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<i>Rhode Island Flood Mitigation Association (RIFMA)</i> is hosting its 2026 Annual Conference on May 14, 2026 and registration is now open!
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">This year’s theme is </span><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Planning for the Next High Water: Collaboration for Flood Solutions</span></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">.
The keynote speaker this year is Marc R. Pappas: Director of Rhode Island EMA. <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">The annual conference is a great opportunity to learn about the latest in flood mitigation efforts, financing, and response strategies while networking with other professionals
working in the field. RIFMA is also accepting proposals if you are interested in presenting at the conference on a flood/resiliency related topic.
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