September 2009 Press Release

SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM ORGANIZED BY SIMPLEXGRINNELL® AIMS TO STRENGTHEN CAMPUS SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS

Headliners for September 2 Event at Bryant University Include Former FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison and Pandemic Planning Expert James Satterfield

SMITHFIELD, RI (September 1, 2009)– As colleges and universities get ready for a new school year, SimplexGrinnell has organized a special September 2 symposium to help senior administrators address today’s wide-ranging campus safety and preparedness issues, including the pressing challenges associated with the H1N1 virus.

The day-long symposium at Bryant University will examine campus safety and preparedness from an all-threats perspective that encompasses natural disasters and infectious diseases as well as campus violence and terrorist attacks. It is designed for university presidents, vice presidents, provosts, directors of facilities, public safety and health services, risk managers and other senior leaders from colleges in New England, New York and New Jersey. The day’s highlights include:

A hands-on pandemic planning and management exercise facilitated by James W. Satterfield, President/COO of Firestorm Solutions. A recognized authority on disaster preparedness, risk mitigation and crisis management, Satterfield provided on-site crisis response and support following the April 2007 tragedy at Virginia Tech University.
An address on college and university emergency preparedness and response by R. David Paulison, former Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A nationally and internationally known leader in emergency and disaster response and recovery, Paulison is now a partner with Global Emergency Solutions.
An overview, from representatives of FEMA’s Region 1 headquarters in Boston, of the programs and funding available to help colleges and universities strengthen campus safety, security and preparedness.

“As a company that provides fire and life-safety systems and services to thousands of colleges and universities, SimplexGrinnell understands the importance of campus safety and preparedness,” said James Spicer, President of SimplexGrinnell. “With a new school year set to begin, we join the leaders of colleges and universities in New England and across the country in their efforts to enhance campus safety and preparedness.”

For registration information and further details, visit www.seeuthere.com/campussafety

Special Program Note – Congressman Patrick Kennedy
Rhode Island Congressman Patrick Kennedy had been scheduled to deliver a keynote address. Due to the passing of his father, Senator Edward Kennedy, he will be unable to attend the event. SimplexGrinnell has worked closely with Congressman’s Kennedy’s office in organizing the event. The company extends its sympathies to Congressman Kennedy and his family at this difficult time.

About SimplexGrinnell
SimplexGrinnell, a Tyco International company, provides a comprehensive array of fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire suppression, emergency communications, integrated security, and nurse call systems and services. With one million customers, 150 local offices, and over 200 years of combined history in the fire business, SimplexGrinnell is the leader in fire and life safety. For additional information or to locate the nearest SimplexGrinnell district office, visit www.simplexgrinnell.com.

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Chris Woodcock
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SimplexGrinnell
(978) 731-7052
chwoodcock@simplexgrinnell.com