Preparedness Academy – Red Cross Training
Gain preparedness training and insights from the experts
“Preparation through education is less costly than learning through tragedy.” – Max Mayfield, Director, National Hurricane Center
In order to help businesses, schools and organizations get prepared, the Red Cross will host the Rocky Mountain Business Preparedness Academy on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The all-day academy is open to business and community members throughout the Rocky Mountain region and will feature expert speakers on a range of preparedness topics that are beneficial for businesses of all sizes, as well as for non-profits, faith-based organizations, schools and community groups.
WHAT: Rocky Mountain Business Preparedness Academy
WHEN: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30 (Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m.)
WHERE: The Cable Center, 2000 Buchtel Blvd, Denver, CO 80210
WHY: You’ll gain preparedness advice and insights from the experts and take concrete steps to strengthen your business or organization to handle emergencies and disasters.
FEATURED SPEAKERS: • Keynote speaker: Lyons Mayor and business owner John O’Brien • Littleton Public Schools Director of Security and Emergency Planning Guy Grace • Panel of business owners affected by the 2013 floods
FEATURED TOPICS: • Insider threat/active shooter • Cyber security
• Crisis communication plans • How to write an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) and a MAA (Mutual Aid Agreement) • Table Top Exercise: A walk-through of the first 36 hours of a disaster. • How to mitigate and recover from disasters • Introduction to Ready Rating preparedness program
• And more!
COST: $10 per person for Red Cross Ready Rating members; $25 per person for non-members. Not a Ready Rating member yet? Join the FREE Ready Rating Program
REGISTER: www.redcross.org/RMBPA