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Hurricanes Have Become more Deadly for Socially Vulnerable People

Recovery Diva

From Homeland Security News Wire: Hurricanes Have Become Deadlier, Especially for Socially Vulnerable. “In In our study, excess death counts after tropical cyclones were higher more recently and for the most socially vulnerable,” said Robbie M.

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Prolonged, wide-area electrical power failure

Emergency Planning

lifts [elevators] blocked: people possibly trapped in them trains stranded: people possibly stranded in them traffic control inoperable: possibility of accidents and queues at road junctions critical facilities (hospitals, police stations, etc.)

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Increase Community Resilience for Extreme Cold Emergencies

CCEM Strategies

It can result in power outages, transportation disruptions, and, most critically, could pose serious health risks to people. Especially vulnerable populations. The impact of cold emergencies goes beyond discomfort. In contrast, urban areas face their own set of challenges during cold emergencies.

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Weathering the Storm: Tips for Coping with a Disrupted Climate

MHA Consulting

And formerly tranquil areas are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events. The checklist should detail where and how the asset will be moved and any special provisions needed during transport and storage (such as heating or cooling). It is not enough to say, “If a wildfire approaches, move Asset A to a safe location.”

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Is Your Community Prepared for Flooding?

CCEM Strategies

By analyzing factors such as topography, hydrology, and historical flood data, flood risk assessments can help communities identify areas that are most vulnerable to flooding. Who and what areas in your community are most vulnerable to flooding? Review the plans and think about how flooding might impact your community.

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Foresight

Emergency Planning

The cascade is a result of the progression of a shock through different kinds of vulnerability. Everyday risk factors are different when floods, transportation crashes, landslides, toxic spills, structural collapses occur against a background of asymmetric warfare, armed insurgency, fighting or rampant terrorism.

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Critical infrastructure is under attack

everbridge

These sectors are typically identified by governments and international organizations and are recognized as critical because they are vulnerable to physical and cyber threats and attacks that could cause significant harm or disruption to society. This can be anything from passwords being leaked to legacy systems that have not been updated.