Lake County: Disaster Prevention Planning

Many organizations have strong disaster planning efforts… but the real challenge is making sure people understand the plan, know their role, and can respond quickly when it matters most.

In this session, attendees will learn how disaster prevention planning helps strengthen preparedness, coordination, and community response across Lake County.

In this session, attendees will learn how to:

• Identify the key steps in disaster prevention planning.
• Understand how local partners coordinate before an emergency happens.
• Recognize the role of emergency management, SBA, and SBDC support.
• Apply a practical framework for improving preparedness and response.

Featuring expert speakers:

• Ed Ramos (SBA)
• Jose Molfino (SBDC Lake County)
• Megan Milanese (Lake County Emergency Management Director)