Tuesday, July 11, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. MDT
Location: Interlocken A/B

In this plenary session, local and state government program managers will share how they have integrated and measured social vulnerability and equity in resilience and recovery planning. Panelists will draw on case studies highlighting how potentially abstract concepts have been operationalized in rural economic resilience planning. Examples include a community grid resiliency grant program, a state fee-based disaster mitigation grant program, and efforts following the 2021 Marshall Fire. The panel will also highlight tools and approaches for helping communities equitably plan for climate impacts before they happen. This session will ultimately consider what we measure, why it matters, and how we move beyond simple metrics to those that truly engage and support people who are disproportionately impacted by disaster.