FEMA Region 3 Coffee Break Webinars

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FEMA Region 3 Coffee Break Webinars

The Coffee Break webinar series is hosted by FEMA Region 3 Planners and partners.

By FEMA Region 3

Location

Online

About this event

  • 1 hour

FEMA Region 3 hosts a webinar series for anyone who wants to reduce risk in their community. These hour-long “Coffee Breaks” are held every other month. They share mitigation best practices and highlight the work happening at the federal, regional, state and community levels to reduce risk in Region 3.

Coffee Break webinars are open to anyone in the hazard mitigation, resiliency or risk reduction planning fields. This work can be in the public or private sectors. Community planners, emergency and floodplain managers, GIS technicians, government officials, and contractors can attend.

Please note:

  • These meetings are recorded. By attending these meetings, you are giving consent to being recorded. If you do not consent to being recorded, please leave the meeting and contact the host separately.
  • Webinar log in/call in information will be sent out several days prior to the date of the Coffee Break.
  • Attendees may be eligible to receive continuing education credits.
  • To sign up for future Coffee Break Webinar notifications and the Region 3 Resilience Report Newsletter, you can subscribe HERE.

Upcoming Coffee Breaks

Webinar titles, descriptions, and dates are subject to change.

Ensuring Equitable Outcomes Through Hazard Mitigation Planning

May 29, 2024 from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Eastern Time

FEMA is committed to aiding vulnerable populations who face systemic barriers. Federal, state, local and tribal partners in FEMA Region 3 are working to include equity considerations in existing hazard mitigation planning projects and programs to ensure equitable outcomes. This webinar will share tools and strategies for engaging vulnerable communities and developing strategies to guarantee your mitigation planning is not only effective, but equitable.

Planning for a Changing Climate

July 24, 2024 from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Climate change is an urgent issue, increasing the intensity of impacts from hazards on communities across the globe. Join us to explore ways of planning for climate change, mitigation efforts at every scale, and funding opportunities.

Historic Preservation Strategies in Hazard Mitigation Planning

September 4, 2024 from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Historic and cultural resources are a window into our past and are valuable to communities. Unfortunately, they may be particularly vulnerable to hazards. This webinar will explore methods to incorporate cultural resources into risk assessments and share practical approaches to inclusive mitigation strategies.

Reviewing FEMA’s Tools and Resources

November 6, 2024 from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Eastern Time

FEMA places a lot of importance on aiding states, counties, tribes, municipalities and special districts in their mitigation efforts. To achieve this goal, FEMA developed various programs, resources and tools to help in the many mitigation planning efforts across the nation. This webinar will share an update on this “toolbox” and how it can help you!


Previous Coffee Breaks

Webinars marked with an asterisk (*) were recorded and can be provided upon request. Recorded webinars that are available on FEMA's YouTube channel are linked below. Please note that as these Coffee Breaks are pre-recorded, you are not eligible for professional accreditation for viewing these webinars.

2024

  • Connecting Funding Opportunities to Mitigation Actions*
  • Elevating Dam Safety Through Hazard Mitigation Planning*


2023


2022

  • Identifying & Prioritizing At-Risk Community Assets
  • Funding Your Hazard Mitigation Actions*
  • Future Conditions and Hazard Mitigation Planning*
  • Establishing Meaningful Outreach Strategies*
  • Addressing Equity Through Hazard Mitigation Planning*
  • Utilizing University Partnerships in Hazard Mitigation Planning*


2021

  • Exploring FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Planning Guidance and Resources*
  • Connecting Climate Change to Hazard Mitigation Planning*
  • Exploring Approaches to Plan Integration*
  • Identifying Technical Assistance Opportunities and Resources*
  • Successful Project Planning*
  • Exploring Mitigation Actions*


2020

  • Incorporating Historic and Cultural Resources in Your Hazard Mitigation Plan*
  • Annual Hazard Mitigation Plan Reviews: Options and Outcomes*
  • Addressing the Risks of High Hazard Potential Dams*
  • Tracking Risk Reduction through Your Capabilities Assessment*
  • Bringing Lifelines into Hazard Mitigation Planning*


2019

  • Utilizing Universities as Partners in Hazard Mitigation Plan Drafting and Implementation
  • Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation Planning
  • Engaging the Arts in Mitigation & Planning*
  • Revisiting Loss Avoidance and the Benefit Cost Analysis Process*
  • Integrating EPA Programs and Hazard Mitigation Planning*


2018

  • Developing FEMA Mitigation Planning Grant Applications: Better Plans Start with Better Scopes of Work
  • New Approaches to Improving Your Hazard Risk Assessments
  • Integrating Your Long Range Vision with your Hazard Mitigation Plan
  • Loss Avoidance Studies: Quantify the Benefits of Mitigation
  • Leveraging Your Hazard Mitigation Plan to do More


2017

  • Building your Hazard Mitigation Planning Team
  • Improving Your Risk Analysis
  • Effective Public Engagement

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