Event FinderEducate & Act: Disaster Preparedness & Land Use Policy
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The Educate & Act series features panelists speaking on topics of current relevance to civic action and engagement. Programs in this series feature presenters from across research and practice on campus, as well as specialists beyond the University. Zoom registration at: https://bit.ly/2627EducateAct Presenters: Saba Faghirnejad, Graduate Student, KU Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering Ward Lyles, Professor, Urban Planning, KU School of Public Affairs & Administration; Co-Director, KU Indigenous Studies Program Mike Hudson, Emergency Services Senior Planner, Mid-America Regional Council Discussion: What are government agencies doing to prevent destruction and loss as a result of climate change? How do these issues fall to federal, state, and local jurisdictions? What are ways in which organizations/individuals can contribute to education around these issues? How does the U.S. compare to other countries in terms of its preparedness? What organizations, agencies, and/or resources would you recommend to learn more about land use policy and decision-making? Supported by the Center for Service Learning and The Commons