Vitally Prepared - Phase 1
Description
Vitally Prepared: Don’t Wait for Chaos to Decide What To Do
Emergencies don’t send calendar invites.
Tornadoes. Floods. Fires. Snowstorms. Water outages.
In Pottawatomie County, we’ve seen them all.
The question isn’t if disruption will happen.
The question is: Will your business be ready when it does?
Join us for Session One of Vitally Prepared
A proactive workshop designed to help business owners, managers, educators, and community leaders understand:
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The HOW – How to respond quickly and strategically in an emergency
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The WHO – Who to call, who is in charge, and how county emergency systems work
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The WHEN – When to activate your internal plan and what steps come first
This isn’t about panic.
It’s about preparation.
It’s about ensuring that when chaos hits, your team doesn’t scramble — they respond with confidence.
Why This Matters
Business continuity during a disaster doesn’t happen by accident.
It happens because someone took the time to create a plan.
When your employees know what to do…
When you know who to contact…
When your procedures are clear…
You protect:
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Your people
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Your customers
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Your reputation
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Your bottom line
What You’ll Gain in This Session
✔ Insight from county emergency leadership
✔ Real-world examples of how disasters impact local businesses
✔ Emergency contact resources specific to our county
✔ Practical next steps to begin building or refining your emergency plan
And this is just the beginning.
Vitally Prepared is a three-part series designed to move you from awareness to action — including CPR certification, fire response training, and building emergency response kits in future sessions.
Who Should Attend?
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Small business owners
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School administrators & teachers
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Church leaders
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Nonprofit organizations
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Office managers
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Anyone responsible for people, property, or operations
If you lead people, this workshop is for you.
Chaos may be inevitable.
Being unprepared is not.
Register today — and invite another business owner to join you.
Prepared communities are stronger communities.
STOP REACTING. START PREPARING.
Event Date:
03-24-26
Event Time:
08:30 AM - 11:00 AM CST
Location:
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
1 John C Bruton Blvd
Shawnee, OK 74804
Contact Person:
Kimberly Elliott
(phone: 4052874082)