Chance may favor the prepared, but North Texans can be more certain of their own safety during weather and natural disasters after attending the Emergency Preparedness Summit & Fair on Saturday, April 14 in Denton at Guyer High School. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) has coordinated the event for the fourth year for the public to talk with local, state and federal officials, at the outset of severe weather season. 

 “I hope North Texas residents will share their interest in pre-planning with neighbors,” said Dr. Burgess.  “It’s a productive way to spend a Saturday morning, to come and go for specific questions, or stay to listen to the experts’ presentations.”

Experts will share the current plans for disaster response, outdoor emergency warning systems, the next severe storm warning system, a demonstration by search and rescue dogs, and personalized advice on what items are needed on a moment’s notice to evacuate.  In addition, there will be a fair with demonstrations and booths where weather and disaster specific organizations will present and distribute practical emergency information. The event opens at 8 a.m. with access to the fair, and presentations begin at 8:30 a.m. Chief Meteorologist for Fox 4, Dan Henry, delivers the keynote address.

 Emergency Preparedness Summit & Fair

Saturday, April 14, 2012

8 a.m. – 12 noon

Guyer High School

7501 Teasley Lane

Denton, TX 76210

 

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

Fox 4 Chief Meteorologist Dan Henry

Weather and preparedness experts from local, state and federal organizations

 

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

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