SFIC ONLINE BRIEFING FOR FAITH LEADERS

"SHINES A LIGHT ON THE SAN FRANCISCO
DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT'S
MULTITASKING NATURE AND MISSION"

Thursday, October 14, 2021
8:30 am - 9:45 am

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The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management (DEM) leads the City in planning, preparedness, communication, response, and recovery for daily emergencies, large scale citywide events, and major disasters. It is the vital link in emergency communication between the public and first responders, and provides key coordination and leadership to City departments, stakeholders, residents, and visitors. DEM has been the critical governmental department in navigating San Francisco through the COVID-19 Pandemic, while at the same time proactively preparing for other potential crises and disasters. This week's "Online Briefing for Faith Leaders," hosted by the San Francisco Interfaith Council, welcomes DEM Deputy Director Adrienne Bechelli, who will speak to these elements of the Department's nature and mission, as well as plans for next Thursday's "International Shake Out Day" in San Francisco.

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS BY ONLINE BRIEFING MODERATOR

Michael G. Pappas, M.Div.
Executive Director, San Francisco Interfaith Council

WELCOME & READING OF SFIC STATEMENT

Rita R. Semel

REFLECTIVE MOMENT

Bob Butchart
California Maritime Security Program

(Introduction of Guest Presenter and Presentation
by SFIC Executive Director Michael Pappas)
Adrienne Bechelli
Deputy Director, Division of Emergency Services
Adrienne Bechelli is a Deputy Director for the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management. She directs response operations, policy implementation, hazard and threat analysis, training and exercise development and planning. Prior to being appointed as a Deputy Director, she served as the Department's Chief of Staff. In her previous City and County of San Francisco employment, she also spent six years at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission as an agency planner, trainer and emergency analyst where she managed the Department’s emergency training and exercise program. 
Adrienne is an experienced emergency manager who has been deployed to respond to multiple emergencies affecting the San Francisco Bay Area. She has led the activation of the incident command system in both planned and emergency incidents, including leading San Francisco's response to COVID-19. She has spoken throughout California and Nevada on best practices during emergency incidents in the utility sector. Adrienne is a San Francisco native and graduate of St. Ignatius College Preparatory. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco.
(Please note: questions will be accepted from the audience via Chat)

CLOSING REMARKS

SFIC Executive Director Michael Pappas
A special thanks…

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