National Association of Counties

Conference Session

DISASTERS: A Resilient Counties Discussion on Flood Preparation & Response

Feb. 25, 2017 , 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
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  • Event

    DISASTERS: A Resilient Counties Discussion on Flood Preparation & Response

    Panel on North Carolina Counties’ Response to and Early Recovery from Hurricane Matthew 

    Representatives from across North Carolina will discuss their response to and early recovery from Hurricane Matthew, including what mitigation strategies have best benefitted the counties. Mike Herman from EY Emergency Management Services will moderate the discussion, which will feature Mike Sprayberry, the Hon. Ron Wesson and George Wood.

    Launch of The Nature Conservancy's Naturally Resilient Communities Guide

    As a follow up to the Rethinking Flood Protection and Resiliency through Natural Infrastructure focus group discussion at NACo 2016 Annual Conference, Nate Woiwode and the Hon. Grover Robinson will launch The Nature Conservancy's Green Infrastructure Online Guide, which highlights Escambia County's use of green infrastructure strategies in its recovery from major flooding in April 2014.

    Discussion with Environment, Energy, and Land Use Leadership 

    The Resilient Counties Advisory Board and EELU leadership will discuss strategies to align our programming and priorities.

     
    NOTE: This meeting is open to all.
     
    Panel on North Carolina Counties’ Response to and Early Recovery from Hurricane Matthew 
    2017-02-25
    Conference Session
    2019-02-20

Panel on North Carolina Counties’ Response to and Early Recovery from Hurricane Matthew 

Representatives from across North Carolina will discuss their response to and early recovery from Hurricane Matthew, including what mitigation strategies have best benefitted the counties. Mike Herman from EY Emergency Management Services will moderate the discussion, which will feature Mike Sprayberry, the Hon. Ron Wesson and George Wood.

Launch of The Nature Conservancy's Naturally Resilient Communities Guide

As a follow up to the Rethinking Flood Protection and Resiliency through Natural Infrastructure focus group discussion at NACo 2016 Annual Conference, Nate Woiwode and the Hon. Grover Robinson will launch The Nature Conservancy's Green Infrastructure Online Guide, which highlights Escambia County's use of green infrastructure strategies in its recovery from major flooding in April 2014.

Discussion with Environment, Energy, and Land Use Leadership 

The Resilient Counties Advisory Board and EELU leadership will discuss strategies to align our programming and priorities.

 
NOTE: This meeting is open to all.
 
Mr. Nate Woiwode
Risk Reduction and Resilience Project Manager North America Water Program, The Nature Conservancy  
  • Conference

    2017 NACo Legislative Conference

    Feb. 25, 2017 – Mar. 1, 2017
    New Administration + New Congress = New Opportunities. Participate in second-to-none educational sessions, interact with federal officials and deliver the message that federal policies matter to counties and counties matter to America!

    DISASTERS: A Resilient Counties Discussion on Flood Preparation & Response is a part of 2017 NACo Legislative Conference.

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