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SUMMARY:NIBS Lifeline Infrastructure Hub Workshop
DESCRIPTION:National Press Club\, Room: The Fourth Estate\n\n\nFrom the flow of electricity to the pulse of communication\, from the arteries of transportation to the veins of water supply\, these essential systems quietly weave together the fabric of our society. Often taken for granted in their seamless operation\, it’s only during moments of disruption that we truly recognize their paramount importance. \nAs natural disasters become more frequent and devastating\, safeguarding these lifeline services emerges as a critical imperative. The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)\, an institution in the realm of building science\, is poised to lead the charge in addressing these challenges. Join us as we embark on a collaborative journey towards community resilience and disaster recovery at the Lifeline Infrastructure Hub. \n\n\n\n\n\nLaunching on May 21st\, 2024\, the Lifeline Infrastructure Hub is an ambitious initiative aimed at fostering robust partnerships across government\, the private sector\, and various stakeholders. Together\, we’ll confront Lifeline Gaps\, tackle National and Public Priorities\, devise innovative policies\, and engineer solutions to fortify our infrastructure against future calamities. \nOur esteemed attendees represent a diverse array of stakeholders from across the built environment\, including renowned organizations such as: \n\n\n\nAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)\nApplied Technology Council\nBuildStrong America\nCB&I Storage Tank Solutions LLC\nCentral U.S. Earthquake Consortium\nChevron\nCity of Portland Environmental Services\nDepartment of Homeland Security\, Science & Technology Directorate\nU.S Department of Transportation (USDOT)\nDeSimone Consulting Engineering\nFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)\nGeorgia Institute of Technology\nGeorgia Power Company\nGuy Carpenter\nIEM\nImageCat\, Inc.\nLehigh University\nMoulton Niguel Water District\n\n\n\n\nNational Emergency Management Association (NEMA)\nNational Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)\nNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)\nNational Science Foundation(NSF)\nNaval Facilities Engineering Systems Command\nNYC Department of Buildings\nPacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E)\nPortland State University\nSenate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee\nSeft Consulting Group LLC\nSouthern California Edison\nSTV Inc.\nHouse Transportation & Infrastructure Committee\nTexas A & M University\nU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)\nUniversity of Delaware\nUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\nUniversity of Pittsburgh\nWavelength Infrastructure\nWhite House- National Security Council\n\n\n\nThis convergence of industry leaders\, policymakers\, and innovators underscores the urgency and breadth of our mission. \nJoin us at the forefront of innovation and resilience. Together\, let’s build a future where our lifelines remain unbroken\, even in the face of adversity. \n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30-1:00 pm\nCheck in and networking\n\n\n\n1:00– 1:15 pm\nWelcome\, NIBS & Lifeline Infrastructure Hub Introduction\nJQ Yuan\n\n\n1:15-2:00 pm\nPanel: Lifeline National Gap and Future Directions \n\nDaniel Kaniewski\, Committee on Finance\, Insurance\, and Real Estate Chair and LIH Advisory Panel member\nGreg Soules\, BSSC PUC and Functional Recovery Committee member and ASCE 7 Chair\nRon Eguchi\, LIH Advisory Panel Chair\n\n\nModerator: \nYumei Wang \n \n\n\n2:00-2:50 pm\nPanel: Public and Private Partnership to Strengthen the Nation’s Lifeline Infrastructure. \n1. Madhu Beriwal\, IEM and National Infrastructure Advisor Council \n2. Derrick Hiebert\, FEMA \n3. Jason Averill\, NIST \n4. Ken Hudnut\, Southern California Edison\nModerator: \nSissy Nikolaou \n \n\n\n2:50-3:05 pm\nBreak\n\n\n\n3:05-3:55 pm\nPanel with Policy Leaders \n\nCaitlin A. Durkovich\, National Security Council\, White House\nLauren Gros\, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee\nNatalie Enclade\, BuildStrong America\n\n \nModerator: \nDaniel Kaniewski \n \n\n\n3:55– 4:50 pm\nPublic Input (Open Q&A\, open discussion\, and survey)\nModerator: \nIris Tien\n\n\n4:50-5:00 pm\nWrap-Up and Next Steps\nJQ Yuan\n\n\n5:00-6:00pm\nReception at The Zenger Room\, on-site at the Press Club\nAll
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