Information for Participants in the April 14 forum
Welcome and thank you for agreeing to join us for Sea Level Rise and Extreme Precipitation: Preparing for Mobile’s Uncertain Future at the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, Mobile on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Please do not share these logistics with others, as we have selected only the number of people that we can accommodate from our applicant pool.
Below you will find an agenda and links to survey, documents, direction and transportation information. It is very important that you arrive no later than 8:30AM, so the program can begin promptly at 9AM. We will begin at 9:00 am in the IMAX Dome and then move to classrooms. There will be signs and volunteers to direct you.
Sea Level Rise and Extreme Precipitation: Preparing for Mobile’s Uncertain Future
April 14, 2018 65 Government Street, Mobile AL 36602
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 8:00 – 8:50 AM | Participant Check-in and Light Breakfast | Atrium |
| 8:50 – 9:00 AM | Move to IMAX | Atrium |
| 9:00 – 9:30 AM | Welcome | IMAX |
| 9:30 – 10:00 AM | IMAX Introduction | IMAX |
| 10:00 – 10:10 AM | Move to Classrooms | Classroom 1&2 |
| 10:10 AM – 12:00 PM | Deliberation 1: Extreme Precipitation | Classroom 1&2 |
| 12:00 – 12:50 PM | Lunch and Presentation from Local City Planner | IMAX |
| 12:50 – 1:00 PM | Move to Classrooms | Classroom 1&2 |
| 1:00 – 3:00 PM | Deliberation 2: Sea Level Rise | Classroom 1&2 |
| 3:00 – 3:15 PM | Break and Light Snack | Classroom 1&2 |
| 3:15 – 3:35 PM | Deliberation 3: Local Resilience Planning Question | Classroom 1&2 |
| 4:35 – 4:00 PM | Evaluation/Conclude | Classroom 1&2 |
There are a few very important items, which require action on your part in a timely and orderly manner.
Before April 14th
- Please complete the pre-survey at this link. If you are unable to complete the survey online, a paper copy of the survey will be provided for you during registration to complete before the forum. We can also email a pdf of the form if requested.
- Please download and review the background information from the link below. It will give you an idea about the basics of what will be discussed. We can also email you a pdf copy if requested. Background Information Packet
- BEFORE you come to the meeting, please print, read, sign and date the Photo Release Form attached and bring it with you when you come to the meeting. If you are unable to print, we will have copies available for you to read and sign when you check in: NOAA_PhotoRelease
- Please note that your $50 gift card will be given to you at the conclusion of the day after you complete your participation in the forum.
- For driving directions, parking and transportation option please visit: Directions & Parking.
We look forward to seeing you at 8:30 am at the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center. Please contact me with any questions.
Stephanie M. Smallegan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil, Coastal and Environmental Engineering
University of South Alabama
150 Jaguar Drive, SH3122
Mobile, AL 36688
(251) 341-3998
ssmallegan@southalabama.edu