“Building a Flood-Resilient New York” explores a collaborative, community-centered approach to flood preparedness across the state. Led by the Cornell Health Impacts Core, New York State Water Resources Institute, New York Sea Grant, and Hudson Valley Flood Resilience Network, this initiative empowers communities through storytelling, citizen science, and hands-on training.
Host Dr. Sabine Jamal (Cornell Health Impacts Core) will moderate a dynamic conversation with Dr. Danielle Eiseman (Cornell Health Impacts Core), Jessica Kuonen (New York Sea Grant), and Kristen Hychka (New York State Water Resources Institute), highlighting longstanding partnerships and projects such as the Hard Rain storytelling initiative, the MyCoast app for capturing real-time flood data, and regional flood risk communication trainings.
The panel will also preview a new storytelling guide designed to support municipalities in sharing local flood experiences and building resilience. Join us to learn how these tools and partnerships are helping New York communities prepare for the future.
