2006 Natural Disaster Policy Symposium
The Hurricanes of 2005 tested our nation's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters. On Monday, September 18, 2006, the National Association of REALTORS® sponsored a symposium on Federal Natural Disaster Policy.
Participants discussed innovative, partnership approaches to disaster preparation, response, and recovery.
Symposium Materials
These materials will remain available on Realtor.org, for the three weeks after the symposium.
Natural Disaster Policy Symposium Agenda (29k PDF)
“Natural Disasters and the Role of the Federal Government” (45k PDF)
Opening Remarks
Kevin McCarty, Florida Insurance Commissioner
“Identifying Appropriate Federal Policy Responses” (22k PDF)
Opening Remarks
Cynthia Shelton, CCIM
Insuring Catastrophic Risks: Who Pays? Who Cares? (49k PDF)
Sophie M. Korczyk, Ph.D., Analytical Services
Managing Natural Disaster Risk: What Role Should the Federal Government Play? (183kb PDF)
Dr. L. James Valverde, Jr.
Preparing for Natural Disasters (112kb PDF)
Mitchell Glassman, FDIC
The Impact of Hurricanes on Housing and Economic Activity (104k PDF)
Lawrence Yun, Senior Economist, NAR -
Lawrence Yun's bio (20k PDF)
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Please contact Russell Riggs at 202/383-1259, or Mark Washko at 202/383-7526 if you have any questions.
Learn more at NAR's Natural Disaster Policy Issue Summary page.
