by jnguye60 | Oct 13, 2023 | Archived Resources, Disaster Preparedness, Resources, Technology and Innovation Series, Webinar Recordings & Summaries
In this session, Austin officials discussed how two digital twin pilots are helping model smoke clouds from building and wildfires, and optimize workflows and layouts inside a new emergency operations center, and how the city structures its partnership with...
by jnguye60 | Oct 10, 2023 | Archived Resources, Disaster Preparedness, Resources, Winning Strategies
The BRIC program provides funding directly to states for preventive investments in natural disaster resilience, including hazard mitigation planning and projects that will reduce the risk of damage in the event of a natural disaster. Below are five winning strategies...
by jnguye60 | Oct 10, 2023 | Archived Resources, Disaster Preparedness, Explainer/Guide, Program/NOFO Deadlines, Resources
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) includes an array of grants to address flood mitigation. The below table provides background and context around the BIL flood mitigation landscape.
by jnguye60 | Oct 10, 2023 | Archived Resources, Disaster Preparedness, Project Case Stories, Resources
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program Overview The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), provides funding directly to states for...
by jnguye60 | Sep 29, 2023 | Archived Resources, Digital & Broadband, Resources, Webinar Recordings & Summaries
In this session, Courtney Dozier from USDOC shared key insights on the BEAD program and answered questions about funding and project type. Katheryn de Witt from Pew Charitable Trusts moderated a panel of city leaders including Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston, MA; Mayor...
