Understanding and Mitigating Risk
It is important to know the hazards our communities are most vulnerable to so that we may be better prepared and help manage or reduce their impact.
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Navigating Natural Disasters Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Atlantic hurricane season officially started on June 1, and with three named storms already behind us, the looming threat of extreme weather compounded with the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing emergency managers to rethink how they will support communities impacted by hurricanes and tropical storms.
Increase in Extreme Weather Raises Concerns Over Dam Safety
Last year was the second-wettest year on record in the United States, and as climate change progresses, experts predict that extreme flooding will only get worse. We as a nation and our infrastructure – particularly the over 90,000 dams — are not prepared. In February 2020 extreme flooding prompted emergency declarations in eight states and […]
Videos from Fire Island show damage from Sandy
The YouTube channel for Fire Island Videos is posting aerial footage of Sandy aftermath in the community of Ocean Beach on Fire Island in New York. Fire Island Sandy Aftermath – Ocean Beach Sandy Aftermath Fire Island Ocean Beach to Point O’ Woods
Flooding Risks from Hurricane Sandy
Whenever a hurricane threatens a coastal area and flooding is possible, residents immediately ask: Will I be injured if I stay? Will my home be damaged? It’s not always easy for residents to get information to help them answer these questions. In this post, I will walk you through how to get this information for […]
Early Thoughts on the Mississippi River Flooding of 2011
Since 1986, I have lived in southern Louisiana just 2 miles from an Atchafalaya Basin Levee and crossed the mighty Mississippi River at least twice a day. Given this, it is only natural to consider the risk of flooding where my family and I live, particularly in the springtime. We all knew from watching the […]
