NAPO Nashville Chapter Meeting - March 11, 2021: Disaster Preparedness

March NAPO Nashville Chapter Meeting

Program:  Disaster Preparedness with Kelly Ferrell

Are You RED-y and Prepared?

You never know when a disaster may occur but you can be prepared when they do. Join us to hear from Kelly Ferrell, Disaster Program Manager for the Nashville Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, as she shares her vast knowledge on how to prepare for a disaster as well as how to ensure our own or client organizations are ready for what may come. Kelly’s presentation will include:

Be Red Cross Ready Disaster Preparedness

Floods, hurricanes, wildfires and tornadoes are becoming more frequent and can be devastating to our loved ones, homes and communities. Be Red Cross Ready is designed to help people understand, prepare for and respond appropriately to disasters. Build confidence by learning simple steps you can take now, to help prepare and protect your family.

Ready Rating

Ready Rating is a program designed to help us prepare our businesses, schools and organizations for disasters and other emergencies. Ready Rating is a free program where members can take an online assessment to help measure their current readiness. Based on their score, members can receive immediate customized feedback along with resources and tools to help take important preparedness steps.

About our Speaker, Kelly Ferrell:

Kelly Ferrell serves as a Disaster Program Manager for the Nashville Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. As a Disaster Program Manager Kelly leads volunteer teams in disaster preparedness, response and recovery programs across 11 counties in middle Tennessee. Kelly has been with the Red Cross for two years recently moving from Durham, North Carolina to Nashville. When she is not preparing for or responding to disasters, Kelly can be found enjoying Tennessee’s beautiful state parks.