Fourth Annual FEMA Safety And Preparedness Expo
Release Date: June 11, 2009
Release Number: HQ-09-066
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: 500 C St., S.W.
Washington, DC
FEMA's Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Division will host the Annual Safety & Preparedness Expo. The Expo will take place today from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in front of FEMA headquarters, 500 C Street, SW, Washington, DC 20472.
The theme for this year's event is Building a Culture of Preparedness. Demonstrations and interactive exhibits will be featured.
FEMA is teaming up with Urban Search and Rescue, DC Emergency Management, and the Department of Health and Human Services to display and demonstrate response and recovery mission strategies. Expo activities include search and rescue demonstrations, a hazardous materials decontamination tent, mobile emergency response vehicles, as well as other first-responder tools
The public and members of the media are welcome to attend.
For further information on the Annual FEMA Safety and Preparedness Expo contact the FEMA News Desk at 202-646-3272.
FEMA leads and supports the nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation, to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the nation from all hazards including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters.
Last Modified: Thursday, 11-Jun-2009 09:55:51