This Framework is available for public review and comment until February 5, 2016. 

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Natalie Murray, a Layton resident was crowned Mrs. Utah America in June of 2015 and hopes to use the title to promote, educate and motivate the community on the importance and ease of being prepared for any kind of emergency or disaster. More...  

Mark Riley serves as the Deputy Director for Disaster Recovery for the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness. More...

Mr. Riley's  presentation at the 2015 conference. 

Pat Forbes has been the Executive Director of the Louisiana state Office of Community Development since July 2011. More...

Mr. Forbes' presentation at the 2015 conference. 

Meredith West is Policy Director for Chairman David Vitter (R-LA) on the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. More...

Ms. West participated in a panel discussion regarding Economic Recovery after a disaster.

Brian Van Hook is Associate Director of Small Business Development Center at Florida International University.  Prior to joining FIU, Brian was Policy Director of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. More...

Mr. Van Hook participated in a panel discussion regarding Economic Recovery after a disaster.

Jane Cage, a Joplin Missouri businesswoman, stepped up after the May 2011 Joplin tornado to lead the Joplin Citizens Advisory Recovery Team. More...

Ms. Cage shared her experiences on engaging citizens in the recovery effort.