“font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;”> In the wake of the recent tornadoes that have devastated St. Louis and other parts of the country, it’s more important now than ever to be sure that families and communities are prepared for natural (and man-made) disasters. “font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;”>
“font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;”> Fortunately, several local organizations are partnering to present a conference on preparing for disasters, designed specifically for faith-based organizations. This free, half-day conference will provide basic information on emergency response and preparedness focusing on how a church can help develop emergency plans for their parishioners. The program will also help a church determine what role (if any) the church would take on during different emergencies or disasters. “font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;”>
“font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;”> The conference is free and open to all faith-based entities and is sponsored in part by Heartland Center for Public Health Preparedness, Saint Louis University School of Public Health and St. Louis Region Faith Based Partners. The conference will be held on Thursday, June 16,
“color: #333333; mso-no-proof: yes;”>11:45 a.m. – 5 p.m. light lunch will be provided. Registration is limited to two people per church. Advanced registration is required to attend. Please contact: Cathy Harris at 314-977-8274, fax 314-977-8150 or email “font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;”>
“font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;”> Other partners include: The City of St. Louis, Department of Health – City of St. Louis, St. Louis County Health, State of Missouri – Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Management – City of St. Louis, United Way 2-1-1, United Way of Greater St. Louis, American Red Cross, and Heartland Public Health Education and Training Center.