NLIHC and the Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation (PAHRC) are hosting a two-part webinar series on their recent report, Taking Stock: Natural Hazards and the Federally Assisted Housing Stock. The webinars will take place August 25 and September 15 from 1-2:30 pm ET. Register for the webinar series here and read the report here.
Webinar 1: “Assessing Vulnerability to Disaster in the Federally Assisted Housing Stock,” August 25 at 1-2:30 pm ET
The frequency, intensity, and damage caused by climate-related disasters is increasing. These disasters place a greater burden on low-income households, especially those that depend on federal rent subsidies. These households likely do not have the resources to evacuate in the face of danger or rebuild in the aftermath of a loss. The webinar will discuss the vulnerability of the federally assisted housing stock and its residents to climate disasters and share examples of community-wide disaster planning and mitigation strategies. The webinar will also explore opportunities at the federal level for improving planning, mitigation, and recovery policy as it relates to the federally assisted stock.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Kelly McElwain, research analyst III, PAHRC, co-author of the report
- Joshua Galloway, senior project manager, New Ecology
- Zoe Middleton, former Southeast Texas director, Texas Housers
- Noah Patton, housing policy analyst, NLIHC
Register at: https://bit.ly/3fUHBTe
Webinar 2: “Disaster Planning and Mitigation for Affordable Housing Organizations,” September 15 at 1-2:30 pm ET
Nearly one-third of federally subsidized rental homes are highly vulnerable to negative impacts 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.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Keely Stater, director of research and industry intelligence, PAHRC, co-author of the report
- JB Smith, senior risk control consultant, HAI Group
Register at: https://bit.ly/3fUHBTe