Delivering Virtual Personal Preparedness Campaigns
Join us to hear a case study of Kirkland’s multi-modal educational campaigns that were aimed at encouraging preparedness at work, at home, and on the go. The two campaigns were presented concurrently to community members and City staff throughout 2023.
During the presentation, you will see examples of the videos, self-study tasks, and individual engagement activities that were presented to the participants. You will also learn about our process of developing these outreach efforts and the successes that positively impacted the whole community, inside and out.
About the Presenters
Carly Pacekonis is the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the Office of Emergency Management at the City of Kirkland. She coordinates community preparedness training, outreach presentations, and preparedness resources for the Kirkland community. Based on community input, Carly created and developed videos for the Let’s Chat Emergency Preparedness series on the KirklandTelevision YouTube channel. Prior to working for the City, Carly gained experience as a FEMA reservist across various states including Missouri and Nevada. She spent three seasons working wildfire response in Washington state. Carly is originally from Connecticut, is an alumnus of the University of Connecticut, and earned her Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) certification in 2023.
Amy Haining is the Office Specialist for the Office of Emergency Management at the City of Kirkland. In this role, she is responsible for leading the internal initiatives for employee preparedness and education, which includes training support to EOC staff. Amy developed an employee preparedness campaign with monthly topics such as earthquake preparedness, family emergency planning, and financial safety to ensure that all employees are well-prepared in case of an emergency. Prior to her current role, she grew up in Colorado and moved to Washington to complete a two-year Americorps program. Amy is currently finishing her Bachelor of Science in Risk, Insurance, and Safety Management with a minor in Business at Central Washington University and is expected to graduate in June 2024.