Environmental Health & Safety Roundtable 2025

Emergency Planning
 
Description:
This workshop will review the importance of emergency planning, with a focus on the SARA program and Tier II reporting process. Participants will explore key principals such as roles and responsibilities, awareness of potential risks, and enhanced communication strategies.

Bio:
 
Megan Young-Kraft
Emergency Planner / SARA Coordinator 
Berks County Dept. of Emergency Services
 
 
Megan has been an Emergency Planner in the Berks County Department of Emergency Services for the past 8 years, serving as a 911 Dispatcher for 3 years prior to this role. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Emergency Management and specializes in emergency planning for chemical facilities, high-hazard dams, schools, daycares, and congregate care facilities. Megan is also a Hazardous Materials Technician with the Berks County Special Operations Group. In addition to these roles, Meg serves as a volunteer Firefighter/EMT with the Fleetwood Fire Company, a member of the Fleetwood Recreation Board, a member of the Eastern PA EMS Council Critical Incident Stress Management Team, a volunteer at Char-Wills German Shepherd Rescue, and she is also a Mom (her favorite role). Megan is a lifelong native of Berks County and has responded to numerous disasters and incidents across Berks County in several capacities over the past 16 years.