The DPA helps local businesses and civic organizations better prepare for emergencies. The DPA is designed to be interactive and informational through three main sessions and more than 20 workshops.   2017 DPA General Session speakers are:   Brad Kieserman, Vice President, Disaster Operations & Logistics, American Red Cross David Ono, Anchor, ABC7 Los Angeles Mark Benthien, Global Coordinator, Great ShakeOut Drills     Workshop sessions are led by industry experts on topics such as active shooters, earthquakes, evacuation planning, school and university preparedness, business preparedness and resiliency planning, drills and exercises, and more.   To contact DPA organizers, please email [email protected] or call (714) 481-5341 http://www.redcross.org/news/event/local/california/desert-to-the-sea/33rd-Annual-Disaster-Preparedness-Academy