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Hurricane: A Town Hall Meeting
After observing the devastating impact of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma upon the Gulf Coast region, are you wondering if Connecticut is prepared for a direct hit by a hurricane? With consistently warming waters in the North Atlantic, experts say the probability of Connecticut being struck by major hurricanes in the next few years is increasing.
Here's your chance to be part of the studio audience for CPTV’s live broadcast of Hurricane: A Town Hall Meeting.
Hurricane: A Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
CPTV Studio
1049 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, Conn.
During Hurricane: A Town Meeting, a panel of experts moderated by Anita Ford Saunders will answer questions on this timely topic.
Panelists
Wayne Sandford, deputy commissioner of the Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
James LaChance, manager of system restoration and emergency preparedness at Connecticut Light & Power
Mario Bruno, senior director of emergency services for The Charter Oak Chapter of the American Red Cross
Meteorologist Art Horn
Arnold Goldman, DVM, director of Connecticut State Animal Response Team
Options for Audience Members
- Arrive at 7:15 p.m. for light refreshments and a preview screening of the new documentary Hurricane: Direct Hit.
- Arrive at 8:30 p.m. to participate only in Hurricane: A Town Hall Meeting, which will be broadcast live starting at 9 p.m.
During the live broadcast, viewers from around the state will have the opportunity to raise their concerns by calling 1-800-842-2788 or by e-mailing hurricane@cptv.org.
Admission to this event is free. Seating is limited to 50 people, so your early response is encouraged.
Reserve Your Seat
To reserve your seat(s) in the audience for Hurricane: A Town Hall Meeting, please e-mail hurricaneaudience@cptv.org.
In your e-mail, tell us which time you will arrive at: 7:15 p.m. or at 8:30 p.m.
Indicate the number of seats you wish to reserve.
You will receive an e-mail confirmation.
For more information about Hurricane: A Town Hall Meeting, please call Rick Sheiber at 860-275-7253 before Friday, August 11.
Hurricane: A Town Hall Meeting is a Connecting Our Communities production of CPTV, in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
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