Surviving the Storm: Real-World Insights on Disaster Readiness
WITH: John Hunt, Kentucky Department for Public Health
Heather Lancaster, Sanctuary, Inc.
Vicie Pelfrey, Kentucky River Community Care
Matthew Sparks, Community Organizer
Jeffrey Young, UKY Cooperative Extension Program
Moderator: Deborah Jackson, ZeroV
WHEN: Tuesday, March 10, 2-4p ET/1-3p CT
WHAT: Please join KASAP and ZeroV as they host a panel discussion focused on disaster preparedness and response as it relates to interpersonal violence and supporting survivors. Natural disasters can significantly impact survivors of interpersonal violence, while simultaneously disrupting access to critical support services. This panel will explore how agencies can prepare for, respond to, and coordinate services during disasters in ways that prioritize survivor safety, autonomy, and continuity of care. Panelists will discuss best practices in preparedness planning, cross-sector collaboration, and trauma-informed disaster response, with a particular emphasis on the unique needs of survivors and the role of advocacy programs before, during, and after emergencies.
Register here: https://forms.gle/QpMtyM5JptPd67hF8
