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RenaissanceRe — Climate Change Response and Resilience Leadership Forum (November 2019)
6 slides from RenaissanceRe's conference presentation, Nov 20, 2019
Slide 1: Climate Change Response and Resilience Leadership Forum
Climate Change Response and Resilience Leadership Forum Ready, Set, Go: The Role of Government in Preparing for Major Disasters November 20, 2019
Slide 2: Surfside Overview
Surfside Overview • Surrounded by bodies of water • Coastal ridge • Average elevation - 6 feet • Highest elevation - 12 feet • 0.5 square mile of land • 5,700 residents 2 2
Slide 3: Water Hazards
Water Hazards • Rainfall • King Tides • Hurricanes • Storm Surge • High Water Table • Sea Level Rise 2 Feet 4 Feet Source: Climate Central Source: Town of Surfside Source: 3 http://www.southeastfloridaclimatecompact.org/wp-content/uploads/2 015/10/2015-Compact-Unified-Sea-Level-Rise-Projection.pdf 3
Slide 4: Key Partnerships
Key Partnerships • Federal • Non-Profit • Congress • Compact of Mayors • Army Corps of Engineers • American Flood Coalition • FEMA • The CLEO Institute • State • Youth Environmental Alliance • Chief Resiliency Officer • Florida International University • FDEP • University of Miami School of • County
Slide 5: Political Considerations
Political Considerations • Multiple priorities • Short-term thinking conflicts with long-term solutions • Election timing matters • Balance growth with known hazards • Do not be afraid of the science • Identify risk management strategies • Message the known and anticipated risks • Seek out municipal
Slide 6: Thank You
Thank You Daniel Dietch Town of Surfside (305) 861-4863 ddietch@townofsurfsidefl.gov 6 6