FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Brie Turek (407) 246-3106
Laura Bornfruend (407) 246-3423

This press event has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a day later this month.
 

CITY TO RECOGNIZE NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH…
WE’RE READY, ARE YOU?

Together, Mayor Buddy Dyer, the Red Cross, Orlando Fire, Police and Emergency Management Will Share Citizen Preparedness Programs

WHAT: This year, the City of Orlando is prepared for any emergency situation, and wants to ensure that citizens are prepared as well. On Wednesday, September 7, 2005, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, local Red Cross CEO Joel Hass, and Orlando fire, police and emergency management officials will discuss programs to guide the City’s preparedness efforts in recognition of National Preparedness Month.

The Office of Emergency Management will unveil new education and training programs to offer to the citizens of Orlando. Information and updates will be provided on the City’s Citizen Corps program, improvements to the Emergency Operations Center, City employee training initiatives, and unique educational programs for citizens to learn about emergency preparedness.

National Preparedness Month is a nationwide coordinated effort held each September to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools.

Additionally, in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, the City of Orlando will highlight our role in relief efforts. Last year, the citizens of Orlando experienced a tumultuous hurricane season, and now it is our turn to offer assistance to those in need.

WHO: Mayor Buddy Dyer
Fire Chief Robert Bowman
Police Chief Michael McCoy
Emergency Manager Manny Soto
Joel Hass, CEO American Red Cross of Central Florida

WHEN: This press event has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a day later this month.


WHERE: Orlando Fire Station 1
439 S. Magnolia Avenue

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