Speakers
Rick Mello, Athletics Director, Florida International University
Mike Womack, Deputy Director, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency

Summary
Rick Mello, athletics director at Florida International University; and Mike Womack, deputy director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will combine resources to provide significant information on how an athletics department can survive the ramifications of a natural disaster.

The speakers will discuss the best plan of action for an athletics department to utilize when a natural disaster is on the horizon; emphasizing the importance of preparation, communication and staff organization. Post-disaster issues and establishing normalcy amongst the staff and student-athletes will also be discussed.