2007 Emergency Preparedness Meeting
On Wednesday, May 23, 2007, UTMB hosted its annual All-Staff Emergency Preparedness Meeting. The university's emergency preparedness officers, Dr. Joan Richardson and Mike Megna, and representatives from key emergency support areas on and off campus presented information and updates about the upcoming season. A video recap of the meeting and available presentations are offered below.
1. Introduction
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When it comes to getting prepared and gathering good information about weather and other emergencies, the following external web sites are good resources:
Galveston County Office of Emergency Management
NOAA Tropical Prediction
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Tropical Weather : Weather Underground
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Preparedness Officer
2. Comments from the City of Galveston--Charles Kelly
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3. Comments from Galveston County--John Simsen
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4. UTMB Emergency Operation Overview
Mike Megna, Institutional Emergency Preparedness Officer
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5. Emergency Volunteer Program--Dr. Barbara Thompson
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6. Utilities & Facilities--Marcel Blanchard
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7. Emergency Communication--Pep Valdes
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8. Information Technology Resources and Procedures--Todd Leach
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9. Information for Researchers--Ann Elbert
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10. Materials Management, Logistics and Supplies--Basil Arnold
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11. University Police and Security Measures--Capt. Sandy Turner
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12. Closing Remarks--Dr. Joan Richardson
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