Building Resilient Utilities: Strategies for a Climate-Ready Future

In an era of escalating climate change, utility systems are under unprecedented pressure. Join us for a compelling panel discussion where industry experts share proactive strategies to bolster resilience against severe weather events. Discover how water utilities are innovating to mitigate natural hazards and enhance system reliability in a changing climate. 

Resilience activities that will be discussed include performing natural hazard and climate vulnerability risk assessments to prioritize investments and developing design guidelines to address specific hazards such as flooding, extreme heat, wildfire and drought. The design guidelines typically go beyond existing regulatory requirements, such as elevating or flood proofing to higher elevations than typically required by ASCE or FEMA guidance. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and prepare for a more reliable and resilient future.

Moderators:

• Laurens van der Tak, Water Resilience Director – Jacobs
• Yari Escobar, Sustainability and Resilience Transformation Manager – Jacobs 

Speakers:

• Robert Taylor, Energy Manager – WSSC Water
• Debbie Griner, Chief Resilience and Sustainability Officer – Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department
• Armin Munevar, Global Technologist for Water and Climate Resilience – Jacobs