Environmental Compliance for Emergency Actions

December 4, 2019

Speakers
Aaron O. Allen, Ph.D, Chief North Coast Branch, Regulatory Division
Veronica Bryant, REHS
Jason Needham, P.E. 
Lorna C. Withrow, P.E.

Moderator
Laura ThorneBS, PMP Performance Improvement Specialist


This presentation will explore recent issues with emergency preparedness across the country as well as some underlying science regarding risk avoidance. Case studies will include how the North Carolina Environmental Health Section was able to react and assess issues after the World Equestrian Games, Hurricane Florence, and Hurricane Michael as well as the Los Angeles District's efforts dealing with issues resulting from wildfires in California. The discussion will include assessment of food service areas after flooding, lack of water and boil water notices in permit establishments. There will also be a discussion of the assessment of North Carolina’s response and what will be done moving forward and how the Los Angeles district handled emergency permitting after the Thomas Fire in the vicinity of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, CA. Tune in to learn how you can incorporate some of these processes and real-life examples into your emergency preparedness plans.  

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