Preparing for Cascading and Compounding Disaster

2023-DAC02

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Course expires on: 08/14/2026

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Description

Join us for a captivating session to better understand and prepare for cascading disasters—which refers to the sequential occurrence of multiple disasters that intensify the overall impact and complicate response and recovery efforts—and compounding disasters—which involve the simultaneous convergence of multiple hazards or crises.

Drawing on data and research, we will examine the increased likelihood of cascading and compounding disasters in the future, explore the trends and projections that highlight the growing frequency and complexity of these events, and gain insights into the implications for disaster preparedness and response efforts. To illustrate the real-world impact of cascading disasters, we will share compelling case studies that will provide valuable insights into the complexities and unique considerations involved in managing cascading and compounding disasters. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a better understanding of cascading disasters and equip yourself with the knowledge and tools necessary to prepare for and respond to these interconnected challenges.

To explore more resources on how to helping communities before and after disasters, visit aia.org/disaster.

This session was recorded live on September 14, 2023.

Learning Objectives

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Demonstrate an understanding of the distinct challenges posed by cascading and compounding disasters, considering their complex and simultaneous nature.

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Analyze the trends and projections related to the increasing frequency and complexity of disaster events, and identify their implications for disaster preparedness and response efforts.

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Apply strategies and best practices to enhance community resilience and response capabilities as architects, by adopting integrated approaches that address the interconnected nature of different disaster scenarios.

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Utilize lessons learned from relevant case studies to inform their architectural practices and decision-making processes, incorporating insights and successful approaches for managing cascading and compounding disasters.

Presented in partnership with the AIA National Disaster Assistance Program (DAC).

Instructors

Julia Donoho

AIA, Esq.

Julia Donoho, AIA, Esq. is an architect-attorney-general contractor and brings multi-disciplinary knowledge to the field of disaster recovery. After the Tubbs Fire of 2017 burned into the heart of her community, she headed the AIA Redwood Empire Disaster Recovery Committee, and became an expert in the process of recovery and rebuilding after a disaster. Beginning in 2018, Donoho helped create a startup company, serving as Vice President General Counsel of Homebound Construction Inc. that is rebuilding homes faster after disaster using technology and participated in the 2022-2023 Advisory Group for HUD’s “Designing for Natural Disaster – A Resilience Guide for Builders and Developers,” chairing the Fire Section. She has continued to serve on the California Disaster Area Network, has created a Toolkit for California components to respond to disaster, and is now serving on the AIA National Disaster Assistance Committee.

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Logan Gerber-Chavez

PhD

Dr. Logan Gerber-Chavez is an emergency management planning expert specializing in compound hazard planning and work on climate justice and environmental justice in emergency management. She holds a Ph.D. in disaster science and management from the University of Delaware’s Biden School of Public Policy and Administration and M.S. and B.S. degrees in geography from the University of Oklahoma and Texas A&M University, respectively. She has worked as an advisor to the U.S. Geological Survey on emergency planning for the national parks system and is currently a professor of disaster studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. She has conducted research on projects over a variety of topics, including international climate policy, green roofing technology, climatology and micrometeorology, business recovery in disasters, hurricane evacuation decision-making, maternal health and infant feeding in disasters, international natech disaster management, wetlands regulations for floodplain management, flood buyout programs, and various COVID-19 related projects. Dr. Gerber-Chavez has an awardwinning collection of disaster and climate-related fiction and nonfiction books. She is currently working on research projects on equity in government funding for emergency management, all hazard planning for remote locations, floodplain development, and climate justice.

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Kate Rhein

NCARB, ARB

Kate Rhein graduated with Distinction from Edinburgh University and London’s Bartlett School of Architecture, then went on to work for some of London’s top design firms including Future Systems, Imagination and Atelier One. As an associate at Ushida Findlay Architects, she worked on several high-profile projects and competition winning designs throughout Europe and the Middle East. She currently works as an associate at Boone Low Ratliff Architects in Santa Cruz, on a range of environmentally focused residential and community-based projects. She is a licensed architect in both California and the UK and is NCARB and ARB certified.

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