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Symposium: “Taking a Whole Community Approach to Resilience: Why All Voices Must Be Heard” and “MLK Mapathon”
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Mulva Library, First Floor
100 Grant Street, De Pere, WI 54115, United States
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Lucy Arendt (Business Administration) presents “Taking a Whole Community Approach to Resilience: Why All Voices Must Be Heard”
Natural hazards become disasters when they intersect with human beings and negatively affect their lives and livelihoods. Often, those most affected by disasters are historically disadvantaged folks, in large part because they tend to live in substandard housing, have limited transportation and other means, and do not have the monetary and other resources needed to sustain them during the community's recovery. Effective planning for community resilience means doing what needs doing before a disaster strikes to ensure the community’s sustainability in the aftermath. In this presentation, I'll discuss research on what communities can do to engage all voices in planning for community resilience so we can fulfill our moral obligation to respect everyone’s dignity and agency.
Krissy Lukens (Information Technology Services) presents “MLK Mapathon”
Each year, disasters around the world kill nearly 100,000 and affect or displace 200 million people. Many of the places where these disasters occur are literally 'missing' from open and accessible maps and first responders lack the information to make valuable decisions regarding relief efforts. Missing Maps is an open, collaborative project in which you can help to map areas where humanitarian organizations are trying to meet the needs of people who live at risk of disasters and crises. This is an opportunity to bring your laptop, roll up your sleeves and participate in the hands-on MLK Mapathon to help make a difference!