CA Policy Forum: Navigating Disasters and Crises, A Policy Primer for California Nonprofits

Disasters and crises impact more and more Californians each year, and our state’s nonprofits and funders often find themselves on the front lines of helping the vulnerable communities most harmed by these events. 

As a nonprofit or philanthropy leader, what should you know about how our state handles disaster response and preparedness, even when it isn’t your “day job”? 

This session will:

• Demystify they key government agencies and policies that shape disaster management in California
• Share lessons our sector has learned from overlapping crises in recent years
• Help nonprofits and funders understand how they can help communities prepare with tools and infrastructure
• Spotlight policy ideas to strengthen disaster response and resilience for our most vulnerable communities, and the organizations that serve them