Was Live Tuesday, Jul 2, 2024 | 11:30 am PST
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Guest Speakers
- Regina Brown Wilson, Executive Director, California Black Media (moderator)
- Amy Palmer, CA Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
- David Lawrence, Meteorologist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Dr. Rita Nguyen, Assistant Health Officer for the State of California and Director of Population Health, California Department of Public Health
- Charlene Gioriani, CalOSHA Program Senior Safety Engineer, Department of Industrial Relations
- Andrew Ramos, Captain, City of Sacramento Fire Department
- Sonya Harris, Senior Advisor, Listos California
Event Overview
As we enter the summer season, hotter and drier conditions means that Californians will likely face higher risks of wildfires, wildfire smoke, heat, power outages and dangerous water conditions. These conditions pose significant challenges for California’s most at-risk populations.
This briefing, conducted by Listos California – in partnership with Ethnic Media Services and California Black Media – will include resources available to help communities prepare for climate related challenges. Known as the Summer of Safety Package, Stay Cool California is a comprehensive suite of preparedness messaging and materials that can be used to help communities stay safe this summer.
Ethnic Media Services and California Black Media will continue to keep California’s most vulnerable populations informed through an ongoing series of statewide ethnic media briefings in partnership with Listos California, a program of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). The briefings, provided by frontline experts, will focus on sharing vital information and resources available to all Californians to ensure their safety over the summer months.
Presented by California Black Media & American Community Media
