Collaboration, Information Sharing and Enhancing PPPs

Alexandra Yestrumskas Deputy Assistant Secretary for Investment Security /U.S. Department of the Treasury

Emergency Management Operational Coordination James Polk Sr. Emergency/Homeland Security Coordinator/Deputy Sheriff /St. Charles Parish Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness

Public Private Partnerships to Increase Community Preparedness- how the CAER group trains and exercises with local emergency management and hazmat teams Josie Ross Emergency Management Officer /City of Henderson Department of Emergency Management

What can the National Weather Service (NWS) do for you? Lauren Chandler Warning Coordination Meteorologist /National Weather Service, USA

Lester Millet Policy & Planning Director and Safety Risk Agency Manager /Port of South Louisiana & President, Infragard Louisiana

Information sharing and cooperation is crucial for effective risk management and resilience planning. By fostering collaboration among government, operators, and communities, we can enhance the protection of critical infrastructure. However, barriers to information sharing and cooperation persist, partly due to trust. To overcome these challenges, we must build trust and create a supportive environment that encourages open communication and knowledge exchange.