Fortifying Your Future: Understanding Flood Risks and Building Resilience

The Greater Newburyport community is invited to the Storm Surge Speaker Series event, “Fortifying Your Future: Understanding Flood Risks and Building Resilience,” co-hosted by the Newburyport Resiliency Committee. The event will be held at the Newburyport Senior/Community Center on Thursday, October 17 at 7 pm. The program will also be broadcast live on local cable access NCM-HUB channel 8. Register at https://storm-surge.org. Shelly McComb and Bryan McCormack, Coastal Resilience and Processes Specialists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant Program, will share their expertise on safeguarding properties. They will cover practical steps, from strengthening physical structures to securing adequate flood insurance and creating emergency plans. The session will also highlight the significance of long-term resilience strategies, including participation in community planning for climate adaptation. This talk is a must-attend for any homeowner seeking to understand and mitigate the risks of living in a flood-prone area