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Frozen in Action: Emergency Excellence for Ice Arenas
Presented by Scott Appleby, MissionCIT
Tuesday, April 21 – Register Now
10 a.m. PT; 11 a.m. MT; 12 p.m. CT; 1 p.m. ET
Scott Appleby, director of emergency management services at MissionCIT® in Shelton, Conn., will share his expertise on how to best plan and prepare for ice arena emergencies, including active threats, severe weather, chemical releases and medical incidents.
The former director of emergency management, homeland security and emergency communications for the city of Bridgeport, Conn., Appleby will also provide staff training tips and exercises as well as an overview of the 5 Pillars of Rink Safety:
- Prevention: Actions taken to avoid an incident altogether.
- Mitigation: Reducing the impact if an event is unavoidable.
- Preparedness: Maintaining a “Ready State” through plans, drills and equipment.
- Response: Executing immediate actions to save lives and property.
- Recovery: The process of returning the rink to “Business as Usual.”
Participants will learn the importance of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), OSHA Compliance, staff training and exercises with external stakeholders, and how MissionCIT® can assist ISI members with their emergency preparedness planning.
A Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) through the International Association of Emergency Managers, Scott Appleby has over 30 years’ experience in public safety, homeland security and disaster preparedness. His expertise has been recognized at the national level, including testimony before the U.S. Congress on domestic terrorism preparedness.
