Governor Deval Patrick has proclaimed September as ‘Emergency Preparedness Month’ in Massachusetts. This proclamation is part of a nationwide effort to encourage all Americans to take simple steps to better prepare for emergencies at home, at work and at school.

During the month of September, individuals and families are encouraged to take the steps necessary to ensure the safety and security of their children, grandchildren, family members, neighbors and their community.

To help you better prepare for the unexpected, Doug Leard, MSEM, will present and discuss why it is important for children and families to be “ready” for when that sudden unexpected event WILL HAPPEN.  All are encouraged to attend and ask questions.

When? Wednesday, September 24, 2014 @ 7pm
Where? Wayland Public Safety Building, 38 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778 

Doug holds a Masters Degree in Emergency Management from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He has been active in emergency preparedness/management working as the present Chairman of Wayland’s Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), a Professional Fire Fighter (Ret), Emergency Medical Technician, Massachusetts DPH Ambulance Inspector and Water Safety Instructor. Doug also drafted current legislation that pertains to patient transportation in building elevators. Doug’s Master’s degree research paper was titled, “Should the Massachusetts Legislature Adopt a K-12 Emergency Preparedness Program for Children?”

Questions?  DJL@emergencypreparedness4all.com