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WEC Annual Membership Meeting
How We Can Prepare Workers and Our Communities for Future Climate Disaster
When: Wednesday, December 12, 2018
12pm - 3pm (registration at 11:45am)
Location: NJEA Headquarters
180 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608
See below for parking information
Scientists predict more extreme weather events fueled by climate change. What does this mean for a coastal state like New Jersey that has chemical facilities located in flood prone areas?
Keynote Speaker: Matt Campo, Rutgers University
Using Science, Planning and Policy to Adapt to Future Flood Hazards
Matt is a Senior Research Specialist in the Environmental Analysis and Communications Group at the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University. His focus is on understanding tools and methods necessary to assess the sustainability and resilience of built environments and transportation systems. Matt provides analysis and support got a number of statewide and national organizations to enhance planning capabilities and risk management strategies in costal communities.
There will also be a panel discussion on topics ranging from the impacts of extreme weather on environmental justice communities and our schools to the workers who ultimately have to clean up the toxic flood waters and general health issues caused by extreme weather from vector diseases to air pollution. The panel will feature:
This event is FREE and open to WEC members and non-members.
Pre-registration is required. Please use form below, or register online at www.njwec.org. For more information, contact Cecelia Leto, Project Director, WEC at (609) 882-6100 ext. 308 or email: cgilliganleto@njwec.org.
Parking: Street parking and paid lots are located near by.
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