Webinar
Understanding the Intersections of Disaster Preparedness & Health Emergencies
From wildfires and floods to hurricanes and extreme weather, we are collectively witnessing profound climate shifts across the country. The disasters’ impacts on the land and human health have been undeniable—the scale of the crisis, displacement, health effects, trauma, and the compounded needs of the most vulnerable.
Our health and the environment are inextricably connected— our bodies are connected to the land. Humans act on the external world, nature reacts, and our bodies respond to the initial harm. The normalization of extreme weather conditions poses a threat to our world and human life, while climate shifts, extensive land use, and destruction increase the prevalence of disease emergence with the possibility of cross-species viral transmission. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been reminded how individual health impacts communal health. We have seen how emergency responses under capitalism seldom center the needs of the most impacted and leave those without resources to fend for themselves. The voices, experiences, and perspectives of the historically undervalued are silenced to ignore the profound impacts on these communities.
In this webinar, we will explore strategies for climate adaptation and resilience, centering the voices of those most affected. Join us as we discuss practical preparedness planning and health mitigation strategies to protect our communities and build a more resilient future.
