This Lunch & Learn explores the need for acquisitions and buyouts from the perspective of Washington State EMD’s newly created Disaster Resilience Program and from research and expertise from the Delaware Disaster Research Center.  Exploration includes perspectives of flood risk and how local communities are taking action to reduce post-disaster losses, with a focus on… Read More »

In partnership with FEMA Region X, join us on Monday, June 10th from 2:30pm - 4:00pm for part 2 of the Acquisition and Buyout Series. In this webinar, we will be joined by local, state, and Tribal floodplain management experts who will each share tips, perspectives, and things to consider for both why and how… Read More »

In partnership with FEMA Region X, join us on Thursday, June 13th from 1:00pm - 2:30pm for part 3 of the Acquisition and Buyout Series. In this webinar, we will host a panel discussion of local, state, and tribal floodplain practitioners to discuss the steps and challenges of implementing a buyout strategy. Topics covered by… Read More »