Before getting to the business of unwinding and team bonding, Independence Now’s annual Staff Retreat started with an Emergency Preparedness presentation. Jeremy Costin, Emergency Management Specialist from the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, gave an overview of the department’s services, described various types of potential community emergencies, and how to safely act. The presentation especially focused on the fact that people with disabilities are typically at greater risks during emergency situations, however, safety and life-saving actions can be taken.
Staff was very engaged and appreciated Jeremy providing a variety of informative and instructive resources. To learn and share important emergency preparedness information, visit montgomerycountymd.gov/oemhs. Also, Independence Now will be hosting an Emergency Preparedness event on Thursday, September 10th from 4-6:30 pm at the Brooke Road Park Building, 1101 Brooke Rd., Capitol Heights, MD. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact us at info@innow.org or call 301-277-2839.
