About Us

We are subject matter experts in emergency management, emergency alert and warning systems, language equity, disability access, public information, public health communication, and disaster communication. Many of us work for public agencies. Community-based organizations are very welcome and encouraged to participate.

OUR LEADERS

CHAIR

Sheri Badger, Senior Communication Specialist
King County Office of Emergency Management

sbadger@kingcounty.gov

RIGHT HAND

Angela Carkner, Regional Coordinator
Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization (RDPO)

angela.carkner@portlandoregon.gov

VICE CHAIR

Laura Hall, Regional Disaster Messaging Analyst
Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization (RDPO)

laura.hall@portlandoregon.gov

SUBCOMMITTEES

INVOLVING COMMUNITY VOICES

Exploring ways in include immigrant and refugee communities in LAAWW.

Tatiana Elejalde, City of Portland
Manuela Sifuentes, City of Boulder
Ivan Tudela, Pierce County
Peter B Edmondson, City of New Orleans
Kassidy Aldrich, City of Marysville

FORMALIZING LAAWW

Exploring options for legal formalization of our group.

Lillian McDonald, Twin Cities Public Television
Rebekah May, Frederick County