EDITS 2024
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-02 | Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center, 1401 Morris Road, Blue Bell, PA, 19422, United States
EDITS is a unique two-day, affordable, biennial regional training opportunity developed by the Eastern Montgomery County PA emergency managers. It is a focused training symposium designed to present nationally recognized keynote speakers and current disaster topics for approximately 300 regional emergency management professionals, police, fire, EMS, health and school officials, and first responders. The symposium provides training, discussions, networking opportunities, and a select number of exhibitors for both career professionals and volunteers.
The 2024 symposium – Learning from the Past, Preparing for the Future – will be held on October 1st & 2nd at Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center, Blue Bell, PA.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Rebecca Lohoefer at rlohoefer@upperdublin.net or (215) 643-1600 ext. 3221
REGISTRATION: LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!!
Contact Rebecca Lohoefer at rlohoefer@upperdublin.net to claim your spot!
EDITS 2024 TOPICS
Day 1:

Lessons Learned: Highland Park Parade Shooting
Lessons Learned: East Palestine Train Derailment
Strategic Communication: A Holistic Approach to Crisis Response

Day 2:

Lessons Learned: Chester County Prison Escape Logistics
Lessons Learned: Buffalo Snow Storm 2022
Post-Traumatic Purpose

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HOTEL INFORMATION
For out of town guests, Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center offers hotel accommodations at a rate of ($169.00/night + taxes & fees), for a standard room. This may be subject to availability.
Group Attendees can book online by accessing NormandyFarm.com.
Use the Group Attendee Code: EMERG (no spaces, capitals do not matter).

go to NormandyFarm.com
click “Book Your Stay” brown bar (opens a new tab)
under Guests & Rooms, go to “Add Code” and click the drop down menu
click to change from “Discount Code” to “Group Attendee”, enter code EMERG
*this is where people get stuck, they miss the drop down and pay full price outside of the block rate*
click “Add” to move forward, scroll to bottom of screen
click “Select & Go To Next Step”
tap the Check In date and tap the Check Out Date
click “Confirm Dates of Stay” at the bottom if desired dates are correct
choose one of the available room types; will display info of your selection
click “Add Room & Check Out“, then proceed to enter profile/card details
enter all *necessary* fields and click “Complete Reservation”

VENDOR INFORMATION
As in previous years, there will be space available for vendor and merchant displays. These vendor spaces will be made available on a first come, first served basis.
Please review the EDITS 2024 Sponsorship Opportunities packet for information on the various levels of sponsorship and benefits. Sponsor tables will provide a medium for vendors to showcase new and innovative products and services that are available for today’s emergency responders. Additional details pertaining to set up times and space will be provided closer to the event.
If you would like to reserve a space for your organization, please complete and mail this form with payment to the address listed below. The deadline for sponsorship commitment is August 2, 2024. Should you wish to acquire additional information, please contact Rick Lesniak at 215-361-8320 or rlesniak@lansdale.org.
Thank you, in advance, for your consideration!
Mailing address:
EDITS 2024-Vendor
c/o Upper Dublin Township
370 Commerce Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Thank you to our Partners, Sponsors & Exhibitors!

EDITS 2026
2026-10-14 - 2026-10-15
EDITS is a unique, affordable, biennial, two-day regional training opportunity developed by Eastern Montgomery County, PA emergency managers. This focused training symposium features nationally recognized keynote speakers and timely disaster-related topics for approximately 500 regional emergency management professionals, including police, fire, EMS, health and school officials, and other first responders. The symposium offers training sessions, networking opportunities, and a limited number of exhibitors, serving both career professionals and volunteers.
Date: October 14-15, 2026
Location: Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center (Blue Bell, PA)
Cost: $225.00/person
Questions?
Contact Rebecca Lohoefer at rlohoefer@upperdublin.net or (215) 643-1600 ext.3221
How to Register (New for 2026!)
Registration for EDITS 2026 will be completed through OpenGov, Upper Dublin Township’s official registration and payment platform. This process is different from previous years, and all attendees must register using OpenGov, regardless of payment method.
Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration Steps

Click: Upper Dublin Township’s OpenGov Portal
Either log into an existing OpenGov account, or create a free account.
Once logged in, click on the EDITS Registration tile.
Click Select next to “EDITS 2026 Registration”. Click Apply Online.
Complete the registration form.
Submit payment by credit card or select check as your payment method (an invoice will be emailed for all check payments).
A confirmation email will be sent once registration is complete.

What You’ll Need

Organization/agency name
Number of attendees
Registrant contact information
Payment method (credit card or check)

Important Notes

OpenGov is required for all registrations and all payment types, including checks.
If paying by check, mailing instructions will be provided during the registration process.
Updates to attendee names can be made after registration.

Questions or Need Assistance?
Contact Rebecca Lohoefer at rlohoefer@upperdublin.net or (215) 643-1600 ext. 3221
