Each webinar is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm. Click on the links below 15 to 20 minutes prior to the 7:00 session. This year, in response to Hurricane Irene, the theme is “Disaster Preparation and Recovery.”

The first webinar will be on Wednesday, October 26. Mary Goepfert, field training instructor and public information officer from the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, will present “Resources Available for Assistance after a Disaster Declaration.” Agencies like the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Small Business Administration, Farm Service Agency, and even the IRS can help to get you and your business back on your feet. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance from Hurricane Irene damage is October 31, 2011, so it is important to know how they can help! Even though Hurricane Irene is over, this information may be vital after future disasters! Don’t miss out! The link to this webinar is: http://tinyurl.com/3zy7t2r.

The second webinar will be on Wednesday, November 9. Dr. Shari C. Silverman, VMD, Principal Veterinarian for the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, will present “Emergency Planning and Preparedness for Horse and Farm.” In this talk, she will cover how to develop an emergency plan for your horse, your pets, and your farm; your responsibility as a horse and/or farm owner in preparing for emergencies, the stages in Emergency Planning; and how can you help your community or the horse community prepare for future emergencies. In light of recent floods, fires, and other natural disasters in New Jersey, this webinar is essential for horse owners. The link to this webinar is: http://tinyurl.com/3pkttfu.

For additional information about the Fall Webinar Series, please email Carey Williams at cwilliams@aesop.rutgers.edu or call 732-932-5529