Planning for the Unexpected: Natural Disaster Management for In Bloom Programs – Things We Wish We’d Known

When disaster strikes, every moment counts, and for communities participating in America in Bloom programs, planning ahead can make all the difference. During the 2025 America in Bloom Symposium & Awards Celebration, representative from Greenwood, South Carolina and Tavares, Florida shared candid, real-life experiences navigating hurricanes, floods, and other unexpected events. Learn from their challenges, missteps, and triumphs as they offer the hard-earned lessons they wish they’d known before disaster hit. You’ll walk away with practical tips, planning tools, and a new perspective on resilience, recovery, and how to protect the progress and pride your community has worked so hard to build. Learn more.