House Committee on Homeland Security to Hold Briefing on Community and Home Preparedness

Sept. 17, 2007

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by the Home Safety Council:

WHAT: On September 20, as part of the National Preparedness Month, Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-MS 2nd) and Ranking Member Peter King (R-NY 3rd) of the House Committee on Homeland Security will host a Congressional Briefing on Community and Home Preparedness. Interview Opportunities: -- Meri-K Appy, President of the Home Safety Council -- Rocky Lopes, Homeland Security Manager, National Association of Counties -- Jacqueline Snelling, Program Specialist and Team Lead with FEMA's Community Preparedness Division, Citizen Corps WHO: House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-MS 2nd) and Ranking Member Peter King (R-NY 3rd) (invited), Meri-K Appy, President of the Home Safety Council, Rocky Lopes, Homeland Security Manager, National Association of Counties and Jacqueline Snelling, Program Specialist and Team Lead with FEMA's Community Preparedness Division, Citizen Corps WHEN: Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 2 p.m. WHERE: 1539 Longworth House Office Building WHY: Our panelists will outline how emergency preparedness begins with families and communities and describe a variety of programs and resources aimed at helping the public be better prepared for disasters.

SOURCE Home Safety Council

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