It’s been 282 days since Hurricane Katrina blew tens of thousands of survivors from Alaska to Alabama. But even as evacuees have resorted to breaking into their own homes (and here) to find permanent shelter after the storm, folks are asking: Are we ready for this year's storms?
One of the people asking that question is my good friend, Melanie L. Campbell, president and chief executive officer of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation. Later today at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, the National Coalition will convene a symposium on hurricane readiness. A distinguished panel of experts will discuss lessons learned, and what needs to be done to better coordinate relief efforts at the federal, state and local levels.
Melanie is determined to get some answers:
The 2005 hurricane season was a wake-up call that emergency preparedness is a serious matter that all Americans not only need to be aware of, but, we also learned we need to be prepared to provide assistance to our communities. The National Coalition is committed to continue utilizing its historical role as an effective convener to engage and educate the public on issues impacting our society, including issues of emergency preparedness.
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