Winter Rain in Interior Alaska: Local Impacts and Practical Solutions
September 10 @ 11:00 am to 12:00 pm AKDT
Speaker: Eleanor Greenbaum, ACCAP Policy Fellow
As winter rain becomes more frequent in Alaska’s Interior, communities must understand the risks associated with these events and remain prepared. This ACCAP webinar will explore takeaways from various entities across several sectors who have been impacted by the hazard, ranging from infrastructure maintenance to hazard mitigation planning. We’ll discuss key concerns, highlight the impacts of the December 2021 “Icemageddon” event in the Fairbanks area, and explore options for direct response and long-term planning for winter rain events.
Speaker Bio: Eleanor Greenbaum is working as a Policy Fellow with ACCAP. In this role, she has contributed to ACCAP’s work on science communication, extreme events, and sustained assessment, including examining the Alaskan extreme events landscape and creating policy-oriented materials focused on winter rain. Her background is in international climate policy and security, and she is passionate about translating complex environmental challenges into practical solutions.