Last week, the Biden Administration, in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Department of the Interior (DOI), launched the Climate Mapping for Resilience and Adaptation (CMRA) portal. This easily accessible and interactive geospatial website aims to help communities understand potential climate-related hazards that could impact their critical infrastructure and residents.
In a recently released study, the Bureau of Reclamation predicts increasing temperatures and a declining snowpack for the American River Basin in central California through the end of the 21st century. The report also found an increased variability of fall and winter precipitation, which will amplify the severity of droughts and flooding in the basin.
Two recent articles discuss the effects of extreme heat and storms and intense floods on U.S. infrastructure, pointing to events this summer as examples, and the particular challenges they pose to critical infrastructure.
September is National Insider Threat Awareness Month (NITAM), a time dedicated to spreading awareness in government and industry about the risks posed by insider threats and the role of insider threat programs. This year’s theme is “Critical Thinking in Digital Spaces,” which encourages engaging in critical thinking to recognize and avoid falling victim to insider threats.
The National Weather Service reports there is increasing confidence of a significant flood threat for southern California and the Desert Southwest on Friday and Saturday from what is by then expected to be the remnants of Hurricane Kay.
An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) can be triggered by natural sources, such as a major solar storm, or be manmade, such as the result of a nuclear weapon detonation. Whatever the source, DHS’s Science and Technology Directorate notes EMPs represent a present and continuing threat to critical infrastructure and has published a report that provides recommendations owners and operators and other entities can employ to protect against their effects.
Researchers at the RAND Corporation developed a free, online tool that walks users through every step of preventing, preparing for, and responding to shootings and other mass attacks. It also includes links to funding sources, case studies, model programs, assessment tools, databases, and training guides.
EPA has published the Wildfire Conditions and Risk Map for Water Utilities, a new tool intended to help water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities understand wildfire risk by visualizing current and historical wildfire conditions.
FEMA has made available new support materials to assist state and local governments with applying for funding through its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).
September is National Preparedness Month, a time when the entire country is encouraged to commit to preparing for disasters, both natural and manmade. During this month, federal government agencies and others remind their partners of the resources available to help protect themselves and strengthen their resilience to disasters.
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