Researchers from the University of Georgia recently published a study detailing a new method for mapping flood risk more accurately and that reflect the uncertainty of flood predictions. The study's authors believe this new method offers a more cost-effective and simplified approach for mapping flood risk.
As we head into the peak of what is projected to be an above-average hurricane season, FEMA is urging communities to prepare before the height of hurricane season. The agency announced important resources to help people before, during, and after a disaster, including a new FEMA webpage to help the public protect themselves and their property from the nation’s number one disaster – flooding.
Last week, the Colorado State University’s (CSU’s) Tropical Meteorology Project released an updated version of its Extended Range Forecast of Atlantic Seasonal Hurricane Activity and Landfall Strike Probability for 2022. The researchers continue to predict well above-average activity for the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30.
The Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (JCAT), comprised of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), DHS, and the FBI, just released a "Terrorism Prevention" trifold pamphlet to aid organizations in stopping violent extremists from radicalizing, inspiring, or recruiting individuals towards the point of mobilizing to commit acts of violence. Terrorism prevention requires a whole-of-society approach and collaboration among Federal, state, local, and nongovernmental stakeholders.
WaterISAC welcomes its newest Champion, Gate 15. Gate 15 provides clients and partners with risk management and organizational security and resilience activities through expertise in cyber and physical threat intelligence and analysis, operations, and preparedness support.
FEMA just released a new resource guide, Roadmap to Federal Resources for Disaster Recovery, which offers information to help state, local, tribal, and territorial partners navigate some of the commonly identified post-disaster challenges, solutions, and federal financial resources available for recovery.
Last week, FEMA released an updated version of its mobile app offering users additional features, personalized options, and resources for increasing their preparedness and resilience before, during, and after disasters.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists and partners are conducting a unique study that involves injecting dye into the Kansas River, with the ultimate goal of providing information to assist in responses to potential critical events like harmful algal blooms and contaminant spills.
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation, has announced the release of a new online training course, Whole Community Planning for Disaster.
The newly published Water Sector Guide to Telecommunications During Power Outages from EPA provides information to help utilities diversify their telecommunications plans and equipment and ensure they can continue to communicate with employees, response partners, and customers during a prolonged power outage.
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