Disaster Preparedness with the American Red Cross
On-Demand
Whether its flooding, hurricanes, wildfires or just a bad winter storm, natural disasters can happen anywhere, to anyone. Please join Sharon Brothers and Kevin Lambing and their special guest, Dennis Rugg, Executive Director of the Cascade Region of the American Red Cross to discuss what you need to know to be prepared for an emergency or natural disaster in your area.
We’ll discuss:
- How to plan in such a way that you – and your team – know exactly what to do in case of an emergency
- Critical considerations for the most common emergencies that the Red Cross sees in its work
- How to meet the special needs of elders, persons with dementia and other individuals with unique situations or needs
Each attendee will receive:
- Access to a free online disaster preparedness course (4 courses to choose from)
- A disaster preparedness planning kit
We will also make a $5 contribution to the American Red Cross for everyone who attends this live webinar.
About the Presenters:
Dennis Rugg is the executive director of the American Red Cross Southwest Washington Chapter. Dennis oversees the day-to-day chapter business, volunteer engagement, community partnerships and fundraising in Pacific, Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania and Klickitat counties. As a member of the board of directors for the Southwest Washington Chapter for nine years, he has participated in many aspects of the organization’s service delivery including disaster response, volunteer support, sponsor cultivation and donor stewardship.
Sharon Brothers, MSW brings her years of experience in senior care services to her passion as the founder and CEO of the Institute for Professional Care Education®. Sharon has an advanced degree in social work and leadership experience in multi-state assisted living corporations. She has been a developer, owner and operator of dementia care assisted living communities and has deep expertise as an educator for all levels of staff within the care profession.
Kevin Lambing, Director of Sales and Business Development - National Accounts, for IPCed has over 20 years' experience in sales and marketing, strategic planning and advertising. Most recently, Kevin has brought his education in psychological studies to help his clients in senior care understand their customers and develop training programs that are both highly effective and result oriented.