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Effects of El Niño on 2023 Winter Season Are Likely Increased Heat, Eastern Seaboard Snowstorm

Yale Climate Connections has written an article discussing the impacts of El Niño on the 2023 winter season, including warmer-than-average temperatures over the holidays, an increased likelihood of an intense snowstorm hitting the East Coast, and potential rain in California. With a higher chance of a La Niña event beginning in the second half of 2024, this may be the last time such trends will be seen for a few years.

Supplemental General Security & Resilience Highlights – December 12, 2023

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

New Study Track Wind and Solar Energy Droughts to Determine Periods of Risk on a Regional Level

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has posted a blog announcing a new paper from its researchers that finds that energy droughts, or periods of time where solar and wind power can’t be supplied to the power grid, could last up to a week in certain parts of the United States. This conclusion is based on past weather data being applied to the current electrical grid, comparing how renewable energy sources would have performed under those conditions.

(Relatively) Quiet 2023 Wildfire Season is a Time to Plan, Prepare Resilience Actions

Yale Climate Connections has written an article discussing lessons learned from the 2023 wildfire season, summarizing some of the key articles written over the past year on what modern wildfires are like and how they are changing the world. However, a key takeaway from this collection is that this year was actually quiet for wildfires, creating space to prepare for the more extreme seasons to come.

CDC Reports Heightened COVID, Flu, and other Respiratory Illness Activity

Respiratory illnesses – from COVID, flu, RSV, and the common cold – are elevated or increasing across most areas of the U.S., according to recent data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC also reminds the public there is more capacity than ever before to help prevent severe illnesses from these diseases.

FEMA National Preparedness Report Highlights Cyber Threats, Lack of Building Code Adoption, and Other Challenges

This week, FEMA released the 12th annual National Preparedness Report, which provides an overview of the nation’s current disaster risk and capability landscape. This year’s report highlights cyber threats, gaps in individual and household preparedness, and the lack of building code adoption as key areas for improvement to increase national resilience.

Supplemental General Security & Resilience Highlights – December 7, 2023

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

Supplemental General Security & Resilience Highlights – December 5, 2023

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

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