NCUA, FEMA to host climate preparedness webinar Sept. 15

NCUA's Office of Consumer Financial Protection is partnering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to host a webinar focused on how credit unions and their members can prepare for, and remain resilient in the face of, climate-related disasters. The one-hour live webinar will take place Sept. 15, at 1 p.m. ET , and registration is now open.

The National Preparedness Month: How Credit Unions and their Members Can Prepare and Remain Resilient in the Face of Climate Related Disasters webinar will explore challenges faced by credit unions serving communities impacted by natural disasters, highlight the ways credit unions support equity and financial inclusion in the context of disaster preparedness and financial resilience, and amplify best practices and resources for credit unions and their members.

Panelists for the webinar include:

• Marcus Coleman, Director of FEMA’s DHS Center for Faith-Based Neighborhood Partnerships;
• Sherry-Lea Bloodworth Botop, Senior Vice President for Community and Economic Development at Hope Credit Union; and
• Rachel Cononi, Deputy Director of NCUA’s Office of the Chief Economist.

A questions and answers segment will follow the presentations. This webinar will be closed captioned and archived online approximately one week following the live event.