Date:
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 - 03:00
Description: This webinar provides information about the strategies of two rural communities has they responded to natural disasters.
Objectives:
- Learn about the efforts of two rural communities responding to natural disasters;
- Learn about the stages of disaster planning and response; and,
- Identify strategies to address the needs of children, youth and families who have been victims of natural disasters in rural communities.
Presenters:
Desiree Lipka, MSW, Disaster Coordinator, Solvista Health, Westcliffe, CO.
Marcie Vaughn, MA, LSW, Licensed Psychologist, President/CEO Seneca Health Services, Summerville, WV.
Facilitator:
Karen B. Francis, Ph.D., Principal Researcher, American Institutes for Research (AIR), Washington DC.