With the increasing frequency and severity of major weather events, the insurance industry – in concert with government agencies – will play a key role in determining how states should prepare for and respond to disasters. During this panel session, attendees will hear from current and former government officials about the ongoing effort to better […]
Read moreRural communities face unique challenges in building resilience to acute shocks and chronic stresses. With fewer financial resources, more land area to cover for emergency response, sparse and decaying infrastructure, and limited job opportunities, creating a model for rural communities in how to address the unique physical, social and economic challenges they face is critical […]
Read moreBeyond infrastructure, resilience is about building all the elements of a community’s capacity — it’s about thriving, not just surviving. In addition to in supporting existing businesses, and creating or attracting jobs in new kinds of goods, it is essential for a community to simultaneously invest in the development of their workforce to fill those […]
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