FEMA administrator to speak on community involvement

Monday, February 7, 2011

Timothy W. Manning, deputy administrator for National Preparedness and Response with the Federal Emergency management Agency, will speak on “National Preparedness and Response Initiatives—Engaging the Community” on Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 7 – 8 p.m. in Click Hall at the Conoco-Phillips Alumni Center in Stillwater.

Responsible for preparing the nation to protect against, prevent, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and natural disasters, Manning oversees the agency’s preparedness initiatives including national training, education, exercises, assessment, and community preparedness programs.

Prior to joining FEMA, Manning served as the secretary of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the state of New Mexico and as an Adviser to Governor Bill Richardson. Manning earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Eastern Illinois University and is a graduate of the Executive Leaders Program at the Center for Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Postgraduate School.

Manning’s presentation, which is open to the public, will be immediately followed by a reception and Hors-d’eouvres will be served. If you plan to attend the reception, please RSVP to rita.webb@okstate.edu by Feb. 7.    

The presentation is part of The Boots & Coots Distinguished seminar series, sponsored by Fire Protection Publications with support from Oklahoma State University and IFSTA.