Douglas County Emergency Management Presents:

Extreme Heat Readiness Workshop

Protecting Our Community Together

March 9
9AM-NOON
Flory Meeting Hall
DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

The workshop will include a panel discussion, followed by facilitated group conversations and “what-if” scenarios that ask participants to think through how they would respond in real-world situations. Scenario topics will include:

• Safely managing outdoor events

• Keeping customers and staff safe in busy retail and hospitality settings

• Communicating and providing support for vulnerable populations

REGISTER BY MARCH 4:
https://dgcoks.gov/form/heatworkshop

In Partnership With:
Lawrence Douglas County Fire & Medical
Douglas County Sustainability
National Weather Service
Lawrence - Douglas County Public Health
Lawrence Parks, Recreation & Culture

The free workshop will cover how to recognize health-related illnesses, understand National Weather Service alerts, adjust operations safely and communicate effectively during periods of extreme heat. The training is geared toward local businesses, chambers of commerce, event organizers, leaders of sporting and recreation events, and communications professionals.

“With thousands of visitors expected in our community for World Cup events this summer, we want to make sure local organizations feel confident and prepared,” Deputy Emergency Management Director John Stipetich said. “Extreme heat is something we can plan for, and this workshop gives businesses and event organizers practical steps to keep residents and visitors safe when temperatures rise.”