2021 National Disaster Resilience Conference Call for Presentations Now Open
Committee seeking abstracts showcasing innovation in science, policy, and practice in the disaster safety and resilience movement
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) seeks presenter abstracts for its premier conference, the
National Disaster Resilience Conference (NDRC21). The planning committee is pleased to announce NDRC21 will take place in Clearwater Beach, FL, from Wednesday, December 1 to Friday, December 3, 2021. The abstract submission deadline is
Tuesday, March 30, 2021.
NDRC21 will bring together the nation s foremost voices in the disaster safety and resilience movement to share best practices, inspire, and collaborate. Attendees will include leaders, professionals, and practitioners from a cross-section of private, public, and nonprofit organizations who share the mi
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