Building a More Resilient Future: Community Conversations

Building a More Resilient Future: Community Conversations

Engage in conversations to identify innovative ways to prepare for the 2025 hurricane season and strengthen relationships.

By Hillsbough County CERT Planning Committee

Date and time

Wednesday, May 28 · 9am - 1:30pm EDT

Location

2121 S 78th St

2121 South 78th Street Tampa, FL 33619

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Check-in: Registration and light refreshments. Participants arrive and settle

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Panel Discussion: Disaster Recovery and Resilience building

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Round 1: Existing Capabilities, Resources, and Networks in our Neighborhoods.


Transition to Community Conversation: Briefly explain the World Cafe model, set expectations, and introduce the goals of the session. Then groups will Discuss the first question in Round 1.

10:30 AM - 10:40 AM

Round 1, continued: Discuss the second question in Round 1.

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

Round 2: Innovative Strategies for Building Resilience.


Discuss the first question in Round 2.

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Round 2, continued: Discuss the second question in Round 2.

11:35 AM - 11:55 AM

Round 3: Strengthening and Supporting Our Workforce Post-Hurricanes.


Discuss the first question in Round 3.

11:55 AM - 12:10 PM

Round 3, continued: Discuss the second question in Round 3.

12:10 PM - 12:25 PM

Round 3, continued: Discuss the third question in Round 3.

12:25 PM - 12:30 PM

Closing Remarks: Summarize key takeaways, and provide next steps

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Networking Lunch


Opportunity for attendees to network, discuss key takeaways, and form connections.

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours 30 minutes

On behalf of the Hillsborough County Communities Active in Disasters (COAD), in partnership with the University of South Florida College of Public Health, the Sunshine ERC, Hillsborough County Office of Emergency Management, and WellBuilt Cities, we are pleased to invite you to 2025 Hillsborough County Community Conversations on Building a More Disaster Resilient Future to be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

This event will ​first ​start with a panel on a whole community approach for looking at efforts that are currently taking place in regard to building social networks, enhancing skills, identifying needs, and leveraging those connections to support populations before, during, and after a disaster.

Following our ​panel ​discussion, we will have three facilitated breakout sessions where community and faith leaders, non-profit organizations, professionals, residents, and academics​ can come together to​ strategize​ on action steps to identify preparedness and intervention strategies that encourage innovation and collaboration to protect some of our most vulnerable populations.

This event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided, along with additional instructions as the event approaches.

Share this opportunity with colleagues, friends, and others who may be activists or community leaders dedicated to supporting residents and vulnerable populations in neighborhoods throughout Hillsborough County.

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