Mayor Teresa Jacobs will bring together government and community leaders, as well as public health and law enforcement officials to share plans and provide sector updates. Orange County maintains an extremely high level of readiness and this briefing will further elevate the coordination and familiarization of plans and facilities.
WHO:Â Dr. George Ralls, Deputy Administrator of Public Safety and Human Services, and Dr. Chris Hunter, Director of Health Services, will provide updates on behalf of Orange County. Community leaders from key sectors, including governance, healthcare, public safety, law enforcement, travel, transportation and more will be in attendance to provide briefings on their sector readiness, and to coordinate with colleagues from other sectors.
WHERE: Orange County Emergency Operations Center
6590 Amory Court, Winter Park, Florida 32792
WHEN: Thursday, October 30, 2014, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Beginning at 3:30 p.m., Mayor Jacobs, Dr. Ralls and Orange County Fire Chief Otto Drozd will address the media and be available for questions.
Mayor Teresa Jacobs will provide opening remarks. Dr. George Ralls, Deputy Administrator of Public Safety and Human Services, and Dr. Chris Hunter, Director of Health Services, will provide updates on behalf of Orange County. Other participants include:
·     George Aguel – President and CEO, Visit Orlando
·     Gary Bruhn – Mayor, Windermere, FL and Chairman, Orange County Council of Mayors
·     Dr. Jamal Hakim – Interim CEO, Orlando Health
·     Randy Hartley – COO, Nemours Hospital for Children and Interim Chairman, the Central Florida Disaster Coalition Board
·     Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman – Senior Vice President and Associate Chief Medical Officer, Florida Hospital
·     Rich Maladecki – President, Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association
