In-Person Workshop to Explore Lessons Learned from COVID-19 for Crisis Management and Emergency Planning; MRAA to participate
During the spring of 2020, the boating industry (marinas, dealers, service, access managers, boating organizations and boaters) was faced with state specific closure notices, re-opening notices, and new restrictions for boating activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The marine trade industry stepped up and provided exceptional leadership during this emergency to provide all of those impacted in the boating industry with guidance for safe operation for the businesses, employees and customers.
A wealth of new BMP’s were developed and implemented during this emergency. A workshop will provide an overview of these new standard operating procedures (SOPs) and begin to look at how the industry can utilize them for future pandemics, coastal hazards (flooding, drought, storms) and other safety concerns. It will focus on providing members of the boating industry with an enhanced understanding of crisis management and emergency planning and the tools you can use to develop a facility-based response plan.
This free workshop is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 14, at Borio’s Restaurant in Cicero, N.Y. It is being supported with a grant from the National Sea Grant College Program. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. All CDC, NYSDOH, and Cornell University COVID safety protocols will be followed (unvaccinated participants will need to wear a mask and maintain social distance).
Registration: please email the participant(s) name, business name, email and phone number to Sharon Mullen, slm22@cornell.edu. Registration deadline is Wednesday, July 7th. Space may be limited.
[Editor’s note: Along with NY Sea Grant, the Empire State Marine Trades Association, Association of Marina Industries, the MRAA will participate in the conference and be represented by Liz Walz, Vice President, Jason Walz, Director of Programs and Chad Tokowicz, Government Relations Manager.]
