ICMA staff have received some inquiries from members asking if the ICMA Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas, will still be taking place. The good news is plans for the conference are on track. The weather had little impact on San Antonio other than stronger than normal winds and rain over the weekend. The city is helping its neighbors to the south by sheltering evacuees as emergency teams were prepared for the worst. More than 1,000 evacuees have arrived in San Antonio with more expected. As part of the conference program, San Antonio plans to share its emergency operations and the conference educational program addresses some of the most challenging issues facing local government professionals right now:

Track: Preparing for and Managing 21st-Century Threats

• Keeping the Peace: How to Prepare for and Manage Protests
• Crisis Leadership: Rising to the Challenge

Track: The National Divide

• What Happens When the World Comes to Your Doorstep
• Managing Misinformation and Restoring the Value of the Truth
• Reconnecting the Individual to the Community

Track: Diversity, Inclusivity, and Social Justice 

• Dealing with Immigration Issues: The Real Story and Lessons Learned
• Homelessness: Alleviating Community Challenges
• Believe It or Not, We've All Got Biases

Solutions Track Session: Disaster Preparedness Partnerships: That Do More Than Just Talk, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 9:45–10:45 a.m.

Keynote Session: Rabia Siddique, Courage Under Fire

Make the most of your time at ICMA 2017 – meet old friends and make some new ones. Here's a sampling of opportunities to wind down at the end of a busy day, continue to catch up with colleagues, and enjoy the sights and sounds of San Antonio!

• SATURDAY EVENING RECEPTION: Witte Museum
• SUNDAY WELCOMING RECEPTION: A Taste of San Antonio
• Affiliate, Alumni, and State Association Receptions and Dinners
• TUESDAY EVENING EVENT: A Night in Old San Antonio
• TOURS: Take time to explore San Antonio with one or more of the tours of the city.
• SPORTS

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