Comprehensive Management of Flood Prone Areas- Challenges and Opportunities to Support Puerto Rico’s Recovery and Sustainable Development after Hurricane María

Seminario/Seminar:

Manejo integral de áreas susceptibles a inundación- Retos y oportunidades para apoyar la recuperación de Puerto Rico y desarrollo sostenible luego del paso del huracán María

Comprehensive Management of Flood Prone Areas- Challenges and Opportunities to Support Puerto Rico’s Recovery and Sustainable Development after Hurricane María

Programa/Agenda:

https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4339/seminar-management-flood-prone-areas

Presentado por/Presented by:

Administración Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Qué/What:

Expertos brindarán información esencial sobre las condiciones que conducen a las inundaciones en Puerto Rico. Ellos presentarán el marco legal aplicable, los trabajos de manejo de inundaciones propuestos para la isla por el Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de Estados Unidos, discutirán las posibles fuentes de fondos para proyectos innovadores dirigidos al manejo de inundaciones y presentarán varios estudios de casos relacionados con proyectos de manejo de inundaciones desarrollados en los Estados Unidos continentales. Exhortamos a los funcionarios federales, del gobierno de Puerto Rico y funcionarios municipales, ingenieros, arquitectos, planificadores, miembros del ámbito académico, contratistas privados y consultores y miembros de organizaciones comunitarias y ambientales a inscribirse y asistir. 

Experts will provide critical information on the conditions that lead to flooding in Puerto Rico. They will introduce applicable legal framework, flood management works proposed for the island by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and discuss potential sources of funding for innovative flood management initiatives.  Several flood management projects that have been carried out or are being developed in the continental US, and that have also resulted in ecological restoration and/or economic redevelopment benefits, will be analyzed as case studies.  Federal, Government of Puerto Rico and municipal officials, engineers, architects, planners, academia, private contractors and consultants and members of community and environmental organizations are encouraged to register and attend.

Cuando/When: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

martes 11 y miércoles 12 de diciembre de 2018

Tuesday, December 11th and Wednesday, December 12th, 2018

Dónde/Where: Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, 299 Avenida de Diego, Santurce, Puerto Rico           

Traducción y transcripción simultánea disponible / Simultaneous translation and interpretation available:

Español-inglés, inglés- español, a las primeras 40 personas que asi lo soliciten. Spanish-English, English-Spanish for up to 40 people, on a 'first come-first serve' basis.

Espacios limitados hasta un máximo de 250 personas.  Limited space available up to 250 attendees.

Créditos de educación continua disponibles / Continuum education credits available:

Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico: 5.5/día – Total: 11.0 créditos

Colegio de Arquitectos y Arquitectos Paisajistas de Puerto Rico: 6.0/día - Total: 12.0 HSW

Junta Examinadora de Planificadores Profesionales: Total: 5.0/día - Total: 10 créditos.

Si necesita asistencia debido a alguna condición física, favor de comunicarse previamente con Cecelia Nyman.  If requesting reasonable accomodations, please contact Cecelia Nyman at: cecelia.nyman@fema.dhs.gov

Summary:

In order for Puerto Rico to recover from Hurricane Maria’s disaster related damages, efforts should be geared towards making the Island more sustainable. It is imperative to seek out innovative solutions to key challenges. Storm water needs to be acknowledged as a resource when pursuing flood management solutions. As such, proposed projects to address flooding also need to encourage redevelopment, attract investments, help revive distressed neighborhoods, restore or enhance ecosystems, improve water quality and supply, and provide for new recreational opportunities. Assuring a comprehensive planning process into storm water management will ultimately lead to a more resilient Puerto Rico.

To help achieve this goal, the Community Planning and Capacity Building Recovery Support Function within the Federal Emergency Management Agency invites you to attend, Comprehensive Management of Flood Prone Areas - Challenges and Opportunities to Support Puerto Rico’s Recovery and Sustainable Development after Hurricane María. This two-day seminar will be held in the Raul Juliá-Banco Popular de Puerto Rico Theater, at the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico in San Juan on December 11 and 12, 2018.

Subject matter experts will provide critical information on the conditions that lead to flooding in Puerto Rico. They will introduce applicable legal framework, flood management works proposed for the Island, and will also discuss potential sources of funding for innovative flood management projects. Additionally, several flood management projects carried out in the continental US will be analyzed as case studies. The seminar will end with a session focused on the Puerto Nuevo Flood Control Project, proposed since the 1970s that addresses riverine floods affecting the capital city of San Juan.

Federal, Commonwealth and Municipal officials, members of professional associations (e.g. engineers, architects, and planners), academia, private contractors and consultants, community and environmental organizations, among other stakeholders, are encouraged to register and attend. Participants will be exposed to different flood management approaches, including associated benefits, limitations and risks. The Seminar seeks to promote an open and in-depth discussion amongst stakeholders and participants regarding the Island’s overall recovery and development with a focus on these flood management topics.