Webinar: Resources to Support Disaster Preparedness and Response and Violence Prevention in Rural Communities

Summary: This presentation will share information and resources about disaster preparedness and response and violence prevention in rural communities. Presenters from the Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) and the NORC Walsh Center for Rural Analysis will discuss the Emergency Preparedness and Response Toolkit, Violence and Abuse topic guide, and other prevention-related resources for rural communities and leaders, emergency preparedness and response professionals, healthcare professionals, first responders, local public health departments, human and social services organizations, hospitals and other healthcare facilities, and others working to help and support rural communities recover from disasters and violence. 

Intended Audience: Rural communities and leaders, emergency preparedness and response professionals, healthcare professionals, first responders, local public health departments, human and social services organizations, hospitals and other healthcare facilities, and others working to help and support rural communities recover

Outcomes: At the end of this webinar, participants will…

-Understand what types of information and resources are available in the Emergency Preparedness and Response Toolkit and in the Violence and Abuse Topic Guide

-Be aware of the lessons learned and key points from a set of 31 case studies related to rural disaster response and recovery

-Learn where to find additional resources related to violence and abuse prevention and support in rural communities

Meet the Presenters:

     -Alana Knudson, PhD, Senior Fellow, NORC at the University of Chicago Director, NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis

     -Makenzie Atherton, MPH, Content Development Coordinator, Rural Health Information Hub

     -Sarah Dauterive, MLIS, Information Specialist, RHIhub

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