Responding to Natural Disasters in Rural Communities - June 21, 2017, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time

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.