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| Bio | Vicki Travis is currently the Deputy Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for Tangipahoa Parish, where she has been employed since 2004. She has served in many state and federal declared disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, Rita, Gustav, Ike, Isaac, Ida, and Francine. Graduate of the GOHSEP’s Command College in 2011 and earned her Louisiana Emergency Managers Certification. She is a Community Emergency Response Member (CERT) Train the Trainer. While serving on the Tangipahoa Parish Citizen Corps Council, she trained 135 CERT members. Has served on the State Citizen Corps Council since 2012 and is currently serving as the Vice President. She was nominated to the LEPA Board in 2016. In 2021 and 2022, she served as the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association President. She sat on a panel of Women discussion for Emergency Management in 2023. |
| What Branch Of Public Safety Are You? | Emergency Mgmt. |
| Rank/Position | Deputy Director |
| Certifications | LEM, LAEMC President, 20 yr experience |
| Agency or Base of Operations | Tangipahoa Parish Government |
| Department | Tangipahoa Emergency Operations |
| Civilian Support Team | CERT,MRC,Faith Based Disaster Relief,Citizen Corps,Fire Corps,Volunteers in Police,Neighborhood Watch |
| Favorite Quote | When a disaster strikes and the world is silent; WEBEOC becomes a valuable tool because every voice matters. |
| Why did I join USFRA | Education,Community Outreach,Networking,Training,Fundraising,Basic Information,Volunteer Opportunities,Enthusiast |
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| How Did You Hear About USFRA? | Word of Mouth,Business Card,Facebook,Google,Email |