PrepareAthon at Science Museum of Virginia August 25
Join the Science Museum of Virginia on August 25, 2018 for PrepareAthon, a free festival that teaches the community how to be more resilient when disaster strikes.
Resilient Virginia Co-hosts Three Early Spring Events
Resilient Virginia co-hosts three events in March and April
– March 19: The Envision Rating System for Sustainable Infrastructure and the City of Roanoke
– April 3: Your Home: Cool, Dry and Green
– April 14: Arlington Home Show and Garden Expo
2017 Resilient Virginia Conference Delivers on its Promise to Connect Communities, Businesses, and Educators for Resiliency Solutions
For the second year, our Resilient Virginia Conference was a great success, bringing together state, local, and national leaders to share know-how and inspire further efforts toward local resiliency actions. We are pleased that Governor Terry McAuliffe kicked off the event with a statement about the importance of holding the second Resilient Virginia Conference. You can view his statement here.
Celebrate Preparedness During PrepareAthon: August 26
Celebrate preparedness during PrepareAthon on August 26 â a free community festival where you will learn how to be more resilient and protect your family during an emergency.
2017 Resilient Virginia Conference
Presentations from the 2017 Resilient Virginia Conference are now available. Listen to the Plenary Sessions, or view presentations on Food Security, Community Resiliency Planning, Tools for Sea Level Rise, and much more.
Resiliency, Sustainability, and Economic Opportunities in the DC Region: October 20 Event
Hear what Washington DC is doing as one of the designated â100 Resilient Cities,â to become more climate resilient. Global speaker and author of âThe Restoration Economy,â Storm Cunningham, will highlight opportunities for businesses, communities, and investors. One program at the University of the District of Columbia is developing urban agriculture and food hubs in DC as a climate resiliency and economic development strategy.
Hear All About It! PrepareAthon Organizers on Richmondâs PBS Station (88.9 FM)
PrepareAthon 2016 took place August 27, 2016, and offered participants activities and information focused on emergency preparedness; sustainable lifestyle options such as energy saving homes,
Reflections on the First Resilient Virginia Conference, March 22-23, 2016
Jerry Walker, CEM, LEED AP, Resilient Virginia Board Chairman and Champion, provides his thoughts on the the first Resilient Virginia Conference, hailed as a great start in creating awareness and motivating communities to address resiliency.
2016 Resilient Virginia Conference
View the 2016 Resilient Virginia Conference presentations and slideshow now!
