Be Climate Ready Conference: Building Resiliency and Reducing Risks

Maple Ridge residents, local businesses, community organizations, builders, developers and emergency-management partners are invited to the City’s Climate Ready Conference.

The full-day event will bring people together to learn, share ideas and focus on practical ways to prepare for flooding, wildfire, smoke, extreme heat, drought and severe storms.

Climate-related emergencies can affect our homes, businesses, roads, services, health and natural environment. Taking steps before an emergency happens can help reduce disruption, protect people and property, and support a faster recovery.

At the Climate Ready Conference, you can:

• Learn about climate-related risks facing Maple Ridge and the region.
• Hear practical advice from experts in climate resilience, emergency management, flood risk, wildfire preparedness and business continuity.
• Find out what you can do to prepare your home, family, property or business.
• Connect with local organizations, government partners and community leaders.
• Learn more about City programs and initiatives that support climate readiness.

The conference is designed to move beyond awareness and support practical local action.

The Climate Ready Conference is open to anyone interested in helping Maple Ridge prepare for climate-related emergencies and longer-term climate impacts.

The event will be useful for:

• Residents, homeowners and renters
• Local businesses and entrepreneurs
• Community groups, non-profits and neighbourhood associations
• Builders, developers and property professionals
• Emergency management and climate resilience professionals
• Local, provincial and federal government representatives
• City staff and community leaders

Whether you are looking for ways to prepare your household, strengthen a business continuity plan or connect with others working on local resilience, the conference will offer useful information and opportunities to get involved.

Additional speakers will be announced soon.