The conference is a great opportunity to learn about energy assurance planning, which involves private and public sector collaboration on how best to maintain the resiliency of the State's energy systems and rebound from disruptions to these systems. It is also an excellent opportunity to network with individuals and representatives in the private and public energy industries, such as local emergency management coordinators, critical service providers, city/county public officials, homeland security specialists, energy providers/suppliers, and regional planning organizations.

This program will continue to develop into the fall of 2012 when the MPSC will conduct hands-on training with local Emergency Management Coordinators in each of the 8 EMHSD regions. This training will focus on the resources needed to develop LEAP plans through the introduction of support materials and tools created by the MPSC.

To facilitate attendance, the MPSC has chosen two locations for the LEAP Conferences. Overnight accommodations will be provided for MSP/EMHSD emergency management coordinators and other personnel that must travel over 120 miles.