Over the past few weeks, extreme precipitation events have occurred across the globe causing floods that have threatened human lives and critical infrastructure. As climate change increases the frequency of these events, critical infrastructure owners and operators should ensure their facilities are resilient to the growing flood risk.
WaterISAC held its quarterly Informational Webinar on Thursday, September 14. The webinar provided members and non-members a chance to meet the WaterISAC team and learn about how WaterISAC operates. Next, the webinar offered public policy updates relevant to the sector. WaterISAC staff also provided an overview of cyber and physical threats facing the sector. In addition, the WaterISAC team discussed member benefits, upcoming events, special programs, and tips and tricks on how to maximize the member portal.
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
Today the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released its 2024 Homeland Threat Assessment (HTA), which identifies a continuing high risk of foreign and domestic terrorism in 2024. Going forward, DHS intends to release an annual HTA in place of regular National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) bulletins.
The Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center, a federally funded research and development center operated by the RAND Corporation, has created an interactive tool titled Climate Adaptation Strategies for National Critical Functions.
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 American Water Works Association (AWWA) recently published a series of videos online that are intended to increase familiarization with and adoption of ICS, or the Incident Command System.
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 Washington Post has written an article discussing the surge in extreme heat seen this summer and the health impacts it has on the general populace.
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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