June 2009 - WeatherPredict Consulting Inc.

About WeatherPredict
WeatherPredict Consulting Inc., a U.S. affiliate of RenaissanceRe, provides innovative science-driven analysis that enables clients to make informed decisions. The company provides intelligence on atmospheric perils to a range of entities with an interest in anticipating the occurrence and outcome of weather events. There, advanced scientists draw upon expertise in oceanography, meteorology, wind engineering, aerodynamics and computer simulation to provide the most complete analysis of the risks our clients face.

Why did you join the National Housing Conference?
WeatherPredict and its partners work to ensure that low-income residents in the path of natural disasters like hurricanes are safer from harm. The company accomplishes this by promoting disaster mitigation techniques, such as building safer multifamily properties, helping homeowners afford storm shutters and other protective devices, thinking about ways to evacuate those of lesser means in the event of a storm, and most importantly, by not encouraging building in the areas most susceptible to disasters. Mitigation has proven to be a cost-effective way to protect residents and their property from the destruction that major disasters can bring. WeatherPredict is committed to making sure that national disaster response and prevention policy focuses first on affordable housing and its residents.

How does membership in the National Housing Conference help your organization achieve its mission?
WeatherPredict is delighted to work with NHC because their commitment in this area has helped call attention to the need for more federal involvement and engagement for disaster mitigation.

WeatherPredict will host the “Safe Homes for All Leadership Forum" on June 23-24 in Washington, DC, which will focus on helping ensure low-income communities are better-prepared for natural disasters. As an organizer of a panel discussion at this forum, NHC has again helped to raise the level of awareness of these important issues. For more information about the event, visit www.mitigationleadership.com, or contact NHC Policy Associate Megan Richardson.