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Turning The Tide: Connecting For Resiliency - June 5 2019

We will focus on building countywide readiness to stronger storms, flooding and rising seas.

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Article Source: Climate Ready SMC Team

Turning the Tide: Connecting for Resiliency

Climate Ready SMC Collaborative Convening

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June 5, 2019

Please join us for the fourth convening of the Climate Ready SMC Collaborative on Wednesday, June 5 which will will focus on building countywide readiness to stronger storms, flooding and rising seas. Click here the RSVP

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The convening will provide an opportunity to learn more about the science and latest modeling results of projected changes in rainfall and storm events and increasing sea levels, and suggest where creeks, shorelines, and communities are likely to be at risk from inland and coastal flooding in San Mateo County.

The convening will also set the stage for developing a framework for local action on climate readiness and showcase efforts, projects and approaches from across the Bay area and San Mateo County to help understand and plan for the risks and include community resilience and equity in flooding and sea level rise preparedness.

MEETING GOALS

  • Bring together stakeholders with a shared interest in storms, flooding and sea level rise preparedness.
  • Debut modeling results of combined storms, flooding and sea level rise risks in San Mateo County.
  • Showcase best practices and facilitate coordination on adaptation projects.
  • Lay the foundations to develop a Countywide framework for local action on sea level rise preparedness.

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DATE: Wednesday, June 5, 2019 TIME: 9:00 - 9:30 pm (Registration/Networking) 9:30 - 1:00 pm (Convening, includes lunch) LOCATION: Crowne Plaza, 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA 94404

A detailed agenda for the convening will follow soon. Please stay tuned for more details! For questions about the event, please reach out to Jasneet Sharma at jsharma@smcgov.org or 650-363-4088. Click here for more information about Climate Ready SMC.

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Jasneet Sharma

Climate Ready SMC Team

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