Sunday, July 9, 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. MDT
Location: Interlocken D

The recently established Community Disaster Resilience Zone Act requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to designate community disaster resilience zones at the census tract level using a risk-based methodology that considers social vulnerability and other factors. FEMA also has the ability to provide these resilience zones with Building Resilience Infrastructure and Communities grants, technical assistance for resilience or mitigation projects, and certification that proposed projects reduce risks to communities. FEMA recently published a notice in the Federal Register seeking comment on how to apply the new legislation that will designate areas where the most vulnerable communities are at greatest risk to natural hazards. This listening session will provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions and provide input related about the Community Disaster Resilience Zone Act, the zone designation process, FEMA assistance to communities with zones, as well as potential broader uses of zones to prioritize resilience investments.