Tuesday, July 12, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. MDT

Disasters have been taking a devastating toll on the environment and communities across the United States. Despite the intimidating headwinds, emergency management professionals persist because we know humanity needs us to get this right—and we are, indeed, making progress. Join this session to learn about and celebrate recent advances in earthquake risk reduction across Western U.S. This session will showcase a diverse panel who have successfully transformed complex science and engineering research into practice using state-funded risk reduction dollars. Speakers will discuss partnership building, intentional communications, and navigating politics for a safer tomorrow.