Register now for The Rio Grande Valley 2011 Hurricane Preparation Conference at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. This one day event is being presented free of charge. The Conference will host speakers from all facets of the emergency response community responsible for the dissemination of critical information, logistics and response for hospitals and communities in our coastal areas. This is valuable for those in the healthcare field responsible for the Emergency Management Plan, response activities and coordination of your Emergency Operations Center to hear from supporting organizations at the local, county, regional, state and federal levels, and to use the information presented to complete your preparations for the 2011 Hurricane Season. Estimates forecast an active hurricane season with higher than normal probabilities for named storms and number of hurricanes. Attend this second annual, one-day, general session, community-oriented conference to aid in your preparations for the 2011 season. Seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis.