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Evacuation Planning - Getting Residents out Quickly and Safely

Lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina are influencing evacuation planning at the state level. Responsibility for evacuations has traditionally been centered at the local government level with varying degrees of planning in place. As was apparent in the Katrina event, states must ensure cross-jurisdictional coordination of plans and support. Come hear how such work is coming together for the state of Ohio.

Moderator:
Ted Filer
Plans Branch Chief
Ohio EMA

Speakers:
Mike Carroll
Chief Executive Officer
American Red Cross, Columbus, Ohio

Donald Lumpkins
Technical Assistance Division Program Manager
Office of Domestic Preparedness
U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Jeff McSpayden
Regional Emergency Transportation Representative
U.S. Dept. of Transportation