The Natural Hazards Center wrapped up its 34th Annual Natural Hazards Research and Applications Workshop July 18 with a reminder from Director Kathleen Tierney of one overarching theme: “Hazards are natural, but disasters are social in nature.”
More than 425 national and international guests attended the Broomfield, Colorado, Workshop, which featured Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate as a keynote speaker. Plenary sessions included presentations on the Great Southern California ShakeOut, a discussion of Hurricane Katrina and the disasters to come if we don’t learn from past mistakes, and an analysis of wildfire risks in the face of climate change.
Keep an eye out for the September issue of the Natural Hazards Observer for complete coverage. Registered attendees can now access PowerPoint presentations, as well as full speaker biographies and related resources online. And keep an eye on your e-mail, we’ll be sending out feedback surveys soon.
If you weren’t able to attend this year’s Workshop, be sure to save the date for next year: Saturday, July 10, 2010 to Tuesday, July 13, 2010.