Program Description

When a disruption occurs in the foodservice operation, an emergency readiness plan can ensure the health and safety of customers and employees. This teleconference encourages foodservice professionals to develop an action plan before a disaster strikes.

At the completion of this teleconference participants will be able to:

• Recognize possible disruptions that may hinder a foodservice operation.
• Identify six important steps to consider when developing an emergency readiness plan.
• Develop a written emergency readiness plan.

Target Audience

• Child Nutrition Program personnel
• School administrators
• State agency staff
• Others interested in child nutrition

Panelists

• Ms. Marilyn Hurt, Supervisor, School Nutrition Programs, School District of LaCrosse, Wisconsin
• Mr. Conrad McLean, Assistant Director, North Carolina Department of Agriculture
• Ms. Theresa Stretch, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NFSMI
• Mr. Steve Stockton, Director, Amory School District, Mississippi
• Dr. Marilyn Swanson, Director of Education & Training, NFSMI (Facilitator)
• Ms. Gloria Van Treese, Bureau Chief, Florida Department of Agriculture

Satellite Coordinates and Times

The following information is subject to change beyond the control of NFSMI.

ONE VIEWING ONLY

A 15-minute test period will precede the broadcast.


Eastern: 3-5:00 pm | Central: 2-4:00 pm
Mountain: 1-3:00 pm | Pacific: Noon-2:00 pm

Satellite Coordinates

C-Band
Telstar 4
Transponder/Channel: 10
89 degrees West
Downlink Frequency: 3900 MHz
Polarity: Horizontal
Audio: 6.2, 6.8 MHz

KU-Band
AMC03
Transponder/Channel: 15
87 degrees West
Downlink Frequency: 12000 MHz
Polarity: Horizontal
Audio: 6.2, 6.8 MHz

Important Phone Numbers

Satellite Reception Trouble: 1-919-850-4565

Satellite Seminar Questions:

Voice: 1-800-321-3054

Fax: 1-800-321-3061

E-mail: nfsmi@olemiss.edu

Finding or Sponsoring a Site

To sponsor a site or locate a site near you, contact your State Satellite Coordinator.

Continuing Education Credit

This program is approved for two hours of American School Food Service Association (ASFSA) Continuing Education Credit (CEC). Credit may be available through other professional associations. For information contact your association.

Participant Resources

      Print Resources

Emergency Readiness Plan: A Guide for the School Foodservice Operation
Emergency Readiness Plan: Forms for the School Foodservice Operation

Facilitator resources have been streamlined. Click on the materials that you require.

Satellite Program Announcement Flyer (PDF)

Satellite Facilitator Sourcebook This resource for the satellite facilitator contains general information that does not change from one program to another. It includes duties of the facilitator, choosing a viewing site, and backup plans. New facilitators should review this sourcebook.

Attendance Roster The roster should be completed and returned to the state satellite coordinator or the ASFSA state certification processor following the satellite program training session.

Rebroadcast/Duplication Request Form This form is rarely needed. No permission is required for taping a single copy for later use.

Webcast

This teleconference will be available by webcast the day of the program and indefinitely thereafter.