Extreme weather such as wildfires, hurricanes, droughts, torrential rainfall and floods have added urgency to disaster relief efforts. In addition to local, state and charitable efforts, Washington plays a critical role in providing disaster funding and resources to affected communities. But ensuring that disaster relief makes it to those who need it most, as quickly as possible, is getting trickier. As extreme weather becomes more frequent and severe, the pressure increases on federal agencies and Congress to boost spending on disaster aid and to speed up efforts to mitigate the impact of these events.
Join POLITICO on Wednesday, April 24, for a high-level conversation on how extreme weather is prompting a renewed look at disaster relief and response in Washington and in affected communities.
Featured speakers:
Kristina Costa, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
Hilary Franz, Commissioner of Public Lands, Washington State
Daniel Kaniewski, Acting Deputy Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Trevor Riggen, Senior Vice President, Disaster Cycle Services, American Red CrossÂ