Disaster preparedness expert to appear on UCTV video series

Dr. Kristi Koenig, director of public health preparedness for UC Irvine Healthcare, will join other experts on “Disaster Preparedness for Health Professionals,” a four-part video series highlighting best practices. Presented by University of California Television and the California Preparedness Education Network, the series will show how anyone – from a single individual to a complex organization – can be better prepared for emergencies. Installment topics include natural disasters, chemical and biological agents, pandemic influenza and other emerging infections, and disaster volunteerism. The series premieres at 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, on UCTV, which is available on Dish Network, through select cable systems and online at www.uctv.tv.