Major disasters are occurring at an alarming rate and Vermonters are calling for action. In response to the extreme weather events Vermont faced in 2023, Rebuild by Design released the “Atlas of Disaster: Vermont,” highlighting 17 federally declared disasters and advocating for long-term infrastructure funding. Join us for an educational series to equip legislators and communities with knowledge for equitable climate adaptation.
Rebuild by Design is working with local Vermont organizations to co-host a virtual multi-part educational series targeted at educating current and incoming legislators, and building local capacity and knowledge to equitably adapt to extreme weather events in Vermont. Panels will feature local leaders, national experts, and legislators to educate, respond to the questions we have heard, and give opportunities to local organizations to showcase their work.
Download the speaker series PDF here>>
Panel #2: FLOOD INSURANCE AND HOUSING
This is the second panel of the Building Resilience in Rural Communities Speaker Series. Join local and national partners to hear relevant case studies, take a deep dive into current resiliences gaps and learn how our communities can address them. Topics include:
- National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) 101 – Rebecca Pfeiffer, VT DEC Watershed Management Division
- Housing Affordability & Home Protections – Kelly Hamshaw, University of Vermont
- Best Practices for Housing Buyouts / Moving Communities out of Harm’s Way – Anna Weber, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Session #3: Regional Planning and Leveraging Nature as Infrastructure
Join local and national partners to learn more about Managing Upstream Flooding, Highlighting Regional Planning Efforts, and Leveraging Nature as Climate Infrastructure.
Session #4: Funding Emergency Preparedness, Local Recovery, & Climate Infrastructure
Join local and national partners to learn more about Recent Investments in State Infrastructure, Closing the Funding Gap, Funding Climate Infrastructure, and Funding Local Response and Recovery.
PAST EVENTS
Session #1: Navigating VT Climate Risks & Building Resilience in Rural Communities
This is the first panel of the Building Resilience in Rural Communities Speaker Series. Topics include:
- Vermont’s Climate Risks – Johanna Lawton, Rebuild by Design
- Centering Environmental Justice Communities – Lena Greenberg and Jess Laporte, Community Resilience Organizations (CROs)
- Designing Collaborative Outreach Processes with Communities – Amanda Gustin, Barre City Councilor
- Key Strategies for Rural Resilience – Megan Lawson, Headwaters Economics
You can find the recording here>>
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