Description:

Abstracts and topics related to preparedness programs and actions for the whole community are the focus. Interested topics include participation and engagement of the access and fuctional needs community as well as the inclusion of needs in government (evacuation, shelter, AFN planning needs) and private sector plans and programs. Abstracts that give the AFN community a voice and a platform to critique current preparedness methods in meteorology and emergency management will be prioritized in this session.