The following posts are useful for general awareness of current physical security threats, natural disaster resilience, preparedness resources, mitigation guidance, and other security-related news or updates. These resources have been curated by the WaterISAC analyst team as items of broad relevance and benefit that do not need supplemental analysis at this time.
Natural Hazards/Climate Change
A recent study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters found that major water reservoirs across the continental U.S. are facing increased periods of low storage that are longer, more severe, and more variable compared to several decades ago. To help with this issue, utilities are encouraged to review EPA's resilience resources for guidance on managing water scarcity.
The following posts are useful for general awareness of current physical security threats, natural disaster resilience, preparedness resources, mitigation guidance, and other security-related news or updates. These resources have been curated by the WaterISAC analyst team as items of broad relevance and benefit that do not need supplemental analysis at this time.
Natural Hazards/Climate Change
Researchers from Carleton University recently published a study titled “‘The pull to do nothing would be strong’: limitations & opportunities in reporting insider threats,” that analyzes the effectiveness of insider threat reporting programs. Augmenting employees’ ability to report suspicious activity can significantly reduce the risk of insider threats.
FEMA recently announced it is hosting a free virtual training course to help infrastructure owners and operators, as well as other relevant stakeholders, integrate dam safety considerations into an overall hazard mitigation plan. Members who operate dams are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity, which will help enhance an organization’s operational resilience and preparedness.
The following posts are useful for general awareness of current physical security threats, natural disaster resilience, preparedness resources, mitigation guidance, and other security-related news or updates. These resources have been curated by the WaterISAC analyst team as items of broad relevance and benefit that do not need supplemental analysis at this time.
Natural Hazards/Climate Change
The following posts are useful for general awareness of current physical security threats, natural disaster resilience, preparedness resources, mitigation guidance, and other security-related news or updates. These resources have been curated by the WaterISAC analyst team as items of broad relevance and benefit that do not need supplemental analysis at this time.
Natural Hazards/Climate Change
Last week, NOAA released an updated forecast for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, with meteorologists continuing to predict a highly active season. NOAA says near-record sea surface temperatures and the possibility of La Nina are key factors influencing its latest forecast.
Last week, NOAA released its “2024-25 Annual High Tide Flooding Outlook” report. NOAA researchers predict fewer high-tide flood days than last year. The outlook details high-tide flooding events from May 2023 to April 2024 at 97 NOAA tide gauges along the U.S. coast. It also provides a flooding outlook for these locations through April 2025 accompanied by decadal projections and sea level rise scenarios out to 2050.
The FEMA Planning for Dam Emergencies Collaborative Technical Assistance (CTA) Program has reopened its FY24 application cycle, with the application window closing on Thursday, August 15. The CTA Program aims to enhance the emergency preparedness of communities with dams through a variety of targeted sessions and resources.
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