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DPH Volunteer Training Day 2025



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Tuesday, March 4
 

10:20am EST

A2: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) 101
Tuesday March 4, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am EST
This presentation provides an overview of how MEMA accomplishes its mission to ensure the state is prepared to withstand, respond to and recover from all types of emergencies and disasters.  It will look at MEMA’s operations during “blue sky” days as well as disasters.  Participants gain an understanding of MEMA’s operations and where public health volunteers are part of the emergency response operation at the local level.”

About Bonnie: Bonnie Roy joined the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) in 2003. She is currently the Regional Manager for MEMA Region West. She is a graduate of UMASS-Amherst and holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Geology and a Master’s in GeoSciences with a specialty in Natural Hazards. Prior to working for MEMA, she served eight years in the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Bonnie Roy

Western MA Regional Manager, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
Tuesday March 4, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am EST
Room 210

1:30pm EST

C4: Preparing for the Unexpected: Perspectives from Parents of Children with Special Healthcare Needs
Tuesday March 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Come hear a panel of parents of children with special healthcare needs discuss their preparedness activities and needs in emergencies and disasters. Facilitated by the Massachusetts Emergency Medical Services for Children program, this panel will touch on caring for these children during day-to-day emergencies, during evacuations, and in-shelters. This panel is intended for health care providers or those who may staff a shelter in a disaster, though all are welcome!
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Ben Palmere

Pediatric Preparedness Planner, MA Dept. of Public Health (DPH) Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management (OPEM)
Tuesday March 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Room 210
 
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