This summit is for anyone who is interested in uniting for a common goal… to be better prepared as a county, one person / family at a time. With this event, an individual will walk away with knowledge in how to be more resilient. Awareness is the key, and then applying the tips learned is what’s VITAL.
10:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
01:00 p.m.
02:15 p.m.
02:30 p.m.
03:30 p.m.
John Kieffer, Christian Emergency Network, Appleton, WI
John will discuss response plans that are commonly used if an emergency or disaster should occur. Remember, that preparedness isn’t just a government issue.
BREAK – AmeriCorps Volunteer Info Tables, Networking, Water & Snacks
Lunch Provided – RSVP
Greg Engle, Wisconsin Emergency Management, Madison WI
Greg will be discussing aspects of emergency preparedness from our local level to the state or national level.
BREAK – AmeriCorps Volunteer Info Tables, Networking, Water & Snacks
Lt. Bob Frank, Richland Center
Lt. Frank will be showing us how to be more alert to computer “cyber security” and other scams.
Closing Remarks: Darin Gudgeon, Richland County Emergency Management Director
AmeriCorps Emergency Preparedness Summit Poster
WRCO Morning Show discussing the Emergency Preparedness Summit
[ca_audio url_mp3=”https://em.co.richland.wi.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/20150805.mp3″ url_ogg=”” download=”true” skin=”regular” align=”none”]There will also be display tables/demonstrations by the Pine Valley Repeater’s Amateur Radio Club, AmeriCorps Disaster Preparedness, Richland County ADRC, along with materials from our sponsors.
Several sponsors have kindly donated items for a drawing… NOAA Weather Alert Radios, Smoke Detectors, First Aid Kit, Gallons of Water, Smoke/Fire & Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Emergency Car Kit, LED Maglite and a Backpack Emergency Kit. You do not need to be present to win.
You are welcomed to come and stay as long as you wish. The Coppertop Theatre is located on the UW-Richland Campus within the same building as the Student Center.
There is no cost to attend this event. To be cost effective, lunch will only be available to those that pre-register. I look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP by August 10th @ 608.647.8187 or send an e-mail to RCAmeriCorps@co.richland.wi.us to be included in the lunch reservation. Information on the Speakers can be found here.
Connie Studnicka
AmeriCorps Disaster Preparedness Coordinator