As responding to natural disasters places an increasing burden on states and local communities, innovative planning strategies and other evidence-based tools can be important resources to help mitigate risks.? The AAAS EPI Center and the?Science?Press Package team are hosting a virtual?policymaker briefing?Planning for Safety: How Land Use Decisions Shape Flood Risk.?A panel?of experts will discuss?strategic land use planning and?preparedness approaches to mitigating risks.?These experts will share information, tools and practical experience working with communities to mitigate risks from flooding.?