After-Action Leadership Forum on Regional Snow Response
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The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, chaired by At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown is hosting an after-action leadership forum on the regional response to this season’s unprecedented snow, aimed at reviewing area coordination and response, and exploring opportunities for future improvement.
WHAT: After-Action Leadership Forum on Regional Snow Response
WHEN: Monday, April 5, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: COG Board Room, 777 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Topics will include:
- Accuracy and timing of weather forecasts
- Expectations concerning snow removal for roads, sidewalks and transit
- Resources needed to speed area snow removal
- Contractors and other private sector resources
- Restoration of power and other critical infrastructure
- Decisions on government closure
- State and federal emergency declarations
- Outcomes and next steps in preparing for the 2010-2011 snow season
Invitees include the COG Board of Directors, the National Capital Region Emergency Preparedness Council (EPC), city and county managers, federal and state officials, and representatives from area transportation and transit agencies, the private sector and other stakeholder organizations.
For more information, please contact Patricia Warren at pwarren@mwcog.org.
