The first annual Caddo-Bossier Emergency Preparedness Conference has been set for March 28 to March 29 at the Shreveport Convention Hall.

Local government/emergency management officials have been invited to attend a two day conference highlighting Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness in Caddo and Bossier Parishes.  Local officials will present lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina, Terrorism, Emergency Operations Center, Natural Hazards and Citizen Corps on the first day, including a demonstration by the Shreveport Fire Department on the Hazardous Duty “Robot.”  The second day will include Barksdale AFB,  LA National Guard and Community Medical Preparedness.         

The event will begin at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, March 28 until 4:00 PM.  Day two begins at 8:30 AM on Wednesday, March 29 and will close at 11:00 AM

Point of Contact for this event is Chuck Mazziotti or Sandy Davis at 425-5351.