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"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

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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.

Register for Free Event


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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