Name
When the Water Rises: Resilience Through Tragedy
Description

On August 21, 2021, up to 15 inches of rain fell over a 6-hour period, resulting in catastrophic and deadly flash flooding that resulted in twenty fatalities and hundreds of homes destroyed in Humphreys County, Tennessee. The flooding also caused the complete loss of two schools and the school district’s critical infrastructure. Join Safety Director, Kristi Brown, as she and Michele talk through those harrowing moments and how the road to recovery is filled with both peaks and valleys.

Kristi Brown Michele Gay
Session Type
Game Changer Discussion
Tracks
Mental & Behavioral Health, Health & Wellness, Safety & Security, Culture, Climate & Community, Leadership, Law & Policy, Operations & Emergency Management