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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 1d

▶️ Andrew Kruczkiewicz talks with Dana R. Fisher (aka the Apocalyptic Optimist) about the role of data, which is utilized for decision-making in building stronger communities facing climate disruption. https://ow.ly/qaKU50X77L3

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Living in an Era of Increasing Disasters

Welcome to our digital hub for Climate Week NYC. September 20–29, 2025

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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 2d

🎧 20 years after #HurricaneKatrina, scientists warn that climate change is fueling stronger, more destructive storms. Jeff Schlegelmilch & Daniel Gilford explain why hurricanes are intensifying, & what this means for millions of residents living in coastal regions. https://ow.ly/tvyz50X75nK

Hurricanes In A Warming World

Climate experts Daniel Gilford and Jeff Schlegelmilch explain why hurricanes are intensifying, how building codes and resiliency efforts fall short in the U.S., and what controversial strategies could mean for millions of residents living in coastal regions.

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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 5d

🌎 How is the DR adapting to climate change? Jeff Schlegelmilch and Armando Paíno Henríquez Dajar, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources of the Dominican Republic, engage in an in-depth conversation about the climate crisis and its impact. https://ow.ly/HX0050X6b3k Columbia Climate School

A Global Response to Climate Change

Conversation with Armando Paíno Henríquez Dajar, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, Dominican Republic Moderator: Jeff Schlegelmilch, Columbia Climate School.

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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 8d

Discover this valuable tool for #DisasterPreparedness! 🌪️⛈️🔥These 5 Action Steps to Preparedness will guide you in developing a comprehensive emergency plan. Stay safe and be prepared! #RCRCToolbox #BeReady #NPM2025 https://bit.ly/ncdp-trn-5

5 Action Steps for Preparedness | RCRC Toolbox

How to survive a disaster in five easy action steps, what you need to know.

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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 20d

Progress or Illusion? A Reality Check on Global Climate Efforts. Jeffrey Schlegelmilch joins panelists on Sept. 23 for a morning of discussion on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. ow.ly/GR4u50WYOwK #ClimateWeekNYC

What’s Working, What’s Missing: A Global Climate Reality Check

The Consulate General of Finland, in collaboration with Harvard University Extension School and the Columbia Climate School, is pleased to invite you to a breakfast seminar on: "Climate Action – A Rea...

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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 20d

On Sept. 26, join us for Resilient Futures: Civic Engagement and Call to Action, a half-day workshop dedicated to empowering communities to address the challenges of climate and health. pandemicresponse.columbia.edu/event/resili... #ClimateWeekNYC

Resilient Futures: Civic Engagement and Call to Action - NYC Preparedness & Recovery Institute

Join us for Resilient Futures: Civic Engagement and Call to Action, a half-day workshop dedicated to empowering communities and stakeholders to take equitable, actionable steps in addressing the twin ...

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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 21d

➡️ New publication on extreme precipitation modeling in the Midwest US, to enhance understanding of future distribution of #flashfloods. doi.org/10.1029/2024...

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Future Intensity‐Duration‐Frequency Curves of Extreme Precipitation in the Midwest United States From Convection‐Permitting Modeling

This study introduces a workflow to construct future intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curves over the Midwest United States using a new convection-permitting modeling data set The current IDF c...

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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 21d

✨ As the structure of emergency management changes, what is needed from state emergency managers? This recent National Risk Study assesses the evolving landscape and highlights the challenges that shape emergency management today and the future. ow.ly/NJZ750WRirW @deloitteinsights.bsky.social

Deloitte-NEMA National Risk Study 2025: Changing landscapes in state emergency management

A US nationwide survey reveals funding, workforce, and technology challenges shaping state emergency management

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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 22d

On Sept. 26, at 2:15 PM ET, join us in person or virtually as Dr.
@jldevincenzo.bsky.social joins a panel to discuss the "Strategic Insight on the Youth, Peace and Security" at the #IYC12. To register: iycforyouth.org/registration/ #ClimateWeekNYC #UNGA80

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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 22d

Know your risks. The first step in disaster preparedness, according to the NCDP Model of Preparedness, is to know your risks. See what hazards exist where you live and work with the US Natural Hazards Index mapping tool. bit.ly/hazardsindex #NPM2025

National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 23d

Every second is crucial in this type of disaster to save lives. Trust and redundancies are key with emergency alert systems, noted Thomas Chandler. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

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Changes on the way for wildfire alerts. What to know, when to evacuate

In Ventura County, alerts about fast-moving wildfires may show up a little quicker this fall. Here's why.

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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 26d

📍 Join us in-person and virtually on Sept. 22 @ 1 PM ET, for a discussion on "Weather: Whose View Counts as Ground Truth In Uncertain Climates". To register: ow.ly/xcLk50WVQfv

@climate.columbia.edu #ClimateWeekNYC

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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 27d

Since #9/11, emergency management & responders continue to work tirelessly to make our nation more resilient. On this September 11, we will #NeverForget the sacrifices of those who serve to protect us to make our nation better prepared. ncdp.columbia.edu

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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · Sep 2

There is a need for improving forecasts of both rapid intensification & its subsequent impacts. New data could strengthen modeling for both the meteorological variables – wind, precipitation, storm surge, social, & humanitarian impacts, noted @wxpizza.bsky.social. ow.ly/znfp50WPSCu

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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · Aug 26

The aftermath of #HurricaneKatrina saw dozens of children from low-income families undergoing cancer treatment lose their medical records. There were many storm-related injuries & medical issues that lacked appropriate follow-up care, noted @irwinredlener.bsky.social. ow.ly/31V650WMmaE

Twenty Years Later: What Lessons Have We Learned From Hurricane Katrina?

As the risk of extreme weather grows, Columbia experts revisit Katrina’s legacy and what it means for future catastrophes.

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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · Aug 26

There are other areas throughout the country that continue to have aging infrastructure that could cause disasters of the magnitude that we saw 20 years ago, noted Jeff Schlegelmilch to @ksbw.bsky.social. ow.ly/bIaA50WM5Cv @climate.columbia.edu #HurricaneKatrina

20 years since Hurricane Katrina, the nation's emergency response is at another crossroads

Hurricane Katrina exposed major gaps in federal disaster response and prompted reforms. Now, FEMA is at another crossroads under the Trump administration.

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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · Aug 15

“What about these compound effects that we see quite a lot?”, noted @wxpizza.bsky.social, a flood specialist at the @climate.columbia.edu. “There needs to be systems in place for different types of floods, & also for situations where those floods can combine & co-occur.” ow.ly/fHa750WGA6j

The Rising Threat to New York City’s Food System

An increasing risk of flooding in Hunts Point could upend a large share of the city food distribution.

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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · Aug 11

Climate shocks are becoming more frequent and intense, yet many of the nations facing the highest threats are also heavily indebted, limiting their access to financial markets, noted Jeff Schlegelmilch. The CliF-VI offers a novel and more realistic perspective on risk. ow.ly/5VLz50WCXt8

Govt courts private sector to fund climate projects

All sessions were aligned with the current global climate change financing dynamic to court the private sector into climate change financing

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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · Aug 6

✨ How can we leverage next-generation tsunami early warning systems to save lives? ow.ly/npTJ50WAMom @climate.columbia.edu #tsunamiwarning #disasterpreparedness

Leveraging Next-Generation Tsunami Early Warning Systems to Save Lives

Tsunami early warning systems save lives not just when they are fast or accurate, but when they are trusted, understood and acted upon.

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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · Aug 5

Warming atmosphere combined with factors like socioeconomic conditions, land use, and land cover increase the risk of flash floods, which will continue to grow and evolve in the coming years, says @ncdp.bsky.social climate scientist @wxpizza.bsky.social. Via @wvtm13.bsky.social.

Flash flood warnings are up in the US this year — Here’s where

The 3,722 flash flood warnings that occurred between Jan. 1 and July 30 are a record high for the time period going back to 1986.

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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · Jul 31

It has been more than a year since #HurricaneBeryl passed. Beryl joined the ranks of destructive storms that intensified very rapidly & posed a challenge to preparedness, even with the best forecasts science can provide, noted @wxpizza.bsky.social. ow.ly/s8vQ50Wy9xE
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What recovery really looks like more than a year after Hurricane Beryl hit Barbados’ fishing communities | IFRC

By the Climate CentreThe Red Cross in Barbados is helping fishermen who lost everything in Hurricane Beryl last year rebuild their traditional Caribbean fish pots.Actually, rectangular baited traps ma...

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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · Jul 21

Jeff Schlegelmilch joined @foxweather.bsky.social to share some easy tips on how individuals and communities can prepare before hurricanes or disasters strike. www.foxweather.com/watch/fmc-fu...

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How to prepare for the peak of hurricane season | Latest Weather Clips | FOX Weather

Jeffrey Schlegelmilch, Director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University joined FOX Weather to share some easy tips on how indiv

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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · Jul 18

There needs to be strong local attention to the fact that disasters don't affect people evenly, they don't recover evenly, and some people are going to need more help than others, noted Jeff Schlegelmilch.

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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · Jul 16

Why are flash floods getting worse, and how you can best stay safe? Experts Jeff Schlegelmilch of @ncdp.bsky.social and Jason Smerdon of @climate.columbia.edu and @lamont.columbia.edu explain. Via TIME. time.com/7302498/flas...

Why Flash Flooding Is Getting Worse and How to Stay Safe

Flash floods are occurring across the U.S., from Texas to New Jersey. Here's what you should know as risks escalate.

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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · Jul 15

In this Q&A, @ncdp.bsky.social climate scientist @wxpizza.bsky.social talks about why Texas floods were so devastating, how warning systems need to consider different populations, and how we might integrate technology + local knowledge to avoid such tragedy: news.climate.columbia.edu/2025/07/15/a...

Flooding of the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, Texas, on June 5, 2025. Credit: U.S. Coast Guard

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