Mobilize 2017 Emergency Disaster Services Conference
April 19–22, 2017
Delta Hotels by Marriott – Halifax, Nova Scotia
Celebrating 100 Years of Giving Hope in the Midst of Disaster
Join us in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia, for the Mobilize 2017 Emergency Disaster Services Conference. Mobilize is a verb that describes preparing something—or someone—to spring into action, or to be put into use. One hundred years after the first Canadian disaster response, the Halifax Explosion, Salvation Army EDS personnel will once again descend on the “birthplace” of EDS in Canada, for Mobilize 2017.
The conference includes a special 100th Anniversary celebration at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic on Friday, April 21st.
Courses available include:
- Disaster Food Service & Canteen Operation
- Disaster Social Services
- Emergency Assistance in Disaster Operations
- Foundations of Emotional & Spiritual Care
- Group Crisis Intervention
- Introduction to The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services
- Ministry of Presence
- Planning Section
- Preparing Your Congregation for Disaster
- Public Information 1: The First 24 Hours
- The Role of Community and Government in Disaster
Click here for full course descriptions.
Special guests include:
Major Stephen Hibbs
The Salvation Army Fort McMurray
Chief Jean-Michel Blais
Halifax Regional Police
Music from the Territorial Music & Gospel Arts Department
Full Conference Pass: $100.00
Daily Pass: $35.00
* Please note some courses have additional fees
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Delta Halifax for $139.00 per night.
Click here to make your reservation before March 18, 2017.
Click here to download a registration pdf.
