As part of the VANPORT MOSAIC FESTIVAL 2018, MAY 23-28
[https://www.vanportmosaic.org/schedule]Vanport Mosaic invites the
public to a diverse panel of voices that understands powerful rivers,
engineering marvels, and human resilience. Emergency preparedness
experts, advocates, and survivors will come together to discuss
Portland’s current flood risks, levee readiness, and disaster
preparedness along the Columbia River, all in the context of the
Vanport Flood.
WHEN: 1-3pm
WHERE: Portland Expo Center - Hall D
Seating is limited and RSVP recommended:
https://resilienceforum.eventbrite.com/
[https://resilienceforum.eventbrite.com/]
FREE - Donations gladly accepted at the door
* LISTEN to the stories from survivors of the Vanport flood and
Hurricane Katrina, and from members of Portland’s Houseless
community.
*
LEARN about the region’s disaster preparedness efforts from the
Multnomah County Drainage District, Portland Bureau of Emergency
Management, and Multnomah County Office of Emergency Management.
*
PARTICIPATE in interactive sessions on the topics that most matter to
you.
This event is FREE. Donations gladly accepted at online RSVP and on
site.
For questions: Karen Carrillo, MCDD Public Affairs & Project
Manager: kcarrillo@mcdd.org
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