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Risk and Vulnerabililty Assessment Workshop

 
     

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The Risk and Vulnerability Workshop on March 29, 2011 provided public and private stakeholders with an understanding of the changing risks within the region, opportunities for risk reduction and strategies to guide programs in the future. Risks associated with weather events, vulnerabilities of geographic areas and infrastructure within the region, and the impacts of risk and mitigation were discussed.

Agenda (PDF) 33K |  Speaker Information (PDF) 82K

Presentations

Risk and Vulnerability Workshop (PDF) 4M
John Buri, SAIC

Importance of Understanding Risks & Vulnerabilities within the Region (PDF) 1.4M
Amy Boyers, Houston-Galveston Area Council

Impact of Climate Change on Disasters (PDF) 1.9M
Dr. Bob Harriss, Houston Advanced Research Center

Impacts of Risks on Economic Recovery (PDF) 7.9M
Jeff Sjostrom, Galveston Economic Development Partnership

Impacts of Risks on Public Health & Safety, Government & Environment (PDF) 1.6M
Francisco Sanchez, Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Risk Mitigation Opportunities (PDF) 1.1M
Chuck Wemple, Houston-Galveston Area Council

For more information please contact:
Amy Boyers
Senior Environmental Planner
(713) 993-2441
amy.boyers@h-gac.com

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