2008 Hurricane Workshop Agenda
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9 a.m.
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REGISTRATION
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9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
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POWER LINE SAFETY DEMONSTRATION
Presented by CenterPoint Energy
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10 a.m. - Noon
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GENERAL SESSION
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Master of Ceremonies Cecilia Sinclair
Welcome
The Honorable Bill White, City of Houston
The Honorable Ed Emmett, Harris County
Speakers
CenterPoint Energy - Turning on the Lights
Kenneth Mercado – Senior VP of Electric Operations
Sharon A. Nalls, CEM-President, Emergency Management Association of
Texas (EMAT)
Keynote Speaker
Bill Read - Hurricane Director, National Hurricane Center
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Noon - 4 p.m.
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EXHIBIT HALL AND KID ZONE OPEN
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How to Prepare Your Home - Interactive Demonstration
Citizen Corps - Interactive Demonstration
Build an Emergency Kit - Interactive Demonstration
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Noon - 1 p.m.
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LUNCH
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1 p.m. - 2 p.m. &
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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Regional Hurricane Evacuation - Panel
Hurricane
Hazards - National Weather Service
Ask Your Local TV Meteorologist - Panel
Hurricane Planning for Special Needs - Panel
Ask Your Local Emergency Manager - Panel
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Noon - 4 p.m. |
INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATIONS
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12 p.m.
– 2 p.m.
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
Radio
Disney & the Kid Safe ID Program – Presented by: The City of Houston
How to Prepare Your Home – Presented by: The Home Depot
Citizen Corps Preparedness Theater – Presented by: City of Houston,
Ft. Bend, Harris and Montgomery County
Build an Emergency Kit – Presented by: Wal-Mart |
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4 p.m.
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EVENT CLOSES
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