Welcome Visit

A opening welcome visit to the host organizer's facilities at the Pacific Disaster Center in Kihei, Island of Maui is scheduled for Friday, November 7, 2003. The visitors will be given an overview of the Pacific Disaster Center's activities.

The proposed itinerary is:

Friday, November 7, 2003 9:30 am
Arrive at Pacific Disaster Center
590 Lipoa Parkway #259,
Kihie, Maui, Hawaii
10:00 Presentations by Pacific Disaster Center staff
10:45 Asia Pacific Natural Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas

Participants who choose to fly from Honolulu to Kahului, Maui a few days before the Symposium may make their Maui hotel, air and ground transportation arrangements by contacting Nina Ganal at Sheraton Travel Services (located in Honolulu, Hawaii) at 808 931-8072 . Once reservations are made, any changes to, or cancellation of travel arrangements will result in a penalty and/or change fee.

Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Please register by contacting Chiyo Yamashita-Gill at phone 520-621-8567 or e-mail her at chiyo@ag.arizona.edu.