The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) will be hosting a professional development webinar on January 14, 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST.
Power outages cost the U.S. economy at least $150 billion per year and, with an average of 300 annual electrical grid electric grid disturbances from 2011-2013, the U.S. experiences more than any other developed nation. In December 2018, the National Infrastructure Advisory Council released recommendations on how to strengthen capabilities of the nation to survive catastrophic power outages, including the development of guidance and resources for states, territories, cities and localities to design community enclaves where critical services and resources could be co-located in order to maintain health and safety in communities and to allow residents to shelter in place.
Presenters will review the basics of energy storage technology and summarizes existing public education and project development resources for Extension personnel and emergency managers interested in assisting municipalities with developing community resilience to power outages and, more broadly, creating a community of practice around this series of topics.
To learn more about the webinar, the presenters, and to register, visit: https://extensiondisaster.net/event/professional-development-webinar-series-community-resources-for-power-outage/
For questions about EDEN, contact Nebraska Extension's EDEN point of contact, Ashley Mueller, ashley.mueller@unl.edu
More details at: https://extensiondisaster.net/event/professional-development-webinar-series-community-resources-for-power-outage/