College officials get FEMA training

Interim President Daryl Campbell is leading a group of college officials at a three-day training session sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Joining Campbell are vice presidents James Jansen and Stephen Smith along with Jim Hills and Amy Stapleton from the Public Information Office.

The July 9-11 training, hosted at North Seattle Community College, is titled “Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Higher Education.” Safety and Security Director Robin Blacksmith and Asst. Director Edwin Lucero have previously taken the training that focuses on the appropriate organization and command structures and procedures in the event of an emergency.

“We’re taking this very seriously,” Campbell said. “This will provide the foundation for more emergency planning and training on campus. Hopefully, we won’t ever have to use this training, but we need to be ready.”

Campbell and the other attendees will be back on campus Friday, July 12.