"American Red Cross and the Lifecycle of Disaster Response”
Al Mallamo
American Red Cross Disaster Services Chair
July 10, 2009
Hs Lordships, Berkeley, CA
Al Mallamo is a veteran volunteer with the American Red Cross (ARC). Prior to ARC Al specialized in the Building Materials Manufacture and Distribution industry. In the last 5 years as the Chapter Disaster Services Chair, Al has been deployed to fourteen National Disasters including earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and wildfires. Al’s roles within ARC also include Community Preparedness Instructor and Disaster Response Plan Evaluator.
Al’s discussion will review ARC’s Mission. In any disaster many agencies are involved and Al will cover how ARC interfaces with these agencies. Since recovery from disasters is very involved he will also discuss how disasters are managed with the appropriate response levels.
The luncheon seminar will be held at Hs Lordships, 199 Seawall Drive, in the Berkeley Marina, (510)843-2733 (map). Registration starts at 11:15 am and the presentation follows at noon.
Please make your reservation by calling (415)273-1993, or sending us an e-mail before Wednesday, July 8.
The cost, including presentation and a full buffet, is $30. Pay at the door (cash or check) or pay online by credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa) through
