Symposium: The Global Katrina Effect, 2005-2015

August 2015 will mark the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, considered to be one of the defining historic events within the emergency management field in the United States. Less known is that Katrina also had a powerful impact upon emergency management systems worldwide, over a variety of subject areas, ranging from emergency preparedness to coastal management to vulnerable populations to companion animals. This symposium brings together policymakers, practitioners and academics from Australia, France, New Zealand and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, as well as CDRE Faculty Associates, to share their original findings on this important subject matter.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. - 8:15 p.m. on Oct. 2 and from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 3. 

Symposium Topics Include:        

• The Effects of Katrina on Forecasting and Managing the Risk Associated with Storm Surge
•  The Hurricane Katrina Influence on Disaster Case Management Programs and Process
•  The Role of Local Government in Reducing Social Vulnerability to Climate Related Extreme Events
•  Animals in Disaster: From Katrina to the Canterbury Earthquakes
•  Hurricane Katrina, 2005-2015:  Louisiana?s Lessons Learned (university-wide Symposium Keynote @ 7pm 10/2)
•  Lessons From the Katrina Experience in Anticipating and Managing Crime During and After Disaster
•  Wealthy Countries as International Aid Recipients:  The United States and the Lessons of Katrina

All sessions will be held in Lehr Room, Bolger Conference Center, Gordinier Hall.

Price: This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.