The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR) invite you to join us for a webinar series that will continue connecting people from different backgrounds and Tribes, communities, federal agencies, Tribal organizations and state and local entities to address various environmental health and environmental justice issues of mutual concern across all regions as well as issues specific to individual regions as we did in our physical summits.

The webinars will be held on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET (12pm PT, 1pm MT, 2pm CT).

Extreme Weather Preparedness

Extreme Weather Preparedness in Tribal Country explores the unique challenges and solutions surrounding the preparedness of indigenous communities for severe weather events. Focused on tribal regions, this topic delves into the cultural, geographical, and socio-economic factors that influence how these communities experience and respond to extreme weather conditions. The discussion encompasses traditional knowledge, community resilience, and the integration of modern technologies to enhance preparedness and mitigate the impact of events such as floods, wildfires, and storms. By acknowledging the specific needs and dynamics of tribal areas, this exploration aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of how these communities can build adaptive strategies that honor their heritage while ensuring the safety and well-being of their residents in the face of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.

Speaker – Aliza Bolling