DATE: Wednesday, 18 November 2009
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.LOCATION: BlueShield BlueCross of Vermont
445 Industrial Lane
Berlin, VTPRELIMINARY AGENDA: 1:30-1:45 — Welcome and miscellaneous business
- InfraGard application status
- National Chapter update
- Vermont Chapter update and distribution of membership cards
1:45-3:45 — "Business continuity in the age of pandemics"
- Arlene Silva, Director Business Continuity Planning, National Life
Basics of continuity planning, how it's done, and how best to implement it. DHS COG and COOP procedures for uniformity and interoperability. Backup, redundancy, and alternate procedures in the event of a major crisis such as a pandemic.
- Larry Crist, Director, Office of Public Health Preparedness, Vermont Department of Health
State and regional plans to maintain continuity of "local" critical services, plans to add healthcare services and assist the general public during a pandemic, and ways in which the state can directly assist the private sector.
- John Orlando, Norwich University
Norwich University plans during a major pandemic and how this may impact businesses and the private sector.
Panel session
3:45-4:00 — Other business
4:00 — Adjournment and schmoozefest
OTHER NOTES
Driving instructions:
- Take I-89 to Exit 7 (and onto VT Rt. 62).
- Turn right at the third light onto Airport Road.
- Take 2nd right onto Industrial Lane.