*This special event is in conjunction with the USET/USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting, hosted by the Seminole Tribe of Florida on October 7-9, 2024, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood. Participants of the USET/USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting are invited to join this special event. Learn more and register for the Annual Meeting, by visiting the event page. The tour requires separate registration.

Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience is a Tribally-centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience with the primary goal of strengthening the resilience of USET member Tribal Nations through public health strategies focused on the mitigation, prevention, and preparation phases of the disaster management cycle. The intention of the Task Force is an opportunity for Tribal Nations to work together and learn from one another on all public health preparedness topics and to break down the silos seen between health, environmental, and emergency management resources.

What: Attend tours of the University of Miami Marine Campus, Gordon Center, and Medical Campus, and participate in presentations about hurricanes. These tours will be led by experts from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and Miller School of Medicine. Participants will be provided demonstrations and simulations, and future offerings/trainings will be discussed. Lunch and transportation are provided.

When and Where : October 8 at 7:45 am – 5:00 pm (Meet at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood at the Hollywood Tower at 7:45 am to utilize the transportation provided by USET.)

Who Should Attend: USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force members, USET Homeland Security and Emergency Services Committee, USET Committee members, USET member Tribal Nation leadership and staff

Learning Objectives:

• Experience the cutting-edge SUSTAIN Laboratory, featuring a state-of-the-art wind-wave tank. Witness the creation of category 5 hurricane force winds and observe water and wind interactions in a dynamic 3-D environment.
• Discover the latest research and strategies in hurricane preparedness and response.
• Delve into the science of extreme weather events.
• Receive detailed information on training offerings, including Active Shooter Response Training for First Responders, Unarmed Security, and Normal Personnel.

Agenda: Review the detailed agenda.

Travel Stipends: USET will provide a limited number of travel stipend for attendees designated by a USET member Tribal Nation to attend this event. The Tribal Nation will receive a stipend on your behalf to offset the cost of travel. Stipends are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please click this link to request a stipend. If you have any questions, please contact Frank Soto at fsoto@usetinc.org.

Register today for the tour! If you are participating in the USET/USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting, please register separately here.

Questions: For questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anna Garret, USET Senior Epidemiologist, at agarrett@usetinc.org.