Resilient Communities: Disaster Preparedness & Recovery Strategies for Housing Counselors (IN-PERSON)
Join housing counselors, community development professionals, and local housing leaders in Birmingham, Alabama for a two-day, in-person training focused on strengthening disaster preparedness and recovery strategies for the communities you serve. This interactive training will equip participants with practical tools, resources, and response frameworks to support households before, during, and after natural disasters and community emergencies.Led by housing expert Pamelia Harris, the training will explore the critical role housing counselors play in disaster readiness, housing stability, financial recovery, and long-term community resilience. Participants will gain insights into disaster recovery programs, crisis response coordination, client advocacy, housing navigation strategies, and effective partnerships with local agencies and service providers.The program will also feature a dedicated engagement and networking session with local leaders and organizations actively involved in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts across Alabama. This collaborative session is designed to foster relationship-building, resource sharing, and cross-sector partnerships that strengthen community impact.Participants will learn how to: Prepare clients and communities for disaster-related housing disruptionsNavigate federal, state, and local disaster recovery resourcesSupport displaced households with housing stabilization strategiesAddress financial recovery and post-disaster counseling needsBuild partnerships with emergency management and community stakeholdersDevelop action plans that promote long-term housing resilienceTraining DetailsFormat: In-Person TrainingDate: July 27-28, 2026Location: Birmingham, ALAudience: Housing counselors, nonprofit housing organizations, community development professionals, and housing stability practitionersThis training offers an opportunity to deepen your disaster response knowledge, connect with peers and local leaders, and strengthen your capacity to support resilient communities before and after disasters occur.
