Adjutant General Joins Local Organizations for Disaster Relief Panel

Adjutant General, Bob Livingston, will join the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, American Red Cross and local public officials at the Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce building for a disaster symposium on June 14th at 7:30am.

When the Boston Marathon Bombing, West Texas explosion and Oklahoma tornado destruction devastated local communities, first responders, public officials and private citizens teamed together to minimize damage and protect residents in harm's way. All of these groups worked diligently under standard protocol, reenacting drills and utilizing communications mediums in order to be effective.

          In Lexington on June 14th, a panel of emergency response experts will prepare residents for such disasters by emphasizing safety tips to utilize before, during and after small or catastrophic events. The speakers will specifically focus on hurricane safety and evacuation, but will reiterate precautions and procedures to follow during every type of local event. Q&A will follow each presentation and will also be allowed at the end of the symposium.

General topics will include:

•   Preparing safety kits for home and business

•   Evacuation routes

•   Shelter information and protocol

•   Surviving emergencies with children and pets

•   National guard and official response procedures

•   Protecting business, home and valuables

•   Staying informed before, during and after an emergency

The event will be hosted by Lexington Young Professionals, SERVPRO and the Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce.

The symposium is FREE to the public. Breakfast will be provided courtesy of Chick-fil-a.

For more information, visit http://www.lexingtonanchor.com/around-town/events/item/224-disaster-panel

-Denea Duran