2009 Roundtable Workshops

The National Academies Disasters Roundtable #24:


Cascading Disasters: How Disasters Unfold
The Beckman Center
Irvine, CA
Thursday, February 26, 2009
9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Overview
Disasters can unfold as a sequence or cascade of subevents. Understanding the interdependencies that connect one trigger to a cascade of subsequent events may hold the key to effective hazard mitigation, interventions, and recovery strategies. The National Academies Disasters Roundtable is hosting a Workshop, Cascading disasters: how disasters unfold, at the Beckman Center in Irvine, California, on February 26, 2009. Objectives for this workshop are to clarify and communicate: a working understanding of cascading disasters; the ways that people are impacted at various points as a cascade unfolds; and interventions or coping strategies that could be implemented to prepare for cascading disasters or mitigate their adverse impacts. As in the tradition of previous Disasters Roundtable workshops, Cascading Disasters will bring together scientists, practitioners, and policy makers to discuss and understand the sources and consequences of and recovery and mitigation actions related to cascading disaster events as they unfold.

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Cost
Free and open to the public

When and Where
Thursday, February 26, 2009

Beckman Center
100 Academy
Irvine, CA. 92617
Phone: 949-721-2200

Registration
Pre-Registration is now closed, walk-in registration available starting at 8:00 a.m.

Parking
Parking is available at no charge in The Beckman Center's parking lot. Supplemental street parking is available on Academy Way. Handicapped and van-accessible spaces are available.

Directions
Map and Directions

Transportation
General
The Beckman Center is served by both the John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). John Wayne Airport is located 2 miles from the Center and is served by Alaska, America West, American, Continental, Delta, Morris Air, Northwest, Southwest, TWA, United, US Air and five local commuter airlines. Recommended hotels in the Irvine area provide complimentary airport shuttle service. LAX is the major international gateway into southern California. It is located approximately 50 miles from the Beckman Center. All major U.S. and international carriers serve LAX. Allow 1 to 2 hours driving time to Irvine, depending on traffic. Car rental agencies operate at each airport. Shuttle services are also available at LAX Ground Transportation and from the Beckman Center.

Lodging
The following are the Beckman Center's preferred hotels, and all providing complimentary transportation to and from John Wayne/Orange Country Airport. These hotels are familiar with the Beckman Center and are highly recommended.

Hyatt Newport Beach
1107 Jamboree Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-729-1234

Island Hotel, Newport Beach
690 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-759-0808

Hyatt Regency Irvine
17900 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92614
949-975-1234