The KC Metro Community Disaster Resiliency Network (CDRN) will conduct a tabletop exercise for community-based, faith-based, and health care organizations from 9-noon on Monday, December 17th. The purpose of this exercise is to discuss plans, policies, and procedures among community-based, faith-based, and health care organizations to prepare for some of the hazards in our region. These two tracks are intended to provide an opportunity to test either your facility plans, policies, and procedures for either an active shooter in your facility or for when you or your staff are working in the field and traveling to and from clients homes during inclement weather. This is an opportunity for partners to have the chance to work together in a low stress environment to resolve challenges that cross multiple jurisdictions and areas of expertise. Each organization is encouraged to send two or more staff, if feasible.  These exercises will be held at MARC Offices, 600 Broadway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64105. Register for the In-facility Active Shooter scenario or the Out-of-facility Winter Storm scenario now.

Questions?  Contact Sara Shirk, Emergency Services Planner II, Mid-America Regional Council. Phone (816) 701-8384 (direct).  Email sshirk@marc.org

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Rachel Monger, JD, LACHA is President/CEO. Rachel joined LeadingAge Kansas in 2011 as the Director of Government Affairs and has been a powerful voice for our membership ever since. Rachel is a Kansas licensed attorney and adult care home administrator. She received her bachelor’s degree from Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington, MA, and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Law. Over the years, Rachel has served in many volunteer roles in her community and in the state of Kansas to support senior needs, aging services education, and community mental health services. She is also a member of the Board of Governors for the Kansas Health Care Stabilization Fund. As an award-winning trial lawyer, turned award-winning senior care advocate, she has spent nearly two decades passionately supporting quality of care and quality of life for Kansas seniors. When not at work, Rachel loves reading, crafting, volunteering with her church, and spending time with her partner Steven. You can reach Rachel directly at 785.670.8046.