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.
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.
Flooding Risks from Hurricane Sandy
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 Hurricane Sandy using Kings Point, New York, as an example. You can use this method to get similar information for your own location.
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.
