Библиотека в Батон-Руж проводит неделю мероприятий к 10-летию наводнения 2016 года

Great Flood of 2016: 10-year remembrance events at EBR Parish Library Week of free programs covers recovery, preparedness, and resilience BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Parish Library is hosting a week of remembrance events marking the 10th anniversary of the Great Flood of 2016, featuring free presentations, exhibits, and hands-on activities focused on recovery, preparedness, and hope. Events continue Wednesday, Aug. 12, and run through Saturday, Aug. 15, at multiple library locations. Wednesday, Aug. 12 At 4 p.m., the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch will host “Weathering the Storm: Lessons from the Great Flood of 2016,” featuring a National Weather Service forecaster who will discuss the weather conditions that led to the flooding, advances in forecasting, and the importance of severe weather preparedness. At 7 p.m., the Main Library at Goodwood will host “Looking Back at the Great Flood with EBRP GIS.” Members of East Baton Rouge Parish’s Geographic Information Systems Program will explore maps, data, and flood patterns from 2016 and examine how flood mapping, infrastructure, and the region have changed over the past decade. Thursday, Aug. 13 At 6 p.m., the Main Library at Goodwood will host the Stormwater Summit, presented by the Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Associations. The discussion will feature civic leaders and local officials addressing regional drainage, maintenance efforts, and the future of stormwater management. Friday, Aug. 14 At 11 a.m., the Main Library at Goodwood will host a Guided Labyrinth Walk through 1 p.m. A certified labyrinth practitioner will lead an experience focused on reflection, healing, wellness, and resilience. Saturday, Aug. 15 The Main Library at Goodwood will host four events on Saturday: - 10 a.m. — How to Get Your Trees Ready for Storms: ISA Certified Arborist Alec Baxt of Lively Oak Tree Service will share tips for storm-ready trees before leading a guided walk through Independence Park. - 10 a.m.–12 p.m. — United Cajun Navy: Attendees can meet volunteers, learn about the organization’s rescue efforts during the Great Flood of 2016 and beyond, and see rescue equipment used to respond to disasters. - 12:30–4 p.m. — Storm Preparedness Resources: Representatives from the Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness will provide presentations, preparedness materials, and emergency planning resources. - 1 p.m. — Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Dr. Katie Cherry, Professor and Chair of LSU’s Department of Psychology, and fellow researchers will discuss stress, resilience, recovery, and lessons learned from the Great Flood of 2016. A week of remembrance also included an oral history event Monday, Aug. 10, at the Main Library at Goodwood, where residents shared firsthand accounts from the Great Flood of 2016. The library is also collecting oral histories for its permanent archive. All events are free and open to the public. Click here to report a typo. Please include the headline. Click here to subscribe to our WAFB 9 News daily digest and breaking news alerts delivered straight to your email inbox. Watch the latest WAFB news and weather now.