"Fortifying Your Future: Understanding Flood Risks and Building Resilience"
Summary: Understand flood risks in our area and build resilience
When: Oct 17, 2024
Time:23:00 - 00:30
Description
Join us for the next installment of the Storm Surge Speaker Series, co-sponsored by the Newburyport Resiliency Committee.
"Fortifying Your Future: Understanding Flood Risks and Building Resilience"
When: Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM
Where: Newburyport Senior/Community Center, 331 High Street, Newburyport, MA
Speakers:
Shelly McComb, Coastal Resilience Specialist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant
Bryan McCormack, Coastal Processes Specialist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant
This essential talk will provide practical insights for homeowners on:
Mitigating risks associated with flooding and sea level rise
Strengthening your property against extreme weather
Navigating flood insurance options
Creating effective emergency plans
Understanding FEMA and MEMA flood mitigation grants
Don't miss this opportunity to learn how you can protect your home and family from the impacts of climate change.
As we prepare for this upcoming talk, we invite you to learn about our "Rising Tides"event held at Cashman Park in April. It serves as a powerful reminder of why this conversation is so crucial for our community.
Revisit "Rising Tides" event at Cashman Park
Together, we can build a more resilient Newburyport!
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