Disaster preparedness summit to be held in Wayne

Richard Rhoden

Damage from the tornado that tore through Wayne in the fall of 2013.

Staff

A disaster preparedness summit will be held Wednesday, March 11 in Gardner Hall hosted by the Wayne Area Economic Development, Wayne State College, Nebraska Extension and the Nebraska Business Development Center.

Registration opens at 9 a.m. and will begin at 9:30, lasting until 3 p.m.

Topics will include disaster basics; communicating through disasters; using technology and mobile apps during times of crisis; business resources available; long-term recovery team efforts and volunteer experiences following a disaster.
Registration is $29 and $69 for resource exhibitors. Organizations that provide information on disaster preparedness and recovery are welcome to participate. The registration deadline is March 6.

Registration is now open until Friday, March 6. You can conveniently register and pay online or email Irene Fletcher at [email protected] with your registration information.