FEMA for the Rural Cooperative

Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM CT / 09:00 AM MT / 08:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter: Bill Riley, Witt O'Brien's
Moderator:
Learning Objectives:
This one hour workshop will explore issues confronted by Rural Electric Cooperatives when recovering from a major disaster, and the steps that can be taken before a disaster strikes that will help your utility recovery easier.
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Delivery Method: Group Internet-based
Prerequisite(s): No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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Course Description

This workshop will explore issues confronted by Rural Electric Cooperatives when recovering from a major disaster, and the steps that can be taken before a disaster strikes that will help your utility recovery easier.

Presenter and Moderator Bios

Presenter: Bill Riley, Witt O'Brien's

Bill Riley is Witt O?Brien?s Managing Director responsible for oversight and management of disaster field operations, and client contract and relationship management. Mr. Riley is in the forefront of resolving FEMA eligibility issues affecting rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities. He served as a member of the team that drafted the successful Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative reconductoring appeals, and is a frequent presenter of FEMA Public Assistance program issues at meetings, conferences and conventions sponsored by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and the American Public Power Association. Bill was one of the principal developers of the NRECA?s FEMA Procurement Toolkit. Bill managed Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut for Witt O?Brien?s. He also served as the Project Manager for the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) and the cities of Houston and Galveston?s recovery efforts from Hurricane Ike. He worked as the Project Manager for Witt O?Brien?s and oversaw the Vermont State Hospital?s recovery from Tropical Storm Irene. He has managed client projects in Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Rhode Island, and Virginia, and took a leading position in the resolution of eligibility issues related to the FEMA PA Program and the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act (SRIA). Prior to joining Witt O?Brien?s, Bill served at FEMA as Senior Advisor to the Federal Coordinating Officer at the sites of presidentially declared disasters in the US and its territories. He was an authoritative spokesperson on all operational, program, and policy issues at the scene of major disasters. He served as the national and international media liaison for the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces at Ground Zero following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Cost
Free for NSAC Members / $56.00 for Non-Members

Delivery System

  • All programs are delivered using the Zoom platform.
  • Confirmations will include log-in instructions.
  • Participants are able to participate using any device with an Internet connect (if the device does not have speakers, the participant can also dial-in) or they can participate with audio only by dialing in.
  • All registrants will receive a link to the CLN’s recording by email within 48 business hours of event’s conclusion.
  • There will be assistance available to help with technical and connectivity issues up to 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.

Registration

All registration is done on-line and each guest must provide their name and email address to participate. All NSAC members may register for free. Non-members may register for a nominal fee.

Refund Policy

NSAC will not issue refunds for CLNs. If a registrant is unable to participate in the CLN and provides notification to info@nsacoop.org 48 hours prior to the session, a credit will be provided for a future CLN. Alert the NSAC staff member monitoring the CLN if technical difficulties are encountered and technical support will be provided to eliminate problems with future CLNs.

Additional Information

Live participation is required for CPE credit and polling questions must be answered to document your active participation. All registrants will receive an email following the session with links to the slides and/or handouts, and a link to the CLN recording (unless otherwise stated). If you are unable to participate in the live session, you can still watch the recorded session, but you will not be eligible for CPE credits. Those eligible for credits will receive their certificate by email with 7 business days.

For more information regarding NSAC CLNs or administrative policies such as complaint and refund, contact the NSAC Headquarters, 7946 Clyo Road, Suite A, Centerville, OH 45459, 937-222-6707, or info@nsacoop.org.

What is NSAC's Cooperative Learning Network?
The NSAC Cooperative Learning Network is a live, interactive webinar, and you can attend from any location with internet and/or telephone access. NSAC members can attend an unlimited number of CLNs at no charge!

Each Cooperative Learning Network will have one or more speakers who are recognized experts on the topic. CLNs typically include a Q&A session where participants can ask questions live or by chat. No advance preparation or prerequisites are required, unless otherwise stated in the course information. Attendees are able to download copies of the slides and/or handouts and are provided a link to view the recording (unless the description states the session will not be recorded). These tools help continue your learning experience after the session.

CPE Credits
The National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor (#103068) of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

Delivery Method: Group-Internet Based.

Why NSAC Cooperative Learning Networks?

Fast.
No wasted time. Get right to the heart of the matter in a course designed to easily fit into your busy schedule.

Convenient.
No travel. No time out of the office. Listen and follow along from the comfort and convenience of your desk, device or conference room.

Easy.
A device with an Internet connection is all you need. If your device does not have sound capabilities, the ability to dial in from a telephone is available.

Ideal for multiple attendees.
Use a speakerphone and projector/monitor and invite as many people as you want to participate - at no extra cost to you.

Affordable.
NSAC Cooperative Learning Networks are free for members and available to non members at a fraction of the cost of travel and attendance fees for other high-priced conferences or seminars.