Category: Policy

Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Hazard Mitigation Assistance

12/16/19

“How can communities receive assistance for hazard mitigation?”

Hazard mitigation is one of the top ways for local communities to adapt and build resilience to climate change. However, many of the ones who are facing the most drastic consequences also have the least amount of resources to cope. For this reason, government agencies have Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs that provide aid in numerous forms such as but not exclusively buy-outs, elevations and safe rooms. With Hazard mitigation assistance communities can feel safe in being insulated from the worst of the new climate paradigm.

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What the UN COP Summits Are

What the UN COP Summits Are

12/15/19

“What exactly is the UN COP summit?”

The 25th annual UN COP Summit in Madrid has recently finished. But what exactly does it represent? Well, since 1995, members of the United Nations have come together for a yearly conference on how to work together to solve climate change. These summits have yielded groundbreaking pieces of legislation such as The Paris Agreement but often are criticized for not accomplishing anything significant. This is What the UN COP Summits Are.

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Food Supply Disruption

Food Supply Disruption

12/14/19

“Why is a disruption to food supplies so harmful?”

Food is one of the most vital things for humans to live. Without a sufficient amount of it, there is no way for us to thrive. During disasters, whether by natural or human causes, a Food Supply Disruption can occur. Food supply disruptions can occur from a variety of events, such as crop failure or logistics upheaval. With the changing climate, food supply disruptions will become more prevalent, and resilience practitioners must think about how to prevent these from occurring.

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Why Local Residents Need to Be Engaged for Emergency Management

Why Local Residents Need to Be Engaged for Emergency Management

12/13/19

“Why do local residents need to be a part of emergency management operations?”

When a disaster strikes, local residents are often not only the ones on the frontlines but also with the most knowledge of the conditions of the environment. As such, emergency management institutions need to train these people in how to react in case of a crisis and actively listen to them about how to manage the local environment when such conditions strike. This will ensure that people are safe and that any emergency management procedures can reach their full potential. This is Why Local Residents Need to Be Engaged for Emergency Management.

How Prefabricated Housing Creates Resilience for Communities

How Prefabricated Housing Creates Resilience for Communities

12/12/19

“How does prefabricated housing create resilience for communities?”

Prefabricated housing represents a paradigm shift in the construction industry. No longer do projects have to rely on intricate designs and supply chains, now they are free to use a general template that can be replicated with ease. Not only is this more sustainable due to using fewer resources, but it also allows for greater resiliency in many ways. More houses can be built at a quicker rate for less investment, allowing for refugees to move in en-masse. These homes can also be built to the latest resilience standards, and parts can be easily replaced in case of a disaster due to their mass-produced nature. Finally, their simplified construction supply chain makes them less poised for disruption. This is How Prefabricated Housing Creates Resilience for Communities.

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Community Wildfire Protection Plans

Community Wildfire Protection Plans

12/11/19

“How can communities develop plans to protect themselves against wildfires?”

Wildfires represent one of the largest threats against communities in dry forested areas. As a result, resilience plans in the form of Community Wildfire Protection Plans need to be developed. These can take the form of planning evacuation measures, establishing coordination protocols, prioritizing how to reduce burnable fuel, and doing a check-up of the structural integrity of buildings.

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Why Resilience Engineers Must Consult With the Inhabitants They Work With

Why Resilience Engineers Must Consult With the Inhabitants They Work With

12/10/19

“Why do engineers working on resilience projects need to consult the inhabitants they work with?”

Engineers will be at the forefront of designing resilience projects. However, far too often these are completed without any input from the local inhabitants. This leads to problems, notably the implementation of infrastructure which does not suit the local environment. For example, a sea-wall might cut off a fishing community from their catch, or planned power shut-off from wildfires might disrupt the operations of a medical center. This is Why Resilience Engineers Must Consult With the Inhabitants They Work With.

Homeowner Wildfire Mitigation

Homeowner Wildfire Mitigation

12/09/19

“How can homeowners take action in wildfire mitigation?”

Wildfires threaten homes of all types. However, just as wildfire mitigation needs to be practiced on the institutional level, it also needs to be considered by individual households. This Homeowner Wildfire Mitigation can be accomplished in a myriad of forms, whether it be by modifying windows, cultivating a defensible space, or making roofs ignition resistant.

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Hail Resilience

Hail Resilience

12/05/19

“How can we protect ourselves against hail?”

Hail is very intrusive. It damages car windows, roofs, and transmission lines. As a result, we need to build Hail Resilience in some form. Whether it be bulletproof glass in windows or shielding on electricity poles, this can be accomplished.

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