EPACi - Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council International Mission / Goal Statement: The primary goal of Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council International is to help consumers / Customers Prepare for Emergencies by: 1) Delivering Accurate Emergency related Information, News, Education and Training via multiple ways. These include: Website, Email Newsletters, News feeds, Multimedia Presentations, Field Operations and Trade Shows and Events 2) Setting Standards for Manufacturers, Distributors and Retailers. 3) Testing Products and Services to meet stringent approval process. (Compliance) 4) Regular testing of approved products to make sure they stay within required guidelines. (Compliance) 5) Feedback from Consumers of Manufacturers and Retailers Products / Services. 6) Acting as a liaison / conduit between Consumers, The Emergency Preparedness Industry and Government. 7) Helping the EP Industry with Benefits such as Health, Dental & Life Insurance. 401(k)s, Pension Plans and other Retirement programs. 8) Creating Trade Shows and Events, so EP Industry players can show their Products and Services. Seminars and Workshops can be available to all segments of the Industry. 9) Helping the Industry Grow while making the EP Industry keep aware of Consumer's needs including: A) Seniors B) Minorities (other languages) C) Challenged Citizens D) Contingency Planning E) Others