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Chief, Office of Access and Functional Needs California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
Effective communication is vital to emergency messaging. If information is not accessible or cannot be understood, it cannot be acted on. Panelists will share the tools, resources, and methods being used to ensure verbal and electronic emergency messages can be utilized to further preparedness, response, and recovery throughout the whole community.
Director of Emergency Management and Continuity New York University
Sr. Associate, Community Preparedness Programs American Red Cross
Deputy Director Pacific ADA Center
Digital Accessibility Coordinator California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
Chief Customer Officer Rave Mobile Safety
Bio
Establishing trust and credibility among the whole community is essential to building a truly inclusive emergency management program. Panelists will discuss innovative methods, processes, and programs to integrate emergency management systems and build resilience while generating buy-in among the whole community.
Executive Director, Big City Emergency Managers
Disability Integration Specialist FEMA
Community Preparedness Manager City of Houston Office of Emergency Services
Executive Director California State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Disaster Behavioral Health and Inclusion Program Manager Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment