“NHC believes that the clearest way to communicate each of the hurricane hazards is to do so directly and distinctly, and not to conflate them as the proposed integrated scales do.” –National Hurricane Center press release Climate Central has posted a good summary of some new ways the National Hurricane Center is looking at better […]
Tag Archives | training & outreach
New Hurricane Science Outreach Materials
Posted on August 1, 2012
We noted the release of the Hurricanes: Science and Society website back in 2010, but they’ve added some new material that’s worth another look if you’re doing outreach work. In particular, check out their Resources section, where you can find a slew of stuff for teachers, as well as downloadable webinar presentations, both for adults […]
Mississippi to Pilot Disaster Preparadness Program in School Curriculum
Posted on June 25, 2012
Good news from Mississippi: MEMA [Mississippi Emergency Management Agency] would like to begin a pilot program in several schools that would weave the teaching of disaster preparedness into the normal curriculum. For example, the program could be similar to the fire services successful campaign about fire prevention, Latham said. “There’s probably not a child in […]
Red Cross Follows its Own Advice and Doubles Down on Social Media
Posted on April 10, 2012
This could be really big (so long as the Internet and/or cell service works during disasters). Via the Natural Hazards Center Natural Hazards Observer
Updated FEMA Hazard Mitigation Planning Training
Posted on March 8, 2012
Related to yesterday’s post, FEMA is now offering an updated 12 hour on-line training for hazard mitigation planning. The goals of IS-318, Mitigation Planning for Local and Tribal Communities (also referred to as Hazard Mitigation Planning) are: Assist participants in undertaking the hazard mitigation plan development process. This plan will meet the needs of your […]
NOAA Releases New Storm Surge Brochure
Posted on January 6, 2012
NOAA’s National Hurricane Center Storm Surge Unit has put together a new brochure explaining the what storm surge is and how to best measure it. There’s nothing here on how to prevent losses, but the before/after shots (on page 3) should motivate some people to think about how we need to plan for it. Added […]
Making Insurance Seem Smarter
Posted on December 2, 2011
Pretty clever marketing: FloodSmart.gov should do something like this for floods and flood insurance. Note, this requires FLASH and a decent Internet connection (or a lot of patience). Happy Friday, everybody. chaosinyourtown.com
What Do People Know About Flood Risk and How Do They Want to Learn More?
Posted on October 5, 2011
Most of the general public (69%) doesn’t believe that they are at risk of flooding, though most (68%) local official know many are wrong to feel so safe. The public wants to hear about flood risk from municipal/county officials (47% want the mayor, 32% the floodplain manager)—unfortunately, nearly half (45%) report that they “never” do. […]
Recording of Legal Webinar on Regulatory Takings and Climate Change Now Available for Streaming
Posted on September 28, 2011
Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant and partners have kindly shared a link to a video recording of their latest webinar “Legal Implications of Climate Change – Regulatory Takings.” You can watch the whole presentation (vide and audio) here. Among other things, Stephanie Showalter Otts provides a good overview of the case history that guides decisions today, and […]
Social Media as a Two-Way Street
Posted on September 26, 2011
It’s interesting watching savvy municipal employees of all stripes shift from viewing social media as another means of talking to the public, to viewing it as a new way to communicate with the public (two-way communication vs one-way bullhorn). The change is forcing professionals to view themselves as a node in the network of information, […]