Webinar To Focus On Disaster Preparedness For All Residents

The damage caused by Superstorm Sandy in the Brick area. (Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn)

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  TOMS RIVER – In recognition of National Preparedness Month, the Ocean County Department of Human Services is teaming up with the Office of Disability Services at Ocean County College to host a virtual training session on disaster readiness.

  The webinar, titled “Preparedness for the Whole Community,” will take place September 23 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to build personal emergency plans and explore strategies designed to keep individuals and families safe during crises.

  Jamie Arasz Prioli, MS, CRC, ATP, Director of Disability Services at Ocean County College, will lead the presentation. The session is approved for two Disaster Response Crisis Counselor (DRCC) credits.

  Organizers say the training emphasizes inclusion and accessibility, ensuring residents of all abilities have the tools they need to prepare for emergencies.

  Registration is available at surveymonkey.com/r/DisasterPreparedness2025.