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Greater Houston Industrial Hygiene Council
Meeting Agenda
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita - An EHS Perspective
Session Arranged by: ICU Environmental, Health and Safety
December 08, 2005 Meeting Agenda
CM Approval # for: 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996
8:30 - 9:00 AM |
Registration
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9:00 - 9:30 AM
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Introduction and Announcements
Janet Wiiki CIH, CSP
Principal Consultant
ICU Environmental, Health and Safety
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9:20 - 10:45 AM
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Ain't No Evacuation Here - Lessons Learned from Hurricane Rita
Hospitals continue to operate even in hurricane conditions. Learn the planning and preparations that go into keeping a large facility operating in a major weather event. The lessons learned during Hurricane Rita helped to test the plan and present unique logistic and recovery opportunities.
Linda D. Lee, Dr.P.H, R.E.M.
Executive Director and Chief Safety Officer
Environmental Health and Safety
MD Anderson
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10:45 - 11:00 AM
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BREAK
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11:00 - 12:00 PM
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State-wide Incident Command
Lori has worked with the City of Houston Hospital Area Emergency Management Committee for over 8 years and is currently the Co-chair of the Regional Bioterrorism Task Force. She represents Texas Children's Hospital at the local, regional, state, and federal level. She will give an overview of statewide incident command activities associated with hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Lori Upton, RN
Assistant Director of Emergency Management
Texas Children's Hospital
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12:00 - 1:00 PM
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LUNCH
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1:00 - 2:15 PM
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Hurricane Katrina Aftermath - EHS Support for News Agency Reporters
News coverage continues in the wake of a disaster. Many of us were riveted to the television coverage of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Chuck will present a narrative accompanied by photos that details the health and safety issues associated with the ABC News teams covering these stories.
Chuck Dingman CIH, CSP
Project Manager
ICU Environmental, Health and Safety
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2:15 - 2:30 PM
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BREAK
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2:30 - 4:00 PM
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Hurricane Relief Efforts - A National Guardsman's Perspective
Jenny will present an overview of the mission of her National Guard unit based out of Ellington Field. The unit was activated for Katrina relief efforts and was deployed to New Orleans to provide field support for medical services. Jenny's presentation will include a discussion of the health and safety issues they encountered during the performance of their duties.
Jenny Crittell CIH
Project Manager
ICU Environmental, Health and Safety
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4:00 - 4:30 PM |
Katrina Rita Roundtable
GHIHC group discussion on facility, business, employee and personal impacts.
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4:30 PM |
Adjournment
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26022 Oak Ridge Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Office: 281 • 363 • 9939
Fax: 281 • 363 • 4744
E-mail: mail@totalsafety.com |
ICU, A Total Safety Company
2300 Hwy. 365, Suite 370
Nederland , TX 77627
Office: 409 • 727 • 8227
Toll Free: 866 • 727 • 8227
Fax: 409 • 729 • 5075 |
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