WHAT: A MOCK press conference will be held where the media is encouraged to ask tough questions about a MOCK scenario in which a natural or man-made disaster has impacted the Savannah area resulting in threats to life, property and the environment.
The media is encouraged to bring their cameras so the participants can fully understand the scope of a press conference. The media may gather video of the MOCK press conference for use as a potential news story on the training process.
DATE: WED, OCT 4, 2023
LOCATION:
Embassy Suites
605 West Oglethorpe Avenue
Savannah, Georgia 31401
TIME: 1:30 – 1:50 p.m.
The media is asked to arrive a few minutes early to be briefed about the mock incident and prepare questions. The media is also invited to remain for 10 minutes following the press conference to provide feedback to evaluators.
WHY: This training will help the organizations involved to have a better understanding of how to handle disseminating information during a potential future crisis and how best to contact and work with your media outlet.
WHO: The purpose of the nonprofit organization, Savannah Spill Response Corporation (SSRC), is to ensure adequate capability exists along areas of the Savannah River and coastal Georgia for the protection of the environment from damage through prevention, response and mitigation of oil spills and hazardous chemical releases. The SSRC is primarily engaged in activities designed to benefit all inhabitants of the community as well as the members serviced by it.
Media Contact
Marjorie Young
President of Carriage Trade Public Relations® Inc.
marjorie@carriagetradepr.com
912-844-9990