Intense Heat Events Will Continue to Rise, Outdoor Workers and Vulnerable Populations at Risk
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.
General Security and Resilience
Supplemental General Security & Resilience Highlights – September 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
National Preparedness Month 2023 – “Take Control in 1, 2, 3”
September is National Preparedness Month. This annual observance aims to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. During this month, federal government agencies and other organizations remind their partners of the resources available to help protect themselves and strengthen their resilience to disasters.
Overviews of Infrastructure and Building Codes, Standards, and Regulations
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) has published two reports that provide overviews of infrastructure and building codes, standards, and regulations.
Wildfire Smoke Expected to Continue Causing Air Quality Problems in Future Summers
The Conversation has written an article discussing future smoke and air quality predictions based off the wildfire trends observed in 2023.
Supplemental General Security & Resilience Highlights – August 31, 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
Climate Change Trends Likely Led to Intensification of Hurricane Idalia
Yale Climate Connections has written an article discussing how climate change likely shaped the intensity of Hurricane Idalia and its effects upon landfall.
Physical Security and Operational Resilience Track Sneak Peek for H2OSecCon
H2OSecCon - Surging Toward Safety & Security is right around the corner, October 19 - 20. The physical security and operational resilience track will offer information and highlight resources on seven panels throughout the event on:
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Physical security threats facing the water and wastewater sector, with insights about threat actors, trends, and tactics.
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Security solutions to address threats and vulnerabilities.
Supplemental General Security & Resilience Highlights – August 29, 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
Growing American Groundwater Crisis Complex and Hard to Address with Current Tools
The New York Times has written an article discussing its investigation into the groundwater reserves of the United States and how they are shrinking at an unsustainable rate. Reporters found nearly half of all analyzed groundwater sites have declined significantly in size in the last 40 years, with 40% of them hitting historic lows in the last decade.
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