Planning for Safety: How Land Use Decisions Shape Flood Risk

As responding to natural disasters places an increasing burden on states and local communities, innovative planning strategies and other evidence-based tools can be important resources to help mitigate risks. 

On June 18, 2025, the AAAS EPI Center and the Science Press Package team are hosting a virtual policymaker briefing Planning for Safety: How Land Use Decisions Shape Flood Risk. A panel of experts will discuss strategic land use planning and preparedness approaches to mitigating risks. These experts will share information, tools and practical experience working with communities to mitigate risks from flooding. Please join us on June 18, 2025, from 1-2 pm ET to hear examples, case studies and practical approaches to what is working for communities around the country. There will be time for questions from the audience and discussion.

Panelists 

• A.R. Siders, Associate Professor, Disaster Research Center, University of Delaware 
• Kayode Atoba, Associate Research Scientist, Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas, Texas A&M University
• Amanda W. LeFevre, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Environmental Protection, Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet

Register here

Please, share this event with colleagues. Please direct questions to the AAAS EPI Center at epicenter@aaas.org.