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2010 PENNSYLVANIA NPM EVENTS & INITIATIVES

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1. Event Category Other: Resolution State Name: Pennsylvania Event Name: Pennsylvania Senate Resolution No. 413 Initiative Description: Sponsored by Senators Baker, Scarnati, Pileggi, Robbins, Farnese, Alloway, Argall, Boscola, Brubaker, Costa, Dinniman, Earll, Eichelberger, Erickson, Ferlo, Fontana, Greenleaf, Hughes, Kasunic, McIlhinney, Mellow, Orie, Pippy, Rafferty, Stack, Stout, Tartaglione, Tomlinson, Ward, Waugh, D. White, Mensch, and Yaw on September 29, 2010, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed Senate Resolution 413 designating the month of September as “Emergency Preparedness Month” in Pennsylvania. Anticipated Attendees: Pennsylvania Senators Event Location: Statewide Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month Host Organization(s): Pennsylvania General Assembly Contact: Vincent Hudock; 717-651-2728; [email protected] 2. Event Category Other: Magazine and Newsletter Articles State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Government Association Outreach Initiative Description: ReadyPA, Pennsylvania Citizen Corps and the Pennsylvania State Animal Response Team all contributed information for articles in the September releases of the Pennsylvania Boroughs Association magazine, the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors magazine (release date-September 1), and a

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military retirement newsletter. The articles covered general emergency preparedness information, as well as the importance of cooperation between elected officials, first responders and volunteer groups. Readers of the articles were encouraged to get involved and take training, such as the Community Emergency Response Team training or County Animal Response Team training. Anticipated Attendees: Municipal Officials; Veterans Event Location: Commonwealth-wide Date(s) and Time(s): Throughout the month of September Host Organization(s): ReadyPA; Pennsylvania Citizen Corps; Pennsylvania State Animal Response Team Contact: Maria Finn; 717-651-2009; [email protected] 3. Event Category: Other: Preparedness Bookmarks State: Pennsylvania Event Name: State Library System Outreach Initiative Description: Pennsylvania Citizen Corps and ReadyPA, will provide preparedness bookmarks for all 2000 libraries in the state system. We hope that the distribution of these bookmarks to young readers and their parents will encourage preparedness in the home. Anticipated Attendees: Library Patrons Event Location: Pennsylvania Libraries Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month and beyond Host Organizations: Pennsylvania Citizen Corps; ReadyPA



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Contact Information: Pam Weeks; 717-651-2141; [email protected] 4. Event Category: Other: Tent Cards and Tri-fold Brochures State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Banking Association Outreach Event Description: Pennsylvania Citizen Corps, ReadyPA, the Pennsylvania Association of Community Banks (PCAB), and the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association (PCUA), will be partnering during National Preparedness Month and beyond urging bank customers to Be Informed, Be Prepared, and Be Involved. We are providing the 131 and 545 member institutions in the PCAB and PCUA, respectively, with tent cards promoting our preparedness message, as well as our ReadyPA tri-fold brochures for distribution to customers on emergency preparedness. Anticipated Attendees: Bank Patrons and Employees Event Location: Banks throughout Pennsylvania Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month and beyond Host Organizations: ReadyPA; Pennsylvania Citizen Corps; Pennsylvania Association of Community Banks; Pennsylvania Credit Union Association Contact: Pam Weeks; 717-651-2141; [email protected] 5. Event Category: Other: News Articles State: Pennsylvania Event Name:




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Banking Association Outreach Event Description: Pennsylvania Citizen Corps, ReadyPA, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Association of Community Banks (PCAB), the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association (PCUA), and the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PBA), will be partnering during National Preparedness by providing member banks with a newsletter article explaining National Preparedness Month and ReadyPA. The newsletter goes out to 150 community banks in Pennsylvania, along with vendors in the financial services industry. The PBA agreed to print an article on National Preparedness Month in their July/August magazine for their members. The magazine reaches their 1000 members’ desks around Labor Day. The magazine is also posted online at www.pbasc.com/paBankerMag/paBankerMag.htm. Anticipated Attendees: Pennsylvania Banks and Financial Services Industry Vendors Event Location: Banks throughout Pennsylvania Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month Host Organizations: ReadyPA; Pennsylvania Citizen Corps; Pennsylvania Association of Community Banks; Pennsylvania Credit Union Association; Pennsylvania Bankers Association Contact: Pam Weeks; 717-651-2141; [email protected] 6. Event Category: Other: Lottery Scrolls State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Older Residents Outreach Event Description: ReadyPA, Pennsylvania Citizen Corps and the Pennsylvania Lottery Commission have developed crawlers that will be displayed every night throughout the month of September during the drawing of the lottery numbers. The crawlers are directed at urging Older Pennsylvanians to prepare for disasters by developing emergency plans and keeping kits packed with food, water, prescriptions, and other essentials in their vehicles and homes. Anticipated Attendees:

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Pennsylvania Residents Event Location: Local Television Stations Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month Host Organizations: ReadyPA; Pennsylvania Citizen Corps; Pennsylvania Lottery Commission Contact: Maria Finn; 717-651-2009; [email protected] 7. Event Category: Multi-Cultural State: Pennsylvania Event Name: ReadyPA Web Translations Event Description: ReadyPA and Pennsylvania Citizen Corps are having twelve current ReadyPA and Pennsylvania Citizen Corps preparedness brochures translated into Russian, Korean, Chinese, and Vietnamese to encourage these populations to Be Informed, Be Prepared, and Be Involved. These will join the Spanish translated materials already on our website. This is step one of a major outreach campaign planned for the fall and beyond to reach these growing populations in Pennsylvania. Anticipated Attendees: Pennsylvania Residents with English as a second language Event Location: www.readypa.org Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month and beyond Host Organizations: ReadyPA; Pennsylvania Citizen Corps Contact: Pam Weeks; 717-651-2141; [email protected]


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8. Event Category: Multi-Cultural State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Hispanic Outreach Plan Event Description: ReadyPA and Pennsylvania Citizen Corps worked with a private contractor to develop a Hispanic Outreach Plan. Our goals are to increase the level of emergency preparedness of Pennsylvania’s Latinos; secure partnerships with non-profit community-based organizations to promote preparedness among their Latino constituents; recruit and train Spanish-speaking Latino volunteers and first responders; and maximize and/or supplement current Pennsylvania Citizen Corps and ReadyPA program resources and partnerships. The plan includes creative elements such as tabletop Home Emergency Kit Checklist Pads; Magnetic Home Emergency Kit Checklists; and Emergency Kit Canvas Bags for distribution. The plan also includes Wild Postings of a poster and take 1 Tabletop Home Emergency Kit Checklist in beauty salons and bodegas throughout Hispanic communities. We also intend to work with the Neighborhood Watch groups in communities to develop Emergency Watch Neighborhood Captains and train them in CERT. The intention was to develop this plan in National Preparedness Month and use it beyond that timeframe to include a growing overlooked population in Pennsylvania, as well as reiterate that emergency preparedness is important every month. Anticipated Attendees: Hispanic residents of Pennsylvania Event Location: Statewide Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month and beyond Host Organizations: ReadyPA; Pennsylvania Citizen Corps Contact: Pam Weeks; 717-651-2141; [email protected] 9. Event Category: Other: Pet Flyers State: Pennsylvania



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Event Name: Pet Store partnership Event Description: ReadyPA, Pennsylvania Citizen Corps, PASART, and PETCO are partnering to distribute flyers to customers of all 42 stores in Pennsylvania through National Preparedness Month and beyond. The flyers include tips on preparing for disasters if you are a pet owner, such as having a Go Kit for your animals and making arrangements for their care if you need to evacuate. Anticipated Attendees: PETCO customers Event Location: Pennsylvania PETCO Stores Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month and beyond Host Organizations: ReadyPA; Pennsylvania Citizen Corps; PASART; PETCO Contact: Pam Weeks; 717-651-2141; [email protected] 10. Event Category: Other: Family Help Line State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Low-Income Families” Outreach Event Description: Pennsylvania Citizen Corps partnered with the Department of Health to include emergency preparedness tips on their Family Help Line for the month of September. Call takers have been provided scripts to ask callers several questions about emergency preparedness. In addition, the caller will be asked if additional information can be sent to them with follow-up mailings of the state’s Emergency Preparedness Guide. Anticipated Attendees: Low income families Event Location:



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Statewide Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month Host Organizations: Pennsylvania Citizen Corps and Department of Health Contact: Pam Weeks; 717-651-2141; [email protected] 11. Event Category: Other: Op-Ed Distribution State: Pennsylvania Event Name: National Preparedness Month Op-Ed Event Description: Director Robert P. French, in coordination with ReadyPA and Pennsylvania Citizen Corps, developed an Op-Ed piece for distribution in state newspapers for National Preparedness Month. The article is entitled “Disaster Preparation: Planning Beats Wishing” and discusses the results of a recent survey conducted by PEMA and Pennsylvania Citizen Corps. The results showed that more than 60% of Pennsylvania residents think it is “not very likely” or “not likely at all” that they will be affected by a disaster within the next three years. The Director also discusses other findings of the survey and explains to state residents what it means to Be Informed, Be Prepared, and Be Involved. The article ran in the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader on September 13; York Dispatch on September 14; Lebanon Daily News on September 15; Centre Daily Times on September 16; and the Erie Times-News on September 25. Anticipated Attendees: Pennsylvania Residents Event Location: Newspapers throughout the state Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month Host Organizations: PEMA; Pennsylvania Citizen Corps Contact:



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Maria Finn; 717-651-2009; [email protected] 12. Event Category: Other: Radio Show State: Pennsylvania Event Name: “By the Way” radio show Event Description: The Director of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Robert P. French, will participate in a news show to speak on National Preparedness Month and the ReadyPA Campaign. The program is a 30 minute Community Forum, hosted by Mike Remish. It airs on Sundays at various times on one FM and four AM Fox radio stations. Anticipated Attendees: Radio listeners Event Location: Northeastern Pennsylvania Date(s) and Time(s): Various dates and times throughout National Preparedness Month Host Organizations: ReadyPA; Fox radio Contact: Maria Finn; 717-651-2009; [email protected] 13. Event Category: Employee Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Employee Preparedness Outreach Event Description: ReadyPA and Pennsylvania Citizen Corps partnered with the Office of Administration to include an article in the Employee Bulletin Board for all state employees. The article urged employees to use




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National Preparedness Month to be prepared in their homes, businesses, and communities. It also encouraged them to check out www.readypa.org for further information. Anticipated Attendees: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees Event Location: Statewide Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month Host Organizations: ReadyPA; Pennsylvania Citizen Corps; Office of Administration Contact: Maria Finn; 717-651-2009; [email protected] 14. Event Category: Other: Customer Outreach State: Pennsylvania Event Name: PEMA Pointers Event Description: PEMA publishes a quarterly electronic newsletter to all of its customers throughout the state and beyond. In celebration of National Preparedness Month, PEMA partnered with ReadyPA and Pennsylvania Citizen Corps to highlight the month by including articles on pet preparedness, ReadyPA, supplies for a kit, and the agency’s efforts to Be Involved with the results of our food drive to help the Pennsylvania Central Food Bank. Employees of the agency donated over 1699 pounds of food. Anticipated Attendees: PEMA customers Event Location: Statewide Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month Host Organizations: ReadyPA; Pennsylvania Citizen Corps; PEMA

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Contact: Maria Finn; 717-651-2009; [email protected] 15. Event Category: Other: Youth Preparedness State: Pennsylvania Event Name: The Super Safety Squad Activity Book Event Description: ReadyPA and Pennsylvania Citizen Corps partnered with a contractor to develop the new activity book that will be the cornerstone of upcoming youth preparedness initiatives. The activity book features the Super Safety Squad of Frankie, Tyler, Rosa, Alex, and Liv. They all have their own type of super power ranging from knowing what is and isn’t an emergency to knowing what goes into your go kit. They also have a special dog named Penny who knows how to keep all the neighborhood pets safe in an emergency. The book includes puzzles and coloring pages and encourages children in grades K-4 to become a part of the Super Safety Squad themselves. Anticipated Attendees: Children in K-4 Event Location: Statewide Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month and beyond Host Organizations: ReadyPA; Pennsylvania Citizen Corps Contact: Pam Weeks; 717-651-2141; [email protected] 16. Event Category: Other: Event Outreach State: Pennsylvania Event Name:





ReadyPA Photo Gallery Event Description: ReadyPA and Pennsylvania Citizen Corps partnered with a contractor to develop a photo gallery for the ReadyPA site. There are so many outstanding outreach and training events celebrating National Preparedness Month, as well as other emergency preparedness times throughout the year that we developed a photo gallery to host pictures from these events. These pictures will give site visitors a taste of what Citizen Corps and its partners are involved in and may encourage volunteerism to grow in Pennsylvania. Anticipated Attendees: ReadyPA site visitors Event Location: http://www.readypa.org/readypaevents/event-photos/ Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month and beyond Host Organizations: ReadyPA; Pennsylvania Citizen Corps Contact: Pam Weeks; 717-651-2141; [email protected] 17. Event Category: Other: Citizen Corps Outreach State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Pennsylvania Citizen Corps Map Event Description: ReadyPA and Pennsylvania Citizen Corps partnered with a contractor to develop a map of Pennsylvania Citizen Corps for the ReadyPA site. The map includes a link to each county and provides either the county Citizen Corps Program Manager (if the county has Citizen Corps) or the State Citizen Corps Program Manager and their contact information. It is hoped with this map that the word will continue to spread on Citizen Corps and more state residents will get involved. Anticipated Attendees: ReadyPA site visitors Event Location:

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http://www.readypa.org/getinvolved/citizenscorps/county-contacts/ Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month and beyond Host Organizations: ReadyPA; Pennsylvania Citizen Corps Contact: Pam Weeks; 717-651-2141; [email protected] 18. Event Category: Other: Pet Preparedness State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Pet Preparedness Public Service Announcement Event Description: ReadyPA and Pennsylvania Citizen Corps partnered with a contractor to develop a Pet Preparedness Public Service Announcement. It addresses the importance of ensuring that you prepare for any disaster by including the needs of your pet in your planning efforts. It encourages people to review the information provided on ReadyPA.org for tips on taking care of your pets. Anticipated Attendees: ReadyPA site visitors Event Location: http://www.readypa.org/specialneeds/petsandlivestock/ Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month and beyond Host Organizations: ReadyPA; Pennsylvania Citizen Corps Contact: Maria Finn; 717-651-2009; [email protected] 19. Event Category: Other: Pet Preparedness

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State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Dolce’s Trick of the Month: Are You Prepared? Event Description: Dr. Cynthia Otto, a Critical Care Associate Professor, at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine made a You Tube video with her dog Dolce and cat Zucca on pet preparedness. The dog and cat call 911, pack their own evacuation kits with leashes, water, toys, etc. pack themselves for Cindy, and off they go. Cindy is a member of PASART. Anticipated Attendees: YouTube visitors Event Location: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTWuhtgRAnc Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month and beyond Host Organizations: ReadyPA; Pennsylvania Citizen Corps Contact: Cynthia Otto; 215-898-3390; [email protected] 20. Event Category: Other: Citizen Corps Outreach State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Emergency Preparedness Materials Distribution Event Description: During National Preparedness Month, Fayette County Citizen Corps will partner with the Salvation Army to include emergency preparedness materials in meals for the homebound in the county. Anticipated Attendees: Homebound residents Event Location: Fayette County

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Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month Host Organizations: Fayette County Citizen Corps; Salvation Army Contact Information: Sue Griffith; 724-430-1277 21. Event Category: Other: Citizen Corps Outreach State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Emergency Preparedness Materials Distribution Event Description: During National Preparedness Month, Fayette County Citizen Corps will partner with Fayette County Government to host distribution racks for emergency preparedness materials outside the county courthouse and the public safety building. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Fayette County Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month Host Organizations: Fayette County Citizen Corps; Fayette County Government Contact Information: Sue Griffith; 724-430-1277 22. Event Category: Other: Citizen Corps Outreach State: Pennsylvania



Event Name: Emergency Preparedness Materials Distribution Event Description: Allegheny County Citizen Corps will staff an information table in the lobby of the William S. Moorhead Federal Building. Information will be available on Citizen Corps Council, Community Emergency Response Team training, Emergency Preparedness in the Home, Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities, and Emergency Preparedness in the Workplace. Anticipated Attendees: Employees; Visitors Event Location: William S. Moorhead Federal Building, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month Host Organizations: Allegheny County Citizen Corps; US Federal Executive Board Contact Information: Rob McCafferty; 412-473-3315; [email protected] 23. Event Category: Other: Radio Show State: Pennsylvania Event Name: “Step Up to the Mic” Event Description: Step Up to the Mic is an interview session on the local AM station that will be done to inform the public about National Preparedness Month along with some basic preparedness tips and detailing the Schuylkill County Citizen Corps events during the month of September. Anticipated Attendees: Radio listeners Event Location: AM Radio, WPPA, Pottsville, PA 17901




Date(s) and Time(s): September mornings Host Organizations: Schuylkill County Citizen Corps; WPPA Contact: Rick Deal; 570-622-3739; [email protected] 24. Event Category: Other: Radio Show State: Pennsylvania Event Name: “Civic Center” Event Description: Civic Center is an interview session on the local FM station that will be done to inform the public about National Preparedness Month along with some basic preparedness tips and detailing the Schuylkill County Citizen Corps events during the month of September. Anticipated Attendees: Radio listeners Event Location: FM Radio, T102, Pottsville, PA 17901 Date(s) and Time(s): September afternoons Host Organizations: Schuylkill County Citizen Corps; T102 Contact: Rick Deal; 570-622-3739; [email protected] 25. Event Category: Other: News Articles State: Pennsylvania





Event Name: Schuylkill Plus Magazine Event Description: Schuylkill County Citizen Corps placed articles promoting Citizen Corps and its mission, and including emergency preparedness tips for the readers in two community magazines. The article was place in Schuylkill Plus Magazine, a free community monthly magazine covering events, people, and light news in the Schuylkill County, PA area, as well as Schuylkill Living Magazine, a quarterly publication celebrating area life. Anticipated Attendees: Magazine readers Event Location: Schuylkill Plus Magazine and Schuylkill Living Magazine Date(s) and Time(s): September editions Host Organizations: Schuylkill County Citizen Corps; Schuylkill Plus Magazine; Schuylkill Living Magazine Contact: Rick Deal; 570-622-3739; [email protected] 26. Event Category: Other: News Articles State: Pennsylvania Event Name: The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Volunteer Voice Event Description: The RSVP Volunteer Voice is a magazine for the volunteers in the RSVP program of Schuylkill County. Schuylkill County Citizen Corps partnered with the magazine to print a separate article that depicts what Citizen Corps is and promote its mission, along with emergency preparedness tips for the readers. Anticipated Attendees: Magazine readers Event Location:




The RSVP Volunteer Voice, 110 East Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901 Date(s) and Time(s): September edition Host Organizations: Schuylkill County Citizen Corps; Schuylkill County Retired Senior Volunteer Program Contact: Rick Deal; 570-622-3739; [email protected] 27. Event Category: Other: News Articles State: Pennsylvania Event Name: The Golden Rule for Back to School Event Description: The Potter County Citizen Corps and Department of Emergency Services, partnered with the American Red Cross, to develop a news release to the local school district and newspapers. It discusses Getting a Kit, Making a Plan, and Being Informed. Anticipated Attendees: School staff; Newspaper readers Event Location: Potter County Date(s) and Time(s): September Host Organizations: Potter County Citizen Corps Council; Potter County Department of Emergency Services; American Red Cross Contact: Glenn Dunn; 814-274-8900; [email protected] u 28. Event Category: Other: Football Games Outreach





State: Pennsylvania Event Name: September Tips Segments Event Description: T102 will provide preparedness tips to the public during Friday night high school football games via FM radio and their online streaming and websites. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: High school football games in Schuylkill County Date(s) and Time(s): Friday nights in September Host Organizations: Schuylkill County Citizen Corps; T102 Contact: Rick Deal; 570-622-3739; [email protected] 29. Event Category: Other: Private Sector Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Home Depot Safety Days Event Description: Schuylkill County Citizen Corps, with the assistance and support of the St. Clair Home Depot store, will set up a table display that will have preparedness handouts, children’s activity books, and an emergency kit display throughout the month of September. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Home Depot, Terry Rich Boulevard, St. Clair, PA 17970




Date(s) and Time(s): September Host Organizations: Schuylkill County Citizen Corps; Home Depot Contact: Rick Deal; 570-622-3739; [email protected] 30. Event Category: Other: News Articles State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Pottsville Republican Herald Preparedness Tips Event Description: The Republican Herald is a daily newspaper in Schuylkill County. A letter to the editor for paper recipients and online will be posted during the month of September. They will detail the events throughout the county for National Preparedness Month, along with basic preparedness tips that will enable the residents of the county to be prepared in the event of an emergency. The Republic Herald will also be doing an in-depth article promoting the Citizen Corps Council in Schuylkill County, along with additional information on how to be prepared. Anticipated Attendees: Newspaper readers Event Location: Pottsville Republican Herald, 111 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville, PA 17901 Date(s) and Time(s): September Host Organizations: Schuylkill County Citizen Corps; Pottsville Republican Herald Contact: Rick Deal; 570-622-3739; [email protected] 31. Event Category: Other: Citizen Corps Outreach





State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Emergency Preparedness Materials Distribution Event Description: Schuylkill County Citizen Corps will staff a table at the local child development office during the month of September to provide children’s activity books to the children and emergency preparedness materials to the adults involved in the child development system. Anticipated Attendees: Child Development clients Event Location: Child Development, W. Race Street, Pottsville, PA 17901 Date(s) and Time(s): September Host Organizations: Schuylkill County Citizen Corps; Schuylkill County Child Development Contact: Rick Deal; 570-622-3739; [email protected] 32. Event Category: Other: Technological Outreach State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Dispatch Central Event Description: The Center for National Preparedness at the University of Pittsburgh, in partnership with ReadyPA and Pennsylvania Citizen Corps, will debut their new game called Dispatch Central. It is an emergency dispatcher, a real-time strategy game for Android –powered Smartphones. The player selects a city and emergency events and dispatches appropriate responders to handle these events, and earns points for saving lives. Available now, free, on the Android Market! Search for Dispatch Central in the Market. Anticipated Attendees: Teenagers to Adults




Event Location: Statewide Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month and beyond Host Organizations: Center for National Preparedness; ReadyPA; Pennsylvania Citizen Corps Contact: Pam Weeks; 717-651-2141; [email protected] 33. Event Category: Other: Technological Outreach State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Emergency Kit Organizer Event Description: The Center for National Preparedness at the University of Pittsburgh, in partnership with ReadyPA and Pennsylvania Citizen Corps, will debut their new tool called Emergency Kit Organizer. Using a list of preparedness items provided by the Pennsylvania Emergency Preparedness Guide, the Emergency Kit Organizer can be used to store items currently in your kit, advise you when items are out of date, and provide you with a list of items that still need to be procured. Available now, free, on the Android Market! Search for Emergency Kit Organizer in the Market. Anticipated Attendees: Android Phone users currently Event Location: Statewide Date(s) and Time(s): National Preparedness Month and beyond Host Organizations: Center for National Preparedness; ReadyPA; Pennsylvania Citizen Corps Contact: Pam Weeks; 717-651-2141; [email protected] 34.





Event Category Other: Proclamation State Name: Pennsylvania Event Name: Cumberland County National Preparedness Month Proclamation Initiative Description: Cumberland County Commissioners will issue a proclamation for September proclaiming it Preparedness Month in Cumberland County. The proclamation will urge county residents to be prepared at home and work. Anticipated Attendees: Cumberland County residents Event Location: Cumberland County Date(s) and Time(s): August 23, 2010 Host Organization(s): Cumberland County Commissioners Contact: Michele Parsons; 717-245-8710; [email protected] 35. Event Category: Employee Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Citizen Corps Overview Event Description: To kick off National Preparedness Month, Allegheny County Citizen Corps will present an informational session on emergency preparedness at a mandatory meeting for the 80 employees of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Pittsburgh office. At the request of HUD, the following topics will be covered: Citizen Corps Council, Community Emergency Response Team training, Emergency Preparedness for Kids, Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities, Emergency Preparedness in the Workplace, and Preparing Pets for Natural Disaster.




Anticipated Attendees: Employees Event Location: William S. Moorhead Federal Building, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Date(s) and Time(s): August 30, 2010 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Host Organizations: Allegheny County Citizen Corps; US Department of Housing and Urban Development Contact Information: Rob McCafferty; 412-473-3315; [email protected] 36. Event Category: Other – Training State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Community Emergency Response Team Training Event Description: Cambria County Citizen Corps will sponsor a CERT training to help county residents prepare for disasters. This is a multi-evening course. CERT training is designed to prepare you to help yourself, your family, and your neighbors in the event of a catastrophic disaster. Because emergency services personnel will not be able to help everyone immediately, you can make a difference by using the training in this course to save lives and protect property. Anticipated Attendees: Community Event Location: Glendale Year Round Campground, 110 Troxel Springs Road, Flinton, PA 16640 Date(s) and Time(s): August 30, 2010 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; September 1 & 7, 2010 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM Host Organizations: Cambria Citizen Corps Contact Information:




Robbin Melnyk; 814-534-4342; [email protected] 37. Event Category Other: Governor’s Proclamation and Press Release State Name: Pennsylvania Event Name: Governor’s Office Outreach Initiative Description: Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell will issue a Governor’s Proclamation and press release proclaiming September to be National Preparedness Month in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The documents will urge all Pennsylvania residents to Be Informed, Be Prepared, and Be Involved. Anticipated Attendees: PA Media and Press; State, County and Local Officials Event Location: Office of the Governor Date(s) and Time(s): September 1, 2010 Host Organization(s): Office of the Governor Contact: Maria Finn; 717-651-2009; [email protected] 38. Event Category: Community State: Pennsylvania Event Name: 911 Drill Down for Safety Campaign Event Description: Pennsylvania pledged to support the “ 9/11 Drill Down for Safety” at the state, county and local levels this year. The Safe America Foundation, in collaboration with its public and private sector partners are encouraging Americans to participate in the “ 9/11 Drill Down for Safety” campaign during September





2010. Please go to www.safeamericaprepared.org to learn more. The 2010 campaign will focus on texting, drills, exercises, emergency alerts, and numerous other preparedness activities. Anticipated Attendees: Federal, state, tribal, and local governments; businesses; nonprofit organizations; families; general public Location of Event: Nationwide Date(s) and Time(s): September 1, 2010; 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Host Organizations: The Safe America Foundation, in addition to all of the participating public and private sector organizations, along with families and individuals. Contact Information: Brit Weber; 517-206-1640; [email protected] 39. Event Category: Community State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Safety Radio Tips (National Event) Event Description: REACT Teams across the U.S. will offer safety displays, speakers, exercises to assist the public in its use of 2-way radio as a preparedness tool. Pennsylvania helped to promote this initiative. Anticipated Attendees: REACT safety radio events are open to all. Questions are welcome. Event Location: Nationwide. Check with your local REACT team volunteers for dates and locations. Date(s) and Time(s): September 1, 2010 - September 30, 2010; Times Vary Host Organizations: Local REACT Teams, alone or in co-operation with other groups and agencies.

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Contact Information: Ron McCracken; 905-476-5556; [email protected] 40. Event Category: Other: Private Sector Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Business Preparedness Event Description: Cumberland County Citizen Corps members, Department of Public Safety staff, American Red Cross staff, and first responder personnel will visit local businesses to discuss National Preparedness Month, Citizen Corps, business preparedness, personal preparedness, fire safety, and provide them with brochures/handouts to assist in the development of business/home plans. Tours of businesses will be conducted in an effort to offer additional insight on safety measures from the emergency services representatives and start-up of a pre-plan for the same. Anticipated Attendees: Business owners Event Location: Businesses in the downtown Carlisle Borough, Cumberland County area Date(s) and Time(s): September 1 – 2, 2010; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Host Organizations: Cumberland County Citizen Corps; Cumberland County Department of Public Safety; American Red Cross Contact Information: Michele Parsons; 717-245-8712; [email protected] 41. Event Category: Other: Citizen Corps Council Meeting State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Potter County Citizen Corps Council Meeting





Event Description: Potter County Citizen Corps Council held their monthly meeting to discuss National Preparedness Month activities. Council members will staff booths at several events throughout the month handing out emergency preparedness materials to county residents and visitors. Anticipated Attendees: Council members Location of Event: Potter County Emergency Operations Center, 20 Mockingbird Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915 Date(s) and Time(s): September 2, 2010; 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Host Organizations: Potter County Citizen Corps Contact Information: Glenn Dunn; 814-274-8900; [email protected] 42. Event Category: Other: Citizen Corps Council Meeting State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Juniata County Citizen Corps Council Meeting Event Description: Juniata County Citizen Corps Council held their monthly meeting to discuss National Preparedness Month activities and recruitment for future CERT and Teen CERT training. Council members will staff a booth at the Juniata County Fair highlighting National Preparedness Month, Juniata County Citizen Corps and upcoming Citizen Corps activities. Anticipated Attendees: Council members Location of Event: Juniata County Emergency Operations Center, 11 North Third Street, Mifflintown, PA 17059 Date(s) and Time(s): September 2, 2010; 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM




Host Organizations: Juniata County Citizen Corps Contact Information: William Hummel; 717-436-7730; [email protected] 43. Event Category Other: Neighborhood Watch Meeting State Name: Pennsylvania Event Name: Huntingdon Neighborhood Watch Organizational Meeting Initiative Description: Huntingdon County Citizen Corps will kick off the organizational meeting of the Huntingdon Borough Neighborhood Watch. Topics will include: National Preparedness Month, responsibilities of a neighborhood watch, emergency preparedness at home and work, CERT training, neighborhood watch training, etc. Anticipated Attendees: Community Event Location: Huntingdon Community Center, Corner of 5th and Mifflin Streets, Huntingdon, PA 16652 Date(s) and Time(s): September 2, 2010; 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Host Organization(s): Huntingdon County Citizen Corps; Huntingdon County Borough Contact: Adam Miller; 814-643-6613; [email protected] 44. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: First Friday’s Emergency Preparedness Event





Event Description: Bradford County Citizen Corps will staff a table at the First Friday’s Emergency Preparedness Event. This event is coordinated through the Towanda Volunteer Fire Department. Various informational materials will be available promoting all-hazards preparedness and awareness, pet safety; and H1N1 awareness for the community attending the event. There will also be response apparatus for the children to see along with a sample go-kit. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Towanda Volunteer Fire Department, Towanda, PA 18848 Date(s) and Time(s): September 3, 2010; 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Host Organizations: Towanda Volunteer Fire Department; Bradford County Citizen Corps/CERT Contact Information: Sharon D. Lowery 570-867-1094; [email protected] 45. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Cogan House Township Day Event Description: Lycoming County Citizens Corps will sponsor a booth at the annual Cogan House Township Day. Numerous exhibits and public safety partners will be available at this event to help prepare the citizens for whatever types of emergencies may affect their community. Anticipated Attendees: Community; Families; First Responders Location of Event: Cogan House Township Building, Route 187, Trout Run, PA 17771 Date(s) and Time(s): September 4, 2010; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM




Host Organizations: Cogan House Township Contact Information: Kelle Robinson; 570-433-4461; [email protected] 46. Event Category: Fair State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Juniata County Fair Event Description: Juniata County Citizen Corps will staff a stand at the Juniata County Fair in the main exhibit hall. Staff may consist of members of the Juniata County Citizen Corps, Juniata County Communications Department, or Juniata County Fire and EMS personnel. The stand will feature the Citizen Corps/CERT canopy and Juniata County Citizen Corps banner. Information pamphlets on disaster preparedness from ReadyPA, the Pennsylvania Emergency Preparedness Guide, as well as information from American Red Cross, and FEMA will be available. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Juniata County Fairgrounds, 302 Sixth Street, Port Royal, PA 17082 Date(s) and Time(s): September 4 – 11, 2010; 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Host Organizations: Juniata County Fair and Juniata County Citizen Corps Contact Information: Bill Hummel; 717-436-9110 ext. 6; [email protected] 47. Event Category: Other: Radio Show State: Pennsylvania





Event Name: “By the Way” radio show Event Description: The Director of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Robert P. French, will participate in a news show to speak on National Preparedness Month and the ReadyPA Campaign. The program is called “By The Way”, hosted by Sue Sensenig. It airs on WROZ/WSJW/WLPA out of Manheim (Lancaster County). This program will air on or around September 6. Anticipated Attendees: Radio listeners Event Location: Manheim, Lancaster County Date(s) and Time(s): September 6, 2010 Host Organizations: ReadyPA; WROZ/WSJW/WLPA Contact: Maria Finn; 717-651-2009; [email protected] 48. Event Category: Other: Meeting State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Carbon County Citizen Corps Council Meeting Event Description: The Carbon County Citizen Corps will host their quarterly meeting to finalize plans for their National Preparedness Month activities. This year council members will participate in the Palmerton Festival and the emergency management agency/911 open house. Anticipated Attendees: Council members Event Location: Carbon County Emergency Management Agency, 1264 Emergency Lane, Nesquehoning, PA 18240




Date(s) and Time(s): September 7, 2010; 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Host Organizations: Carbon County Citizen Corps Contact Information: Megan Fredericks; 570-325-3097; [email protected] 49. Event Category: Other: Private Sector Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Business Preparedness Event Description: Cumberland County Citizen Corps members, Department of Public Safety staff, American Red Cross staff, and first responder personnel will visit local businesses to discuss National Preparedness Month, Citizen Corps, business preparedness, personal preparedness, fire safety, and provide them with brochures/handouts to assist in the development of business/home plans. Tours of businesses will be conducted in an effort to offer additional insight on safety measures from the emergency services representatives and start-up of a pre-plan for the same. Anticipated Attendees: Business owners Event Location: Businesses in the East Pennsboro Township (West Enola), Cumberland County area Date(s) and Time(s): September 7 – 9, 2010; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Host Organizations: Cumberland County Citizen Corps; Cumberland County Department of Public Safety; American Red Cross Contact Information: Michele Parsons; 717-245-8712; [email protected] 50. Event Category: Other: Private Sector Event





State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Business Preparedness Event Description: Cumberland County Citizen Corps members, Department of Public Safety staff, American Red Cross staff, and first responder personnel will visit local businesses to discuss National Preparedness Month, Citizen Corps, business preparedness, personal preparedness, fire safety, and provide them with brochures/handouts to assist in the development of business/home plans. Tours of businesses will be conducted in an effort to offer additional insight on safety measures from the emergency services representatives and start-up of a pre-plan for the same. Anticipated Attendees: Business owners Event Location: Businesses in the Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County area Date(s) and Time(s): September 7 – 9, 2010; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Host Organizations: Cumberland County Citizen Corps; Cumberland County Department of Public Safety; American Red Cross Contact Information: Michele Parsons; 717-245-8712; [email protected] 51. Event Category: Terrorism awareness event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: “Terrorism Awareness and Prevention” Event Description: The program will feature the following: • Terrorism Awareness and Prevention – Philadelphia Police Department and Homeland Security and Domestic Preparedness • Critical Infrastructure Protection – U.S. Department of Homeland Security • How to Stay Informed During an Emergency – Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management and Center City District




Anticipated Attendees: Requires Registration Event Location: National Constitution Center, Kirby Auditorium, Independence Mall, 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Date(s) and Time(s): September 8, 2010; 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Host Organizations: Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management Contact Information: Joan Przybylowicz; 215-686-4474; [email protected] 52. Event Category: Other: Citizen Corps Outreach State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Blood Drive Event Description: The American Red Cross, in partnership with the Bradford County Citizen Corps, will sponsor a local blood drive for the community to celebrate National Preparedness Month. CERT members will staff a table at event to hand out various informational materials promoting all-hazards preparedness and awareness, pet safety; and H1N1 awareness for the community attending the event. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Athens Wesleyan Church, Wilawana Road, Sayre, PA 18840 Date(s) and Time(s): September 8, 2010; 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Host Organizations: American Red Cross; Bradford County Citizen Corps/CERT; Athens Wesleyan Church Contact Information:




Sharon D. Lowery 570-867-1094; [email protected] 53. Event Category: Expo State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Civic Engagement Expo Event Description: This event will teach the public how to volunteer during an emergency with the American Red Cross and the Medical Reserve Corps. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Dilworth Plaza, City Hall, 15th & JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Date(s) and Time(s): September 8, 2010; 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM Host Organizations: Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management Contact Information: Joan Przybylowicz; 215-686-4474; [email protected] 54. Event Category: Other: Kickoff State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Arlington Heights Preparedness Day Event Description: Arlington is a low incoming housing community located in Pittsburgh’s South Side. It is isolated and the majority of the population is African American. Many are elderly and disabled and there are a large number of children and youth. A survey showed that many of the residents did not have any disaster preparedness education and faced evacuation barriers such as lack of transportation. However, the





residents are eager to learn and take ownership of their preparedness needs. In recognition of National Preparedness Month, kickoff events during the day will include city and county proclamations, a presentation on preparedness and promotion of the Community Emergency Response Team training. Red Cross kits will be demonstrated and a survey to assess the preparedness of the community will be handed out. There will also be a time of remembrance for the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and September 11. Acknowledgement of all first responders and military in Iraq and Afghanistan will also take place. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Arlington Heights, Pennsylvania, PA 15210 Date(s) and Time(s): September 8, 2010; 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Host Organizations: Arlington Heights; Minority Emergency Preparedness Task Force; Pennsylvania Department of Health Contact Information: Eileen Smith; 724-830-2701; [email protected] 55. Event Category: Other: Training State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Hospital Tabletop Tornado Drill Event Description: The Robert Packer Hospital and Guthrie Clinic, in partnership with the Bradford County Citizen Corps will conduct a tabletop tornado drill. This event will include first responder partners, as well as members of the Bradford County CERT team. The purpose is to test the hospital’s emergency response plan in the event of a tornado in the local area. Anticipated Attendees: Hospital staff; first responders; CERT team members Event Location: Robert Packer Hospital, Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA 18840 Date(s) and Time(s):




September 9, 2010; 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Host Organizations: Robert Packer Hospital; Guthrie Healthcare System; Bradford County Citizen Corps/CERT Contact Information: Sharon D. Lowery 570-867-1094; [email protected] 56. Event Category: Other – Training State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Community Emergency Response Team Training Event Description: Franklin County Citizen Corps will sponsor a CERT training to help county residents prepare for disasters. This is a multi-day course. CERT training is designed to prepare you to help yourself, your family, and your neighbors in the event of a catastrophic disaster. Because emergency services personnel will not be able to help everyone immediately, you can make a difference by using the training in this course to save lives and protect property. Anticipated Attendees: Community Event Location: Franklin County Department of Emergency Services, 390 New York Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201 Date(s) and Time(s): September 9 – 10, 2010; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Host Organizations: Franklin County Citizen Corps Contact Information: Craig Myers; 717-217-4111; [email protected] 57. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania





Event Name: National Preparedness Month Kickoff Event Description: Mayor Nutter will demonstrate the need to get ready for any kind of emergency by replenishing some key supplies for his family’s emergency kit. In addition, city officials will announce a month of activities focusing on emergency preparedness. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Target Store, 1 Mifflin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 Date(s) and Time(s): September 10, 2010; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Host Organizations: Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management; Philadelphia Citizen Corps; American Red Cross; SEPAVOAD; Target Contact Information: Joan Przybylowicz; 215-686-4474; [email protected] 58. Event Category: Other: Training State: Pennsylvania Event Name: All Hazards Training for Schools Event Description: Potter County Citizen Corps Council will conduct an “All Hazards” training for school personnel. Topics will include: home and work emergency preparedness and review of the school’s emergency plan. Anticipated Attendees: School staff Location of Event: Potter County Emergency Operations Center, 20 Mockingbird Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915 Date(s) and Time(s):




September 10, 2010; 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Host Organizations: Potter County Citizen Corps; Coudersport Area School District Contact Information: Glenn Dunn; 814-274-8900; [email protected] 59. Event Category: Fair State: Pennsylvania Event Name: The Palmerton Community Festival Event Description: Carbon County Citizen Corps will again host a booth at the annual Palmerton Community Festival. In addition to handing out information on Citizen Corps programs and Ready, they have put together a complete Emergency Kit that one lucky person or family will win on the last night of the fair. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Palmerton Community Park, Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071 Date(s) and Time(s): September 10, 2010 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM; September 11, 2010 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; September 12, 2010 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Host Organizations: Palmerton Borough Contact Information: Megan Fredericks; 570-325-3097; [email protected] 60. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania





Event Name: 32nd Annual Norriton Community Day Event Description: There will be a 9/11 remembrance ceremony and fireworks, carnival games, rides, demonstrations and a concert. Montgomery County 911 and Public Safety staff will distribute various brochures and items including Citizen Corps materials and seek new members to join the Corps. Various displays and handouts will be offered including 911 materials, ReadyNotify, Citizen Corps items such as Map My Neighborhood program and emergency management Be Prepared materials. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Stanbridge Street Park Complex behind the East Norriton Township Building, 2501 Stanbridge Street, East Norriton, PA 19401 Date(s) and Time(s): September 11, 2010; 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM Host Organizations: East Norriton Township Contact Information: David Brown; 610-631-6518; [email protected] 61. Event Category: Fair State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Kennett Square Mushroom Festival Event Description: Chester County Citizen Corps will sponsor a booth at the annual Kennett Square Mushroom Festival. They will be handing out brochures, displaying CERT materials to encourage recruitment of new members, and registering community members for upcoming CERT classes. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348




Date(s) and Time(s): September 11, 2010 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; September 12, 2010 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Host Organizations: Kennett Square Borough Contact Information: David Sekkes; 61-836-2657; [email protected] 62. Event Category: Other – Annual Conference State: Pennsylvania Event Name: 2010 Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Annual Conference Event Description: The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency will host their annual conference in September to celebrate National Preparedness Month. Weekend tracks include all hazard preparedness information for Auxiliary Communications Services, Local Emergency Planning Committee, Municipal Emergency Management Coordinators, Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), and Radiological Emergency Preparedness personnel. The main conference will include remarks by Robert P. French, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Director, MaryAnn Tierney, Regional Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency Region III, and Peter Bellmio, Senior Policy Advisor, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Workshop topics will include presentations on recent events, current technology, mine disaster response and family assistance, and animals in disasters among other topics. Pennsylvania Citizen Corps and ReadyPA personnel will sponsor a trivia contest during the Tuesday evening dinner on preparedness with a go kit for the lucky winners. Anticipated Attendees: State, County and Municipal Emergency Managers; First Responders; VOAD; State Agencies Event Location: Lancaster Host Hotel and Convention Center, 2300 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602 Date(s) and Time(s): September 11, 2010 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM; September 12, 2010 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM; September 13 - 14, 2010 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM; September 15, 2010 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM Host Organizations: Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency




Contact Information: Pam Weeks; 717-651-2141; [email protected] 63. Event Category: Fair State: Pennsylvania Event Name: 3rd Annual Fall Festival and Car Show Event Description: Montgomery County 911 and Public Safety staff will distribute various brochures and items including Citizen Corps materials and seek new members to join the Corps. Various displays and handouts will be offered including 911 materials, ReadyNotify, Citizen Corps items such as Map My Neighborhood program and emergency management Be Prepared materials. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Rockledge Borough, Rockledge, PA 19046 Date(s) and Time(s): September 12, 2010; 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Host Organizations: Rockledge Borough Police Department Contact Information: David Brown; 610-631-6518; [email protected] 64. Event Category: Other - Business State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Are You Prepared? Preparedness for Businesses Event Description:





If your people are not prepared, you are not prepared. Help your employees understand the importance of being prepared. Ray will speak extensively on the issue of technology and society, including new techniques for distinguishing information from misinformation. Anticipated Attendees: Businesses Location of Event: Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville Campus- Rothrock Library, Alumni Center 107 and 108, Schnecksville, PA 18078 Date(s) and Time(s): September 13, 2010; 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Host Organizations: Lehigh County Citizen Corps and Lehigh Carbon Community College Contact Information: Tanya Light; 610-782-4604; [email protected] 65. Event Category: Employee Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Pandemic Preparedness Event Description: Franklin County Citizen Corps will present a Pandemic Preparedness Overview for county employees and agencies to prepare them for the upcoming winter and influenza season. In addition to preparedness, a discussion of last year’s H1N1 inoculation procedures will be reviewed and Points of Distribution (PODs) staffing discussed. Anticipated Attendees: Franklin County Government employees Event Location: Franklin County Annex, 218 North 2nd Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201 Date(s) and Time(s): September 13, 2010; 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Host Organizations:




Franklin County Citizen Corps Contact Information: Craig Myers; 717-217-4111; [email protected] 66. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Are You Prepared? Preparedness for Families Event Description: If your neighbors are not prepared, you are not prepared. Help your group learn how to prepare themselves and their neighborhoods. Sally will keep the audience laughing as her lighthearted delivery of a serious message entertains while educating. Her practical ideas are common sense and easy to implement. Anticipated Attendees: Community and Families Event Location: Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville Campus- Rothrock Library, Alumni Center 107 and 108, Schnecksville, PA 18078 Date(s) and Time(s): September 13, 2010; 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Host Organizations: Lehigh County Citizen Corps and Lehigh Carbon Community College Contact Information: Tanya Light; 610-782-4604; [email protected] 67. Event Category: Other – Meeting State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Lycoming County Citizen Corps Council Meeting





Event Description: Lycoming County Citizen Corps Council will hold their quarterly meeting to discuss final preparations for National Preparedness Month. The council will staff booths at two separate events and sponsor a CERT training in Cogan House Township. Anticipated Attendees: Council members Event Location: Lycoming County Department of Public Safety, 542 County Farm Road, Suite 101, Montoursville, PA 17754 Date(s) and Time(s): September 14, 2010; 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Host Organizations: Lycoming County Citizen Corps Contact Information: Kelle Robinson; 570-433-4461; [email protected] 68. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Emergency Preparedness Workshop for the Blind Event Description: Ready Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management will sponsor an Emergency Preparedness Workshop for the Blind. Topics covered will include: Personal, Family and Pet Preparedness, Evacuation Routes, Shelter in Place, How to Stay Informed During an Emergency, ReadyNotifyPA Emergency Text Alerts, and Office of Emergency Management Social Media Networking Sites. Anticipated Attendees: Blind or Visually Impaired Residents Event Location: Associated Services for the Blind, 919 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Date(s) and Time(s):




September 14, 2010; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Host Organizations: Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management; Ready Philadelphia Contact Information: Joan Przybylowicz; 215-686-4474; [email protected] 69. Event Category: Other: Private Sector Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Emergency Preparedness Seminar for Nursing Homes Event Description: York County Citizen Corps will host a one hour seminar to prepare nursing homes in the event of an emergency or disaster. Topics covered will include: awareness of county hazards that may affect the facility, how to prepare the facility for a minimum of 72 hours sheltering in place or preparation for evacuation of guests and staff. Anticipated Attendees: Nursing home staff Event Location: York County Department of Emergency Services, 120 Davies Drive, York, PA 17402 Date(s) and Time(s): September 14, 2010; 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Host Organizations: York County Citizen Corps; York County Department of Emergency Services Contact Information: Jeffrey Joy; 717-840-2914; [email protected] 70. Event Category: Other: Private Sector Event State: Pennsylvania





Event Name: Emergency Preparedness Seminar for Nursing Homes Event Description: York County Citizen Corps will host a one hour seminar to prepare nursing homes in the event of an emergency or disaster. Topics covered will include: awareness of county hazards that may affect the facility, how to prepare the facility for a minimum of 72 hours sheltering in place or preparation for evacuation of guests and staff. Anticipated Attendees: Nursing home staff Event Location: York County Department of Emergency Services, 120 Davies Drive, York, PA 17402 Date(s) and Time(s): September 14, 2010; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Host Organizations: York County Citizen Corps; York County Department of Emergency Services Contact Information: Jeffrey Joy; 717-840-2914; [email protected] 71. Event Category: Fair State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Health and Safety Informational Fair Event Description: Delaware County Council will read a resolution regarding National Preparedness Month as well as announce the introduction of the County Animal Response Team (CART) during their regularly scheduled public meeting being held on Tuesday, September 14th at 10:00 am. In addition, several tables of informational materials including brochures and support items regarding individual emergency preparedness (including pets), emergency preparedness training opportunities as well as volunteer registration will be available for the public. Anticipated Attendees: Public




Event Location: Delaware County Government Center Building, County Council Meeting Room – First Floor, 201 West Front Street, Media, PA 19063 Date(s) and Time(s): September 14, 2010: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Host Organizations: Delaware County Council, Delaware County Emergency Services, Delaware County Local Emergency Preparedness Committee, Delaware County Community College, Delaware County Intercommunity Health Coordination/Regional Emergency Medical Services Office and the Delaware County CART. Contact Information: Maureen Hennessey Herman, Ed.D.; 610-891-5311; [email protected] 72. Event Category: Other: Meeting State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Union County Citizen Corps Council Meeting Event Description: The Union County Citizen Corps Council held their quarterly meeting to discuss National Preparedness Month activities, modifications to the CERT trailer, use of CERT personnel at the upcoming SSES Nuclear Power Plant Drill, and inventory of CERT equipment and supplies. Anticipated Attendees: Council members Event Location: Union County Emergency Operations Center, 155 North 15th Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837 Date(s) and Time(s): September 14, 2010; 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Host Organizations: Union County Citizen Corps Council Contact Information: David Wagner; 570-523-3201; [email protected]




73. Event Category: Other: Private Sector Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Emergency Preparedness Seminar for Nursing Homes Event Description: York County Citizen Corps will host a one hour seminar to prepare nursing homes in the event of an emergency or disaster. Topics covered will include: awareness of county hazards that may affect the facility, how to prepare the facility for a minimum of 72 hours sheltering in place or preparation for evacuation of guests and staff. Anticipated Attendees: Nursing home staff Event Location: York County Department of Emergency Services, 120 Davies Drive, York, PA 17402 Date(s) and Time(s): September 14, 2010; 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Host Organizations: York County Citizen Corps; York County Department of Emergency Services Contact Information: Jeffrey Joy; 717-840-2914; [email protected] 74. Event Category: Youth Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Library Day Event Description: Schuylkill County Citizen Corps Council members will be reading age appropriate disaster stories to local youth. They will also be handing out children’s activity books and bookmarks to the attendees. Anticipated Attendees:




Children Event Location: Frackville Public Library, 56 N. Lehigh Avenue, Frackville, PA 17931 Date(s) and Time(s): September 14, 2010; 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Host Organizations: Schuylkill County Citizen Corps; Frackville Public Library Contact: Rick Deal; 570-622-3739; [email protected] 75. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Ready…Pack…Go Event Description: As part of National Preparedness Month, Lehigh County Emergency Management Agency/Citizens Corp is kicking off a “Ready…Pack…Go” initiative. The goal is to encourage congregation members and their families to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. The theme of “Ready…Pack…Go” is to be “ready” to have a plan for you and your family; “pack” pre-package your food, water and supplies; and “go” to a safe location based on the type of disaster. Anticipated Attendees: Community and Families Event Location: Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville Campus- Rothrock Library, Alumni Center 107 and 108, Schnecksville, PA 18078 Date(s) and Time(s): September 14, 2010; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Host Organizations: Lehigh County Citizen Corps and Lehigh Carbon Community College Contact Information: Tanya Light; 610-782-4604; [email protected]





76. Event Category: Other: Private Sector Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Business Preparedness Event Description: Cumberland County Citizen Corps members, Department of Public Safety staff, American Red Cross staff, and first responder personnel will visit local businesses to discuss National Preparedness Month, Citizen Corps, business preparedness, personal preparedness, fire safety, and provide them with brochures/handouts to assist in the development of business/home plans. Tours of businesses will be conducted in an effort to offer additional insight on safety measures from the emergency services representatives and start-up of a pre-plan for the same. Anticipated Attendees: Business owners Event Location: Businesses in the Shippensburg Borough/Township, Cumberland County area Date(s) and Time(s): September 14 & 16, 2010; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Host Organizations: Cumberland County Citizen Corps; Cumberland County Department of Public Safety; American Red Cross Contact Information: Michele Parsons; 717-245-8712; [email protected] 77. Event Category: Other: Private Sector Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Business Preparedness Event Description:




Cumberland County Citizen Corps members, Department of Public Safety staff, American Red Cross staff, and first responder personnel will visit local businesses to discuss National Preparedness Month, Citizen Corps, business preparedness, personal preparedness, fire safety, and provide them with brochures/handouts to assist in the development of business/home plans. Tours of businesses will be conducted in an effort to offer additional insight on safety measures from the emergency services representatives and start-up of a pre-plan for the same. Anticipated Attendees: Business owners Event Location: Businesses in the Newville Borough, Cumberland County area Date(s) and Time(s): September 14 & 16, 2010; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Host Organizations: Cumberland County Citizen Corps; Cumberland County Department of Public Safety; American Red Cross Contact Information: Michele Parsons; 717-245-8712; [email protected] 78. Event Category: Other – Training State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Community Emergency Response Team Training Event Description: This is a multi-day course. CERT training is designed to prepare you to help yourself, your family, and your neighbors in the event of a catastrophic disaster. Because emergency services personnel will not be able to help everyone immediately, you can make a difference by using the training in this course to save lives and protect property. Anticipated Attendees: Community Event Location: Carbon County Emergency Management Agency, 1264 Emergency Lane, Nesquehoning, PA 18240 Date(s) and Time(s): September 14, 20, & 27, 2010; 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM




Host Organizations: Carbon County Emergency Management Agency Contact Information: Megan Fredericks; 570-325-3097; [email protected] 79. Event Category: Employee Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: PPL Health Fair Event Description: Lehigh County Citizen Corps will staff a booth at the PPL Health Fair to educate their employees and families about all hazards emergency preparedness. Various informational brochures on preparedness in the workplace and at home will be available, along with training information on CERT and other programs. Anticipated Attendees: Employees; Families Event Location: PPL, 2 N 9th Street, Allentown, PA 18101 Date(s) and Time(s): September 15, 2010; 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Host Organizations: PPL; Lehigh County Citizen Corps Contact Information: Tanya Light; 610-782-4600; [email protected] 80. Event Category: Employee State: Pennsylvania Event Name:





Emergency Preparedness for the Blind Presentation Event Description: This presentation will educate the members and staff of the Tri County Blind Association on how to prepare for emergencies. Topics will include how to develop a plan and discussion of items that must be in their kits including items specific to their special needs. Anticipated Attendees: Employees; Members Event Location: Tri County Blind Association, 1130 South 19th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 Date(s) and Time(s): September 15, 2010; 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Host Organizations: Tri County Blind Association; Pennsylvania Department of Health Contact Information: Melody Darrow; [email protected] 81. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Free Community Night at the Franklin Institute Event Description: Learn about preparing for emergencies and witness a rescue demonstration from the Philadelphia Fire Department. Anticipated Attendees: Families Event Location: Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Date(s) and Time(s): September 15, 2010; 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Host Organizations:




Franklin Institute; Target; Philadelphia Citizen Corps; Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management; American Red Cross Contact Information: Joan Przybylowicz; 215-686-4474; [email protected] 82. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Emergency Preparedness Workshop Event Description: Ready Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management will sponsor a Town Hall Preparedness Workshop. Topics covered will include: Personal, Family and Pet Preparedness, Evacuation Routes, Shelter in Place, How to Stay Informed During an Emergency, ReadyNotifyPA Emergency Text Alerts, and Office of Emergency Management Social Media Networking Sites. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Palumbo Recreation Center, 10th and Fitzwater Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19147 Date(s) and Time(s): September 15, 2010; 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Host Organizations: Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management; Ready Philadelphia; Bella Vista Town Watch Contact Information: Joan Przybylowicz; 215-686-4474; [email protected] 83. Event Category: Fair State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Health and Prevention Expo





Event Description: Franklin County Citizen Corps will staff a booth at this annual event. Information on emergency preparedness and Citizen Corps programs will be distributed. In addition, Franklin County CERT is recruiting for new members to attend upcoming classes. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Franklin Fire Company, 158 W. King Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201 Date(s) and Time(s): September 16, 2010; 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Host Organizations: Franklin County Fire Company; Franklin County CERT Contact Information: Craig Myers; 717-217-4111; [email protected] 84. Event Category: Family/Employee Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Special Populations Personal Preparedness Seminar Event Description: The Pennsylvania Department of Health Southcentral District Office will provide a personal preparedness seminar for parents and service providers of children with special needs. The objective is to have parents and the service providers be able to understand and incorporate emergency preparedness into their environments. The presenter will discuss the Pennsylvania Emergency Preparedness Guides and explain the difference between a Go Kit and a Home Preparedness Kit. Parents will leave knowing what needs to be in their home kits. Providers will be able to explain to their clients things they should do to prepare. All attendees will leave knowing where to go for additional information. Anticipated Attendees: Parents and service providers for children with special needs Event Location: Tuscarora Intermediate Unit #11, 2527 US Highway 522 South, McVeytown, PA 17051




Date(s) and Time(s): September 16, 2010; 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Host Organizations: Pennsylvania Department of Health Southcentral District Office and the Local Interagency Coordinating Council Contact Information: Tammy Schnarrs; 814-627-1251 85. Event Category Other: Private Sector Event State Name: Pennsylvania Event Name: Second Annual Business Summit Initiative Description: The Private Sector Outreach Workgroup of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional Task Force is sponsoring this Second Annual Business Summit for the area. Business and industry continue to face many challenges with regard to emergency planning and response. This program will focus on current topics of interest, including: Cyber Security, Continuity of Operations Planning, Active Shooter, and interaction with governmental and non-governmental agencies. Anticipated Attendees: Business and industry leaders and emergency planners Event Location: Drexelbrook Catering and Banquet, 4700 Drexelbrook Drive, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 Date(s) and Time(s): September 16, 2010; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Host Organization(s): Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional Task Force Contact: Evalyn Fisher; 267-880-5170; [email protected] 86. Event Category: Family Event




State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Ready…Pack…Go Event Description: As Part of National Preparedness Month, Lehigh County Emergency Management/Citizen Corp is kicking off a “Ready…Pack…Go” initiative. The goal is to encourage congregation members and their families to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. The theme of “Ready…Pack…Go” is to be “ready” to have a plan for you and your family; “pack” pre-package your food, water and supplies; and “go” to a safe location based on the type of disaster. Anticipated Attendees: Community and Families Event Location: Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville Campus- Rothrock Library, Alumni Center 107 and 108, Schnecksville, PA 18078 Date(s) and Time(s): September 16, 2010; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Host Organizations: Lehigh County Citizen Corps and Lehigh Carbon Community College Contact Information: Tanya Light; 610-782-4604; [email protected] 87. Event Category: Pet Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Pet First Aid Event Description: Properly applied first aid can save your pets’ lives. This Basic First Aid program for your dogs and cats will help the participants learn to recognize the signs, symptoms, and solutions to deal with emergencies for your loved ones. Anticipated Attendees:




Community and Families Event Location: Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville Campus - Rothrock Library, Alumni Center 107 and 108, Schnecksville, PA 18078 Date(s) and Time(s): September 16, 2010; 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Host Organizations: Lehigh County Citizen Corps and Lehigh Carbon Community College Contact Information: Tanya Light; 610-782-4604; [email protected] 88. Event Category: Other - Training State: Pennsylvania Event Name: CPR Refresher Training Event Description: Franklin County Citizen Corps will host this training as a refresher for their current CERT members, as well as open it up to the general public who need a refresher training. This lifesaving course teaches how to respond to choking, breathing and cardiac emergencies. CPR/AED is renewed every year. Anticipated Attendees: Public; Franklin County CERT Event Location: Franklin County Department of Emergency Services, 390 New York Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201 Date(s) and Time(s): September 16, 2010; 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Host Organizations: Franklin County Citizen Corps Contact Information: Craig Myers; 717-217-4111; [email protected] 89.





Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Antes Fort Days Event Description: Lycoming County Citizen Corps will sponsor a booth at the annual Antes Fort Days. Numerous exhibits and public safety partners will be available at this event to help prepare the citizens for whatever types of emergencies may affect their community. Anticipated Attendees: Community, Families, First Responders Event Location: Antes Fort Park, Antes Fort, PA 17720 Date(s) and Time(s): September 16 - 18 2010; 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM Host Organizations: Antes Fort Contact Information: Kelle Robinson; 570-433-4461; [email protected] 90. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Ready…Pack…Go Event Description: As part of National Preparedness Month, Lehigh County Emergency management agency/Citizen Corp is kicking off a “Ready…Pack…Go” initiative. The goal is to encourage congregation members and their families to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. The theme of “Ready…Pack…Go” is to be “ready” to have a plan for you and your family; “pack” pre-package your food, water and supplies; and “go” to a safe location based on the type of disaster.




Anticipated Attendees: Community and Families Event Location: Lehigh County Community College, Schnecksville Campus- Rothrock Library, Alumni Center 107 and 108, Schnecksville, PA 18078 Date(s) and Time(s): September 17, 2010; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Host Organizations: Lehigh County Citizen Corps and Lehigh Carbon Community College Contact Information: Tanya Light, 610-782-4604; [email protected] 91. Event Category: Other – Training State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Community Emergency Response Team Training Event Description: This is a multi-day course. CERT training is designed to prepare you to help yourself, your family, and your neighbors in the event of a catastrophic disaster. Because emergency services personnel will not be able to help everyone immediately, you can make a difference by using the training in this course to save lives and protect property. Anticipated Attendees: Community Event Location: Arlington Heights Community Center, 2133 Cordell Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Date(s) and Time(s): September 16, 2010 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM; September 25, 2010 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM; September 29, 2010 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Host Organizations: Pennsylvania Department of Health Southwest District Office Contact Information:




Eileen Smith; 724-830-2701; [email protected] 92. Event Category: Open House State: Pennsylvania Event Name: ALCOSAN Open House Event Description: Allegheny Citizen Corps was involved with ALCOSAN’s annual Open House. The Open House is the region’s largest watershed and environmental festival, featuring treatment plant and laboratory tours, watershed life presentations, hands-on environmental activities, games, food, and fun. The event is free and open to the public. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, 3300 Preble Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Date(s) and Time(s): September 18, 2010 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Host Organizations: Allegheny County Sanitary Authority Contact Information: Carol Adams; 412-766-4810 ext. 8207; [email protected] 93. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Greene County Covered Bridge Festival Event Description: Greene County Citizen Corps will staff a table at the Greene County Covered Bridge Festival. Various informational materials will be available promoting all-hazards preparedness and awareness, 911, and





fire safety for the visitors to the festival. There will be informational hand-outs for the children to take and recruiting efforts for the county CERT team. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: White Covered Bridge. Garard’s Fort Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370 Date(s) and Time(s): September 18, 2010 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Host Organizations: Greene County Citizen Corps and Greene County Tourism Contact Information: Greg Leathers; 724-852-5204; [email protected] 94. Event Category: Pet Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Rabies and Pet Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Clinic Event Description: The Schuylkill County Animal Response Team (SCART) will be hosting a one day event that will promote pet safety and preparedness techniques to the general public. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Tractor Supply Store, 660 Terry Rich Boulevard, Saint Clair, PA 17970 Date(s) and Time(s): September 18, 2010; 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Host Organizations: Schuylkill County Citizen Corps; SCART; Tractor Supply Store Contact: Rick Deal; 570-622-3739; [email protected]





95. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: 3rd Annual Emergency Preparedness Day Event Description: Bring your family and friends to the 3rd Annual Emergency Preparedness Day on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 11:00am-4:00pm at the PA Expo Center, 550 Cetronia Road, Allentown. “Be There, Be Prepared.” See fire department demos, EMS demos, police K-9 dogs, ham radio, Red Cross, CERT Team Demos, learn about H1N1 virus and much more. There will be plenty of food, entertainment and giveaways. Anticipated Attendees: Community; Families; First Responders; Local Officials Event Location: PA Expo Center, 550 Cetronia Road, Allentown, PA 18104 Date(s) and Time(s): September 18, 2010; 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Host Organizations: South Whitehall, North Whitehall, Upper Macungie Townships and Lehigh County Citizen Corps Contact Information: Tanya Light; 610-782-4600; [email protected] 96. Event Category: Other - Training State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Philadelphia County Animal Response Team Volunteer Orientation Event Description: An orientation for new volunteers or any person interested in volunteering to be part of the Philadelphia County Animal Response Team.




Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, 2900 Grays Ferry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19146 Date(s) and Time(s): September 18, 2010; 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Host Organizations: Philadelphia County Animal Response Team Contact Information: Joan Przybylowicz; 215-686-4474; [email protected] 97. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Hero Thrill Show Event Description: This event was created to raise money for the college tuition of the children of police officers and/or firefighters killed in the line of duty. Some performers include: Highway Patrol Motorcycle Drill Team, K-9 Unit, Strike Force Bicycle Stunt Team, S.W.A.T., Bomb Squad Aviation Unit, Fire Arms Instructors, Police and Fire Departments’ Pipes and Drums, and firefighters from every unit in the fire department. There will also be displays of equipment utilized by the police and fire departments, musical entertainment by Bob Pantano (WOGL 98.1), Mixed Martial Arts (MATRIX FIGHTS), SAMBO demonstrations, and more. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Wells Fargo Center, 3601 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 Date(s) and Time(s): September 18, 2010; 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Host Organizations: The Hero Thrill Show, Inc.




Contact Information: Joan Przybylowicz; 215-686-4474; [email protected] 98. Event Category: Other - Training State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Franklin County Evacuation Drill Event Description: Real-time training drill in an 18-hour mock evacuation. The scenario: A category 2 hurricane was moving inland with winds up to 150 mph and capable of moving a mobile home and was expected to hit the county in four hours. Residents of a mobile home park were in the direct path of the storm and needed to be evacuated to safety. CERT personnel were given the task of contacting all residents of the mobile home park to inform them of the need to evacuate their homes. They also provided information about where residents should seek shelter. CERT members recorded the names of people living at each residence so their whereabouts could be tracked. At the shelter, CERT personnel served as support to other participating agencies. CART personnel provided care for the residents’ animals while they were at the shelter. The American Red Cross set up the shelter and provided bedding and food to the evacuees until the authorities deemed it safe for them to return to their homes. Anticipated Attendees: CERT; CART; Franklin County American Red Cross Disaster Relief Team Event Location: Faust Junior High School, 1957 Scotland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201 Date(s) and Time(s): September 18 - 19, 2010; 2:00 PM on September 18 – 9:00 AM on September 19 Host Organizations: Franklin County CERT; Franklin County CART; Franklin County American Red Cross Disaster Relief Team Contact Information: Craig Myers; 717-217-4111; [email protected] 99. Event Category: Fair State:





Pennsylvania Event Name: West Chester Restaurant Festival Event Description: Chester County Citizen Corps will sponsor a booth at the annual West Chester Restaurant Festival. They will be handing out brochures, displaying CERT materials to encourage recruitment of new members, and registering community members for upcoming CERT classes. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380 Date(s) and Time(s): September 19, 2010; 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM Host Organizations: West Chester Borough Contact Information: David Sekkes; 61-836-2657; [email protected] 100. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Cycles in the City Event Description: Fayette County Citizen Corps will provide preparedness information and training/program information, and public education items to attendees. There will also be Citizen Corps members on hand the entire day to answer questions about the program. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Dunbar Street, Uniontown, PA 15401




Date(s) and Time(s): September 19, 2010; 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Host Organizations: Fayette County Citizen Corps Contact Information: Sue Griffith; 724-430-1277; [email protected] 101. Event Category: Other: Meeting State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Luzerne County Citizen Corps Council Meeting Event Description: Luzerne County Citizen Corps will hold their monthly meeting to discuss upcoming CERT training, outreach for National Preparedness Month and other items of importance in making the council grow. Anticipated Attendees: Council members Event Location: Luzerne County Emergency Management Agency, 200 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 Date(s) and Time(s): September 20, 2010; 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Host Organizations: Luzerne County Citizen Corps Contact Information: Lucille Morgan; 570-820-4400; [email protected] 102. Event Category: Other – Meeting State: Pennsylvania Event Name:





Cambria County Citizen Corps/Local Emergency Planning (LEPC) Committee Meeting Event Description: Cambria County Citizen Corps/LEPC held their quarterly meeting to discuss various hazardous materials related issues, as well as the ongoing events sponsored by the council for National Preparedness Month. The county has a very vigorous CERT training and is sponsoring two courses this month. In addition, plans were revealed to cross-train CERT members in Shelter Operations/Management training to fill a shortfall of shelter volunteers in the county. Anticipated Attendees: Council members Event Location: Penelec, Johnstown, PA 15904 Date(s) and Time(s): September 20, 2010 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Host Organizations: Cambria Citizen Corps/LEPC Contact Information: Robbin Melnyk; 814-534-4342; [email protected] 103. Event Category: Employee Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Citizen Corps Overview Event Description: Allegheny County Citizen Corps will present an informational session on emergency preparedness at a meeting for the 30 members of the Continuity of Operations (COOP) Working Group. At the request of the Federal Executive Board, the following topics will be covered: Citizen Corps Council, Community Emergency Response Team training, Emergency Preparedness in the Home, Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities, and Emergency Preparedness in the Workplace. Anticipated Attendees: Board Members from Transportation Security Administration, US Office of Personnel Management, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, Duquesne Light Power Company, University of Pittsburgh and others.




Event Location: William S. Moorhead Federal Building, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Date(s) and Time(s): September 20, 2010 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Host Organizations: Allegheny County Citizen Corps; Federal Executive COOP Board Contact Information: Rob McCafferty; 412-473-3315; [email protected] 104. Event Category: Other – Training State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Coping with Stress for a Better Quality of Life Event Description: This training session is designed to help people cope with various stressors in life, such as disasters, that can cause anger, violence, and physical effects on health. The training is offered by Dr. Bruce Rabin (Dr. Stress), Director, University of Pittsburgh’s Healthy Lifestyle Program. Anticipated Attendees: Community Event Location: Arlington Heights Community Center, 2133 Cordell Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Date(s) and Time(s): September 20, 2010 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Host Organizations: Pennsylvania Department of Health Southwest District Office Contact Information: Eileen Smith; 724-830-2701; [email protected] 105. Event Category: Youth Event





State: Pennsylvania Event Name: CERT Overview and Recruitment Session Event Description: Luzerne County Citizen Corps will conduct a CERT Overview and Recruitment Session for the students and Key Club members of the Wyoming Valley West High School. Information pamphlets will be left with the students to help them plan for training dates. Anticipated Attendees: High school students Event Location: Wyoming Valley West High School, 256 North Sherman Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Date(s) and Time(s): September 20, 2010; 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Host Organizations: Wyoming Valley West High School; Luzerne County Citizen Corps Contact Information: Lucille Morgan; 570-820-4400; [email protected] 106. Event Category Other: CERT Team Meeting State Name: Pennsylvania Event Name: St. Petersburg CERT Team Meeting Initiative Description: The St. Petersburg’s CERT Team will hold their monthly meeting to discuss the upcoming tabletop exercise. Participants include St. Petersburg Fire Department, Emlenton Ambulance and Police. Anticipated Attendees: CERT Team members Event Location: St. Petersburg, PA 16054




Date(s) and Time(s): September 20, 2010; 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Host Organization(s): St. Petersburg CERT Team Contact: Dennis Logue; 724-659-1116 107. Event Category: Other: CERT Team Meeting State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Erie County CERT Team Meeting Event Description: Erie County CERT Team will hold their monthly meeting to discuss upcoming training and potential activation for severe winter weather. Anticipated Attendees: CERT Team members Event Location: Erie County Department of Public Safety, 2880 Flower Road, Erie, PA 16509 Date(s) and Time(s): September 20, 2010; 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Host Organizations: Erie County CERT Contact Information: Dale Robinson; 814-870-9920; [email protected] 108. Event Category Other: Neighborhood Watch Meeting State Name: Pennsylvania Event Name:




Fort McAuliffe Neighborhood Watch Meeting Initiative Description: Huntingdon County Citizen Corps will kick off the monthly meeting of the Fort McAuliffe Neighborhood Watch. Topics will include: National Preparedness Month, responsibilities of a neighborhood watch, emergency preparedness at home and work, CERT training, neighborhood watch training, etc. Anticipated Attendees: Community Event Location: Fort McAuliffe Senior Center, Main Street, Fort McAuliffe, PA 16660 Date(s) and Time(s): September 20, 2010; 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Host Organization(s): Huntingdon County Citizen Corps; Fort McAuliffe Contact: Adam Miller; 814-643-6613; [email protected] 109. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Family Disaster Planning Seminar Event Description: This event will educate the public on the four types of disasters and discuss types of disasters peculiar to the Erie County area. There will also be a demonstration of what goes into a grab and go bag, as well as a pet evacuation kit. Other topics include the importance of ham radio operators for communications during a disaster and stress management. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Erie County Department of Public Safety, 2880 Flower Road, Erie, PA 16509 Date(s) and Time(s): September 20, 2010; 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM




Host Organizations: Erie County Citizen Corps Contact Information: Mary Richards; 814-870-9920; [email protected] 110. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Emergency Preparedness Workshop Event Description: Ready Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management will sponsor a Town Hall Preparedness Workshop. Topics covered will include: Personal, Family and Pet Preparedness, Evacuation Routes, Shelter in Place, How to Stay Informed During an Emergency, ReadyNotifyPA Emergency Text Alerts, and Office of Emergency Management Social Media Networking Sites. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Methodist Baptist Church, 3500 Baring Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Date(s) and Time(s): September 20, 2010; 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Host Organizations: Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management; Ready Philadelphia; Powelton Village Civic Association Contact Information: Joan Przybylowicz; 215-686-4474; [email protected] 111. Event Category: Other – Training State: Pennsylvania Event Name:





Community Emergency Response Team Training Event Description: Franklin County Citizen Corps will sponsor a CERT training to help county residents prepare for disasters. This is a multi-day course. CERT training is designed to prepare you to help yourself, your family, and your neighbors in the event of a catastrophic disaster. Because emergency services personnel will not be able to help everyone immediately, you can make a difference by using the training in this course to save lives and protect property. Anticipated Attendees: Community Event Location: Franklin County Department of Emergency Services, 390 New York Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201 Date(s) and Time(s): September 20 – 21, 2010; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Host Organizations: Franklin County Citizen Corps Contact Information: Craig Myers; 717-217-4111; [email protected] 112. Event Category: Other – Training State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Community Emergency Response Team Training Event Description: Juniata County Citizen Corps and Pennsylvania Citizen Corps will sponsor a CERT training to help county residents prepare for disasters. This is a multi-evening course. CERT training is designed to prepare you to help yourself, your family, and your neighbors in the event of a catastrophic disaster. Because emergency services personnel will not be able to help everyone immediately, you can make a difference by using the training in this course to save lives and protect property. Anticipated Attendees: Community Event Location: Central Juniata EMS Building, HC63, Box 48E, PO Box 133, Mifflintown, PA 17059




Date(s) and Time(s): September 20, 22, 27 & 29, 2010 700 PM – 10:00 PM; October 4 & 6, 2010 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Host Organizations: Pennsylvania Citizen Corps and Juniata Citizen Corps Contact Information: Bill Hummel; 717-436-7730; [email protected] 113. Event Category: Employee Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: National Preparedness Month Celebration Event Description: September is Emergency Preparedness Month and Charles Cole Memorial Hospital (CCMH) in Potter County is celebrating the month with a variety of activities. The week of September 20 – September 24 Emergency Preparedness displays will be set up in the IMAC Link. The displays include story boards, a home emergency kit as well as a video on home emergency preparedness. On Thursday afternoon, September 23, a “pop-up” Emergency Decontamination Shower will be set up in the courtyard outside the Snack Bar and Emergency Department. Also on Thursday, September 23, a Safety Quiz will be available for all CCMH employees in the IMAC Link. The questions for the quiz were submitted by our Safety Committee. All correct quizzes will be entered in a drawing to win a Sheetz gas card.

Anticipated Attendees: Employees Event Location: Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, 1001 East Second Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 Date(s) and Time(s): September 20 - 24, 2010 Host Organizations: Charles Cole Memorial Hospital Contact Information: Janene Dunn; 814-274-5392; [email protected]





114. Event Category Other: Training State Name: Pennsylvania Event Name: Flood Warning User Forum Initiative Description: The National Weather Service (NWS) and the US Geological Survey (USGS) will host this workshop to provide an opportunity to learn about the latest flood warning advancements. Topics include: Flood Warning Improvements, Online Tools for Emergency Managers, Current/Future NWS Forecast Products, USGS Steam Gauges and Water Alert, River Forecasting-How It Works, Flash Flood Potential Index, Flood Inundation Mapping Tool, and Nurture Nature’s Flood Awareness and Safety Campaign. Anticipated Attendees: County and Local Emergency Managers Event Location: Grand Eastonian Suites Hotel, 140 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 Date(s) and Time(s): September 21, 2010; 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Host Organization(s): NWS; USGS Contact: Laura Tessieri; 609-883-9500; [email protected] 115. Event Category: Other – Training State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Hazardous Materials Awareness Training Event Description: Cambria County Citizen Corps will sponsor a Hazardous Materials Awareness Training for the CERT members of the Federal prison at Loretto. This four-hour Awareness course teaches attendees what to




look for prior to entering a scene and reiterates the lesson that if hazardous materials are spotted, this training will not be sufficient for you to enter the scene. Anticipated Attendees: Prison employees Event Location: Federal Correctional Institute, Loretto, PA 15940 Date(s) and Time(s): September 21, 2010 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Host Organizations: Cambria Citizen Corps Contact Information: Robbin Melnyk; 814-534-4342; [email protected] 116. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Emergency Preparedness Workshop Event Description: Ready Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management will sponsor a Town Hall Preparedness Workshop. Topics covered will include: Personal, Family and Pet Preparedness, Evacuation Routes, Shelter in Place, How to Stay Informed During an Emergency, ReadyNotifyPA Emergency Text Alerts, and Office of Emergency Management Social Media Networking Sites. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Pratt Senior Center, 3001 Moore Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145 Date(s) and Time(s): September 21, 2010; 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Host Organizations: Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management; Ready Philadelphia




Contact Information: Joan Przybylowicz; 215-686-4474; [email protected] 117. Event Category: Other: Private Sector Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Business Preparedness Event Description: Cumberland County Citizen Corps members, Department of Public Safety staff, American Red Cross staff, and first responder personnel will visit local businesses to discuss National Preparedness Month, Citizen Corps, business preparedness, personal preparedness, fire safety, and provide them with brochures/handouts to assist in the development of business/home plans. Tours of businesses will be conducted in an effort to offer additional insight on safety measures from the emergency services representatives and start-up of a pre-plan for the same. Anticipated Attendees: Business owners Event Location: Businesses in the New Kingstown Borough, Cumberland County area Date(s) and Time(s): September 21 & 23, 2010; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Host Organizations: Cumberland County Citizen Corps; Cumberland County Department of Public Safety; American Red Cross Contact Information: Michele Parsons; 717-245-8712; [email protected] 118. Event Category: Other: Private Sector Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Business Preparedness





Event Description: Cumberland County Citizen Corps members, Department of Public Safety staff, American Red Cross staff, and first responder personnel will visit local businesses to discuss National Preparedness Month, Citizen Corps, business preparedness, personal preparedness, fire safety, and provide them with brochures/handouts to assist in the development of business/home plans. Tours of businesses will be conducted in an effort to offer additional insight on safety measures from the emergency services representatives and start-up of a pre-plan for the same. Anticipated Attendees: Business owners Event Location: Businesses in the Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County area Date(s) and Time(s): September 21 & 23, 2010; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Host Organizations: Cumberland County Citizen Corps; Cumberland County Department of Public Safety; American Red Cross Contact Information: Michele Parsons; 717-245-8712; [email protected] 119. Event Category: Employee Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Long Term Care Facility Preparedness Conference Event Description: This event is geared toward giving long term care facilities the tools and resources they need to better prepare for disasters and emergencies in their facilities. Anticipated Attendees: Long Term Care Facility Employees Event Location: Holiday Inn, 400 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Date(s) and Time(s): September 22, 2010; 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM




Host Organizations: Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management Contact Information: Joan Przybylowicz; 215-686-4474; [email protected] 120. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Lewisburg Farmers’ Market Event Description: Union County Citizen Corps will staff a stand at the Lewisburg weekly Farmers Market and auction facility. The volunteers will be distributing preparedness guides and other emergency information. They will also be educating the public on the Community Emergency Response Team Program and recruiting for new team members. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Lewisburg Farmers Market, 499 Fairground Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837 Date(s) and Time(s): September 22, 2010; 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Host Organizations: Union County Citizen Corps; Lewisburg Farmers’ Market Contact Information: David Wagner; 570-524-8804; [email protected] 121. Event Category: Fair State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Misercordia University’s Service Fair





Event Description: Luzerne County Citizen Corps will staff a table at this event to recruit new CERT team members, hand out informational brochures on emergency preparedness, and provide a powerpoint presentation of current Citizen Corps activities. Anticipated Attendees: Public; Students; Staff Event Location: Misercordia University, Banks Lobby, 301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612 Date(s) and Time(s): September 22, 2010; 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM Host Organizations: Misercordia University and Luzerne County Citizen Corps Contact Information: Lucille Morgan; 570-820-4400; [email protected] 122. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Three Mile Island Community Information Night Event Description: This event is held annually for nearby neighbors of the plant. During the Community Information Night, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about station operations, engineering, environmental, industrial safety, radiological safety, security, emergency preparedness and more. Visitors will also be able to take a bus tour onto Three Mile Island and tour a simulated control room, which is used for training reactor operators. Informational handouts and refreshments will be provided. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Three Mile Island Generating Station, Route 441 South, Middletown, PA 17057 Date(s) and Time(s): September 22, 2010 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM




Host Organizations: Exelon Corporation Contact Information: Ralph DeSantis; 717-948-8930; [email protected] 123. Event Category Open House State Name: Pennsylvania Event Name: Huntingdon County Open House Initiative Description: Huntingdon County Citizen Corps will partner with first responders and county emergency management to host a county open house event. There will be demonstrations of equipment, food and fun for families, and emergency preparedness materials to support National Preparedness Month. Anticipated Attendees: Community Event Location: Wal-Mart, Intersection of 22 and 26, Huntingdon, PA 16652 Date(s) and Time(s): September 22, 2010; 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Host Organization(s): Huntingdon County Citizen Corps; Huntingdon County Emergency Management Agency Contact: Adam Miller; 814-643-6613; [email protected] 124. Event Category: Employee Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Emergency Rest Center Conference





Event Description: This event is geared toward Salvation Army employees who will be staffing emergency rest centers in the city during an emergency. Anticipated Attendees: Employees Event Location: Salvation Army, 701 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Date(s) and Time(s): September 23, 2010; 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM Host Organizations: Salvation Army Contact Information: Joan Przybylowicz; 215-686-4474; [email protected] 125. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Emergency Preparedness Workshop for the Latino Community Event Description: Ready Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management will sponsor a Town Hall Preparedness Workshop. Topics covered will include: Personal, Family and Pet Preparedness, Evacuation Routes, Shelter in Place, How to Stay Informed During an Emergency, ReadyNotifyPA Emergency Text Alerts, and Office of Emergency Management Social Media Networking Sites. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc., 216 W. Somerset Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133 Date(s) and Time(s): September 23, 2010; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Host Organizations:




Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management; Ready Philadelphia Contact Information: Joan Przybylowicz; 215-686-4474; [email protected] 126. Event Category: Other: Radio Show State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Pittsburgh Cable News show Event Description: The Director of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Robert P. French, will participate in a cable news show to speak on National Preparedness Month and the ReadyPA Campaign. The program is hosted by Jonas Chaney. It airs on WPXI-TV out of Pittsburgh. Anticipated Attendees: Cable News viewers Event Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Date(s) and Time(s): September 23, 2010; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Host Organizations: ReadyPA; WPXI-TV Contact: Maria Finn; 717-651-2009; [email protected] 127. Event Category: Other - Business State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Are You Ready? Preparedness for Businesses Event Description:





PPL Safety Team members will be attending an Are You Ready program designed to prepare them for a disaster in the home, workplace or while traveling. Anticipated Attendees: Employees/Safety Team Members Event Location: PPL- Allentown Site, Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101 Date(s) and Time(s): September 23, 2010; 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Host Organizations: Pennsylvania Power and Light Company and Lehigh County Citizen Corps Contact Information: Tanya Light; 610-782-4600; [email protected] 128. Event Category: Employee Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Allentown Employee Health Fair Event Description: The Lehigh County Citizen Corps will staff a booth at the Allentown Employee Health Fair to educate their employees and families about all hazards emergency preparedness. Various informational brochures on preparedness in the workplace and at home will be available, along with training information on CERT and other programs. Anticipated Attendees: Employees; Families Event Location: Mack South Fire, 1902 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA 18103 Date(s) and Time(s): September 23, 2010; 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Host Organizations: Allentown Bureau of Health; Lehigh County Citizen Corps




Contact Information: Tanya Light; 610-782-4600; [email protected] 129. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Emergency Preparedness Seminar Event Description: York County Citizen Corps will host a one and a half hour seminar to prepare residents in the event of an emergency or disaster. Topics covered will include: awareness of hazards close to home and how to prepare for a minimum of 72 hours sheltering in place or preparation for evacuation. Preparedness handouts and powerpoint presentation will be available. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: York County Department of Emergency Services, 120 Davies Drive, York, PA 17402 Date(s) and Time(s): September 23, 2010; 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Host Organizations: York County Citizen Corps; York County Department of Emergency Services Contact Information: Mike Fetrow; 717-840-2990; [email protected] 130. Event Category: Open House State: Pennsylvania Event Name: National Preparedness Month Open House Event Description:





In observance of National Preparedness Month 2010, we are opening our doors to the general public. This is a rare and unique opportunity since Carbon County’s public safety facility is normally a locked down, secured building not open to the public. Guests will be provided emergency preparedness informational literature, listen to presentations by various response agencies and receive guided tours of the EMA and 911 Centers.

Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Carbon County Emergency Management Agency, 1264 Emergency Lane, Nesquehoning, PA 18240 Date(s) and Time(s): September 23, 2010; 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM Host Organizations: Carbon County Emergency Management Agency and 911 Center Contact Information: Mark Nalesnik; 570-325-3097; [email protected] 131. Event Category Other: Meeting State Name: Pennsylvania Event Name: Huntingdon County Ready Reserve Search Meeting Initiative Description: Huntingdon County Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with their Citizen Corps Council, is kicking off the initial meeting of their new Ready Reserve Search Program. The concept of the program is to help alleviate the resource draw on the professional emergency responders during large scale ground searches. The unit is designed to give an abbreviated training program to the average citizen (consisting of basic ICS/NIMS, light search and rescue, and evidence identification/preservation) and credentialing them to operate in the limited role of ground searcher during field operations. The CERT SAR module will be a foundation block in the training. This group will also be identified as a sub-group of the county citizen corps council. Anticipated Attendees: Sports enthusiasts; recreants; ex-military personnel Event Location: Robertsdale Fire Department, Robertsdale, PA 16674




Date(s) and Time(s): September 23, 2010; 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Host Organization(s): Huntingdon County Citizen Corps Contact: Adam Miller; 814-643-6613; [email protected] 132. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Emergency Preparedness Seminar Event Description: York County Citizen Corps will host a one and a half day seminar to prepare residents in the event of an emergency or disaster. Topics covered will include: awareness of hazards close to home and how to prepare for a minimum of 72 hours sheltering in place or preparation for evacuation. Preparedness handouts and powerpoint presentation will be available. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: York County Department of Emergency Services, 120 Davies Drive, York, PA 17402 Date(s) and Time(s): September 23, 2010; 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Host Organizations: York County Citizen Corps; York County Department of Emergency Services Contact Information: Mike Fetrow; 717-840-2990; [email protected] 133. Event Category: Other – Training State:





Pennsylvania Event Name: Community Emergency Response Team Training Event Description: Cambria County Citizen Corps will sponsor a CERT training to help county residents prepare for disasters. This is a multi-evening course. CERT training is designed to prepare you to help yourself, your family, and your neighbors in the event of a catastrophic disaster. Because emergency services personnel will not be able to help everyone immediately, you can make a difference by using the training in this course to save lives and protect property. Anticipated Attendees: School employees Event Location: Central Cambria High School, 204 Schoolhouse Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931 Date(s) and Time(s): September 23 & 30, 2010 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM; 7 other sessions TBD Host Organizations: Cambria Citizen Corps Contact Information: Robbin Melnyk; 814-534-4342; [email protected] 134. Event Category: Other - Training State: Pennsylvania Event Name: CERT Tabletop Exercise Event Description: St. Petersburg CERT Team will be hosting a CERT Tabletop Exercise based on the scenario that a series of tornados have hit the area, including St. Petersburg. The assumption will be that all outside emergency response organizations are committed assisting with other communities and it may be days before outside assistance can reach the borough. The four main focus points for evaluation will be: 1) how the CERT team activates and organizes; 2) communications between the CERT team and emergency response agencies; 3) setting up a shelter; and 4) search and rescue. Anticipated Attendees:




CERT team; emergency management; first responders; task force Event Location: St. Petersburg Borough, St. Petersburg, PA 16054 Date(s) and Time(s): September 23, 2010; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Host Organizations: St. Petersburg CERT Team Contact Information: Randall Stahlman; 814-226-6631; [email protected] 135. Event Category: Other – Training State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Community Emergency Response Team Train-the-Trainer Event Description: Pennsylvania Citizen Corps and Bank of America will sponsor a CERT Train-the-Trainer to help bank personnel prepare for disasters. This is a two day course and will enable the trainers to then train all of the employees working at the facility which has over 1000 employees. CERT training is designed to prepare you to help yourself, your family, and your neighbors in the event of a catastrophic disaster. Because emergency services personnel will not be able to help everyone immediately, you can make a difference by using the training in this course to save lives and protect property. Anticipated Attendees: Employees Event Location: Bank of America, 507 Linden Street, Scranton, PA 18503 Date(s) and Time(s): September 23-24, 2010; 800 AM – 5:00 PM Host Organizations: Pennsylvania Citizen Corps and Bank of America Contact Information: Pam Weeks; 717-651-2141; [email protected]





136. Event Category: Other: Private Sector Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Emergency Preparedness Seminar & Threat and Risk Assessment Event Description: York County Citizen Corps and York County Department of Emergency Services will host a seminar to prepare medical centers in the event of an emergency or disaster. Topics covered will include: awareness of county hazards that may affect the facility, how to prepare the facility for a minimum of 72 hours sheltering in place or preparation for evacuation of guests and staff. In addition, a complete threat and risk assessment for the facility will be completed to assist facility staff with updating their emergency plan. Anticipated Attendees: Medical center staff Event Location: Wellspan Education Center, 25 Monument Road, York, PA 17403 Date(s) and Time(s): September 25, 2010; 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Host Organizations: York County Citizen Corps; York County Department of Emergency Services Contact Information: Jeffrey Joy; 717-840-2914; [email protected] 137. Event Category: Fair State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Ulysses Fall Festival Event Description:




Potter County Citizen Corps will sponsor a booth at the annual Ulysses Fall Festival. Members of the council will be handing out information brochures on emergency preparedness and Citizen Corps programs. In addition, they will be recruiting for new members and answering questions about CERT in the hopes of expanding their county team. Anticipated Attendees: Families; Public Location of Event: Ulysses Borough, Main Street, Ulysses, PA 16948 Date(s) and Time(s): September 25, 2010; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Host Organizations: Ulysses Borough Contact Information: Glenn Dunn; 814-274-8900; [email protected] 138. Event Category: Other: Private Sector Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Lowes Safety Day Event Description: Lawrence County Citizen Corps will staff a table at the Lowes Safety Day. Various information materials will be available promoting all-hazards preparedness and awareness, 911, and fire safety for the customers of the store. There will be response apparatus for the children to see and a build-and-grow workshop for the children. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Lowes, 2640 State Road, New Castle, PA 16101 Date(s) and Time(s): September 25, 2010; 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Host Organizations:




Lawrence County Citizen Corps, Lowes and the Home Safety Council Contact Information: Debbie Henson; 724-656-4927 ext. 3706; [email protected] 139. Event Category: Other: Private Sector Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Lowes Safety Day Event Description: Bradford County Citizen Corps will staff a table at the Lowes Safety Day for Children. Various informational materials will be available promoting all-hazards preparedness and awareness, pet safety; and H1N1 awareness for the community attending the event. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Lowes, Elmira Street, Sayre, PA 18840 Date(s) and Time(s): September 25, 2010; 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Host Organizations: Lowes; Bradford County Citizen Corps/CERT Team & Animal Response Team Contact Information: Sharon D. Lowery 570-867-1094; [email protected] 140. Event Category: Other: Private Sector Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Lowe’s Safety Day Event Description:





Franklin County Citizen Corps will staff a table at the Lowes Safety Day. Various information materials will be available promoting all-hazards preparedness and awareness, as well as Citizen Corps programs in the county. There will be response apparatus for the children to see and a build-and-grow workshop for the children. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Lowes, 1600 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, PA 17201 Date(s) and Time(s): September 25, 2010; 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Host Organizations: Lowes; Franklin County Citizen Corps Contact Information: Craig Myers; 717-217-4111; [email protected] 141. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Lowe’s Safety Day Event Description: The Pennsylvania Citizen Corps, along with first responder organizations from the Dauphin County area, will participate in the annual Lowe’s Safety Day. We will be staffing a booth to hand out emergency preparedness information of all types. In partnership with the local Lowe’s store, we developed a shopping list of available items from the store to assist customers in starting their emergency preparedness kits. Anticipated Attendees: Community; Families; First Responders Event Location: Lowe’s of Harrisburg, 4000 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110 Date(s) and Time(s): September 25, 2010; 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM




Host Organizations: Lowe’s of Harrisburg Contact Information: Pam Weeks; 717-651-2141; [email protected] 142. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Disaster Preparedness Awareness Day Event Description: We will be providing speakers and printed material to help the public better prepare when disaster strikes. Anticipated Attendees: Shelter; Local Responders (Police, Fire, EMS, and Emergency Management); General Public Event Location: St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lincoln Highway, 329 9th Street, McKeesport, PA 15035 Date(s) and Time(s): September 25, 2010; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Host Organizations: East McKeesport Emergency Management and St. John’s Lutheran Church Contact Information: Stacy Mays; 412-352-0434; [email protected] 143. Event Category: Other – Training State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Community Emergency Response Team Training Event Description:





Lycoming County Citizen Corps will sponsor a CERT training to help county residents prepare for disasters. This is a two day course. CERT training is designed to prepare you to help yourself, your family, and your neighbors in the event of a catastrophic disaster. Because emergency services personnel will not be able to help everyone immediately, you can make a difference by using the training in this course to save lives and protect property. Anticipated Attendees: Community Event Location: Cogan House Township Building, Route 187, Trout Run, PA 17771 Date(s) and Time(s): September 25-26, 2010; 800 AM – 4:00 PM Host Organizations: Cogan House Township and Lycoming County Citizen Corps Contact Information: Kelle Robinson; 570-433-4461; [email protected] 144. Event Category: Fair State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Austin Fall Festival Event Description: Potter County Citizen Corps will sponsor a booth at the annual Austin Fall Festival. Members of the council will be handing out information brochures on emergency preparedness and Citizen Corps programs. In addition, they will be recruiting for new members and answering questions about CERT in the hopes of expanding their county team. Anticipated Attendees: Families; Public Location of Event: Austin Borough, 42 Main Street, Austin, PA 16720 Date(s) and Time(s): September 26, 2010; 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM



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Host Organizations: Austin Borough Contact Information: Glenn Dunn; 814-274-8900; [email protected] 145. Event Category Other: Meeting State Name: Pennsylvania Event Name: Huntingdon County Ready Reserve Search Meeting Initiative Description: Huntingdon County Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with their Citizen Corps Council, is kicking off the initial meeting of their new Ready Reserve Search Program. The concept of the program is to help alleviate the resource draw on the professional emergency responders during large scale ground searches. The unit is designed to give an abbreviated training program to the average citizen (consisting of basic ICS/NIMS, light search and rescue, and evidence identification/preservation) and credentialing them to operate in the limited role of ground searcher during field operations. The CERT SAR module will be a foundation block in the training. This group will also be identified as a sub-group of the county citizen corps council. Anticipated Attendees: Sports enthusiasts; recreants; ex-military personnel Event Location: Alexandria Fire Department, Canal Street, Alexandria, PA 16611 Date(s) and Time(s): September 27, 2010; 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Host Organization(s): Huntingdon County Citizen Corps Contact: Adam Miller; 814-643-6613; [email protected] 146. Event Category: Open House State:




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Pennsylvania Event Name: 22nd Annual Fire Prevention Expo Event Description: The 22nd Annual Fire Prevention Expo will showcase fire prevention and prevention activities, displays of apparatus, and demonstrations of equipment and rescue techniques. Information on fire prevention and smoke alarms and K-9 and SAR dogs will be distributed. Montgomery County 911 and Public Safety staff will distribute various emergency preparedness brochures and items including 911 materials, ReadyNotify, Citizen Corps items such as Map My Neighborhood program, and emergency management Be Prepared materials. They will actively be seeking new members to join the county Citizen Corps. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: Upper Dublin Township Building, 801 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034 Date(s) and Time(s): September 27, 2010; 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Host Organizations: Upper Dublin Township and Fort Washington Fire Department Contact Information: David Brown; 610-631-6518; [email protected] 147. Event Category Other – Training State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Community College Citizen Preparedness Program Train-the-Trainer Event Description: The class is designed as a two-hour blended curriculum targeting the students, employees, families, business, community organizations, and local governments served by the nation’s 1,173 community colleges. The Westmoreland County Community College will serve as one of the five principle hubs nationwide that will provide train-the-trainer classes to other community colleges within their region. Those colleges are then expected to promote and deliver the two-hour training to their target audiences. Roland Mertz, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency’s Bureau of Community Preparedness Director, will present opening remarks at this inaugural class.



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Anticipated Attendees: Community Colleges Event Location: Westmoreland County Community College, 145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697 Date(s) and Time(s): September 27-28, 2010 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM; September 29, 2010 8:30 – 12:00 PM Host Organizations: Westmoreland County Community College Contact Information: Roland Mertz; 717-346-3137; [email protected] 148. Event Category: Pet Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Public and Legislative Pet Education Day Event Description: The Pennsylvania State Animal Response Team will host a public and legislative pet education day in the East Rotunda of the Capitol with a press conference at 10:00 a.m. The effort will include a resolution from the House of Representatives declaring the week, Animals in Disaster Week, as part of National Preparedness Month. Guest speakers include the Honorable Karen Boback and Honorable Anthony Melio, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Honorable Russell C. Redding, Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Robert French, Director, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Joel H. Hersh, Executive Director, Pennsylvania State Animal Response Team (PASART), and Dr. Nan Hanshaw, Chairperson, PASART Board of Directors. Additionally, a table display, along with volunteers will be available all day to provide educational materials and information to the public. Pennsylvania Citizen Corps will also be hosting a table with ReadyPA and Citizen Corps information. CART teams throughout the state have been encouraged to work with their emergency management agencies and Citizen Corps programs to hold local educational events to increase the public’s awareness of the need for basic human and animal preparedness. Anticipated Attendees: State Officials; Public Event Location: East Rotunda of the Pennsylvania Capitol, Commonwealth Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17111



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Date(s) and Time(s): September 28, 2010; 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Host Organizations: Pennsylvania State Animal Response Team Contact Information: Joel Hersh; 717-651-2736; [email protected] 149. Event Category Fair State: Pennsylvania Event Name: 5th Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair Event Description: To promote safety awareness and emergency preparedness for the Temple University community, the 5th Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair will be set-up at the University Bell Tower. Various community partners will staff tables to meet, greet, answer questions, offer educational pamphlets, have demonstrations, and give away prizes. Anticipated Attendees: Temple University Community Event Location: The Temple University Bell Tower, 1200 block of W. Berks Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Date(s) and Time(s): September 28, 2010; 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Host Organizations: Temple University Contact Information: Michael McFall; 215-204-2004; [email protected] 150. Event Category: Family Event State:




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Pennsylvania Event Name: ReadyNotifyPA Sign-Up Event Description: Sign up for emergency text e-mail alerts at www.readynotifypa.org. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location: 30th Street Station, 2955 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Date(s) and Time(s): September 28, 2010; 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Host Organizations: Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management; Ready Philadelphia Contact Information: Joan Przybylowicz; 215-686-4474; [email protected] 151. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Citizen Corps Overview Event Description: Fayette County Citizen Corps will provide preparedness information and training/program information, and public education items to attendees. A discussion on CERT training will be held with members and teens from this independent community. Anticipated Attendees: Community Event Location: Fayette County Emergency Operations Center, 24 East Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 Date(s) and Time(s): September 28, 2010; 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Host Organizations: Fayette County Citizen Corps Contact Information: Sue Griffith; 724-430-1277; [email protected] 152. Event Category: Other – Training State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Personal Preparedness Training Event Description: The “Be Ready Red Cross” training will be offered to the Senior Center Managers of the six multi-purpose senior centers at their monthly meeting. It's important that you and your family be prepared for disasters and other emergencies. Natural or human-caused disasters can strike suddenly, at anytime and anywhere. There are three actions anyone can take to make a difference. Attend this seminar to learn what these three actions are. IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE! Anticipated Attendees: Employees Event Location: Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Area Agency on Aging, 93 North State Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Date(s) and Time(s): September 28, 2010 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Host Organizations: Pennsylvania Department of Health Northeast District Office; American Red Cross; Luzerne County Emergency Management Agency Contact Information: PA Department of Health 153. Event Category Other: Meeting State Name: Pennsylvania



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Event Name: Huntingdon County Ready Reserve Search Meeting Initiative Description: Huntingdon County Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with their Citizen Corps Council, is again kicking off the initial meeting of their new Ready Reserve Search Program. The concept of the program is to help alleviate the resource draw on the professional emergency responders during large scale ground searches. The unit is designed to give an abbreviated training program to the average citizen (consisting of basic ICS/NIMS, light search and rescue, and evidence identification/preservation) and credentialing them to operate in the limited role of ground searcher during field operations. The CERT SAR module will be a foundation block in the training. This group will also be identified as a sub-group of the county citizen corps council. Anticipated Attendees: Sports enthusiasts; recreants; ex-military personnel Event Location: Huntingdon County Career and Technical Center, Mill Creek, PA 17060 Date(s) and Time(s): September 28, 2010; 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Host Organization(s): Huntingdon County Citizen Corps Contact: Adam Miller; 814-643-6613; [email protected] 154. Event Category: Youth Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Laurel Area School District Open House Event Description: Lawrence County Citizen Corps will staff a table at the Laurel Area School District Open House. Various informational materials will be available promoting all-hazards preparedness and awareness, 911, and fire safety for the parents and children of the school. Anticipated Attendees: Families



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Event Location: Laurel Elementary School, 223 McCaslin Road, New Castle, PA 16101 Date(s) and Time(s): September 28, 2010; 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Host Organizations: Laurel Area School District and Lawrence County Citizen Corps Contact Information: Debbie Henson; 724-656-4927 ext. 3706; [email protected] 155. Event Category: Family Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Empowering Your Congregation: Emergency Planning for Chronic Illness Event Description: This event is geared toward giving faith-based organizations the tools and resources they need to educate their congregations about emergency planning for chronic illness. Anticipated Attendees: Faith-Based Organizations Event Location: Holiday Inn, 400 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Date(s) and Time(s): September 29, 2010; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Host Organizations: Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management Contact Information: Joan Przybylowicz; 215-686-4474; [email protected] 156. Event Category: Other: Older Residents Event




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State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Get Ready Event Description: Lehigh County Citizen Corps will host a Get Ready for Seniors program. This event will include discussion on how older residents can prepare for disasters including making a kit and developing a plan. Anticipated Attendees: Older residents Event Location: St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 1421 W. Turner Street, Allentown, PA 18102 Date(s) and Time(s): September 29, 2010; 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM Host Organizations: Lehigh County Citizen Corps; Franklin Senior Citizen Group; Allentown Health Bureau Contact Information: Tanya Light; 610-782-4604; [email protected] 157. Event Category: Other: Private Sector Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Emergency Preparedness Response Outreach Event Description: Bradford County Citizen Corps will staff a table at the front of the cafeteria in the Robert Packer Hospital and Guthrie Clinic. This event is coordinated through the hospital and clinic who invited us to help them to reach out to the thousands of visitors who enter their building daily. Various informational materials will be available promoting all-hazards preparedness and awareness, pet safety; and H1N1 awareness for the community attending the event. Anticipated Attendees: Public Event Location:



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Robert Packer Hospital, Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA 18840 Date(s) and Time(s): September 30, 2010; 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM Host Organizations: Robert Packer Hospital; Guthrie Healthcare System; Bradford County Citizen Corps/CERT Contact Information: Sharon D. Lowery 570-867-1094; [email protected] 158. Event Category: Other: Private Sector Event State: Pennsylvania Event Name: National Preparedness Month Overview Event Description: Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director, Robert P. French, will speak to the Annville Rotary Club members on National Preparedness Month and the importance of being prepared at home, work, and in your community. Anticipated Attendees: Rotary members Event Location: Lebanon Valley College, Mud Dining Hall, 101 North College, Avenue, Annville, PA 17003 Date(s) and Time(s): September 30, 2010; 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Host Organizations: Annville Rotary Club; Lebanon Valley College Contact Information: Robert P. French; 717-651-2007; [email protected] 159. Event Category: Family Event




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State: Pennsylvania Event Name: Are You Prepared? Preparedness for Families Event Description: If your neighbors are not prepared, you are not prepared. Help your group learn how to prepare themselves and their neighborhoods. Sally will keep the audience laughing as her lighthearted delivery of a serious message entertains while educating. Her practical ideas are common sense and easy to implement. Anticipated Attendees: Community; Families Event Location: St. Luke’s Hospital, Laros Auditorium, Doctors’ Pavilion, 701 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015 Date(s) and Time(s): September 30, 2010; 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Host Organizations: Lehigh County Citizen Corps; St. Luke’s Hospital Contact Information: Tanya Light; 610-782-4604; [email protected]


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