Adapting to Climate Change on the Coast: Lessons from Louisiana for Federal Policy
Emergency Preparedness & Response 2013-01-12
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Start: 01/23/2013 13:30
End: 01/23/2013 14:30
Timezone: US/Eastern
Start: 01/23/2013 13:30
End: 01/23/2013 14:30
Timezone: US/Eastern
Adapting to Climate Change on the Coast: Lessons from Louisiana for Federal Policy January 23, 2013 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 2168 Rayburn House Office Building: Gold Room Washington, D.C.
"What can be done to reduce the chances of widespread disaster when the next 'Sandy' hits?
'Super Storm' Sandy is estimated to have caused upwards of $50 billion in property damage to the mid-Atlantic states, in addition to loss of life and massive disruption to infrastructure systems in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. In the next few weeks, the House and Senate will debate whether and how to allocate billions in funds for future flood mitigation in those areas.