Concord Quarterly Meeting Climate Action Working Group
Presents
The Disaster Preparedness Series
Part 2: Identifying Community Needs
and Partners
March 19, 2022 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm Via Zoom
contact Concordquarter@pym.org for more info and Zoom link
Session 2 focuses on Understanding the risks and impacts of global warming and extreme weather events on our health with Dr. Richard Tolin, AND how the disaster management and response system works locally, roles of faith organizations, advice on congregational planning. We will highlight community partners (such as the Red Cross and VOAD), and what happens at the local, State and Federal level during an emergency with Julia Menzo from SE PA VOAD and Liberty Lutheran.
Session Slides
1:30 Welcome and tech check and mention of latest IPCC report
1:35 Richard - health impacts and risks
2:05 Q and A
2:25 Brain break
2:30 Julia - how the disaster management and response system works locally, roles of faith organizations, advice on congregational planning
3:15 Q and A
3:23 Closing - share next steps for planning series
