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The Intersection between Pandemic Preparedness and Recovery and Climate Preparation Disaster and Recovery

SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND NETWORK and ASSOCIATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE OFFICERS
LUNCHTIMES WEBINAR SERIES
 COVID-19 Preparedness & Recovery:  An Opportunity for a Stronger New England

 As local and state government agencies frantically respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, a series of meaningful risks and opportunities are being revealed that align with experiences and challenges in the climate change preparedness arena.  Join us for a series of lunchtime webinar discussions examining how we can respond to the pandemic with an approach that builds a stronger New England, revitalizes communities and takes steps to protect them from future disaster scenarios.
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WEBINAR 2 – April 24 from 12-1pm

Title:  The Intersection between Pandemic Preparedness and Recovery and Climate Preparation Disaster and Recovery

Description: How do our efforts on pandemic preparedness and recover relate to similar efforts in the context of climate change and related extreme events?  Historically, more than 90% of Federal disaster funds are spent in recovery instead of preparedness.  Let’s examine how we can leverage this challenging time to shift to a preparedness mindset.  Join climate change, sustainability and resilience practitioners leading efforts in local governments for a dynamic discussion on aligning these efforts.

Invited Guests:

Dr. Nancy Gassman, Assistant Public Works Director for Sustainability, City of Fort Lauderdale

Lisa McNeilly, Director of Sustainability & Resilience, City of Baltimore