​Background

​Communities are experiencing more frequent and intense flooding events. Extreme precipitation events, tropical storm surges, King Tides, and compound flooding events have both inland and coastal communities alike addressing the fundamental question of, “Are we ready?”

​Next-generation flood protection is being developed by state and local government agencies working with public-private partnerships. Affordable flood sensor networks are becoming a standard part of the toolkit.

​Why Join?

​Gain firsthand insights from flood managers, hazard mitigation planners, and experts using real-time data as the foundation for long-term risk reduction and infrastructure protection.

​Join us for this 60-minute interactive session, starting with personal stories from each panelist on why this work matters to them. We’ll then move into real-world case studies and open the floor for questions and peer discussion. This webinar is designed for professionals working in flood preparedness, response, and recovery:

• ​Emergency Management and Hazard Mitigation

• ​Department of Transportation

• ​Planning, Resilience, and Sustainability

• ​Floodplain Management

• ​Meteorology

• ​Academia and Research

​Who You'll Hear From

​Moderated by Chris Gloninger, Senior Climate Scientist, Woods Hole Group, the conversation will highlight real-world lessons, unexpected challenges, and best practices for fast, effective implementation. You'll also hear from:

• ​Benjamin Abes, Public Safety Director, Lee County, Florida

• ​Nicole Elko, Executive Director, ASBPA

• ​Erin Rothman, Urban Planning and Climate Tech Innovator, Managing Partner at Mērak Labs

​Even if you can’t attend live, register to receive the recording and resources afterward.