2024 Northern Utah Resilience & Preparedness Conference
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2024 Northern Utah Resilience & Preparedness Conference

Weber-Morgan Health Department Emergency Services team invites you to learn about preparedness in emergencies and disasters.

By Weber-Morgan Health Department Emergency Services Team

Date and time

Wednesday, June 12 · 8am - 5pm MDT

Location

Ogden-Weber Technical College

200 North Washington Boulevard Ogden, UT 84404

Agenda

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

2024 Northern Utah Resilience & Preparedness Conference

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Jesse Bliss NEHA Director: Health Equity In the Face of Climate Change


n the last 15 years, Utah’s air quality problem has changed. Some things are getting better, others are getting worse. Keeping the Wasatch Front livable will require diligent individual behavior chan...

10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

Dr Moench UT Physician: Utah's air pollution, causes and how we can help


n the last 15 years, Utah’s air quality problem has changed. Some things are getting better, others are getting worse. Keeping the Wasatch Front livable will require diligent individual behavior chan...

10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

Dr. Kimberley Shoaf: Environmental Health and Public Health Roles In Disasters


Concurrent disasters are increasingly common, requiring informed, responsive and comprehensive collaboration among health agencies and partner organizations to address public health threats.

11:50 AM - 12:50 PM

Networking Lunch (covered with your ticket to the event)


Provided by BD Catering.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Dr. Ron Harris BYU Geology Professor: Wasatch Front Earthquake Readiness


Wasatch Front Earthquake. When Brigham Young said ‘this is the place’ he meant the epicenter of a giant earthquake in the future. We cannot stop the earthquake from happening, but we can control whet...

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Dr. Kimberley Shoaf: Environmental Health and Public Health Roles In Disasters


Concurrent disasters are increasingly common, requiring informed, responsive and comprehensive collaboration among health agencies and partner organizations to address public health threats.

2:10 PM - 3:10 PM

Heidi Alldredge: Certified Happiness Coach on how to be happier


Usable tips on how to elevate your happiness right now!

2:10 PM - 3:10 PM

Stephanie Carlson USU Extension: Emergency Food Storage


During an emergency, it is important to have safe food to eat and water to drink. This class will provide information on these topics and recommend reliable resources where to obtain more information...

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Dr. Mike Hawkins Utah Physician: Medical cannabis and the impacts on community


Learn a brief history and the origins and uses of cannabis and side effects of different types of cannabis. Discuss the difference between THC, CBD and Terpenes, what they do and the medical benefits...

About this event

  • 9 hours

Please park by the Business Technology Building and proceed to the Lecture Hall. We will be moving about campus in our breakouts as the day progresses.

Frequently asked questions

How much do tickets cost?

This event is free.

Will lunch be provided?

Yes. We ask that attendees confirm their reservation with us two weeks prior to the event so that we can ensure we have enough food with our catering company.

Is there a limit on seats?

Yes! We will have a limit of 200 seats, so make sure you have yours reserved!

What topics will be covered?

This year we have a fantastic lineup that includes health equity and air quality, preparedness during an earthquake, medical cannabis, emergency food storage and a certified happiness coach.

Will there be a virtual option?

Unfortunately, there will not be a virtual attendance option.

What if I can't make it after I have reserved a ticket?

If you can't make it, please let our WMHD Emergency Services team know, as we are providing a catered lunch and want to make sure we have enough food, but not too much.

Is my ticket transferrable?

As long as you let a member of the WMHD Emergency Services team know, then yes.

Where can I park?

Parking is available by the Business Technology Building.

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