|
THURSDAY, FEB. 15
When the Sirens Sound: Policy, Research, Politics and Equity in Regional Emergency Planning
A discussion on local and regional emergency planning focusing on a range of social equity issues, including linguistic barriers, economic disparities and disabilities.
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Richmond Omni Hotel, 100 South 12th Street
Magnolia Room, First
Panelists:
Benjamin Johnson
Coordinator, Office of Emergency Management
City of Richmond
Dave Edwards
Richmond Ambulance Authority
Janet L. Clements
Chief Deputy State Coordinator
Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management
Peter M Von der Lippe
Manager, Multicultural Services
American Red Cross
Julie Stanley
Director, Office of Community Integration for People with Disabilities
Commonwealth of Virginia
Moderator
Robyn Deihl-Lacks
Associate Professor, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government & Public Affairs
Virginia Commonwealth University
(Please let us know if you need any special accommodations: 828-1203)
When the Sirens Sound: Policy, Research, Politics and Equity in Regional Emergency Planning.
The planned session, will focus on issues of social equity in local and regional emergency planning. In the wake of recent events such as Hurricane Katrina and Richmond’s experiences with Gaston and Isabel there has been heightened awareness and attention to local planning to address natural disasters and other widespread community threats in the post 9/11 environment. Faculty from the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, along with regional professionals and public administrators in emergency preparedness will present and discuss the role of equity in planning for emergency preparedness. Special attention will be paid in the discussion to growing international populations in the region and the state and related linguistic barriers, ongoing challenges with economic disparities and their associations with race and age, and the needs of individuals with disabilities. The session will provide the opportunity for community stakeholders, students, researchers and professionals to better understand and discuss critical factors relevant to social equity and public responses to emergency situations.
More information
Kevin Allison
Associate Dean for Community Activities
(804) 828-1203
kallison@vcu.edu |
|
