Disaster Preparedness: Helping Individuals and Communities Prepare
Speakers
- Nana Kaneko, Heritage Emergency National Task Force Specialist, Office of Environmental Planning & Historic Preservation, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Moira Corcoran, Emergency Management Specialist (Preparedness), Individual and Community Preparedness Division, FEMA
- Michael Verrier, Emergency Management Specialist (Preparedness), Individual and Community Preparedness Division, FEMA
Description
National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. Join FEMA as we discuss the importance of being prepared for disasters and an overview of FEMA’s free research and tools to build and sustain capabilities to prepare for any emergency. From online training, youth curriculum, physical outreach materials, and preparedness programs, we have a suite of resources that you can leverage to help prepare yourself and members of your community.