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.
How to Join the Webinar:
- Please register for the event by using the Adobe Connect registration link (https://icpd.adobeconnect.com/prepaa1/event/registration.html)
- Be sure to test your Adobe Connect connection prior to the meeting by clicking here.
- This webinar will offer closed captioning.