general session

May 15, 2024, 8:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Palm Beach County Convention Center, Grand Ballroom

Honor Guard/Pledge of Allegiance, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue

 National Anthem
Alexander Drefoos School of the Arts

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Moderator
Steve Weagle, Meteorologist
WPTV, News Channel 5

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GHC President’s Welcome
Paul Womble, Director
Polk County Emergency Management

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Palm Beach County Mayor’s Welcome
Maria Sachs

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Governor, State of Florida
Ron DeSantis
(invited)

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National Hurricane Center Director
Michael Brennan, Ph.D.

Panel Discussion

Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director
Florida Division of Emergency Management

Leigh Basford, Director
Madison County Emergency Management

Chris Volz, Director
Suwannee County Emergency Management

Scott Garner, Division Chief
Dixie County Emergency Management

Jessica Geib, Chair
Florida VOAD

General Session Welcome & Keynote Speakers