Spring 2024 Resiliency Academy Session 2 — Integrating Climate in Hazard Mitigation Planning

On May 2nd we will continue the 2024 Resiliency Academy with a discussion on Integrating Climate in Hazard Mitigation Planning.

In this session, we will hear from Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on the new requirements for Hazard Mitigation Plans and available resources (including tools and funding opportunities). In addition, we will hear directly from some who have already updated Hazard Mitigation Plans according to the new guidelines.

Attendees will leave with a better understanding of what is now required when updating Hazard Mitigation Plans and what resources are available.

Speakers Include:

Rodney Bahner, Community Planner, Mitigation Division, FEMA Region 3

Debbie Messmer, Deputy Director of Grant Management and Recovery, VDEM

David Mandell JD, CEM, Deputy Director, Office of Emergency Management, City of Annapolis

Anna Kimelblatt, Project Planner, Weston & Sampson

Janet Moonan, Senior Project Manager, Weston & Sampson

Date: May 2nd

Time: 1-2:30

Format: Virtual

Cost: Free

Learn more about the 2024 Resiliency Academy Series