February 25, 2021 9:00 AM - February 25, 2021 3:00 PM
Virtual

The Committee on Applied Research Topics for Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Workshops will hold two workshops to identify applied research topics, information, and expertise that can inform action and opportunities within the natural hazard mitigation and resilience fields. Join us this Thursday, February 25, for Workshop #1: Social Capital and Connectedness for Resilience.

The Workshop will feature four 1-hour panels consisting of academics, community organizers, and industry experts on this topic. While "being resilient" has different meanings across communities, strong relationships and trust are essential elements in local resilience and community functioning prior to, during, and after disasters. Resilience requires formal and informal governance structures that support the entirety of a community, and social capital and social connectedness are essential for effective governance. As risks and threats increasingly cross jurisdictional boundaries, communities across regions will need to strengthen their connections and relationships for effective responses.

The committee's second workshop, Incorporating Future Climate Conditions into Local Actions, will be held on May 25, 2021. More information TBA.

Both workshops will be open as a webinars to the public. Chat and Q&A will be available for participants.

Register for the event here.