Lessons From Vanport and Katrina: a forum to create community resilience during extreme weather conditions

As part of the VANPORT MOSAIC FESTIVAL 2018, MAY 23-28

Vanport Mosaic invites the public to a diverse panel of voices that understands powerful rivers, engineering marvels, and human resilience. Emergency preparedness experts, advocates, and survivors will come together to discuss Portland’s current flood risks, levee readiness, and disaster preparedness along the Columbia River, all in the context of the Vanport Flood.

WHEN: 1-3pm 
WHERE: Portland Expo Center - Hall D
Seating is limited and RSVP recommended:
https://resilienceforum.eventbrite.com/
FREE - Donations gladly accepted at the door

• Listen to the stories from survivors of the Vanport flood and Hurricane Katrina, and from members of Portland’s Houseless community.

• Learn about the region’s disaster preparedness efforts from the Multnomah County Drainage District, Portland Bureau of Emergency Management, and Multnomah County Office of Emergency Management.

• Participate in interactive sessions on the topics that most matter to you.

This event is FREE. Donations gladly accepted at online RSVP and on site.

For questions: Karen Carrillo,  MCDD Public Affairs & Project Manager: kcarrillo@mcdd.org 

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