WEC Annual Membership Meeting
How We Can Prepare Workers and Our Communities for Future Climate Disaster
WEC Member and Non-Members are Invited to Attend
Scientists predict more extreme weather events fueled by climate change. What does this mean for a costal state like New Jersey that has a number of chemical facilities located in flood prone areas?
Keynote Speaker: Matt Campo, Rutgers University
Using Science, Planning and Policy to Adapt to Future Flood Hazards
Matt is a Senior Research Specialist in the Environmental Analysis and Communications Group at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University. Matt’s work at Rutgers focuses on understanding tools and methods to assess the sustainability and resilience of built environments and transportation systems. Matt provides analysis and support for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal, New Jersey Climate Adaptation Alliance, and US Environmental Protection Agency to enhance planning capabilities and risk management strategies in coastal communities. Prior to Rutgers, Matt worked for EY and TranSystems on the behalf of public agencies and private companies to create site location and economic development strategies for commercial, residential and industrial real estate assets. He earned Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, a Masters in City & Regional Planning from Rutgers and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Planning & Public Policy at Rutgers.
There will also be a panel discussion on the impacts of extreme weather on environmental justice communities and the workers who ultimately clean up toxic flood waters. We will also discuss general health issues caused by extreme weather from vector diseases to air pollution.
This event is FREE and open to WEC members and non-members. Pre-registration is required.