University City High-Rise Building Evacuation Awareness Event
WHO: MaryAnn Tierney, Philadelphia Deputy Director of Emergency Management Maureen Rush, Penn Vice President for Public Safety Domenic Ceccanecchio, Drexel Vice President of Public Safety Stephen Johnson, Deputy Commissioner for Homeland Security, Philadelphia Police Department Derrick Sawyer, Battalion Chief, Fire Prevention Division, Philadelphia Fire Department
WHEN: March 16, 2009 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: University of Pennsylvania Houston Hall Hall of Flags Room 34th and Spruce streets
The event will test the effectiveness of Philadelphia’s new evacuation plans in University City high-rise buildings, including dorms.
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