Bennie Thompson, Chairman of Homeland Security Committee, and Alex Sink, Florida Chief Financial Officer, were keynote speakers of the Forum. See Chairman Thompson's reason for attending here >

	The Hurricane Science for Safety Leadership Forum was an invitation-only event for thought-leaders, academics, policymakers, activists, and others participating in the effort to make our coastlines safer and more resilient.
	Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. December 3-4, 2008,Orlando, FL.

Increase public and private funding for applied scientific research


Reduce or Eliminate incentives that increase risk to human life and safety


Reevaluate land use planning to better reflect the rising risks of natural catastrophies


Preserve and restore natural environmental features that mitigate storm damage


Educate and motivate stakeholders