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December 07, 2026 | Overview: Emergency Management

Topic: Overview: Emergency Management

Presenter: Christopher Godley

To register: Click here to register for this in-person event on Eventbrite.

When: Monday, December 7, 2026 from  12 PM – 1 PM PT

Where: Valley Water Headquarters Boardroom San Jose, CA

About the Talk:

Supporting and Improving Operational Resilience in Emergency Management

Up to 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered for this presentation.

Box lunches will be provided, including chips and a beverage.

Objectives

Attendees will be able to, utilize the knowledge to be better prepared for

emergencies, review current plan and improve where needed.

About the Presenter

Christopher Godley is the Director of Emergency Management at Stanford University, overseeing emergency preparedness, business continuity, response, and recovery programs. With more than 20 years of emergency management experience in the San Francisco Bay Area, he has held leadership roles in over three dozen local, state, and federal disaster responses.

Previously, Chris established Sonoma County’s Department of Emergency Management following the devastating 2017 wildfires and led a multinational consulting firm’s Cyber Incident Consequence Management team. His expertise includes emergency management, climate change adaptation, and disaster response and recovery.

Chris holds a master’s degree in Emergency Services Administration from California State University, Long Beach, and is a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve and California National Guard, where he served as a Major and led a NATO disaster response coordination mission in Ukraine.

November 2026 Government Affairs Update

Hazardous Materials, Chemical Safety & EPA Updates

November is the perfect time to update chemical inventories, SDS libraries, and emergency response plans. With new EPA PFAS rules and HazCom alignment updates, ensure your documentation is current and your teams understand chemical hazards and controls.

Safety Tip

Check expiration dates on spill kits and chemical PPE, replace anything that’s past service life.

SF Chapter: OSHA Training Center Panel Series 

When: Wednesday, October 21 |  7:30 AM – 10 AM

Where: OSHA Training Institute, Pleasanton

Cost: $5

Join the SF Chapter at the OSHA Training Center Institute for a series of panel discussions on relevant EHS topics! First up- AI in EHS

The San Francisco ASSP Chapter and the OSHA Training Insitute Education Center are co-hosting a series of panel discussions on EHS topics that matter to you. The first panel discussion will discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) in EHS:

Understanding AI, Exploring Practical Applications, and Preparing for the Future of Safety

Learning objectives:

  • Understand the fundamentals of artificial intelligence.
  • Learn how AI is currently being used in workplace safety.
  • Identify opportunities and limitations of AI tools.
  • Gain practical ideas they can immediately apply.

Schedule:

  • 7:30 a.m. – Bagels and coffee and networking
  • 8:00 a.m. – Welcome & Introductions
  • 8:10-8:20 a.m. – AI 101- Basics of AI for EHS Professionals
  • 8:20-8:30 a.m. – Using AI in safety
  • 8:30-9:20 a.m. – Panel discussion
  • Practical uses of AI in safety
  • Benefits and limitations
  • Compliance and ethical considerations
  • The future of AI in the safety profession
  • 9:20- 9:30 a.m. – Audience Q&A and closing remarks

The three panelists are:

  • Patience Adagba-Okeke, PhD, CSP, PMP
  • Naci Ozgur, PhD, CIH, CSP, CHMM
  • Cari Elofson-Callahan

OSHA Training Institute

5860 Owen Drive, 3rd FL, Pleasanton, CA 94588

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