Avoid the 2nd Disaster: Know Your Roles and Responsibilities During a Disaster!
Wednesday — 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Magic Kingdom Room 1
The arrival of a disaster should set elected leaders and staff in motion – through an understood chain of command – to begin taking the actions necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of the area’s residents. Whether an earthquake, flood, drought or fire, it is imperative that local officials understand their roles and responsibilities, have the right information to make key decisions and understand the implication of those decisions. This session will reveal basic information about preparedness, the proclamation process, the incident command system, and other information you need in order to make sound decisions in disaster situations.
Moderator: Greg Cox, San Diego County Supervisor
Panelists:
- Mark Luce, Napa County Supervisor
- Donna Boston, Emergency Manager, Orange County
- Mark Ghilarducci, Director, California Office of Emergency Services (Invited)