Mark your calendars for the second annual
Community Based Emergency Response Seminar: Preparing for All Abilities
March 2007 May 2007
3 – Fredericksburg (Saturday) 8 – Winchester
22 – Roanoke 9 – Northern VA
29 – Charlottesville 15 – Newport News
30 – Richmond 16 – Norfolk
31 – Halifax (Saturday) 19 – Tentative – Eastern Shore
(Saturday)
June 2007
9 – Abingdon (Saturday)
Objective: Increase understanding of requirements and expectations between first responders and citizens with disabilities and special needs. Citizens and responders in each jurisdiction will be able to discuss their requirements and expectations and begin developing solutions to ensure preparedness during emergencies.
Target Audience: Citizens with medical, communication, mobility or behavioral challenges; medical & mental health providers, law enforcement, fire/EMS, emergency planners and managers, public health staff, public relations/media specialists, volunteer organizations and other providers.
This activity has been approved for 7.0 hours of Career Development/Elective Partial In-Service Credit by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services & 7.0 hours of Category 2 Continuing Education Units by the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services.
This is a FREE seminar – continental breakfast & lunch are provided. For additional information call (804) 225-4616