Communicating Disaster Resilience Through Film

For the past two years, the APA Hazard Mitigation and Disaster Recovery Planning Division (HMDR) has been at work across the nation developing a documentary film, Planning to Turn the Tide: Creating Resilient Communities. The film examines how communities have effectively planned for and addressed disaster threats and climate change. Presenters introduce and premiere a 15-minute version of the film, explain its purpose and importance, and briefly address how planning entities — including their own — can and do use film and short videos for public education and engagement. They relate success stories and tell how to engage key partners in resilience planning and communication. Ask questions and contribute comments and suggestions. Find out how to support such projects, and learn about the HMDR film project’s next steps, including plans for distribution.