"The Role of Property/Casualty Insurance in Catastrophic Events" - Sandra G. Parrillo, CPCU, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Company
The document summarizes tornado damage and fatalities in the United States in 2011. 2011 was the deadliest year on record with 552 fatalities, mostly from two tornado outbreaks in April and May. It was also the most expensive year, with over $20 billion in normalized damage. Extreme weather, including a high number of long-track strong and violent tornadoes, contributed significantly to the record-breaking damage and loss of life in 2011. Improved construction techniques and early warning systems may help reduce casualties and losses in future severe outbreaks.
This document discusses hurricane hazards and the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season outlook. It summarizes the typical hazards from hurricanes including storm surge, high winds, flooding rains, and tornadoes. It then reviews past hurricane seasons and typical activity levels. Finally, it provides the 2012 hurricane season outlook from various forecasting groups, most predicting a below average season with 10-11 named storms and 4-6 hurricanes.
- A year after a powerful nor'easter caused widespread damage in Greenwich, town officials had taken steps to address shortcomings but recognized more work remained to improve preparedness.
- The 2010 storm downed hundreds of trees, knocked out power for over 8 days to 18,000 residents, closed 400 roads, and exposed issues with emergency response.
- Town leaders graded their response as an A-minus and said many lessons from the storm had been implemented, but the work to improve was ongoing like a marathon rather than a sprint.
The document summarizes several destructive hurricanes that hit the United States in 2004 and 2005. It describes major hurricanes like Ivan, Jeanne, and Frances, which caused over 100 deaths and billions of dollars in damages across Florida. It also provides information on tornadoes and thunderstorms, including the Fujita scale and stages of thunderstorm development.
POWERPOINT Summary PART I of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane and tropical storm season
* Actual Storms Exceeded The Forecast
* Forecast: 15 Named Storms With 4-8 Becoming Hurricanes
Powerpoint presentation courtesy of Dr Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction
Resilience: Keep it Simple, or Die TryingDoreen Loeber
1. The document discusses the importance of keeping resilience strategies simple by clearly assigning responsibilities and empowering decision-making.
2. It argues against viewing the Chief Security/Resilience Officer as a "hero" and instead emphasizes earning attention through availability, collaboration, and thinking creatively.
3. Examples of infrastructure failures in Venezuela and Italy are provided to illustrate how planning for critical events is important and that lack of resilience can have deadly consequences.
Tropical Storms form over warm ocean waters between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn when sea temperatures exceed 27°C. On average, 84 tropical storms form worldwide each year, most occurring in the North Pacific Ocean. Tropical Storm Floyd formed in September 1999 and struck North Carolina as a Category 4 hurricane with winds up to 250 km/h, dropping over 500mm of rain. Floyd caused extensive flooding and over $5 billion in damage, killing 57 people across several eastern U.S. states and The Bahamas. The storm surge and freshwater runoff from Floyd disrupted marine ecosystems in North Carolina.
The document discusses several devastating hurricanes that caused significant damage, including Hurricane Hugo in 1989 which was a category 5 hurricane that impacted Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, killing over 50 people and causing billions in damage. Hurricane Ivan in 2004 was also a powerful category 5 hurricane that caused widespread damage across the Caribbean. Hurricane Dean in 2007 was another intense category 5 hurricane that impacted Mexico.
The document summarizes tornado damage and fatalities in the United States in 2011. 2011 was the deadliest year on record with 552 fatalities, mostly from two tornado outbreaks in April and May. It was also the most expensive year, with over $20 billion in normalized damage. Extreme weather, including a high number of long-track strong and violent tornadoes, contributed significantly to the record-breaking damage and loss of life in 2011. Improved construction techniques and early warning systems may help reduce casualties and losses in future severe outbreaks.
This document discusses hurricane hazards and the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season outlook. It summarizes the typical hazards from hurricanes including storm surge, high winds, flooding rains, and tornadoes. It then reviews past hurricane seasons and typical activity levels. Finally, it provides the 2012 hurricane season outlook from various forecasting groups, most predicting a below average season with 10-11 named storms and 4-6 hurricanes.
- A year after a powerful nor'easter caused widespread damage in Greenwich, town officials had taken steps to address shortcomings but recognized more work remained to improve preparedness.
- The 2010 storm downed hundreds of trees, knocked out power for over 8 days to 18,000 residents, closed 400 roads, and exposed issues with emergency response.
- Town leaders graded their response as an A-minus and said many lessons from the storm had been implemented, but the work to improve was ongoing like a marathon rather than a sprint.
The document summarizes several destructive hurricanes that hit the United States in 2004 and 2005. It describes major hurricanes like Ivan, Jeanne, and Frances, which caused over 100 deaths and billions of dollars in damages across Florida. It also provides information on tornadoes and thunderstorms, including the Fujita scale and stages of thunderstorm development.
POWERPOINT Summary PART I of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane and tropical storm season
* Actual Storms Exceeded The Forecast
* Forecast: 15 Named Storms With 4-8 Becoming Hurricanes
Powerpoint presentation courtesy of Dr Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction
Resilience: Keep it Simple, or Die TryingDoreen Loeber
1. The document discusses the importance of keeping resilience strategies simple by clearly assigning responsibilities and empowering decision-making.
2. It argues against viewing the Chief Security/Resilience Officer as a "hero" and instead emphasizes earning attention through availability, collaboration, and thinking creatively.
3. Examples of infrastructure failures in Venezuela and Italy are provided to illustrate how planning for critical events is important and that lack of resilience can have deadly consequences.
Tropical Storms form over warm ocean waters between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn when sea temperatures exceed 27°C. On average, 84 tropical storms form worldwide each year, most occurring in the North Pacific Ocean. Tropical Storm Floyd formed in September 1999 and struck North Carolina as a Category 4 hurricane with winds up to 250 km/h, dropping over 500mm of rain. Floyd caused extensive flooding and over $5 billion in damage, killing 57 people across several eastern U.S. states and The Bahamas. The storm surge and freshwater runoff from Floyd disrupted marine ecosystems in North Carolina.
The document discusses several devastating hurricanes that caused significant damage, including Hurricane Hugo in 1989 which was a category 5 hurricane that impacted Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, killing over 50 people and causing billions in damage. Hurricane Ivan in 2004 was also a powerful category 5 hurricane that caused widespread damage across the Caribbean. Hurricane Dean in 2007 was another intense category 5 hurricane that impacted Mexico.
Hurricane Katrina caused over $90 billion in damage and killed more than 1,800 people when it hit the southern United States and Louisiana as a category 5 storm in August 2005. It was one of the most destructive natural disasters in American history, devastating much of the region around Louisiana and becoming the costliest hurricane on record at the time. The hurricane formed in the Bahamas in late August 2005 and made landfall on the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts as a strong category 3 storm, but caused catastrophic damage due to severe flooding after levee failures in New Orleans.
Hurricane Katrina caused widespread damage and flooding in New Orleans in August 2005. It breached levees protecting the city, leaving 80% underwater. The storm and subsequent flooding killed over 1,700 people and displaced hundreds of thousands of residents. Repairing the broken levees and pumping out the floodwaters took many months. The humanitarian and economic impacts of the disaster were immense and long-lasting.
Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005. Local and national news coverage was initially ineffective due to a lack of on-the-ground reporting and a failure to communicate the severity of the situation. However, some local media like NOLA.com and Times-Picayune provided constant updates that helped guide relief efforts. In the aftermath, coverage increasingly focused on rebuilding efforts, though attention faded within a few years.
Hurricane Irma formed in late August 2017 and strengthened into one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record. It caused widespread destruction as it passed through the Caribbean islands and Florida, leaving millions without power or shelter. After making landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, Irma weakened as it moved north, but still brought flooding and damage to other states. The recovery efforts cost billions, and many Florida residents had to evacuate again shortly after when Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico.
Hurricane Katrina formed over the Bahamas on August 23rd, 2005 and strengthened into a category 5 hurricane before making landfall in Florida as a category 1. It passed east of New Orleans as a category 3 on August 29th, causing widespread flooding and catastrophic damage as the levees failed. Over 1,800 people lost their lives and entire neighborhoods were destroyed. The slow government response and inadequate evacuation efforts greatly exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in the aftermath of the storm.
Hurricane katrina 2005 (uploaded from the NOAA Libraries Catalog at www.lib.n...mqcumber
The Power Point slide show of digital images captured an impact of Hurricane Katrina, August 29, 2005 on the Mississippi Gulf Coast area. The slide show incorporates digital images and song "Delicate" by Damien Rice. It was presented on November 3, 2005 at the NOAATech 2006 Conference by Sharon Mesick, Susan Gottfried, Stacy Ladnier, and Kathy Martinolich, all from the National Coastal Data Development Center, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi as the Conference closing event.
The document provides information about some of the worst hurricanes in history, including Sandy, Andrew, Hugo, Camille, Gilbert, the Florida Keys hurricane, Katrina, and Galveston hurricane. It also discusses the Great Hurricane of 1780, which killed approximately 22,000 people in the Caribbean, and provides tips for hurricane preparation.
Hurricane Katrina was a deadly Category 5 hurricane that caused widespread damage and loss of life across several states in 2005. It killed over 1,800 people and caused $105 billion in damage. The storm developed over the Bahamas in late August 2005 before making landfall in Louisiana and Mississippi as a Category 3 storm. It severely affected the economy and infrastructure of New Orleans and surrounding regions. Hurricane Katrina was one of the costliest and deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history.
Korea + Syria Webinar Slides 04-25-2017 v2hiddenlevers
This document discusses potential scenarios related to conflicts in North Korea and Syria and their possible impacts on global markets. It suggests that conflicts in these regions would likely cause dips in markets initially but that markets would rebound and have higher long-term returns. The document also notes that past conflicts have had little impact on the US market and economy despite mismanagement, and that increased defense spending has not necessarily correlated with stock market performance. Upcoming scenarios discussed include the Fed unwinding its balance sheet, climate change impacts, a potential tech bubble, and trends in the US housing market.
This document discusses the impacts of climate change and climate disasters. It analyzes hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and examines the effects on markets, real estate, agriculture, and Trump's agenda. While long-term climate impacts are uncertain, short-term disasters are having significant effects. Real estate and insurance are most at risk. If disaster costs outweigh GDP gains and vulnerable property values fall, the housing market impact could exceed 2008. However, the frequency of disasters will determine their influence on markets.
Hurricane Katrina formed in the Gulf of Mexico in late August 2005 and made landfall as a Category 3 storm, causing catastrophic damage along the Gulf Coast. Over 1,800 people lost their lives and entire cities like New Orleans flooded due to levee failures. The storm displaced over 1 million people in the largest diaspora in American history. The recovery efforts cost over $100 billion and the impacts of Hurricane Katrina are still affecting the region today.
Hurricane Irene formed in the Lesser Antilles in August 2011 and traveled up the U.S. East Coast, causing over $16 billion in damages and 51 deaths. The category 3 hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 120 mph and a minimum pressure of 942 mbar. It destroyed homes, hospitals, schools and infrastructure across the Caribbean, Bahamas, Eastern U.S. and Eastern Canada before dissipating on August 28th after 10 days as a powerful storm.
Every thunderstorm produces lightning. In the United States, an average of 300 people are injured and 80 people
are killed each year by lightning. Although most lightning victims survive, people struck by lightning often report a
variety of long-term, debilitating symptoms. Other dangers associated with thunderstorms include tornadoes, strong
winds, hail and flash flooding…
A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground. The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 was one of the worst on record, killing 695 people as it traveled over 480 kilometers through Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana in just 3.5 hours, with estimated wind speeds over 400 kilometers per hour, making it the deadliest single tornado in U.S. history.
Hurricane Katrina made landfall as a category 4 storm near New Orleans on August 29, 2005. It caused widespread flooding and damage after several levees and floodwalls were breached. Over 80% of New Orleans was flooded, with some areas under 6 meters of water. The storm surge and flooding had devastating social, environmental, and economic impacts on the city and Gulf Coast region. Katrina was one of the costliest and deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history, causing over $81 billion in damages and at least 1,723 fatalities.
The document analyzes media coverage before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina, evaluating sources and balance of reporting. It provides examples of both effective and ineffective coverage. The New York Times effectively addressed the threat before Katrina with local expert sources and balanced discussion of flood control challenges. During Katrina, USA Today and Times-Picayune provided detailed, fact-based coverage of impacts through photos and descriptions. Afterward, sources like USA Today analyzed economic effects and environmental impacts through maps and expert discussions.
The document analyzes news coverage before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina across multiple news sources. It finds that coverage before the storm in the New York Times and USA Today was most effective, providing balanced reporting, context, and addressing the risks and need for flood prevention. During the storm, the Times-Picayune and USA Today flight tracker provided the most detailed and factual coverage through photos and updates. After the storm, USA Today and BBC articles best analyzed economic and environmental impacts by providing context and balancing expert opinions with facts.
Hurricane Katrina started as a tropical storm near Florida in 2005 and rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane as it hit the Gulf of Mexico. It caused catastrophic damage along the Gulf Coast through strong winds up to 175 mph and severe flooding. Over 1,000 lives were lost and many homes and buildings were destroyed by the hurricane's high winds and storm surge. Infrastructure was overwhelmed and recovery efforts were hampered, making Katrina one of the costliest and deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history.
During the March 2010 floods in Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) activated its State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to coordinate the emergency response. The SEOC handled over 500 messages and supported local incident commanders from March 14-23. RIEMA activated Emergency Support Functions 1 through 13 and exercised memorandums of understanding with partner organizations. RIEMA worked closely with federal, state, and volunteer partners to conduct needs assessments and provide resources to affected cities and towns. RIEMA also initiated three requests through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact for equipment and personnel.
Hurricane risk is real and causes billions in losses annually. Loss is preventable through best practices and risk improvement measures. Simple, cost-effective solutions like securing the building envelope and roof can help reduce hurricane damage and losses. Proper preparation is important to survive future hurricanes.
Hurricane Katrina caused over $90 billion in damage and killed more than 1,800 people when it hit the southern United States and Louisiana as a category 5 storm in August 2005. It was one of the most destructive natural disasters in American history, devastating much of the region around Louisiana and becoming the costliest hurricane on record at the time. The hurricane formed in the Bahamas in late August 2005 and made landfall on the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts as a strong category 3 storm, but caused catastrophic damage due to severe flooding after levee failures in New Orleans.
Hurricane Katrina caused widespread damage and flooding in New Orleans in August 2005. It breached levees protecting the city, leaving 80% underwater. The storm and subsequent flooding killed over 1,700 people and displaced hundreds of thousands of residents. Repairing the broken levees and pumping out the floodwaters took many months. The humanitarian and economic impacts of the disaster were immense and long-lasting.
Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005. Local and national news coverage was initially ineffective due to a lack of on-the-ground reporting and a failure to communicate the severity of the situation. However, some local media like NOLA.com and Times-Picayune provided constant updates that helped guide relief efforts. In the aftermath, coverage increasingly focused on rebuilding efforts, though attention faded within a few years.
Hurricane Irma formed in late August 2017 and strengthened into one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record. It caused widespread destruction as it passed through the Caribbean islands and Florida, leaving millions without power or shelter. After making landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, Irma weakened as it moved north, but still brought flooding and damage to other states. The recovery efforts cost billions, and many Florida residents had to evacuate again shortly after when Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico.
Hurricane Katrina formed over the Bahamas on August 23rd, 2005 and strengthened into a category 5 hurricane before making landfall in Florida as a category 1. It passed east of New Orleans as a category 3 on August 29th, causing widespread flooding and catastrophic damage as the levees failed. Over 1,800 people lost their lives and entire neighborhoods were destroyed. The slow government response and inadequate evacuation efforts greatly exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in the aftermath of the storm.
Hurricane katrina 2005 (uploaded from the NOAA Libraries Catalog at www.lib.n...mqcumber
The Power Point slide show of digital images captured an impact of Hurricane Katrina, August 29, 2005 on the Mississippi Gulf Coast area. The slide show incorporates digital images and song "Delicate" by Damien Rice. It was presented on November 3, 2005 at the NOAATech 2006 Conference by Sharon Mesick, Susan Gottfried, Stacy Ladnier, and Kathy Martinolich, all from the National Coastal Data Development Center, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi as the Conference closing event.
The document provides information about some of the worst hurricanes in history, including Sandy, Andrew, Hugo, Camille, Gilbert, the Florida Keys hurricane, Katrina, and Galveston hurricane. It also discusses the Great Hurricane of 1780, which killed approximately 22,000 people in the Caribbean, and provides tips for hurricane preparation.
Hurricane Katrina was a deadly Category 5 hurricane that caused widespread damage and loss of life across several states in 2005. It killed over 1,800 people and caused $105 billion in damage. The storm developed over the Bahamas in late August 2005 before making landfall in Louisiana and Mississippi as a Category 3 storm. It severely affected the economy and infrastructure of New Orleans and surrounding regions. Hurricane Katrina was one of the costliest and deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history.
Korea + Syria Webinar Slides 04-25-2017 v2hiddenlevers
This document discusses potential scenarios related to conflicts in North Korea and Syria and their possible impacts on global markets. It suggests that conflicts in these regions would likely cause dips in markets initially but that markets would rebound and have higher long-term returns. The document also notes that past conflicts have had little impact on the US market and economy despite mismanagement, and that increased defense spending has not necessarily correlated with stock market performance. Upcoming scenarios discussed include the Fed unwinding its balance sheet, climate change impacts, a potential tech bubble, and trends in the US housing market.
This document discusses the impacts of climate change and climate disasters. It analyzes hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and examines the effects on markets, real estate, agriculture, and Trump's agenda. While long-term climate impacts are uncertain, short-term disasters are having significant effects. Real estate and insurance are most at risk. If disaster costs outweigh GDP gains and vulnerable property values fall, the housing market impact could exceed 2008. However, the frequency of disasters will determine their influence on markets.
Hurricane Katrina formed in the Gulf of Mexico in late August 2005 and made landfall as a Category 3 storm, causing catastrophic damage along the Gulf Coast. Over 1,800 people lost their lives and entire cities like New Orleans flooded due to levee failures. The storm displaced over 1 million people in the largest diaspora in American history. The recovery efforts cost over $100 billion and the impacts of Hurricane Katrina are still affecting the region today.
Hurricane Irene formed in the Lesser Antilles in August 2011 and traveled up the U.S. East Coast, causing over $16 billion in damages and 51 deaths. The category 3 hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 120 mph and a minimum pressure of 942 mbar. It destroyed homes, hospitals, schools and infrastructure across the Caribbean, Bahamas, Eastern U.S. and Eastern Canada before dissipating on August 28th after 10 days as a powerful storm.
Every thunderstorm produces lightning. In the United States, an average of 300 people are injured and 80 people
are killed each year by lightning. Although most lightning victims survive, people struck by lightning often report a
variety of long-term, debilitating symptoms. Other dangers associated with thunderstorms include tornadoes, strong
winds, hail and flash flooding…
A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground. The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 was one of the worst on record, killing 695 people as it traveled over 480 kilometers through Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana in just 3.5 hours, with estimated wind speeds over 400 kilometers per hour, making it the deadliest single tornado in U.S. history.
Hurricane Katrina made landfall as a category 4 storm near New Orleans on August 29, 2005. It caused widespread flooding and damage after several levees and floodwalls were breached. Over 80% of New Orleans was flooded, with some areas under 6 meters of water. The storm surge and flooding had devastating social, environmental, and economic impacts on the city and Gulf Coast region. Katrina was one of the costliest and deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history, causing over $81 billion in damages and at least 1,723 fatalities.
The document analyzes media coverage before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina, evaluating sources and balance of reporting. It provides examples of both effective and ineffective coverage. The New York Times effectively addressed the threat before Katrina with local expert sources and balanced discussion of flood control challenges. During Katrina, USA Today and Times-Picayune provided detailed, fact-based coverage of impacts through photos and descriptions. Afterward, sources like USA Today analyzed economic effects and environmental impacts through maps and expert discussions.
The document analyzes news coverage before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina across multiple news sources. It finds that coverage before the storm in the New York Times and USA Today was most effective, providing balanced reporting, context, and addressing the risks and need for flood prevention. During the storm, the Times-Picayune and USA Today flight tracker provided the most detailed and factual coverage through photos and updates. After the storm, USA Today and BBC articles best analyzed economic and environmental impacts by providing context and balancing expert opinions with facts.
Hurricane Katrina started as a tropical storm near Florida in 2005 and rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane as it hit the Gulf of Mexico. It caused catastrophic damage along the Gulf Coast through strong winds up to 175 mph and severe flooding. Over 1,000 lives were lost and many homes and buildings were destroyed by the hurricane's high winds and storm surge. Infrastructure was overwhelmed and recovery efforts were hampered, making Katrina one of the costliest and deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history.
During the March 2010 floods in Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) activated its State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to coordinate the emergency response. The SEOC handled over 500 messages and supported local incident commanders from March 14-23. RIEMA activated Emergency Support Functions 1 through 13 and exercised memorandums of understanding with partner organizations. RIEMA worked closely with federal, state, and volunteer partners to conduct needs assessments and provide resources to affected cities and towns. RIEMA also initiated three requests through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact for equipment and personnel.
Hurricane risk is real and causes billions in losses annually. Loss is preventable through best practices and risk improvement measures. Simple, cost-effective solutions like securing the building envelope and roof can help reduce hurricane damage and losses. Proper preparation is important to survive future hurricanes.
"The Interdependencies of Events and Their Effect on Supply Chains" - Douglas N. Hales, CTL, PhD, Associate Professor of Operations & Supply Chain Management College of Business Administration, The University of Rhode Island
The document discusses multiple draft plans for coastal restoration and protection in southeast Louisiana. It includes draft bathymetry maps showing land building and depth changes. Graphs show storm surge envelopes and wave height analyses for selected storms. The document also outlines a proposed wetland vegetation plan and describes a multiple lines of defense base flood elevation conceptual restoration plan for Plaquemines Parish, including details on Reach B-2 which involves constructing an 8 mile long, 500 foot wide, 10 foot high forested ridge requiring 8.5 million cubic yards of fill at an estimated cost of $50 million.
The document provides an overview of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in Rhode Island. It discusses how the NFIP was established, how it works, and key facts about flood insurance participation and policies in the state. It also outlines various types of flooding, defines flood zones, and describes ongoing efforts to update flood maps, especially in coastal and riverine areas. The document emphasizes the importance of purchasing flood insurance and explains how policy rates and subsidies are changing under new federal laws and regulations. It promotes mitigation strategies to reduce flood risk and lower insurance costs over the long run.
Keynote Speaker – "Infrastructure Interdependencies: Connections that Alter Consequences" - Michael J. Collins III, Infrastructure Analyst, Infrastructure Assurance Center, Argonne National Laboratories
The document discusses expectations for disaster preparedness and response. It notes that 61% of people expect first responders to arrive within 72 hours of a disaster, but many individuals lack critical preparedness plans, supplies, and community knowledge. Too few practice evacuation or shelter-in-place drills. The document provides information on various programs and resources to help businesses, organizations, and schools improve preparedness. It emphasizes the importance of integrating the private sector in preparedness efforts and focusing on helping small businesses.
The effects of tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis and the economics of recovery and safety. A saferoom in described with costs, construction guidelines and funding options.
Top 10 Actions a CIO Can Take to Prepare for a HurricaneBillatDell
Plan for the worst, hope for the best
An active hurricane season imposes an unwelcome set of additional challenges for businesses and executives. Immediate concerns include the safety and security of employees, as well as the prevention of damage to physical facilities. However, CIOs must also be prepared to successfully overcome the challenge of maintaining business continuity in the event of a hurricane. Short and long-term impacts on customers, suppliers, partners, and employees can arise if communications and critical IT systems are lost or down for even a short period of time as the result of a storm.
Business continuity and business viability are closely linked. In the days and months following these recent devastating hurricanes, a handful of businesses fared much better than average. These companies had a combination of the right disaster recovery program in place and had technology solutions to maintain contact with their employees, customers, vendors, and ‘the outside world’. They executed strategies with built-in flexibility to swiftly react to situations and ultimately provided excellent resilience for their organizations. While many companies struggled for months to bring their operations and staff back to capacity, these organizations remained open for business, quickly relocated staff, maintained effective internal & external communications and were able to maintain operations without a devastating financial impact.
This document summarizes advancements in hurricane forecasting by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It describes how forecasting has improved from limited observations and hand-drawn maps to utilizing sophisticated computer models, satellites, radar, aircraft, buoys and other sensors. NOAA can now predict hurricane tracks up to 5 days in advance and accurately forecasted Hurricane Katrina's landfall. Continued enhancements to monitoring networks and models aim to further reduce impacts of hurricanes through improved preparedness.
The document discusses the impacts of flooding on insurance. It provides background on the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR), including its mission to reduce losses from severe weather and earthquakes. It then discusses two major Canadian flooding events in 2013 - the Southern Alberta flood that caused $1.7 billion in insured damages, and the Toronto flood that caused $850 million in insured damages. Finally, it outlines several lessons learned about reducing flood risks, such as improving flood mapping, discouraging development in floodplains, and upgrading stormwater infrastructure.
The document discusses various types of disasters and provides information on preparing for emergencies. It highlights the importance of having vital family records organized and protected in case of a disaster. It then describes a family management software that allows users to easily store and organize important documents, providing guidance to survivors during times of crisis.
Trillions of dollars of coastal properties and developments are threatened by climate change-driven sea level rise and intensifying storms according to a government study. Building codes do not currently account for future flood risks from climate change. Strategies to increase sustainability and resilience, like elevating structures, are being applied more widely to reduce flood risks. The National Flood Insurance Program covers flood damage but is strained by increasing costs of floods. Reforms are planned to shift to fully risk-based flood insurance pricing. Private flood insurance is also increasingly available and may be preferable in some cases.
This document provides information about evacuation plans for hurricanes in Florida, specifically focusing on Lee County. It discusses two previous major hurricanes, Andrew and Irma, that caused significant damage in Florida. It then describes two evacuation plans that have been used in Florida - the contraflow plan and the current shoulder use plan. Finally, it discusses the interagency coordination between organizations like FDOT, law enforcement, and emergency management to implement evacuation plans.
Daylight saving time is coming this Sunday, causing many people to feel its disruptive effects. A new poll found 61% of Americans feel significantly impacted by losing an hour of sleep when changing to daylight saving time, with 40% saying it takes a full week to adjust back to normal. The time change is also negatively impacting schools, as Stamford students will now have to attend classes on what was supposed to be the last day of their April vacation due to a recent snow day counting as the district's seventh absence day. Additionally, the federal budget sequestration is expected to result in cuts to several education grants in Connecticut totaling around 4.5% less funding.
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The Hurricane Katrina Debacle: 2005
As Secretary Chertoff proceeded with his reorganization, scientists like Max Mayfield (the director of the National Hurricane Center) predicted another active hurricane season. As always, the greatest fear was that a major storm would hit the Gulf Coast, particularly low-lying New Orleans.
Under James Lee Witt, a Category 5 hurricane impacting New Orleans was considered one of the three possible worst-case disaster scenarios. In fact, since the 1980s, FEMA funds had been used to contract multiple evacuation studies of the New Orleans area. In 1995, a national exercise of the Federal Response Plan entitled “Response 95” used a New Orleans hurricane scenario. This particular exercise was never completed because on the first day of play, a major flood event impacted the Gulf Coast (including the site of the exercise play, New Orleans) and abruptly ended the exercise.
Another disaster exercise termed “Hurricane Pam” was convened and completed in Jul. 2004 with appropriate follow-up requirements to correct the problems and deficiencies discovered during the previous exercise. Unfortunately, the funding to support these corrective actions, which had been adequately budgeted by FEMA, became part of a funding reallocation requested of FEMA by DHS management to support other DHS priorities.
The “Senate Report on Katrina” best describes what occurred during those fateful hours and days in late Aug. The specific danger Katrina posed to the Gulf Coast became clear on the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 26, when forecasters at the National Hurricane Center and the National Weather Service saw that the storm was turning west. Phone calls were immediately made to Louisiana emergency management officials, and in their 5 pm EDT Katrina forecast and accompanying briefings, the meteorologists alerted both Louisiana and Mississippi that the track of the storm was expected to shift significantly to the west of its original track to the Florida panhandle. The National Hurricane Center warned that Katrina could be a Category 4 or even 5 by landfall. By the next morning, Weather Service officials confirmed that New Orleans was squarely at risk.
Over the weekend, the drumbeat of warnings continued. FEMA held video teleconferences on both days, discussing the potential dangers of Katrina and especially the risks to New Orleans. Max Mayfield of the Hurricane Center called the governors of the affected states, something he had only done once before in his 33-year career, and President Bush took the unusual step of declaring a disaster in advance of an emergency event for the states in the projected impact zone.
Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Buras, Louisiana, on Monday, Aug. 25, 2005. At the time it was reported as a Category 4 storm when it made landfall. The National Hurricane Center would later downgrade it to a Category 3 storm. In any event, it was considered an extremely dangerous storm by weather forecasters and the National Hurr.
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Hurricanes are one of nature's most destructive forces. They can cause enormous damage through wind, flooding from storm surges and heavy rain, and other hazards like mudslides. Hurricane winds can reach speeds of up to 200 miles per hour. Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters through a process where moist air rises, condenses into clouds and releases latent heat. Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Mississippi and Louisiana in August 2005, causing extensive damage and loss of life from high winds and catastrophic flooding.
This document provides a storm season to-do list for homeowners to prepare their properties. It recommends cleaning gutters to prevent flooding, trimming weak tree branches to avoid damage, and storm-proofing roofs with wind-resistant shingles rated for high winds. It also advises homeowners to be wary of con artists after storms and to prepare a list of reputable contractors in advance. The list aims to help homeowners protect their homes and avoid expensive repairs from tornadoes, hurricanes, and other storms expected through the summer season.
The document discusses hurricane hazards like storm surge, wind, rain and tornadoes. It provides an overview of ways to monitor hurricane forecasts during the season, including the Tropical Weather Outlook. The 2014 hurricane season forecast from NOAA and other forecasting groups is mentioned, with the expectation being fewer storms than average due to an anticipated El Nino pattern and currently cool ocean temperatures. However, the document notes that major hurricanes can still occur during less active seasons.
Recent climate volatility has increased the frequency of extreme weather events like flooding, droughts, and abnormal temperatures. As populations and infrastructure grow, society faces greater exposure and vulnerability to these hazards. Planning and adaptation are needed to increase resiliency against weather volatility and its impacts.
SE Weather Volatility White Paper - 2015Ron Sznaider
Recent climate volatility has increased the frequency of extreme weather events like flooding and abnormal temperatures. As populations grow and infrastructure expands, society faces increased exposure and vulnerability to these hazards. Preparing for and adapting to a more volatile climate requires risk planning and actions to increase resiliency. Some weather events that have become more common due to recent climate trends include excessive rainfall and flooding, extended periods of abnormal hot or cold temperatures, and drought, which stresses water supplies and increases wildfire risks. Planning for these high-impact weather hazards can help limit disruptions.
This document summarizes the key effects of natural disasters:
1) Natural disasters can take many forms including hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis and more, and they cause widespread damage through loss of lives, property destruction, and homelessness.
2) Major disasters like the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami resulted in over 155,000 deaths and $10 billion in damages, displacing millions.
3) Other disasters like Hurricane Pauline in Mexico in 1997 killed hundreds and caused $7.5 billion in losses while leaving thousands homeless.
Hurricanes form over warm tropical oceans in late summer and early autumn when heat and moisture are present. They can cause extensive damage through strong winds, heavy rainfall, floods, landslides and sometimes tornadoes. Hurricane Katrina in 2005 was especially devastating, killing many people in New Orleans and forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate. Accurate hurricane forecasts from the National Hurricane Center help people prepare by issuing watches and warnings ahead of landfall.
This document analyzes 60 years of climate data from NOAA to identify storm risk patterns for Florida. It finds that Duval, Hillsborough, and Polk Counties experienced the most wind and hail storms. June-July see the most storms. Insurance companies can use this data to better understand risk concentrations and avoid high-risk time periods. Proactive use of external data on climate, geography, and building codes can help identify existing or emerging risks.
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This document provides information about an upcoming kick-off meeting for Rhode Island's FY17 DHS/FEMA preparedness grants. It outlines the agenda, including an overview of the EMPG and SHSP grant programs, core capabilities and state priorities, the application review process, and requirements. Eligible projects aim to build and sustain core capabilities to achieve national preparedness goals. The application process involves submitting a pre-screening form by July 21st, with selected applicants submitting full applications by September 8th.
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) provides flood insurance to homeowners and businesses. It was created by Congress in 1968 and is administered by FEMA. In Rhode Island, 39 communities and 1 tribal nation participate in the NFIP. The program requires flood maps to determine risk and regulate construction in floodplains. Flood insurance rates are determined based on a property's flood risk designation on these maps.
The document provides an overview of Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grants administered by the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency. It discusses the various HMA grant programs including Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM), Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Eligible project activities are outlined for each program. The application process and requirements for local and state governments to receive funding such as having an approved hazard mitigation plan and providing cost share are also summarized.
The document discusses the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and new FEMA guidelines. It provides background on the NFIP, including that it was established in 1968 and requires flood mapping and makes flood insurance available to communities that meet requirements. It also summarizes Rhode Island's participation in the NFIP, new flood maps, insurance rates, reforms, and ways for homeowners to reduce costs, such as through the Community Rating System program.
The document outlines Rhode Island's Emergency Management Agency's use of the WebEOC Resource Manager tool to catalog, request, deploy, and track resources according to FEMA's National Incident Management System. It recommends those administering and using the Resource Manager have a thorough understanding of NIMS and resource management. The main objectives are to have a tool that manages resources according to the state's emergency operations mission statement and meets NIMS resource typing standards. The three main components of Resource Manager are the resource inventory, requests, and deployments.
The document discusses building codes related to flood and hurricane damage prevention. It provides an overview of the history and development of building codes in response to disasters and failures. It outlines various code requirements related to site issues, foundations, floors, walls, openings, and roofs to prevent hurricane damage for residential buildings. Commercial standards and product standards are also discussed, along with trends toward performance-based codes rather than prescriptive codes.
1) The March 2010 floods in southeastern New England were caused by a sequence of heavy rainfall events over 5 weeks that saturated the ground and led to record monthly rainfall totals of 12-18 inches. This caused major to record flooding across the region.
2) Historical climate data shows temperatures and precipitation increasing in Rhode Island, with more rain falling as heavier events. This has led to an increase in flood frequencies in the region's rivers.
3) Future climate change may exacerbate flooding risks by bringing more rain prior to spring green-up, heavier 1-2 inch rainfall events, and a shorter snow season with less snowpack to help mitigate flooding impacts. Proper planning is needed to adapt infrastructure and development to
The document discusses Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) grant programs and requirements. It provides details on grant reimbursement procedures, required quarterly progress and fiscal reports, and documentation needed for reimbursement requests such as receipts, timesheets, and training rosters. Guidelines are given for allowable expenses like meals, generators, and training.
RIEMA provides grant programs and reimbursements to subgrantees for homeland security projects. All grants require quarterly progress and fiscal reports even if no funds were spent in a quarter. Reimbursements require detailed invoices, attendance records, and proof individuals were paid. Grants must meet NIMS requirements including training, resource typing, credentialing, and the NIMSCAST report.
The document discusses local response to emergencies and the interdependencies that exist. It defines interdependencies as communities, agencies, and organizations being mutually reliant on one another. The document outlines how local response draws on task forces of different agencies and how communities rely on mutual aid from surrounding areas and state partners. It provides examples of regional hazardous materials teams, mass casualty support teams, and other specialized response teams that are comprised of personnel from across communities, demonstrating local interdependence.
The 2010 Atlantic hurricane season is forecast to be above normal. Factors influencing this forecast include an ongoing multi-decadal signal favoring hurricane development, the potential development of a La Niña system over the summer, and record high sea surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic. Specifically, forecasters predict 18-23 named storms, 8-14 hurricanes, and 3-7 major hurricanes, with an 85% probability of an above-normal season.
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2. Inflation Adjusted US Insured CAT Losses by Cause of Loss, 1989-2008* 12/01/09 - 9pm eSlide – P6466 – The Financial Crisis and the Future of the P/C Source: PCS division of ISO. Hurricanes Account for Nearly Half of All Insured Catastrophe Losses Over the Past 20 Years
3. Top 12 Most Costly Disasters in US History 12/01/09 - 9pm eSlide – P6466 – The Financial Crisis and the Future of the P/C (Insured Losses, 2009, $ Billions) Sources: PCS; Insurance Information Institute inflation adjustments. 8 of the 12 Most Expensive Disasters in US History Have Occurred Since 2004; 8 of the Top 12 Disasters Affected FL Hurricane Katrina Remains, By Far, the Most Expensive Insurance Event in US and World History
4. Number of Hurricanes Directly & Indirectly Affecting the Northeast Since 1900 Tropical cyclone activity in the Northeast is not all that uncommon Source: New Hampshire Office of Emergency Management RI has been affected by 33 hurricanes since 1900
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6. Storm Season 1944 Source : WeatherUnderground.com Three storms affected New England *46 deaths * $100 million damage
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10. Storm Season 1999 Hurricane Floyd September 14-17 $4.5 Billion in damage Source: WeatherUnderground.com
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12. Outlook for 2010 Hurricane Season: 25 % Worse Than Average *Average over the period 1950-2000. Source: Philip Klotzbach and Dr. William Gray, Colorado State University, June 2, 2010. Average* 2010F Named Storms 9.6 18 Named Storm Days 49.1 90 Hurricanes 5.9 10 Hurricane Days 24.5 40 Intense Hurricanes 2.3 5 Intense Hurricane Days 5 13 Accumulated Cyclone Energy 96.2 185 Net Tropical Cyclone Activity 100% 195%
13. Landfall Probabilities for 2010 Hurricane Season: Very Active *Average over the past century. Source: Philip Klotzbach and Dr. William Gray, Colorado State University, June 2010. Average* 2010F Entire US East Gulf Coast 52% 76% US East Coast Including Florida Peninsula 31% 51% Gulf Coast from Florida Panhandle to Brownsville 30% 50% Caribbean 42% 65%
17. 12/01/09 - 9pm eSlide – P6466 – The Financial Crisis and the Future of the P/C Fewer people now have a flood insurance policy than a year ago, especially in the Northeast and the West About a quarter from of Americans still believe their homeowners policy covers damage from flooding during a hurricane
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21. THANK YOU Sandra G. Parrillo, CPCU President and CEO The Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Company www.providencemutual.com