Please join us at the BRPA Crisis Preparedness & Exercise Workshop

Sponsored by: 

Location: Argonne National Labs, 9700 S. Cass Avenue, Lemont, IL 60439

Date and Time: 
Thursday, April 16, 2026
8:30am - 4:00pm (CST)

Description:  Strengthen your organization’s readiness at this one‑day, hands‑on workshop hosted at Argonne National Laboratory on April 16, 2026. Learn from leading experts on crisis exercises, public/private partnerships, and practical preparedness techniques—plus participate in an interactive micro‑exercise and enjoy valuable networking opportunities.

• Steven Caluris, ChicagoFIRST - From Plan to Practice: Structuring Exercises for Operational Resilience

• Caitlyn Sarna, Argonne National Labs -The Power of Partnership: Strengthening National Resilience through DHS I&A Corporate Security Symposia

• Charles Doktycz & Blythe Maue, Argonne National Labs - Utilizing ClimRR and High-Resolution Data for Regional Emergency Planning

• Kevin Sur, Argonne National Labs - Disaster/Emergency Management is the new black

• Paul Lambert, Ripcord Solutions - Facilitate micro-exercise 

Don’t miss the chance to sharpen your skills and connect with resilience professionals across the region.

LOGISTICS

If you are not an employee of Argonne, you must compete the Visitor Registration Form. All items marked with an asterisk are required information. The arrival time should reflect your arrival on site, not the class start time. My recommendation is 7:45 am. That will give you some flexibility and plenty of time to pick up your gate pass and still get to the classroom. Under Purpose/Special Instructions, please put Argonne OEM-BRPA workshop. Please complete and submit this form as soon as possible. This will allow me to create your gate pass.

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Please read that email carefully, as it contains important instructions for getting on campus. You will need a REAL ID. If you do not have a REAL ID, there is a list of acceptable identification available on the Argonne National Laboratory website (www.anl.gov), or via link in the email. Make sure that you arrive at the Welcome Center with enough time to get your badge and make your way to the building.

The map below will help you navigate campus while you are here. You may also get a paper map from the desk at the Argonne Welcome Center when you pick up your badge.

• The purple square in the NE corner of the map is Building 224 – Argonne Welcome Center and the North Gate. You must stop at Building 224 before going through the gates. This is where you will get your badge and then enter campus.

This event is free of charge for BRPA members.