Disaster Planning and Mitigation for Affordable Housing Organizations

Overview

Nearly one-third of federally subsidized rental homes are highly vulnerable to major damage from natural hazards - how can affordable housing providers prepare? This webinar will discuss how affordable housing organizations can develop a disaster preparedness plan and share examples of mitigations that can be adopted by housing providers to reduce vulnerability to extreme weather, adapt to climate change, and prepare for a potential power outage.

Speakers

• Kelly McElwain, MPP, Research Analyst III, PAHRC
• Laurie Schoeman, National Director - Resilience and Disaster Recovery, Enterprise Community Partners
• JB Smith, Senior Risk Control Consultant, HAI Group
• Veronica Beaty, Research Manager, California Coalition for Rural Housing