Space Weather Preparedness

Wed. 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Interlocken C

Space weather hazards originate from eruptions on the sun that have the potential for disrupting telecommunications, the electric power grid, and other critical infrastructure. Recognizing this threat, the White House released the National Space Weather Strategy and National Space Weather Action Plan in 2015. This panel will initiate a conversation between federal agencies and White House representatives working on the issue and the broader hazards community.

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