Emergency Preparedness
Sea Level Rise Preparedness: An Intergovernmental Pilot Project as a Blueprint for Community Resiliency
The Hampton Roads Sea Level Rise Preparedness and Resilience Intergovernmental Pilot Project (IPP) (convened by Old Dominion University and launched in June 2014) was one of four National Security Council pilots and three Department of Defense pilots established to prepare the United States for the impacts of a changing climate.
Read more...Hampton Roads Sea Level Rise Preparedness and Resilience Intergovernmental Pilot Project
After two years, the Hampton Roads Sea level Rise and Resilience Intergovernmental Planning Pilot Project (Intergovernmental Pilot Project or IPP), convened at Old Dominion University, has come to a successful close. The key deliverables include a whole of government mitigation and adaptation planning process and an integrated regional recommendation, both which can serve as a template ... Read more...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.
Read more...Celebrate Preparedness During PrepareAthon: August 26
Celebrate preparedness during PrepareAthon on August 26 — a free community festival where you will learn how to be more resilient and protect your family during an emergency.
Read more...Resilient Virginia News: April 2017
Resilient Virginia News: Find out what’s happening in the region!
Read more...Costs of Doing Nothing: Economic Consequences of Not Adapting to Sea Level Rise in the Hampton Roads Region
Recent studies have pointed out the economic costs of rising temperatures, increased sea levels, and extreme weather events — all factors associated with climate change impact in the Southeast United States. Costs of Doing Nothing: Economic Consequences of Not Adapting to Sea Level Rise in the Hampton Roads Region narrows down the data to the Hampton ... Read more...2017 Resilient Virginia Conference
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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.Climate Change in the American Mind: November 2016
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Americans are increasingly sure global warming is happening, according to this national survey conducted after the presidential election (November–December 2016).Walking The Talk: Business Resilience Planning at Facility Engineering Associates
Maureen Roskoski of Facility Engineering Associates describes how FEA committed to pursue certification under the ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management Systems standard.
Read more...Opportunities to Enhance the Nation’s Resilience to Climate Change
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The White House Council on Environmental Quality sponsored a November webinar reviewing Opportunities to Enhance the Nation’s Resilience to Climate Change, a Resilience Opportunities Report from the Council on Climate Preparedness and Resilience. This report discusses the steps that the Obama administration has taken to address resiliency building initiatives and outlines key opportunities for advancing climate resilience moving forward.