United Way and Verizon Disaster Resilience Forum Featuring Jim Cantore
United Way of Southwest Alabama, in partnership with Verizon, is hosting a Disaster Resilience Forum featuring Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel on Friday, December 5, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the University of South Alabama McQueen Alumni Center, located at 100 Alumni Drive, Mobile, AL 36688.
Jim Cantore, one of the most recognized meteorologists in the nation, will deliver the keynote address. Since joining The Weather Channel in 1986, Cantore has reported on many of the most significant storms in recent history, including Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, Irma, Dorian, and Michael. His career has made him a trusted voice in disaster preparedness and community resilience. Following his remarks, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a question-and-answer session.
Tickets: Eventbrite
Admission is $10 per person. Children age three and under may attend at no cost. Refunds are available only if f requested more than 48 hours before the event.
The United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) is partnering with Verizon to strengthen disaster resilience, promote long-term recovery services, and enhance community preparedness across Mobile County. This initiative comes at a critical time, as Mobile—designated a Community Disaster Resilience Zone (CDRZ) in September 2023—is especially vulnerable to hurricanes, flooding, and severe storms due to its Gulf Coast location.
Low-income and ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households often face heightened disaster risk due to poor housing conditions and limited resources. This was evident during the lasting impacts of Hurricanes Sally, Ida, and Zeta in 2020, when many communities struggled to recover.
Verizon’s support allows UWSWA not only to respond to disasters, but to proactively prepare communities