On May 7 at 2 pm ET, WaterISAC will convene the next event in its quarterly Water Sector Natural Disaster Threat Briefing series. As the Earth’s climate continues to warm, hurricanes are becoming more intense, exacerbating the natural hazards – such as precipitation and high winds – that accompany these storms. Amid this new reality, water and wastewater utilities should take extra steps to enhance their operational resilience and learn from past disasters.
The briefing will begin with a presentation by Clay Chandler, Water Public Information Officer, in the City of Asheville. Clay will provide an overview of how Hurricane Helene significantly impacted his utility in the Fall of 2024. He will also detail lessons learned and mitigation strategies his utility is working on implementing to enhance their operational resilience. The briefing will conclude with a hurricane season forecast from Dr. Philip Klotzbach, Senior Research Scientist at Colorado State University, which is now in its 42nd year of issuing hurricane season forecast products. To help with resilience efforts, WaterISAC staff will also identify resources water and wastewater utilities should be aware of to assist with mitigation, response, and recovery.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from your peers and to start preparing for the upcoming hurricane season.
Open to members and non-members.
Register any time. No need to cancel if you can’t attend.
