Webinar: National African American History Month

Webinar: National African American History Month: Preparing Communities through Partnerships

In celebration of National African American History Month, on Thursday, February 25, 2016, FEMA’s Individual and Community Preparedness Division invites you to a webinar focusing on engaging the public on nationwide disaster preparedness and resilience efforts serving African American communities.

 Title: National African American History Month: Preparing Communities through Partnerships

 Date: Thursday, February 25, 2016

 Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. PT

 Featured Speakers:

  • Linda Wilson, Chair, Delta Emergency Response Task Force, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will discuss how fraternities and sororities can support disaster preparedness and response.
  • Jacqueline Patterson, Director, Environmental and Climate Justice Program, NAACP will discuss what local civic organizations can do to increase preparedness.
  • Shamika Ossey, RN, BSN, PHN, South LA Teen CERT, will discuss youth preparedness and disaster response.

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