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Emergency Preparedness Summit & Fair Will Help North Texans Prepare For Severe Weather and Natural Disasters

Washington, April 4, 2011 | Whitney Thompson (202-225-7772)
The weather in North Texas is unpredictable and can change in an instant. North Texans can never be too prepared for the natural disasters that may impact the region. In an effort to help residents and businesses be better prepared for severe weather and natural disasters, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), is hosting the third annual Emergency Preparedness Summit & Fair on April 16 in Trophy Club.

Emergency Preparedness Summit & Fair Will Help North Texans Prepare For Severe Weather and Natural Disasters

“There is a wealth of information available to families and businesses in North Texans on how they can prepare and plan for severe weather and natural disasters.”

Washington, D.C. – The weather in North Texas is unpredictable and can change in an instant. North Texans can never be too prepared for the natural disasters that may impact the region.  In an effort to help residents and businesses be better prepared for severe weather and natural disasters, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), is hosting the third annual Emergency Preparedness Summit & Fair on April 16 in Trophy Club.

The event will feature two panels of experts from local, state, and federal organizations, and will provide information on weather and disaster preparedness. In addition, there will be a fair with booths and outdoor exhibits where weather and disaster specific organizations will present and distribute pertinent consumer information. The event will open at 7:45 am with access to the fair, and presentations will begin at 8:30 am. Chief Meteorologist for CBS 11, Larry Mowry, will deliver the keynote address.

“There is a wealth of information available to families and businesses in North Texans on how they can prepare and plan for severe weather and natural disasters,” said Congressman Burgess.  “I want to make sure North Texans are prepared by having the tools and knowledge on what to do in an emergency.”

Emergency Preparedness Summit & Fair

Saturday, April 16, 2010

7:45 am – 12 noon

 

Byron Nelson High School

2775 Bobcat Boulevard

Trophy Club, TX 76262

 

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26)

CBS 11 Chief Meteorologist Larry Mowry

Weather and preparedness experts from local, state and federal organizations

Constituents wanting more information regarding the Emergency Preparedness Summit & Fair can visit /EmergencyPreparednessSummit, or contact Robin Vaughan, District Administrator, at (972) 434-9700 or by e-mail: robin.vaughan@mail.house.gov.

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