Saturday, May 6, 2006 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Miller Dwan Auditorium, Duluth (map on back)

Suppose:

A bad flu spreads through our state (called “pandemic”) and many, many people become sick. Schools and work places must close. Would you know what to do or how to get help???

Suppose:

Our city has a big flood and streets are flooded or we have a tornado. Would you know what to do or how to get help???

Suppose:

It is very dry outside and we have a forest fire danger. Would you know what to do or how to get help???

Learn what to do if an emergency happens in this area…more information on back

Schedule for the day:

10:00 – 10:30 / Registration /Booths
Join us for coffee, juice and muffins!
10:30 – 12:30 / Presentations and Role-Play
·  Vern Wagner, Red Cross
·  Jim Skoog, St Louis County Public Health
·  Bonnie Holz, MN Department of Health
12:30 – 1:30 / Booths

INTERPRETERS AND REAL TIME CAPTIONING PROVIDED.

For other accommodations, call 888-234-1322 V or 888-723-3344 TTY

A big THANK YOU to sponsors of this event!!!

MN DHS – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services / MN Department of Health
St. Louis County Public Health / Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross
Northlands News Center / Miller Dwan
St. Mary’s Duluth Clinic
Harris Communications / MN Association of Deaf Citizens
Sorenson Communications

PLEASE… You must RSVP Cheryl Blue at 218-723-4968 TTY or email

if you want to attend this meeting !

2:00 – 5:00 Minnesota Association of Deaf Citizens Board Meeting

The Minnesota Association of Deaf Citizens (MADC), is a non-profit, 501(C)(4) organization that was established in 1885.

It is run by a board of directors who are elected by dues paying members every two years atbiennial conferences. MADC

advocates for and promotes a better quality of life and social wellness of deaf people.