28th Annual Disaster Preparedness Academy
October 10, 2012, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Preparedness Fair at Anaheim Convention Center
Event Location:
Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802 (Map)
Speaker(s):
Randy Bruegman, Anaheim Fire Department
Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, U.S. Army (Retired)
Dr. Lucy Jones, U.S. Geological Survey
Contact Person:
Bonnie Colling, American Red Cross, BColling@oc-redcross.org, (714) 481-5341
Summary:
The American Red Cross will host the 28th annual Disaster Preparedness Academy on October 10 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Full Description:
As part of our ongoing mission to prepare our community for disasters, whether caused by nature or humans, the American Red Cross will host the 28th annual Disaster Preparedness Academy on October 10 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Participants will engage in 22 workshops that are tailored to meet the interests of emergency managers from large and small businesses to government agencies, and from education to faith-based organizations. Workshop presenters include psychologists, geologists, law enforcement officers and a variety of other emergency preparedness experts.
Attendees will hear from expert keynote speakers including Fire Chief Randy Bruegman of the Anaheim Fire Department, Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, U.S. Army (retired) and Dr. Lucy Jones, with the U.S. Geological Survey.