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July 17, 2024

— Professionals from around the country come together to exchange ideas and learn about new innovations in keeping our communities safe —

Miami Beach, FL – The 19th annual National Homeland Security Conference (NHSC) will be hosted jointly by the City of Miami Beach, the City of Miami and the National Homeland Security Association on July 22 – 25 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Previously known as the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Conference, the event got its start in 2007 in Miami at the Intercontinental Hotel and was attended by fewer than 250 people. Nearly 20 years later, the conference has grown to an expected 1,800 participants.

The NHSC brings together professionals in homeland security, law enforcement, fire rescue, EMS and emergency management including officials in all levels of government agencies, nonprofit agencies, business owners, universities and decision makers. The focus of the conference is to learn about emerging trends in homeland security, public safety and emergency management as well as to experience new equipment and technology available to support their mission.

Although the conference is only open to registered attendees, media is invited to attend the Asset Display on Wednesday, July 24 at the Miami Beach Convention Center and a Demonstration of South Florida public safety regional assets in action on Wednesday, July 24 at PortMiami. Details can be found below.

Wednesday, July 24

Asset Display, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Asset Display will be on Convention Center Drive between 18 and 19 streets (west side of Miami Beach Convention Center). The display will showcase first responders’ apparatus and equipment from the Southeast Florida region.

Note: The bus lane east of the median on Convention Center Drive will be closed between 18 and 19 streets from 6:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

South Florida Public Safety Regional Assets in Action Exercise/Demonstration,
6:15 p.m., expected to last 40 minutes

In Biscayne Bay between Cruise Terminal J at PortMiami and Bayfront Park

Join the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County public safety agencies along with U.S. Customs and Border Protection as they perform a demonstration showcasing an active threat response incident in Biscayne Bay between Bayfront Park and Cruise Port Terminal J at PortMiami.  Special response teams will be taking part to demonstrate land, water and air capabilities.

Note: Simulated gun fire, explosions, and use of a helicopter are part of this demonstration.

Media Instructions: Media viewing area will be set up at PortMiami Cruise Terminal J.

For additional details, visit www.nationalhomelandsecurity.org.

For additional information on emergency preparedness information, visit:
City of Miami Beach Division of Emergency Management

City of Miami Division of Emergency Management

 

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To request this material in alternate format, sign language interpreter (five-day notice required), information on access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in any city-sponsored proceedings, call 305.604.2ADA (2232) and select 1 for English or 2 for Spanish, then option 6; TTY users may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service).