This workshop was established by Weather Research Center and its partners to discuss flooding and related topics, provide educational and training courses, and most importantly to help reduce loss of life and property damage from floods. For more information, visit www.nationalfloodworkshop.net.

"This conference filled a void for an operational hydrology conference that dealt with unique issues and challenges."

Presentations are now available for you to view online

We have posted the slideshows online from some of the presentations given at the workshop. Click on the name of the presentation you wish to view to see the slideshow.

Presentations from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. were:

• Mark Mathiesen, Impact Weather - How to prepare for hurricane season, past hurricanes, 2009 hurricane season
• Dawna Michalke, TX Animal Health Commission - Animal Issues in Disasters
• Scott Wieghat, FBC Road and Bridge - What to Do With Debris Material
• Steven Greenley, Center Point - Action before, during and after storms
• Captain Patrick Mulligan, TX Department of Public Safety - How the region is preparing for Hurricane Season
• Ronald Drachenberg - FBC Local Emergency Planning Committee

Presentations from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. were:

• Gene Norman, KHOU -Hurricane Weather
• Barbara McGinity, Better Business Bureau Ed. Foundation - Hurricane Disaster Scams
• Vincent Mannino, Texas AgriLife Extension Service -Tree Pruning before Hurricane Season
• Jack Evins, Texas Insurance Board -Information You Need to Know