Join us for Community Council

When disaster strikes, the response doesn’t end once the immediate danger has passed—the real work of recovery is just beginning. This panel brings together emergency management and disaster response professionals to share their firsthand experiences navigating disaster response and recovery.

Through powerful stories and practical insights, panelists will highlight the challenges faced during recent emergencies, the strategies that proved most effective, and the lessons learned that continue to shape preparedness efforts today. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to coordinate resources, communicate under pressure, and support communities in their most vulnerable moments.

Whether you’re a public safety professional, nonprofit leader, policymaker, or community member invested in resilience, this discussion will offer valuable takeaways to strengthen how we respond—together—when the next storm comes.

The Panelists

Kevin Turner, Emergency Management Director, City of Burlington

Chris Saul, Director of Emergency Management, Alamance County

DJ Key, Emergency Management Coordinator, North & East Market and Training & Exercises, Cone Health

This Month's Giveback

Instead of our usual $10 ticket, we're doing something even more meaningful. Each month, we'll be sponsoring an Amazon wishlist to support our community partners. For October, we are collecting hygiene products for the Alamance Community College Food Pantry. Every item purchased makes a direct impact for students in need.

Community Connections

Be sure to bring along your business cards and any marketing materials you’d like to share — Community Council is all about making connections and spreading the word about the great work happening in our community!

We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please reach out to Tara Nager at tnager@uwalamance.org

October Community Council

After the Storm: Lessons in Action