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Disaster Preparedness & Recovery Alliance (DPRA)Through Corporate and Community Partnerships
Disaster Preparedness & Recovery Alliance Mission Statement
The DPRA will assist companies, schools and community organizations to form an alliance of partnerships that share up-to-date preparedness information that assists in mitgation and continuity planning with the ultimate goal to minimize injury and damage and expedite total organizational recovery.
General InformationNow, more than ever, we need to pull together and share our knowledge, resources, and expertise to prepare for any emergency. The American Red Cross, Orange County Chapter encourages all workplaces to invest in emergency preparedness. We are striving to bring together our corporate, public, and private communities to work to achieve a level of preparedness that may ultimately save lives.
The DPRA is supported by memebers representing small and large businesses, community organizations, municipal agencies, non-profit organizations, universities and schools. The mission of the DPRA is to establish opportunities to network and share information on emergency planning, training and disaster recovery.
911 Commission Report
Membership InformationThe DPRA is supported by membeship and program fees. Membership costs and benefits vary depending on the size of the member company. Special membership categories for non-proft organizations (including government and schools), vendor members, and partner members are available.
Benefits for all members include:- Monthly Meetings with Guest Speaker/Preparedness Topics
- DPRA Resource/Training Binder
- Red Cross Contingency Planning CD-Rom/Plan Template
- On-Site Disaster Preparedness Program/Information For All Employees
- Networking Opportunities
- First Hand Information During Emergencies
- Company/Group Name Recognition on ARC Website and DPRA Room
| Lg. Business (300+ employees) | $ 400 |
| Sm. Business (1-299 employees) | $ 300 |
| Non-Profit/School/Government | $ 150 |
| Sponsoring DPRA Member* | $2500 |
To download an overview sheet on Membership Information for the DPRA, please click here.
To download the application to become a DPRA Member, please click here.
Meeting InformationMeetings Include:
• Guest Speaker
• Highlighted Workplace "Best Practice"
• Group Discussion
• Employee/Company Resource/Contacts
• Light Continental Breakfast
| January 12, 2010 - "When Communication Matters: Emergency Notification Systems" Guest Speaker: TBD Employee Theme - "Your Emergency Contacts-“Safe And Well” Registration in a Disaster" | |||
| February 9, 2010 - "Business Continuity Plan (BCP): Nuts and Bolts in a Tough Economy" Guest Speaker: Bill Wostenberg, Manager Business Continuity Planning, Auto Club of Southern California Employee Theme - “Ten things employees can do to prepare at Work” | |||
| March 9, 2010 - “Emergency Disaster Supplies: What, how much and where do I put it?” Guest Speaker: TBD Employee Theme - "Be Red Cross Ready-Preparedness Supplies 'Must Haves'" | |||
| April 13, 2010 - “Earthquake Preparedness” Guest Speaker: TBD Employee Theme - "Family Preparedness Plan Check Lists” | |||
| May 11, 2010 - “Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s): The Regulations, Requirements, Risks and Rewards” Guest Speaker: TBD Employee Theme - “Trained. Empowered. Prepared-ABC Safe Summer CPR/AED Hand-out” | |||
| June 18, 2010 - “Bio-Hazard Detection Presentation” Field Trip! Guest Speaker: Hosted by Cathleen Fulfer, Homeland Security Coordinator, Santa Ana District, U S Postal Inspection Service (Tour Details/Map to follow) Employee Theme - “Bio-Hazards-Work or Home. Do you know what to look for?” | |||
Red Cross Disaster Preparedness & Recovery Alliance please contact:
Marsha McNamara
Corporate Education Consultant
Phone: (714) 481-5353
Email: mmcnamara@oc-redcross.org
601 N. Golden Circle Drive, Santa Ana, CA, 92705
Phone: (714) 481-5300 Website: www.oc-redcross.org
