Join us for the 1st Annual Summit: Remembering Hurricane Katrina – Lessons and Legacy, commemorating 20 years since one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history. This full-day event, held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, brings together emergency management professionals, public service leaders, and community members to reflect on the impact of Hurricane Katrina and explore the lessons learned in crisis response, resilience, and recovery.
The summit will feature a keynote address by Brigadier General Lisa Ahaesy of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, a panel discussion with representatives from MEMA and the American Red Cross, and an information session led by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. Engage in meaningful dialogue, gain insights into disaster preparedness and response, and honor the legacy of those affected.
                                                 
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
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             Welcome - President's Address
        
        
        	            	08/27/2025 at 8:30 AM (EDT)   |  10 minutes
                    
     
    
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                            President’s Address
Trustee’s Welcome
Opening Prayer
National Anthem
    
    
                                                                                          
                                                                            	                    	                            
                                                            
                                
                                                                    
    
        
             8:40 AM - Keynote Address
        
        
        	            	08/27/2025 at 8:40 AM (EDT)   |  20 minutes
                    
     
    
                                	08/27/2025 at 8:40 AM (EDT)   |  20 minutes
                            Brigadier General Lisa Ahaesy
Assistant Adjutant General, MA Air National Guard, Hanscom AFB
    
    
                                                                                          
                                                                            	                    	                            
                                                            
                                
                                                                    
    
        
             9:00 AM - Panel Discussion "Remembering Katrina"
        
        
        	            	08/27/2025 at 9:00 AM (EDT)   |  90 minutes
                    
     
    
                                	08/27/2025 at 9:00 AM (EDT)   |  90 minutes
                            Panel Discussion – "Remembering Katrina"
Featuring MEMA (Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency)
American Red Cross
Available on stage and via Zoom
    
    
                                                                                          
                                                                            	                    	                            
                                                            
                                
                                                                    
    
        
             10:30 AM - MEMA Information Session
        
        
        	            	08/27/2025 at 10:30 AM (EDT)   |  90 minutes
                    
     
    
                                	08/27/2025 at 10:30 AM (EDT)   |  90 minutes
                            Information Session:
Presented by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
    
    
                                                                                          
                                                                            	                    	                            
                                                            
                                
                                                                    
    
        
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