolving: look no further than the current pandemic. Not to mention, local and state officials still have to contend with the possibility of simultaneously responding to severe weather events and cyberattacks. How are state and local officials taking precautions, boosting preparedness, and promoting recovery? This Town Hall wil...

With any organizational crisis, Continuity of Operations Plans are more important than ever. A realistic COOP plan allows for state and local governments to continue to provide the critical services citizens depend on every day. Please join us as we discuss things to consider in developing and executing an effective COOP plan and it’s applicability to current emergencies.

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. Local and state officials are seasoned professionals in crisis response. Yet, the array of risks they face--cyber attacks, severe weather and domestic terrorism--are challenging the conventional wisdom of crisis management. Adapting to the new normal of disasters demands a renewed approach. At this event, Route Fifty will explore how Houston...

From natural disasters to the creation of new offices to shifting priorities, government leaders are constantly adjusting to evolving mission directives. In times of change, how are the Department of Defense and federal agencies setting short-term and long-term priorities, responding quickly to new challenges and using technology to advance further, faster? Government Executive is teaming up with Defense One to take a closer look at how federa...