Basic Hands-On CAMEO Training
March 23–25, 2009 (Dates Tentative)
Boston, Massachusetts

**Please Note**

 The following information is currently being updated. The information reflects information from the 2008 program and is subject to change.

Register for 2009

Download the 2008 Flyer

 

Scholarships Available!

Presented in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency.

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The Harvard School of Public Health has an Education and Research Center (ERC) that is funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

What is CAMEO?

CAMEO® (Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations) is a suite of software applications used widely to plan for and respond to chemical emergencies. It is developed by the EPA’s Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office (CEPPO) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Response and Restoration to assist front-line chemical emergency planners and responders. The CAMEO suite includes CAMEO, ALOHA and LandView software programs. CAMEO can be used to access, store, and evaluate information critical for developing emergency plans. In addition, CAMEO supports regulatory compliance by helping users meet the chemical inventory reporting requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA, also known as SARA Title III).

October 2006 marked the CAMEO software suite’s 20th anniversary. Over the years, emergency planning has become more complicated by man-made and natural disasters. CAMEO has successfully adapted to global changes with updated versions that allow you to have one comprehensive emergency plan for your organization.

For more information on CAMEO®, visit http://www.epa.gov/ceppo/cameo/what.htm.

Course Overview

If you are new to CAMEO, Basic Hands-On CAMEO Training is your opportunity to gain a comprehensive introduction to the latest version. If you are already using CAMEO, you will learn how to take maximum advantage of the new features, with minimal disruption to your existing data.

You will receive an overview of CAMEO (version 1.2), ALOHA (version 5.4.1) and LandView (version 3.3.2) and learn about the latest software improvements and their impact on your emergency plan.  With a 1:1 computer/participant ratio and expert instruction from representatives of the EPA and FEMA, you will obtain the training needed to accurately, efficiently, and confidently respond to chemical emergencies. 

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What's New

CAMEO has been upgraded to version 1.2.

ALOHA has been upgraded to version 5.4.1.

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Who Should Attend

Upon Completion of this Course, You Should Be Able To

Why You Should Attend

The hands-on experience in CAMEO this program provides is more critical than ever before. The US EPA, in conjunction with the New England State Emergency Response Commissions and Local Emergency Planning Committees, is asking for a renewed focus on the subject of deliberate releases and the planning steps each community can undertake. Come to Harvard and learn how to make the most effective use of the available software tools.

Special Benefits

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Program Directors and Faculty

Leonard B. Wallace IV
Environmental Scientist
US EPA Region 1
NOAA/EPA Certified Instructor

Stephen N. Rudnick, ScD, CIH
Lecturer on Industrial Hygiene Engineering
Harvard School of Public Health

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Agenda

Monday, March 23, 2009
7:30 am Program check-in and continental breakfast
8:00 Introduction to CAMEO
9:30 Chemical Information Module
11:15 Tier 2 Submit
12:00 pm Lunch Break
1:00 Facility Module: Site Plan; Chemicals Inventory/Transit; Storage Location, Storage, Screening & Scenarios; Modules
2:00 Exercises and Review
3:00 Incidents, Contacts, Special Locations Resources, Routes
3:45 Review
4:00 Sessions End
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
8:00 am Introduction to LANDVIEW; Start-up, File, Menu Bar, Tool Box, Help
9:00 Review of View, List, Objects, and Sharing Menus; Maps, Reference Maps, Scale, Layers, Search, Special Items
11:00 Layers and Expanded Tool Box — Add/Change; Objects/New Layers
12:00 pm Lunch Break
1:00 Use of CAMEO with LANDVIEW — Plot Facility; Route; Special Locations; Link; Screening & Scenarios and Census Data
2:00 Exercises
3:30 Review
4:00 Sessions End
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
8:00 am Introduction to ALOHA — ChemManager; Basics; Types of Models; Limitations; Help
9:00 Site Date and Setup — Location; Building Type; Date & Time; Chemical; Atmospheric (User, SAM); Source; Computational
10:30 Display, ALOHA File — Tile; Stack; Options; Text; Footprint; Concentration (Fixed, Relative); Source Strength; Calculate; Saving Models; Print Out
11:30 Exercise
12:00 pm Lunch Break
1:00 Toxic Gas Dispersion, Fires and Explosions
2:30 Sharing and Exercises — Display, on Marplot Map (Plume, Concentration Location), Identify Area of Impact, Access CAMEO Data (Facility, Census, etc.)
3:30 Review
4:00 Conclusion and Course Evaluation
4:15 Adjournment

Agenda is subject to change

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Continuing Education Credit

The CEUs earned in this program may be applied towards the following credits:

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Program Check-In

Harvard School of Public Health
Kresge Building
677 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
617-384-8692

The program takes place at the Harvard School of Public Health, located in the heart of the Harvard Longwood Campus in Boston. Public transportation is also readily available to the city's many shopping districts, museums and restaurants. For directions, please visit: the Longwood Campus directions page.

Accommodations (reflect 2008 program)

Best Western Inn at Longwood Medical
342 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617-731-4700
$161 single/double occupancy + 12.45% tax

Rooms have been reserved at a reduced rate until March 3, 2008. Reservations should be made when you receive your registration and payment confirmation. Please state CAMEO and the Harvard School of Public Health to receive the special rate.

The Best Western is a ten-minute walk to the program location (approximately 1/2 mile from program location).

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What Participants Say

"Wonderful class…with a great tutor and excellent hands-on experience!"

— Dr. Uchemadu Nwaononiwu
Head of Industrial Safety and Health
Maryland Medical Centre
Lagos State,  NIGERIA

"Outstanding class!  Great teaching with hands-on experience."

— Edward M. Kennedy
Inspector
City of Boston Dept. of Inspectional Service
Boston, MA

“Highly informative and enjoyable. It was very interesting, and the 1:1 student/computer ratio provided a very efficient learning environment...I would highly recommend the program to first responders and haz-mat team members."

— Kevin Buker
Master Firefighter/Paramedic
Howard County Fire & Rescue
Special Operations Team
Howard County, MD

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Program Fee (fees and deadlines are subject to change)

$350 if payment received by March 16, 2009
$375 if payment received after March 16, 2009

Program fee includes:

Participants are responsible for their own meals (except for continental breakfast on the first day). A full cafeteria is available on campus.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships (primarily reserved for state and local employees) are available for these programs. If you wish to request a scholarship, please fax or mail the program registration form together with a brief letter to: Enrollment Coordinator, Center for Continuing Professional Education, Harvard School of Public Health, CCPE-Dept. A, 677 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 or FAX 617-384-8690. Please include the following information in the letter (You can also fill out this information in the online registration form):

  1. Job title, organization, and duties
  2. How you expect the information provided in this program will benefit your organization
  3. Amount of program fee your employer can support

There is a non-refundable $50 co-pay for all recipients of full scholarships.

Workforce Training Funding for Massachusetts Employers: This program is eligible for Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development funding grants. Massachusetts companies may be eligible for up to 50% off program fees. Contact the Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development for assistance on filling out the approval forms:

800-252-1591
http://www.mass.gov/wtf

Payment Policy

Payment must be made in US funds and received in order to process your registration. Payment by credit card is strongly preferred (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx). If paying by check, please make check payable to Harvard School of Public Health-CCPE. Space is limited. Note: Please do not make non-refundable flight arrangements until you have received confirmation from us.

Substitution/Cancellation Policy

Substitutions may be made without additional charge. All requests for substitutions or cancellations must be made in writing. Cancellation on or before January 30, 2009 will be issued a refund less $50 administrative fee per person. Cancellations received between January 31, 2009 and February 27, 2009 will be issued a refund of 50%. After February 27, 2009, no refund will be issued. There will be no exceptions to this policy.

Ways to Register

  1. To register online simply check off the items below and click Register Now.
  2. Call 617-384-8692 and register over the phone. You may also call this number for any registration questions you may have.

 

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