FDA Basics > Upcoming Webinar-Food Safety: Bad Weather Basics

FDA Basics > Upcoming Webinar-Food Safety: Bad Weather Basics

Knowing the proper food and water safety precautions to take during bad weather events is an important part of being prepared.

Join FDA and NOAA experts to learn action steps you can take to prepare for weather emergencies and prevent foodborne illness.

Date: Monday, August 31, 2015

Time: 11:00 a.m. EST

Featured Speakers: Ann Taubenheim, PhD, CFSAN Office of Analytics and Outreach, Chief, Education and Outreach Branch and Chris Maier, BS, NOAA National Weather Service, National Warning Coordination Meteorologist

For more information, visit: http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm457532.htm

Weather emergencies can happen, no matter where you live. Knowing what to do during an emergency is an important part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count. This includes knowing the proper food and water safety precautions to take during bad weather events, including flooding and power outages.

The FDA, in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA), will host a 30-minute webinar “Food Safety: Bad Weather Basics”, on Monday, August 31 at 11:00 a.m. EST. Join FDA and NOAA experts to learn action steps you can take to prepare for weather emergencies and prevent foodborne illness.

Moderator: Christopher Gezon, CFSAN Office of Analytics and Outreach, Education and Outreach Branch

Featured Speakers: Ann Taubenheim, PhD, CFSAN Office of Analytics and Outreach, Chief, Education and Outreach Branch

Chris Maier, BS, NOAA National Weather Service, National Warning Coordination Meteorologist

Presentation Slides: Food Safety: Bad Weather Basics (PDF- 1.75MB)

An opportunity to ask questions will follow the presentation.

Watch the Webinar Live

To watch the webinar live online:

1. Approximately, 10 minutes before the start of the webinar, go to 
https://fda.webex.com/fda/j.php?MTID=m6cdca842dc21de12bec12cc286fc7bd0.
2. If requested, enter your name or "guest" and email address. 
3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: 123456 
4. Click "Join".

To hear the audio during the webinar, you can use your telephone or computer.

To use your telephone:

1. Call one of the following numbers:

• Local: 1-301-796-7777
• Toll free: 1-855-828-1770

2. Follow the instructions that you hear on the phone. Your Cisco Unified MeetingPlace meeting ID: 744 764 775

To use your computer, make sure your speakers are turned on.

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For assistance:

1. Go to https://fda.webex.com/fda/mc.
2. On the left navigation bar, click "Support".

The webinar will be recorded and made available for viewing on the FDA website.