Leominster Flood Solutions Forum: Register to add your voice on January 21

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Leominster Flood Solutions Forum

Attend the Flood Solutions Forum! January 21 at 6:00 PM

Since the record-breaking floods of September 2023, the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) and the City of Leominster have continued to understand local impacts in the aftermath and are now starting to develop strategies to mitigate damage from future disasters. The forum will be virtual on Wednesday, January 21 from 6:00-7:00 PM.

This forum is a step in building local climate resilience, reducing risk, and mitigating vulnerabilities through a better understanding of the relationships between our built environment and the impacts of climate-influenced natural hazards. Discussion topics will include:

  • Keeping housing safe and stable: How can we reduce the financial burden of recovery, prevent displacement, and protect renters?
  • Emergency preparedness and response: What worked well, and what can be strengthened to improve communication and access to information?
  • Recovery and access to resources: What is required to ensure all residents and businesses can meet basic, material needs after an emergency?
  • Nature-based solutions to flooding: Where can we invest for improved habitat, enhanced public spaces, safer streets, and flood mitigation benefits?

Add to this important conversation about reducing flood risk and community vulnerability in Leominster by attending the event on January 21st. RSVPs are required; you can use this link to register.