IMI to Hold Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery Conference

The International Marina Institute (IMI), a subsidiary of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), is offering a one-day Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery Conference on Monday, October 29 in Miami, Florida. This conference will be followed by a one-day Marina & Boatyard Study Tour on October 30 in the Miami area.

“Weathering the Storm” is a practical conference designed to prepare marinas for the forces of a hurricane or severe storm and to supply critical information on the success of the marina’s recovery. IMI has gathered 10 experts in the industry to share their knowledge and experience for this one-day conference.

The day after the conference, IMI will take marina professionals on a one-day Marina and Boatyard Study Tour in and around the Miami area. Facilities toured will have had varying degrees of impact from last year’s Hurricane Irma. Marina managers from each facility will share their experiences with Hurricane Irma — what worked, what didn’t, and what they would do differently next time.

 Leading into the “Weathering the Storm” Conference and the Marina & Boatyard Study Tour, IMI will host a three-month webinar series on hurricane-related topics, including hurricane forecasting and the tools you can use, what contributed to the success of the Southeast Florida marinas during Hurricane Irma, and essentials to include in a hurricane recovery plan. These webinars will be held the first Wednesday of each month, beginning on August 1 at noon EST. These webinars are free to conference attendees.

For more information about the conference, study tour, or upcoming webinars, visit www.marinaassociation.org and click on the events or training tabs. You can also email malves@marinaassociation.org or call 401/247-0314.