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Scientists predict that hurricanes will increase in severity and frequency, presenting a clear and present danger to highly populated urban areas. A panel of experts discusses the elements needed to prepare for and mitigate the effects of hurricanes and storm surges in urban areas. This program complements the exhibition Designing for Disaster, which is open to attendees before the talk.

Panelists include:
Richard Reed, senior vice president of disaster cycle services, American Red Cross (moderator)
Richard Knabb, Ph.D., director, National Hurricane Center 
Heather Roiter-Damiano, director of hazard mitigation, New York City Office of Emergency Management
Alex Washburn,Industry Professor of Design and Director, CRUx Center, Stevens Institute of Technology

1.5 LU HSW (AIA) / 1.5 CM (AICP) / 1.5 PDH (LA CES)

$12 Members; $12 Students; $20 Non-members. Prepaid registration required. Walk-in registration based on availability.

Hurricanes: An Urban Perspective is generously sponsored by the American Red Cross.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Registration is for event planning purposes only and does not guarantee a seat. Online registration for Museum programs closes at midnight the day before the scheduled program.

The Museum's award-winning Shop and Firehook Café are open for one hour prior to the start of the program. Shop and Café hours are subject to change.

Photo: Hurricane Sandy's storm surge pushes seawater into New York City's Carey Tunnel. Photo by Andrew Burton, Getty Images.