Chairman Thompson to Host Red Cross Roundtable
In honor of National Preparedness Month the Committee on Homeland Security in collaboration with the American Red Cross
will host a roundtable discussion on preparing for emergencies in our homes, businesses and schools.
The goal of the month is to increase public awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies and to encourage
individuals to take action.
Throughout September, a wide variety of organizations, including local, state and federal government agencies and the
private sector, will band together to highlight the importance of family emergency preparedness and promote individual
involvement through events and activities across the nation.
There will also be a National Preparedness Fair to be held concurrently from 11am to 3pm in the Rayburn Foyer. Both are
open to the press.
WHAT:
National Preparedness Month
Roundtable Discussion with the Red Cross
WHO:
Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) - Host
Members of the Committee
American Red Cross President and CEO, Mark Everson
CEOs of chapters from Mississippi, St. Louis, Houston, Louisiana, New York, and the District of Columbia.
WHEN:
1:30-2:30pm - Tuesday, September 18, 2007
WHERE:
210 Cannon Office Building
ENDS