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Big news! We are thrilled to announce the launch of IBTS’ newly redesigned website at www.ibts.org. Our design makes it is easier than ever to explore IBTS, with refreshed content, an updated design, and an enhanced user experience including the accessiBe user interface for customizable and accessibility options for those with visual, cognitive, motor, and other needs. Check out the video tour of our new site to learn more! #IBTS #accessibiledesign #websiterefresh

Happy Independence Day! Join IBTS as we celebrate the freedom and bravery that define our nation. #Independenceday2024 #USA

Thanks to the National Governors Association for inviting us to last week's Energy Policy Institute! IBTS energy subject matter expert Rick Derikart participated in a panel on “Tried and True Energy Solutions," sharing IBTS' experience supporting energy efficiency and reliable energy through workforce development and effective quality management, particularly via programs that provide resources to traditionally underserved communities. Contact us to learn more. #renewableenergy #resilience #energyefficiency

Check out all the stops the IBTS Resilience Train has made in the past few days. Amazing work is happening! According to Program Manager Lisa Mariel Escobales, Ph.D. who heads our Programa CDBG-DR funded Whole Community Resilience Planning Program, the train has "allowed us to connect directly with communities. Confirming their history, sociodemographic and economic profile and vulnerabilities in turn validates that the work we do has purpose." "We are proud," she added, "to be part of this pilot program where they are empowered to the communities. Certainly, providing tools to them is essential for the resilient Puerto Rico that we all dream of." No te pierdas ver todas las paradas que ha realizado el Tren de la Resiliencia de IBTS en los últimos días. ¡Se está realizando un trabajo increíble! Según la directora de programas, Dra. Lisa Mariel Escobales, quien dirige nuestro trabajo para el Programa de Planificación Integral para la Resiliencia Comunitaria usando fondos CDBG-DR, el tren "nos ha permitido conectarnos directamente con las comunidades. Validando con ellos su historia, perfil sociodemográfico y económico y vulnerabilidades nos valida que el trabajo que realizamos tiene propósito." "Estamos orgullosos," dijo Escobales, "de ser parte de este programa piloto donde se empoderan a las comunidades. Ciertamente, brindar herramientas a estas, es esencial para el Puerto Rico resiliente que todos soñamos." #CDBG #Resiliencia #PuertoRico

IBTS resilience subject matter experts Amy Hawkins and Patrick Howell spent the week in Adams County, Colorado gathering public input with Daniela Garcia, Recovery & Major Initiatives Administrator, and Synergy Disaster Recovery, LLC planners Michael Garner (not pictured) and Amy Carr, AICP in support of the County's Long-Term Recovery and Resilience Plan. This feedback is instrumental to ensuring a whole community approach to the plan. Adams County Government #localgovernment #resilience #communityengagement

Big shout out to our outstanding Puerto Rico clean energy subject matter experts! Your wealth of certifications and steadfast commitment empower IBTS to stay at the forefront with the latest information in the field. Together, we are propelling Puerto Rico towards a sustainable future of 100% clean energy by 2050. Your expertise and hard work are truly transformative! ¡Un gran aplauso a nuestros destacados expertos en energía limpia de IBTS Puerto Rico! Su gran número de certificaciones y su firme compromiso permiten a IBTS mantenerse a la vanguardia con la información más reciente en el campo. Juntos, estamos impulsando a Puerto Rico hacia un futuro sustentable de energía 100% limpia para 2050. ¡Su experiencia y trabajo arduo son verdaderamente transformadores! #energy #energialimpia #cleanenergy #PR2050 #100by2050 #expertosenenergía

📢 Shout out to our Public Works team in the City of Central for their participation in Stop the Bleed. This training prepares them for emergencies that could impact the City's staff and residents. IBTS has provided municipal services to the City of Central, Louisiana since 2011, including a full-service public works department. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/gP9KvQSh #localgovernment #municipalservices #p3 #StoptheBleed

Looking forward to this week's National Governors Association Energy Policy Institute in Oklahoma City! Be sure to join IBTS energy subject matter expert, Rick Derikart, for his panel discussion on tried and true energy solutions. #energysolutions #energypolicy #stategovernments

This Juneteenth, IBTS recognizes and honors the courage of Black Americans in their fight to end slavery. As we reflect on this important day, we renew our commitment to equitable outcomes for all. Happy #FreedomDay #Juneteenth2024 #equity

We are pleased to have been a part of the ICMA - International City/County Management Association's Local Government Reimagined event in Palm Desert, Calif., last week! With the event's focus on artificial intelligence (AI) for local governments, IBTS’ Patrick Howell and Chris Miller presented on leveraging AI for climate and disaster resilience. Be sure to check out our blog highlighting additional takeaways from the conference, specifically how local governments can move past initial conversations around AI to start taking structured action to prepare their communities for success. https://loom.ly/-B9GSIc #LocalGovernment #Resilience #CommunityEngagement #ICMALGR2024 #ArtificalIntelligence